Reality Check

Traditional smartphones and tablets may be experiencing a slowdown in sales, but the rugged tablet market is expected to see a boost in the coming years It is no secret …

Opportunities abound for telcos, including IoT, cloud, carrier-grade Wi-Fi, 5G and content integration Just about everything the telecom industry is doing today is completely different than what it was up …

LTE and Wi-Fi may appear to be competing for the same market, but superior latency provides the latter with a better user experience At Aptilo we have never understood the …

New and evolving digital video models are set to change the market and require a new mindset to succeed Remember in recent years when technology disruption upended the music and …

Spectrum sharing and small cell strategies need to adjust with the times in order to benefit carriers and consumers Hope is not a strategy, said someone wiser than me. Yet …

The FCC has proposed spectrum sharing programs designed to boost capacity for 5G and IoT that could prove advantageous for all involved By now it’s clear that wireless connections are …

Only 9% of 55 companies are “digital high performers,” according to data from Accenture, with Apple, Citrix, Huawei, Microsoft and Salesforce.com noted The high-tech industry should be a leader in …

As new smartphone customers become harder to find in the U.S. mobile market, carriers are shifting their operational focus from growth in average revenue per user growth to churn management, …

Telcos risk shrinking retail revenue if they don’t shift sales models to capitalize on demand for in-store, highly personalized customer experiences The physical retail channel plays an important role in …

The top reason your company needs to load test its websites and mobile applications is to learn how the site performs so you can improve the user experience and make …

With 5G technology expected to become a reality over the next few years, steps are still needed to ensure its success A diverse group of tech experts and thought leaders …

Can the use of IP-based PTT platforms allow for a more profitable, secure and efficient working environment in the security space? The global security industry is growing at a rapid …

Hype surrounding the connected car continues to grow There are a plethora of stories out there about connected cars, autonomous cars and telematics. After the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show, there …

Targeting enterprise customers in highly competitive market segments, like telecom, require the need to go the extra yard It’s not easy to keep customers happy, period. I was recently part …

Smart city connectivity is expanding to water utilities looking to ensure safe drinking water for citizens We may not think about it every time we turn the faucet on, but …

Capgemini breaks down why mobile carriers are failing customer expectations in terms of digital engagement, and how they can succeed Consumers want an improved digital experience from their telecommunications operator, …

The growing demand for internet access is forcing service providers to look beyond traditional fiber installations and into fixed wireless solutions By 2017, there will be approximately 3.6 billion internet …

Growing consumer demand for mobile video continues to drive traffic across mobile networks, with no slow down in sight In the not so distant past, mobile video was a precious …

Modern PTT technologies can play a role in airlines becoming more efficient in operation and competitive against rivals The global aviation industry is growing rapidly. Traffic volumes have increased by …

The mobile web continues to grow as the main point of connection for consumers, but it’s easy to mess up a good thing The mobile web is going through an …

Former chairman of the House Energy & Commerce and House Oversight & Government Reform Committees looks at net neutrality Throughout my decades of service on the House Energy & Commerce …

As consumers continue to flock toward OTT streaming-media content providers, the industry needs to figure out how it will support the move There is a silent struggle brewing within today’s …

How far is the hype surrounding claims of up to 50B IoT and machine-to-machine devices by 2020 away from reality? For half a decade, the predictions for growth in the …

Is the future of mobile a world without a screen? POPin looks at the use of ambient computing to change the mobile space with bots, AI, IoT and language At …

Public Wi-Fi is increasingly expected by consumers, though challenges remain in terms of providing a quality connection In major urban centers across North America, finding a public Wi-Fi signal is about …