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2016 Predictions: Traffic management, virtualization and proactive testing

Spirent sees traffic management, virtualization and proactive testing as key drivers in 2016 Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives on what they expect to see in the new year. We’ve heard the forecasts:...

Reader Forum: Mobile backhaul performance and the challenge of 5G, convergent technologies

InfoVista looks at mobile backhaul performance challenges Mobile backhaul is already a massive challenge for mobile network operators today, as the demand for coverage and capacity that can handle data has exploded at a breakneck pace over the past several years. Assuring quality is only...

Reader Forum: Manufacturing, mobile apps and the IoT

DMI looks at the interaction of mobile apps and IoT in the manufacturing space Once the stuff of science fiction, the “Internet of Things” is now an established reality – and one with tremendous business possibilities. McKinsey & Company estimates the IoT space has a...

2016 Predictions: Mobile means more capacity, speed and ‘things’ in 2016

Expect more from mobile in 2016 Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives on what they expect to see in the new year. In the mobile industry, we experience life in the fast lane....

2016 Predictions: Security, devops, big data and mobile testing

HPE sees security, devops, big data and mobile testing changes ahead Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives on what they expect to see in the new year. Hackers will truly embrace the ‘Internet...

2016 Predictions: Preparing the way for 5G in 2016

5G may be all the buzz, but there are steps needed to prepare for the evolution Imagine a future where nearly everything in the physical world is connected to ubiquitous, high-speed mobile networks. Think of cars that safely drive themselves, buildings that regulate their electrical...

2016 Predictions: Growing an industry of multiple devices and millions of users

Move towards multiple devices, million of users sets stage for significant growth Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives on what they expect to see in the new year. Since Martin Cooper invented the...

Reader Forum: Choosing the right wireless power solution for your venue

Corning Optical breaks down the various wireless power solutions As in-building wireless usage continues to grow, building owners must find ways to meet the cellular coverage and capacity needs – both today and tomorrow – for their employees, tenants, guests, patients or fans. Regardless of...

2016 Predictions: Network revolutions require new monitoring approaches in 2016

Viavi Solutions sees an evolution of network monitoring to meet demand from 5G, VoLTE, NFV Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives on what they expect to see in the new year. As 2016...

Reader Forum: First-class connectivity for commuters

Commuters deserve focus of mobile carriers Operators are exploring new ways to monetize the growth in data traffic to offset falling revenues. Slowing subscriber numbers, as well as competitive and regulatory pressures, have led to a lower forecasted compound annual growth rate of...

2016 Predictions: Fully connected to fully autonomous vehicles

Get ready for more from the connected car market as autonomous vehicles are on the horizon Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives on what they expect to see in the new year. Today’s...

2016 Predictions: Backhaul outlook – small cells, 5G and data demand

DragonWave predicts small cells, 5G and increased data demand to impact backhaul space in 2016 Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives on what they expect to see in the new year. 2015 is...

2016 Predictions: Network densification, DAS needed to support market

Cobham Wireless predicts increased focus on network densification in 2016 Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives on what they expect to see in the new year. Universal cellular coverage is now seen as...

Reader Forum: NFV won’t deliver differentiation – so create your own

OpenCloud looks at the need for NFV differentiation in the market When the Internet community started talking about the cloud, it meant different things to different people. Over the years, agreement was made on what makes a cloud a cloud, from server and app virtualization...

Reader Forum: 5 keys to ICT project success in developing nations

Flexenclosure provides tips on ICT project deployments in developing nations With the data boom in parts of Asia and much of Africa continuing to grow exponentially, business opportunities in the information and communications technology sectors have never been more exciting. However, they have probably never...

2016 Predictions: Vodafone expects big things from M2M

Vodafone predicts M2M set to continue evolution in 2016 Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives on what they expect to see in the new year. M2M will move out of the back office Previously,...

2016 Predictions: AT&T cites cybersecurity focus for 2016

AT&T expects more cybersecurity threats for the new year Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives on what they expect to see in the new year. In 2014, businesses suffered nearly 43 million known...

2016 Predictions: Content, Wi-Fi, BSS and NFV set to change industry

Openet predicts content partnerships, Wi-Fi, BSS and NFV will alter mobile space in 2016 Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives on what they expect to see in the new year. Content partnerships 2.0 Data...

2016 Predictions: Virtualization and cloud in the enterprise space

Increased adoption of cloud to power virtualized PBX growth Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives on what they expect to see in the new year. Telecom will take a major step towards the...

Reader Forum: M&As defining Latin America telecom landscape

While Latin American markets overall are showing slow regional economic growth, one bright spot is the Latin America telecom landscape, which is emerging as one of the world’s fastest-growing markets. Despite an uncertain regulatory environment, Latin America continues to show substantial opportunities, especially in...

Reader Forum: Can NFV be operationalized by 2018?

It seems that the future is getting faster every day. “The Future of Network Appliances,” a recent survey conducted by Heavy Reading, revealed that in 2018 – a mere two years in the future – 100 gigabits per second will be the dominant speed...

Reader Forum: Signaling networks bring vulnerabilities

Exploring SS7 fraud, mobile network security and subscriber privacy It’s been a transformative year for mobile technology. Networks are evolving quickly and consumers and enterprises have taken advantage of the abundance of new, “connected” opportunities. However, with changes in mobile innovation and technology comes increasing...

Reader Forum: Googilocks and the 3 Bearers – a modern day cautionary tale

Once upon a time, not that long ago, there lived a young girl in a land not too far from here. In its own way the land was an amazing place; it was populated by scientists and mathematicians. In her younger days, the thing...

Reader Forum: The fourth generation of the telecom management industry has arrived

The first generation of telecom management, often called cost management, was focused on telecom carrier cost. Manual invoice-to-contract compliance audits were performed to identify billing errors so that overcharges could be recouped. It was labor-intensive and primarily provided value by reacting to ever-present carrier...