Qualcomm views on-device AI as key to reducing cloud costs associated with AI processing As bullishness, or at least perceived bullishness, around artificial intelligence (AI) drives up stock prices and …
Sean Kinney, Principal Analyst
Sean Kinney, Principal Analyst
Sean focuses on multiple subject areas including 5G, 6G, Open RAN, hybrid cloud, edge computing, and Industry 4.0. Prior to his work at RCR, Sean studied journalism and literature at the University of Mississippi then spent six years based in Key West, Florida, working as a reporter for the Miami Herald Media Company. He currently lives in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
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Verizon updates on C-Band, fiber build, FWA sub growth and enterprise 5G outlook While acknowledging his dissatisfaction with the company’s performance in 2022, Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg this week gave …
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John Stankey says AT&T will finish $6 billion cost-cutting plan this year, then move into cutting legacy infrastructure costs Now that it’s well-past the divestiture of Warner Media and executing …
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From enterprise and government to rural markets and prime network seekers, T-Mobile US sees room to run beyond 2025 Speaking this week at the JP Morgan Global Technology, Media and …
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Dell Technologies sees a bright long-term outlook for Open RAN LAS VEGAS–With its Open Telecom Ecosystem Lab (OTEL) and constantly-expanding suite of telco-optimized products, Dell Technologies is a major player …
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Future of work, multicloud, edge, AI and security are the key themes out of Dell Tech World LAS VEGAS—Most major enterprises have, to degrees, settled on a multicloud strategy as …
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Up against mounting cost pressures and stagnant revenues, operators need to undertake technological and business model transformations if they want a chance to drive growth and monetize 5G investments AUSTIN—Operators …
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The acquisition of Autotalks is meant to bolster Qualcomm Snapdragon Digital Chassis, speed adoption of V2X Although stagnant handset demand is currently coloring its business, Qualcomm continues its strong growth …
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Handset demand down “at a magnitude greater than we previously forecasted,” Qualcomm CEO said Citing “further demand deterioration” in its core handset business, Qualcomm this week reported second quarter financials …
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Ericsson adding Dell infrastructure to its Cloud RAN product Dell Technologies, by way of its Telecom Systems Business, continues to develop its telco-facing solutions portfolio—largely by way of partnerships. In …
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Edge federation refers to the interconnection and coordination of multiple edge computing resources and services from different providers, in order to deliver a more comprehensive and distributed computing infrastructure. In …
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The first part of this Q and A with Vodafone’s Joanna Newman, senior director of technology partnerships, covers the operator’s dedicated vs. distributed MEC approach, the logic behind its various …
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Whether its considering a private 5G network coupled with a dedicated mobile edge computing (MEC) solution for an enterprise, or a consumer-facing use case that taps into more widely distributed computing …
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MEC is delivering low-latency, real-time enterprise applications As has been pointed out by operators on recent earnings calls, the market for advanced 5G-enabled services—things like mobile edge computing (MEC) combined …
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MEC applications, architectures and go-to-market strategies Mobile edge computing (MEC), particularly when combined with cellular connectivity, is seen as a new revenue driver for both operators and hyperscalers. In fact, …
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In designing and delivering MEC (and private network) solutions, T-Mobile US touts a “just-right” approach to meet customers where they are In addition to moving their own network and administrative …
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A distributed network architecture requires distributed OSS/BSS functionality As it considers the move from 5G Non-standalone to 5G Standalone, alongside deployment of mobile edge computing (MEC) infrastructure, Three UK is …
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Cloud-native OSS/BSS should reduce opex and drive automation, but this requires technological and organizational change Before getting into expert commentary on cloud-native OSS/BSS provided during the recent Telco Cloud & …
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As operators move into the telco cloud era, which deployment option(s) will win out? As the title of this piece—and the Telco Cloud & Edge Forum session it’s based on—suggest, …
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With the Verizon Cloud Platform and virtualization learnings, the operator sees “a distinct competitive advantage” Verizon has virtualized more than 10,000 cell sites so far, and is working toward a …
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Executives cut the ribbon this week on the newest Verizon Innovation Lab in San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO—A transition from the “art of the possible to…the art of the practical.” That …
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The benefits of cloud-native RAN include efficient scaling, dynamic orchestration of microservices and enhanced security Operators are steadily working to become cloud-native from the core to the radio access network …
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Beyond the technical considerations of 5G Standalone, operators need to focus on use cases and go-to-market strategies There are around 45 commercial 5G Standalone deployments in the world right now, …
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With the move to a service-based architecture, what does it take for operators to become cloud native? With meaningful new 5G revenues failing to materialize with the Non-standalone architecture, operators …
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Deloitte on the transition to 5G Standalone: Not if it will happen, more when and how The circa 2018 hype around 5G as a world-changing silver bullet for businesses hasn’t …
