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 …
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 wireless access point (AP) will ultimately do more than simply offer users a Wi-Fi connection. As the age of wireless IoT convergence approaches, the AP can be expected to …
Capable of far greater speed and reliability, 5G, which is set to go live in the next few years, promises ubiquitous and uninterrupted connectivity. Once implemented, 5G will effect sweeping …
Since the first text message was sent in 1992, messaging as a method of communication has exploded in popularity. Free unlimited texting was incorporated into the majority of mobile operator packages in the 2000s, and by 2008 the number …
Editor’s note: Click here for part 1of this three-part series on blockchain technology in the telecom industry. Blockchain applications in the telecom industry `1. Blockchain in fraud management Revenue leakages …
The ideas around Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV), each in their own right, have been around in the industry for many years. They have garnered significant interest …
Blockchain for telecom: Operational systems and business applications 1. Introduction to blockchain It started with a Hash function… then the data blocks…then the chained/permissioned data blocks and mining … then distributed …
When we hear 5G, we automatically tend to think of incredibly fast connections with extraordinarily low latency for our mobile broadband experience. However, the 5G experience is more than just …
The benefits of SD-WAN for enterprise networks are now well understood. By creating a managed overlay network with centralized control, enterprises have transformed their WAN into an intelligent and automated …
To quote the famous Rolling Stones song, “You can’t always get what you want, but you can get what you need.” That’s wisdom for communications service providers (CSPs) and the …
From the perspective of big data, the proliferation of internet-of-things (IoT) devices has dramatically changed the way businesses handle data processing. According to BI Intelligence, the velocity of IoT adoption …
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a key asset in the continuing effort to derive greater value from business processes and business models in general. While much of the attention AI has …
Most often, we read of differences between the United States and Canada, but in one area, the people of both nations agree: neither country can get enough of mobile wireless …
Manufacturing businesses are increasingly adopting advanced digital technologies to enhance their capabilities to satisfy customer demand for the production of more high-quality products at a faster rate than ever before, …
The healthcare industry in the United States is hugely complex, and under increasing strain. Pressure is being exerted by multiple factors. The increase in baby boomers retiring and demanding care …
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is set to adopt the long-awaited “One-Touch Make-Ready” (OTMR) regulatory framework today that will allow new entrants in the telecommunication industry to seamlessly attach new …
The global bandwagon for 5G has undoubtedly left the station in the first half of 2018. One can hardly blame the anticipation among global telecom operators and handset manufacturers after …
The role of connectivity in healthcare applications has been growing exponentially in recent years and evolving to be a must-have feature in medical devices. According to Vodafone IoT Barometer report, …
The proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT) is giving hackers fresh ammunition. As IoT devices continue to prioritize convenience over security, cybercriminals are easily gaining control of these devices …
Quo vadis SDN in provider networks? With its promise of network simplification and new revenue streams, software-defined networking has certainly captured the interest of service providers. At its core, this …
Thousands of people pour into and out of high-rise office buildings each day, and each must be kept safe and secure. Two of the most significant challenges in accomplishing this …
As many of us routinely trapped in rush hour backups can attest, traffic congestion can be incredibly frustrating. But beyond the annoyance, a study from INRIX estimates that congestion costs …
Now that I spend a lot of my time thinking about how to help companies get their networks to do what their businesses want them to do, I realize what …
As communications service providers (CSPs) continue to transition their networks to a virtualized environment, for the next several years, they’ll be operating their legacy physical network in tandem. The …
