What are the basic elements that make a data strategy successful and executable?
Mike Gustafson, president of business intelligence and analytics company Search Discovery, recently gave his take on the four elements of an executable data strategy that achieves useful integration of data and analytics.
Gustafson,...
In recently released comments, network operators and other telecom players expressed general support for federal data privacy regulation -- especially if the alternative is a patchwork of state or even local guidelines.
The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration asked for public...
The proliferation of the internet of things, video streaming services and new applications such as augmented and virtual reality are three trends driving the use of data analytics solutions for network visibility, according to Rohan Joy Thomas, research analyst with Frost & Sullivan's communication...
Gartner identifies 10 tech trends to watch next year
Autonomous "things", digital twins and an "empowered edge" are some of the top -- but perhaps not fully recognized -- tech trends to watch in 2019, according to Gartner.
“The future will be characterized by smart devices...
New analysis from Verizon shows the impact of data from fleet management
The use of fleet management software to analyze information from connected vehicles is resulting in real value for businesses in terms of safer and more efficient driver behavior, according to new analysis from...
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, Director General of the GSMA.
The ways in which our personal data is used...
The role of AI in transforming network operations management
The deployment of 5G will see a massive increase in radio sites as operators densify networks to support incredible concentrations of devices and dramatic increases in throughput. At the same time, 5G will support a huge...
Intel PC, IoT, data center, memory businesses all up
This week Intel reported what Interim CEO and CFO Bob Swan characterized as an "outstanding" Q2 marked by revenue growth across all PC and data-centric business units. He said the company expects a record-setting 2018 marking...
An interview with CENICÂ CEOÂ Louis Fox reveals the interconnectedness and importance of broadband and wireless to researchers and community at large.
CENIC — the Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California — wants to connect the state of California into one giant wireless mesh network. With...
Syniverse aims to help MNOs offer new, secure enterprise and IoT services
Syniverse is offering a new, secure network-as-a-service aimed at helping mobile network operators offer secure internet of things, network and application services.
The new Syniverse Secure Global Access builds on Syniverse' position as a...
Following press investigations and congressional concern about leaks and improper use of consumer location data provided by mobile network operators, the national carriers have said that they are ending relationships with aggregators and/or will strictly limit aggregators' access to such information.
Verizon, AT&T and Sprint...
The Net Promoter Score (NPS) has emerged as a popular tool across industries for measuring and gaining insight into satisfaction ratings and whether a customer is likely to recommend a particular good or service. Many telecom service providers have adopted the NPS methodology, and...
Verizon combines threat data from its network with data breach research, Anomali partnership
Verizon is expanding its managed cybersecurity offerings, dipping into threat-related data it collects across its own network to inform "cyber-situational awareness" for its customers.
Bryan Sartin, Verizon’s executive director of security professional services,...
As they face innovations in new services, rising customer expectations, and intense competition, operators look for fresh ways to obtain and deliver new efficiencies, better quality, new revenue, and a better customer experience. One way is by turning to data analytics. There is, however,...
Ericsson says zero-touch is now a customer expectation
U.S. smartphone user Jennifer, 29, summed up during an Ericsson-led focus group a complaint many of us likely share regarding customer experience interactions with telcos: "The automated voices I speak to make me so frustrated. They don’t...
Oracle AI, machine learning solutions mark move toward automation
The long view on telecommunications networking is automation of management and operational processes. This is highlighted with the advent of 5G, which is designed to provide connectivity for billions of new devices with a wide range...
Device sensor data, app data, network data, "goes to Google," Oracle VP says
During a keynote presentation at the Competitive Carriers Association's Mobile Carriers Show, Oracle Vice President of Strategic Initiatives Peter Lord provided an illuminating look at the amount and specificity of data sent...
LAS VEGAS--Four regional carriers in the U.S. are working with Ericsson to realize the cost and performance benefits associated with moving network operations management to the network infrastructure vendor's cloud-based solution. The launch partners for Ericsson's Network Management as a Service are Chariton Valley,...
Nokia has released a new version of its customer analytics solution that incorporates artificial intelligence algorithms, and the company says that the changes means getting faster results.
The new AI algorithms for Nokia's customer analytics software were co-developed with Nokia Bell Labs. Shelley Schleuter, head...
Partnership focuses on analytics, data architecture
Cisco and Teradata are partnering on a platform for smart cities that integrates Cisco's Kinetic for Cities IoT platform with Teradata's big data analytics capabilities.
"The good news is, smart cities are starting to happen," said Maciej Kranz, VP of...
Dynamic service assurance is needed to support IoT and 5G
In an interview with RCR Wireless News during Mobile World Congress 2018, John English, Netscout Systems product line manager, explained the challenges operators face in maintaining service assurance as they virtualize infrastructure to gradually automate...
Sprint will use Synchronoss Technologies' Digital platform to boost its business services with a streamlined, smarter online portal for enterprise customers and expanded internal capabilities for customer care. The digital transformation partnership was announced today and is aimed at simplifying Sprint's operations and reducing...
Oracle is boosting its cloud service offerings on all fronts: physical footprint, service-level agreements and expanded automation features across its cloud platform.
In a series of announcements today, the company outlined a significant expansion of its data center regions and the level of automation in...
Fans who make it to Super Bowl LII at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. this weekend may not be able to get close to Eagles head coach Doug Pederson or the Patriots' Bill Bellicheck, but they will be able to touch base with...
