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2017 Predictions: The new CIO, devops chaos theory and changing digitization

The road of digital transformation will require a complete rethink on how companies approach the future and the role of devops. Editor’s Note: With 2017 virtually upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space on what...

2017 Predictions: Behind the scenes with 5G – 2017 lays groundwork for telecom revolution

5G is set to be a revolution for the telecommunications space, with 2017 viewed as an important year in the development process. Editor’s Note: With 2017 virtually upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space on...

Top connected car acquisitions of 2016

As the connected car gains momentum, the telecom industry is responding by stepping up purchases of companies with technology and services in the arena. Here are some of the most important connected car acquisitions related to the telecom industry that took place over the...

2017 Predictions: 10 Cybersecurity challenges from IoT, DDoS, autos and more

Cybersecurity is set to become more challenging in 2017, with IoT, DDoS, predictive analytics and automobiles just some of the segments. Editor’s Note: With 2017 virtually upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space on what...

2017 Predictions: The gigabit norm, cellular IoT and 5G stories

Gigabit-based services will become the norm in 2017, with pressure and support coming from VR, 5G, cellular IoT, SDN and SON. Editor’s Note: With 2017 virtually upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space on...

2017 Predictions: M&A, NFV, VoLTE, VoWi-Fi and IoT set to shine

In 2017, operators will realize the benefits of utilizing NFV to serve specific purposes in their networks. Editor’s Note: With 2017 virtually upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives on what they expect to see...

2017 Predictions: Mobile security – 2016 and beyond

Mobile security does have a leg up on its desktop counterpart, though greater cooperation is needed. Editor’s Note: With 2017 virtually upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives on what they expect to see in...

Broadband Forum embraces business end of NFV, SDN and cloud

NFV, SDN and cloud platforms are seen as key components of the Broadband Forum Broadband 20/20 initiative, with a focus on driving revenue. On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check we speak with Robin Mersh, CEO at the Broadband Forum, on how it expects its recently...

Test and Measurement: Keysight, UC San Diego test 300m, 60 GHz link

Keysight Technologies and the University of California, San Diego, said they successfully tested a 60 GHz radio frequency link that reached speeds of more than two gigabits per second at a distance of 300 meters, adding the test was the world's longest phased-array,...

DAS case study: The Las Vegas Convention Center

Ahead of CES 2017, the Las Vegas Convention Center unveils new 44 zone indoor/outdoor DAS. With CES, the largest trade show in North America, expected to bring well over 100,000 people to the Las Vegas Convention Center, it's a big job keeping people...

Worst of the Week: Verizon, Yahoo, T-Mobile and Sprint – let’s make a deal!

The pending Verizon purchase of Yahoo and possibility of a Sprint and T-Mobile tie-up show insane deals are what makes the telecom world go round. Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff...

Ericsson sees move from real time to reality time

In report on tech trends, Ericsson consumer researchers envision a merged reality future with pervasive artificial intelligence In its latest report, "10 Hot Consumer Trends 2017," researchers at Ericsson's ConsumerLab reveal a look at how technology is set reshape our lives based on responses to...

#TBT: Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile tout 4G expansion … this week in 2012

Year-end 4G expansion plans were touted by Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile … 4 years ago this week. 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...

How sponsored data can benefit mobile operators and digital service providers

With sponsored data programs still in their infancy, Comptel describes how they can benefit mobile operators and digital service providers. Mobile operators are constantly looking at ways to monetize their network resources and services in an attempt to bolster their bottom...

Amazon launches first data center in the U.K.

Amazon Web Services also recently launched services in Canada. Amazon Web Services launched its first data center in the U.K., enabling local cloud storage for its 100,000 U.K.-based customers. AWS said it now manages three data center facilities in Europe, including...

What is automotive Ethernet?

The use of automotive Ethernet is on the rise as in-vehicles systems support more complex computing needs. RCR Wireless News</i? takes a look at the basics of the technology. What is automotive Ethernet? Automotive Ethernet is the use of an Ethernet-based network for connections between in-vehicle...

Vodafone provides connectivity for medical asset tracking

As much as one-third of medication is unusable by the time it is supposed to be taken as a result of poor storage of temperature-sensitive medicines due to insufficient supply chain management and failure of patients to correctly store prescriptions, according to a case...

Understanding Lightweight M2M protocol and its benefits

The millions of connected devices that make up machine-to-machine systems and are part of the "internet of things" need to be switched on, configured, provisioned for services, maintained, updated with software, recovered from error conditions, monitored, queried for data, repaired and taken off their...

SD-WAN deals with AT&T and Sprint show VeloCloud muscle in the space

The SD-WAN market is seeing considerable attention from across the telecom space, with VeloCloud scoring recent deals to support AT&T and Sprint efforts. On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check we speak with Mike Wood, VP of marketing at VeloCloud, to gain insight into the growing...

Test and Measurement: P3, Strategy Analytics partner on mobile insights

International network consulting and test company P3 Group this week signed an agreement with research firm Strategy Analytics to partner on an effort to provide consumer insights via mobile devices. The mobile insights partnership will combine P3's on-device measurement software with Strategy Analytics' AppOptix platform...

Worst of the Week: Has the FCC doomed low-band 5G spectrum?

The launch of 5G services will be highly reliant on spectrum, but has poor planning by the FCC undercut crucial low-band support? Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff that goes on...

ZTE, Telefonica complete massive MIMO live test in Madrid

The trial completed the first phase of a 5G MoU between the two firms covering 5G components like massive MIMO and UCNC. ZTE and Telefónica said they completed a pre-"5G" massive multiple-input/multiple-output antenna test in Madrid. ZTE said it was Telefónica's first...

#TBT: Sprint touts LTE progress; AT&T puts numbers to NFV, SDN journey … this week in 2014

Sprint said its 2.5 GHz-powered LTE service hit 100M pops covered, while AT&T laid out its long-term NFV, SDN plans … 2 years ago this week. Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate...

MVNO targets mobile data to battle carriers in enterprise market

MVNO DataXoom focuses on mobile data services and support to battle against established carriers in lucrative enterprise market. The enterprise market remains lucrative for telecommunications operators as the segment typically pay their bills on time and with so many devices connected to...