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Beyond bandwidth: Why AI forces a rethink of telecom reliability (Reader Forum)

AI, edge computing, and 5G are converging to create a new generation of infrastructure stress points Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries across the globe, and it's more than a trend; it's reshaping the telecom landscape. AI-powered applications bring new and unpredictable demands on networks that...

The rise of the Neighborhood AI Factory (Reader Forum)

Instead of simply carrying packets from one endpoint to another, a Neighborhood AI Factory is also running inference and training between humans and AI You’ve probably driven past one without realizing it. A low, windowless brick building next to a cell tower or up on...

Telecom’s new gold benchmarks (Reader Forum)

AI simply won’t deliver on its promise unless it has sufficient compute power There is one thing that we can count on as we head towards the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026: Interest in “all things AI” will continue to grow. This...

There’s no excuse for IT/OT gaps (Reader Forum)

IT and OT must recognize that the only way forward is together — digital transformation isn’t going anywhere, leaving little choice but for these two sides to coexist The days of separate IT and OT environments are over. What were once air-gapped industrial networks are...

It’s getting hot at the edge — And telecom needs a plan (Reader Forum)

At the edge, solving for thermal and power efficiency is just as critical as managing bandwidth and latency AI at the edge is helping telecom operators enhance network reliability, optimize performance, and detect threats in real-time. These use cases require powerful compute, often in locations...

From just-in-time to just-in-case: Why telcos are rethinking procurement (Reader Forum)

In a volatile world, telecom procurement can no longer operate on the assumption that global supply chains will hold firm In recent years, telecom operators have faced what can only be described as a state of permanent disruption. Events once considered rare — pandemics, geopolitical...

In the age of AI-powered cyberattacks, static IPs are your quiet advantage (Reader Forum)

Modern technology creates growth opportunities, but it also creates new security risks. Businesses can no longer just react to threats; security has to be built into the foundation. Similarly, the nature of cyberattacks has changed. A recent study revealed that automated scans now probe public-facing...

The future of wireless: Key trends shaping the next decade of connectivity (Reader Forum)

Wireless connectivity is poised to make significant gains in several areas, including transfer speeds, AI integration, security, and interoperability Technology is improving at a lightning-fast rate. Systems, increasingly likely to run on wireless, need to be able to provide the speed of today’s processes while...

Beyond bots: How AI-driven automation is rewiring telecom operations (Reader Forum)

AI-driven automation can mean lower costs, fewer outages, and a fundamentally new playbook for scale, speed, and resilience What if your telecom network could heal itself, predict outages before they happen, and deliver hyper personalized support 24/7 — without a human ever raising a ticket?...

Quantum and 5G-Advanced: How the next wave secures and supercharges smart grids (Reader Forum)

Quantum-safe security, quantum sensing at the edge, and quantum computing for optimization make distribution networks more secure, situationally aware, and economically efficient 5G Advanced (3GPP Release 18) is giving utilities the deterministic connectivity they’ve been waiting for. The next unlock comes from weaving quantum technologies into that fabric — principally...

How AI agents are powering the next wave of telecom operations (Reader Forum)

AI agents are designed to work within the messy, high-volume environments that define telecom operations Telecom carriers have always worked under pressure to keep networks reliable, scalable, and secure. But today, those pressures are reaching a tipping point. As infrastructure investments grow and monetization lags...

Smarter, safer, scalable – the new era of telematics (Reader Forum)

Telematics has evolved into critical fleet infrastructure, demanding secure, scalable, precise, and low-power solutions to optimize costs, ensure compliance, enhance safety, and meet rising customer expectations in complex, large-scale deployments. Fleet tracking has moved from operational nice-to-have to boardroom priority. According to Allied Market Research,...

Quantumverse 2030: Transcendence

The Quantumverse Era represents an extraordinary inflection point in human history, one that will be remembered as the moment when humanity transcended beyond the limitations of its previous technological, economic, and creative horizons. This is not a gradual shift; it is the dynamic convergence...

Fortifying the future of voice: What’s needed to accelerate STIR/SHAKEN progress (Reader Forum)

Eighty-four percent of all call traffic between top U.S. telecom providers was signed and verified using STIR/SHAKEN protocols in the first half of 2025 Through a combination of policy momentum, IP modernization and real-time analytics, key telecom industry stakeholders — carriers, technology providers, and regulators...

Rethinking the race to Level 4: A more practical approach to autonomous networks (Reader Forum)

Only 4% of CSPs report having reached Level 4 autonomy today, and just 23% expect to get there by 2026 Over the past few years, many CSPs have echoed a familiar line: “We’ll reach Level 4 autonomy by 2025.” Well, here we are in 2025, and...

AI-driven NaaS — What are the monetization opportunities? (Reader Forum)

NaaS enables CSPs to broaden their digital ecosystems and capture network API-driven revenue Enterprises want to consume network services the way they utilize cloud resources, with self-service options and rapid service activation at the click of a button. According to ABI's 2022 Enterprise Opportunities in...

5G CBRS evolution with advanced spectrum sharing: Integrated Sensing and Communications (Reader Forum)

The CBRS-GAA 80 MHz spectrum is poised to become one of the most valuable mid-bands globally Despite the tiered spectrum-sharing system and regulated transmission power levels, the Citizen Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) remains one of the most attractive spectrums for 5G services. According to a...

4G was for humans, 5G was for machines, 6G will be for AI agents (Reader Forum)

In the 6G era, AI agents will issue requests, negotiate prices, and buy and sell network slices or compute, connectivity, and energy in real time We live in a world dominated by digital services. From a technological perspective, we’ve never innovated at this pace or...

Mitigating AI risk in the enterprise (Reader Forum)

Addressing AI risk is about more than compliance — enterprises need to build trust, promote fairness, and protect user privacy With the constantly changing Artificial Intelligence (AI) landscape, enterprises must be vigilant about the risks associated with AI technologies. Mitigating risk in AI is not...

Boldyn: The private 5G myths holding your business back (Reader Forum)

Private 5G is not just for automation or remote areas – it boosts reliability, security, and control, and offers strong and quick ROI. So don’t listen to all the naysayers, explains Boldyn Networks. There’s a common misconception that mobile private networks (MPNs) are reserved only...

Telecom at a crossroads: Monetizing data, fighting fraud and scaling for the future (Reader Forum)

Rising fraud rates, encrypted traffic and infrastructure costs are compounding the pressure for telcos The telecom industry is being squeezed from all sides. Data traffic is exploding, fueled by 5G, streaming and IoT — pushing networks to their limits. At the same time, growing regulatory...

Monetizing 5G: How standalone networks unlock new revenue opportunities (Reader Forum)

Of all the innovations introduced with 5G SA, RedCap technology is the one likely to have the biggest immediate impact The industry transition to 5G Standalone (SA) has taken longer than some expected, mostly due to the complexity of shifting from traditional telecom networks to...

Agentic AI for telecom: The rise of specialized agents for CX and service assurance (Reader Forum)

Agentic AI success in telecom depends on the availability of meticulously curated, multi-domain data derived from network transactions and interactions Agentic AI tops many telecom providers’ strategic objectives for 2025. Recognizing its potential, some providers are already investing in AI agents to enhance customer care....

John Deere: Why private 5G is essential to smart factories (Reader Forum)

According to Gartner, smart factories are one of the top 10 strategic technology trends for the manufacturing industry. To fully embrace this trend, manufacturing leaders must consider their connectivity infrastructure. Connectivity is the backbone of smart factories, as it allows facilities to integrate sensors...