The radio access network consumes, by far, the majority of power needed to operate mobile networks. Given the reality operators are facing—pressing needs to reduce operational costs while working towards …
Energy
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Editorial Report: How will AI improve energy efficiency in the RAN? >
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">‘Zero traffic, zero energy’ — How will AI enable dynamic network management? >
Energy consumption is one of the biggest factors of OpEx, says AI-RAN Alliance Chair Alex Jinsung Choi The reduction of operation expenses (OpEx) is a key priority for telecom operators, …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Editorial Webinar: How will AI improve energy efficiency in the RAN? >
The radio access network consumes, by far, the majority of power needed to operate mobile networks. Given the reality operators are facing—pressing needs to reduce operational costs while working towards …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">The cost of data: Reducing operator overheads with chip migration (Reader Forum) >
You can’t put a price on data. Or can you? A staggering 92% of all internet access now comes via mobile phone, and by 2025 the industry will have reached …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">5G-Advanced is a game changer for smart energy and smart grid networks (Reader Forum) >
As global demand for more efficient, sustainable energy systems grows, the adoption of 5G technology has already begun to show its potential in transforming industries, particularly through its applications in …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Airtel, Nokia ink ‘Green 5G’ initiative in India >
The new collaboration seeks to boost the energy efficiency of Airtel’s 4G/5G radio access network Indian operator Bharti Airtel and Finnish vendor Nokia announced a partnership under the “Green 5G” …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">5G energy efficiency metrics, models and system tests (Reader Forum) >
Sarat Puthenpura, Chief Architect – Open RAN; Aether (previously ONF) will be speaking at this year’s Open RAN Global Forum. Read more and register here. Energy costs for telecom operators …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Google signs renewable energy deal to power AI data centers >
The renewable energy deal with Energix will also help Google achieve its wider net-zero goals Google has signed a long-term agreement with Energix Renewables, a U.S.-based company that develops, constructs, …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Digital Catapult unveils program to boost O-RAN energy efficiency >
SONIC Labs is delivered by Digital Catapult and supported by U.K. telecommunications regulator Ofcom Digital Catapult has launched its first SONIC Labs Technology Access Program, in which it is collaborating …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">GSMA report highlights AI potential in certain sectors in Africa >
Among the Africa AI use case applications identified, the vast majority are related to agriculture, climate action and energy, according to the GSMA New artificial intelligence (AI) applications could boost …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Vodafone commits to extending 5G SA technology across Scotland >
Vodafone said that the deployment of 5G SA networks in Scotland will benefit for several sectors including healthcare, agriculture, education and energy U.K.-based carrier Vodafone said it aims to provide …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Vodafone to power its 5G infra in Germany using renewable energy >
Vodafone also deployed 2G, LTE and 5G technology to improve the operational capabilities of RWE’s offshore wind farm German carrier Vodafone and compatriot energy company RWE have signed a deal …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Smart grids are vital to green energy drive (Reader Forum) >
The global energy landscape is on the cusp of transformational changes. To ease the migration to clean power, switching to renewables with as little friction as possible is key. The …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">The power performance of legacy RAN vs. Open RAN >
Open RAN enables intelligent, data-driven RAN optimization and control, according to an ABI Research analyst Whether improving the power efficiency of mobile networks is truly the “highest priority” for operators, …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">How can AI and automation make the RAN more energy efficient? >
Panelists at Open RAN Forum discussed how AI and automation will ‘uncover’ a great deal of power savings for telco operators Energy efficiency has become a major priority for operators …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Ericsson activates solar-powered 5G site in Texas >
The 5G site in Plano, Texas is powered by solar energy and leverages integrated lithium-ion batteries Ericsson this week activated a 5G site in Plano, Texas powered by solar energy …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Sentrisense and Sateliot combine on satellite NB-IoT extension for grid monitoring >
Barcelona-based satellite IoT provider Sateliot, in the process of deploying a low-earth orbit (LEO) constellation of NB-IoT satellites, has struck a partnership with power grid solutions company Sentrisense to launch …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Germany ramps-up smart electric meter rollout to hit 2030 ‘zero-energy’ deadline >
The German government has passed a bill, to come into force in the next few months, to accelerate smart electricity meter rollout by removing competition restrictions on hardware selection and …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">EU backs $100m venture capital fund for ‘Industry 5.0’ (Industry 4.0 with-a-conscience) >
Zurich-based venture capital group Momenta has launched a $100 million target fund for ‘Industry 5.0’ tech – basically, for startups pushing Industry 4.0 with-a-conscience. The new fund is backed by …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">IoT operator Netmore intros public LoRaWAN in France, extends across Europe >
Swedish IoT operator Netmore Group has started to deploy a public LoRaWAN network in France, it has said. Its French debut follows a period of busy expansion in 2022, following …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Telekom Serbia bundles NB-IoT and LoRaWAN in “unified” national IoT network >
Telekom Srbija (Telekom Serbia) is rolling out a new NB-IoT network to go alongside its public LoRaWAN network, to serve the country’s industrial firms, energy providers, cities and municipalities, and …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">French water company Sogedo signs 10-year IoT deal with Sigfox-owner Unabiz >
French water distribution company Société de Gérance et de Distribution d’Eau (Sogedo) has signed a 10 year deal with Singapore-based IoT development house Unabiz, which owns the Sigfox IoT network …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Ondas completes $15.2m acquisition of Israeli drone company Airobotics >
US private cellular Ondas Holdings has completed the acquisition of Israeli drone system and platform developer Airobotics through a merger acquisition, in a deal worth $15.2 million. The new drone …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Meeting ESG targets with LoRaWAN (Reader Forum) >
The second best thing to making a full-circle pivot to zero emission is to reduce your current footprint – with miles that are not driven, flights that are not taken, …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Telefônica, Nokia fast-track Petrobras private LTE rollout to 18 sites in Brazil >
Brazilian oil and gas giant Petróleo Brasileiro (Petrobras) is multiplying its private LTE operations across its offshore and onshore facilities, according to a report in Latin American business publication BNamericas. …