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Spoiler alert: 5G technologies like massive MIMO, C-RAN and more are going to lead the discussion at MWC 2018 The telecom industry is gearing up for what is arguably the …

  The use cases for indoor location services continue to grow—every industry from manufacturing and logistics to law enforcement to healthcare to retail, and dozens of others, can benefit from …

  Bandwidth usage of access networks (or the last mile) continues to grow as service providers migrate to all-IP services (IP Video, 4K Video, and other business services). Traffic from …

  In the push to deploy ever-faster broadband across America, no one should be left behind. The need for faster broadband is particularly acute in rural America, where the speeds …

  As 2018 kicks off, it’s important to consider what’s in store for telecommunications in the New Year and also understand what the industry did — or didn’t — accomplish …

Demand for uncapped broadband providers reaches a fever pitch 2018 can feel a lot like 1998 when your broadband provider is making you suffer with 200 GB data caps. And …

  The networking and communications industry service providers — mobile, IoT, Internet, cable, and telecom technologies — are combining into a “converged network” because of the common infrastructures being implemented. …

  Carriers are late to the mobile advertising game, and they’re not pleased with the score. Not only do Google and Facebook own the field today, but they’ve also leveraged …

  Is the pace of digital transformation going to increase in 2018? Which businesses or industries will be at the forefront of this change? Digital transformation will not only increase …

  Communications technology has undergone a phase of rapid innovation, completely transforming the way businesses and consumers relay and consume information. Now that our once-wired world has been almost entirely …

  When I was 13, I wanted a phone in my room, so I could talk to friends in my own space instead of sitting on the basement stairs or …

  The tech industry, whether aware of it or not, is likely to see compliance issues arise around much more than just sales taxes in 2018. The line that separates …

The 802.1X standard for authenticating access to wired and wireless networks has met with a good deal of scrutiny in recent years. While 802.1X was considered a success when initially …

  When the speed of light is a drawback — you know it is time for a new approach! Over the past couple of years, it has been abundantly clear …

  To ensure reliable in-door wireless connectivity, industries across the board are turning to a distributed antenna system (DAS). A DAS typically comprises active electronics, usually a central hub connected …

  Losing contact in modern society — physically, digitally — is a new kind of scary. We’ve seen this before: five years ago, Hurricane Sandy’s floodwaters and winds downed communications …

  In 2016, global IP traffic equaled 1.2 ZB per year; by 2021, it will reach 3.3 ZB per year – almost triple the traffic within just a few years’ …

  Return on investment (ROI) is a good thing for any business, but unwarranted product returns and exchanges bleed precious cash from your coffers. Reverse-logistics costs caused by product returns …

How service assurance investments are changing the game As service providers worldwide engage with a new set of competitors, face a challenging economy and attempt to master intensifying network and …

  In this new world of all people and things connected, the science fiction of yesterday is becoming the reality of today. Take a step back and you can see …

The promise of 5G networks portends major shifts in backhaul technology. With the advent of new applications, Internet of Things (IoT) and other factors, the transport network will need to …

With 80% of mobile data already consumed indoors and customers expecting a seamless experience as they move between indoor and outdoor environments, operators and system integrators are under pressure to …

Mobile transport networks are on the threshold of a major transformation driven by the demands of 5G wireless technology. The demands include greater coverage, connectivity, and availability, along with dramatically …

The consumer market for telcos has reached a saturation point. Millions of homes are equipped with cable and streaming services, and consumers are using mobile devices to instantly access entertainment …

Globys Research Identifies Top 5 Use Cases for Usage Reporting & Monitoring Customer-centric invoicing improves visibility, making it easier and faster to review and submit payments. But for customers with …