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Google unifies data lakes and warehouses with BigLake

Google promises to help enterprises get big data costs and security under control with BigLake, its BigQuery-based data lake storage system.

Channel reciprocity enhancements in 3GPP release 17

While typically associated with TDD systems, enabling both TDD and FDD reciprocity is important to achieving 5G Advanced capabilities Time Division Duplex (TDD) and Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) are two different spectrum usage techniques employed by mobile operators. While FDD requires two separate frequency bands...

Ericsson selected by IEC for rural connectivity project in Illinois

The project, first deployed in the fourth quarter of 2021, is part of the FCC's Connect America Fund Phase II (CAF-II) Illinois-based electric service provider Illinois Electric Cooperative (IEC) has selected Ericsson — by way of a partnership established with XtremeLTE in 2019 — to...

What is a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)?

Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASBs) are foundational components of cloud-centric corporate cybersecurity solutions like SSE and SASE.

Extreme Networks advances patient care, customer experience with Wi-Fi 6E

Extreme also announced a new Wi-Fi 6E AP, the AP5010, which is designed for high-density environments Henry Ford Health System in the United States and Crowne Plaza Antwerp Hotel in Belgium will deploy Extreme Networks' Wi-Fi 6E access points (APs) to improve wireless connectivity across their facilities and to support...

Spain to invest $12.4 billion in semiconductors

An ongoing global semiconductor shortage, caused initially by the COVID-19 pandemic and made more pressing by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has gripped the world On Monday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez revealed that Spain plans to invest 11 billion euros ($12.4 billion) to develop microchips...

Cisco, Telenor Group tackle digital transformation with extended agreement

The Cisco and Telenor partnership addresses the digital divide and enhances enterprise services and security solutions Cisco and Telenor have signed the fourth iteration of a Joint Purpose Agreement (JPA) — first established in 2018 —  to support digital transformation by addressing the digital...

Well, technically… the answer is somewhere in the middle (Ep. 65): Dell’Oro Group’s Tam Dell’Oro

Founder and CEO of Dell’Oro Group Tam Dell’Oro provides insight into the ongoing supply-chain constraints impacting the entire technology industry and weighs in on when we can expect things to go back to normal.

Rosenworcel: 11 million household participating in FCC’s broadband affordability program

More than 11 million American households are participating in the federal broadband subsidy program that was established during the pandemic and solidified under the Biden administration's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel told Congress last week. The program was...

Intel, Lockheed Martin partnership contributes to US DOD’s 5G push

Lockheed Martin will leverage Intel FlexRAN software reference architecture to enable new cloud computing capabilities at the edge Intel is building 5G base stations in partnership with Lockheed Martin designed to support U.S. Defense Department secure communications across a variety of operational domains. Intel software and...

Qualcomm acquires Arriver to bolster its ‘digital chassis’ concept 

The “digital chassis” redefines the vehicle base framework to include digital components based on Qualcomm Snapdragon processors Qualcomm has completed its acquisition of Arriver from SSW Partners, giving the chipmaker access to the software company’s Driver Assistance assets. Automotive has been a huge growth story...

Japan seeks to cover 95% of local population with 5G in two years: report

The Japanese government aims to assign additional 5G frequencies to local carriers to boost 5G coverage The government of Japan aims to triple the availability of 5G services in the country over the next two years, Japanese press reported. Local TV channel NHK World reported that...

Deutsche Telekom, Tele2 finalize sale of Dutch unit

The unit has been purchased by a consortium of private equity funds for €5.1 billion Deutsche Telekom (DT) and Tele2 Group have finalized the sale of T-Mobile Netherlands, officially closing the book on DT’s presence in the Dutch market. The unit has been purchased by...

Nokia and Rakuten demo 1 Terabit per channel transmission

'The 1 Terabit per channel trial demonstrated the capability to dramatically increase fiber capacity,' said Nokia exec Nokia and Rakuten Mobile announced the results of a January demonstration in which the pair successfully trialed a live 1 Terabit per channel (1 Tb/s) transmission over the carrier’s commercial...

‘Making a dent in the digital divide:’ T-Mobile US expands 5G home internet service

Most residents now eligible for the T-Mobile 5G home internet service either currently have no access or only one choice for home broadband T-Mobile US is extending its 5G home internet across the American South, a development that aligns with its ‘5G for all’ stance,...

#TBT: Virtual palm readings; Verizon, Qwest duel over MCI; Mobile phone growing pains … this week in 2005

Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on those sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories! Virtual palm readings!...

Verizon, AT&T ‘start the chase’ on T-Mobile US: Opensignal on C-band deployments

On January 19th 2022, Verizon and AT&T activated their C-band 5G networks, finally changing up the dynamic in which T-Mobile was the only U.S. carrier using large swaths of mid-band spectrum for 5G. To get a sense of how this development has impacted the...

SK Telecom, Dell partner to launch enterprise 5G MEC solution

The Petasus 5G MEC solution combines SK Telecom’s 5G MEC solution and Dell PowerEdge servers Korean operator SK Telecom, along with partner Dell Technologies, announced that it has launched an enterprise 5G mobile edge computing (MEC) solution named "Petasus". The Asian carrier noted that MEC enables...

Verizon, Cisco demo LTE, MEC for millisecond C-V2X communications

Cisco Transportation Solutions Architect: 'In any vehicle, seconds matter for passenger and pedestrian safety. In connected vehicles, milliseconds matter more' Cisco and Verizon took to Las Vegas to demonstrate how cellular and mobile edge compute (MEC) technology can enable low-latency autonomous driving solutions without using...

‘Technology saved the game:’ Extreme Networks on the digitalization of the NFL

According to Extreme Networks, Wi-Fi usage during this past season’s NFL games demonstrated the most digitally engaged fanbase to date Earlier this month, Extreme Networks released its National Football League (NFL) 2021-2022 season and Super bowl LVI Wi-Fi network stats, confirming that in-stadium fans set yet...

Selecting tools from the 5G toolbox: Top considerations

5G offers communications service providers more range in the types of services their networks can efficiently support -- but that flexibility also means some additional complexity comes along. Jason Elliott, head of CSP portfolio and partnership marketing at Nokia, likens 5G to a...

What is Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) in Wi-Fi 7?

Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) is a spectrum use coordination system designed specifically for 6 GHz operation In order for unlicensed Wi-Fi 7 (or 802.11be) devices to play nice in the 6 GHz band with the licensed users already occupying that band, the Federal Communications...

Nokia extends 5G deal with Taiwanese telco Chunghwa Telecom

Nokia will provide equipment across 4,000 5G sites across Taiwan Nokia has signed a two-year agreement with Taiwanese Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) to enhance its 5G network across Taiwan’s central and southern regions. Under the terms of the deal, Nokia will provide equipment from its latest energy-efficient...

5G, the hybrid cloud, and hybrid work

5G sits at intersection of two major business trends: the enterprise pivot to hybrid cloud, and the labor trend towards hybrid work.