September 2018

Multi-access edge computing presents some unique challenges for deployment and operation Multi-access edge computing is part of a major re-architecting of the network that involves placing compute and storage resources …

FCC needs to move on PALs, but CBRS ramping to commercialization Shared access of the 3.5 GHz Citizens Broadband Radio Service band provides a number of opportunities: carriers can add …

Learn about the new challenges in new spectrum and bandwidth, MIMO (multiple input, multiple output) and beam steering, OTA testing, and 5G NR coexistence with other wireless communications systems. Find …

Connected streetlights could alert public safety officials to car accidents AT&T has a lot going on at the moment. In addition to working to meet its goal of launching commercial, …

For ultra low latency services, as enabled by incoming 5G technologies, multi-access edge computing (MEC) is a must. It provides the means to reduce latency, by degrees, as the compute …

Energy giant BP and car maker Honda have joined with insurance companies Aviva and Hastings Direct to fund a new three-year smart mobility pilot in London to develop and test …

Time is running out to learn about 5G virtualization, small cell networks, in-building wireless and NFV test and measurement. Register today for an upcoming 2018 webinar and receive the editorial …

The use of mobile network ‘big data’ can play a key role in tackling infectious disease, disasters and environmental crises, but the privacy of individuals remains paramount, says Mats Granryd, …

Ericsson’s Peter Linder discusses 5G for the enterprise During a panel discussion at Mobile World Congress Americas, Ericsson’s Peter Linder, head of 5G marketing in North America, shared his perspective …

Vodafone Spain said the recently deployed node has already supported several demonstrations of 5G use cases Vodafone Spain, in association with Chinese vendor Huawei, has installed what it claims to …

Artificial intelligence (AI) will create more jobs than its takes away, as well as bringing new efficiencies and profit making to enterprises. This is the conclusion of new research into …

BSNL recently signed a 5G deal with U.S. networking firm Cisco India’s state-run telecom operator BSNL has signed an agreement with Japanese carriers Softbank and NTT Communications to roll out …

Under the contract, the French IoT specialist will install up to 500 gateways across Scotland   French internet of things specialist Kerlink has been selected as the provider of hardware …

New report finds that 92% of organizations plan to increase cyber security spending Nearly 80% of enterprise cyber security professionals think that network security is more difficult and complex now …

A previous article in this series discussed government efforts for cybersecurity. This article will give a rundown on some of the major standards development organizations (SDOs) in the area of …

Network slicing, allowing for multiple network layers on top of a single shared infrastructure, is arguably the most significant capability of incoming 5G technologies. It brings brand new business opportunities …

Countering cybercrime is a daunting challenge, not only because there are so many cybercriminals but also because they are so technically sophisticated. A 2014 ZDNet article stated that organized cybercrime …

If you are in the commercial real estate sector, you?ve heard the buzzword: PropTech. Often used to refer to anything tech- and real estate-related, the word?s ubiquitous use has many …

As a new school year begins, internet usage continues to transform K-12 education. The majority of today’s teachers routinely make homework assignments with the expectation that students will go online to …

Is the T-Mobile, Sprint merger still on track? Good question. Let’s take a closer look. It’s currently on hold at the FCC level. They have been getting major push-back from …

The IR sensor is a crucial component in many everyday products, ranging from medical equipment to mobile phones. But the technology is 50 years old and in serious need of …

The time is now for telecommunications, media and entertainment (TME) companies to start preparing for new 5G-enabled business opportunities and competitive threats that will arrive with the new, speedier wireless …

The St. Louis, Missouri market is a hotly contested one, according to RootMetrics’ most recent analysis: AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile US networks’ all do well in different aspects of performance, …

  Alibaba’s CEO Jack Ma said China needs to control core technologies such as chip development   Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group has announced plans to set up a new …

Brick and mortar retailers and restaurants are facing tremendous competition from online giants while having to adapt to fast-changing customer needs quickly. The rapidly expanding ownership of smartphones and other handheld …