2017

Verizon Communications bought drone management firm Skyward for an undisclosed sum. Skyward is an Oregon-based software startup that said it helps more than 100 companies manage drone operations. The firm …

5G could give us the transporter and the tricoder. SAN FRANCISCO – Marcus Weldon, president of Nokia Bell Labs and Nokia CTO, in a presentation at the IEEE WCNC conference this …

Indian company Prompt Softech was founded in 1995 to help tackle inefficiencies in the local dairy supply chain. The company initially launched operations with three main offerings: an electronic weighing …

The initiative stipulates the digitalization of up to 11,000 parking spaces. Deutsche Telekom and the city of Hamburg, Germany, are currently working to connect many of the city’s parking areas …

A new report from SNS Research predicts larger operators in the U.S. and South Korea are set to drive prestandard 5G deployment spending. With a “5G” technology standard now making …

The agreement will allow the U.K.-based carrier to have access to Telefónica’s fiber infrastructure. Telefónica and Vodafone reached a commercial five-year agreement for wholesale access to Telefónica’s fiber optic network …

AT&T noted successful first phase of SDN controlled testing sets the stage for faster Open ROADM trial and open router platform. AT&T continued its push for greater software control over …

Learn how geospatial network data, coupled with cloud-based centralized control and monitoring, drives QoE and cuts opex as 5G takes shape Telecommunications operators have access to a rich pool of …

Recent attacks show IoT devices are vulnerable, but what role to CSPs play in ensuring customer security? Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is where C-level executives …

MWC 2017 was big on 5G hype, but mobile operators are in need of solutions today that can help deal with growing video content. Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News …

As the smartphone market matures, the companies that make chips for wireless devices are targeting larger, faster mobile machines. The automotive semiconductor market is worth $24 billion, according to consulting …

A federal judge ruled in favor of the First Responders Network Authority in a bidding dispute case brought by Rivada Mercury, a partnership formed specifically to bid on the FirstNet …

China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom initially began launching LTE services in 2013. China’s three largest mobile telecommunication operators count more than 800 million LTE subscribers, according to the …

We talk about artificial intelligence, but how will AI change our lives going forward? Let’s take a closer look at the players and how they are already impacting industries like …

The LPWAN solution uses IoT, cloud computing and big data technologies. ZTE announced its new smart street solution, dubbed “Smart Street 2.0. The solution was unveiled at the CeBIT exposition …

Over the last few years, the city of Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil, has been heavily using the information and communication technology to bring the government closer to the citizens …

Proposed merger of Vodafone and Idea Cellular operations would result in nearly 400 million combined customers, robust spectrum for LTE and 5G. Vodafone Group and Idea Cellular moved on long-simmering …

The evolution of the public safety sector is set to impact smart city initiatives, though partnerships could ease the transition. Editor’s Note: In an attempt to broaden our interaction with …

InterDigital leverages horizontal platform and vertical partners to address customer needs With myriad access choices, standard and non-standard, and based in licensed and unlicensed spectrum, the booming Internet of Things …

2017 started with a near-death experience for community-owned broadband network customers in Virginia. Under the guise of a benevolent-sounding Virginia Broadband Deployment Act, a zealous state legislator’s bill would have …

Robust attention in SD-WAN platforms from carriers, vendors and enterprises is proving to be an early entry point and a source of financial return. On this week’s “NFV/SDN Reality Check” …

German firm ICE Gateway selected Vodafone Group to improve the company’s smart city offerings. ICE Gateway offers end-to-end products and services, and develops the hardware and software for wireless outdoor …

Italian government looks to raise $2.7 billion from the sale of 5G spectrum. The Italian government confirmed plans to offer spectrum covering five cities to enable local telecommunication operators and …

Ingenu said its Machine Network is now available in New Mexico, Texas, Tennessee, Virginia and North Carolina. Ingenu said it has expanded coverage of its internet of things-focused network across …

Nokia set to split Global Services business from its Mobile Networks division and redraw executive responsibilities beginning April 1. Nokia is set for a major reshuffling of business operations, announcing …