Cellular IoT is one of the most common forms of IoT connectivity for a number of reasons. It has vast coverage, works pretty much out of the box, supports low and high bandwidth applications and is a relatively cheap investment. But what about those...
The tide has turned, and a tsunami is coming. The Asia-Pacific region has lagged behind the rest of the world in the adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT), but that is quickly changing.
The number of IoT devices in circulation in the region is...
In the rapidly evolving space of global connectivity, Wi-Fi has become ubiquitous, permeating homes, offices, public spaces, and beyond. As of 2023, according to an Omdia report, the number of connected households worldwide reached 1.4 billion, indicative of an increasing reliance on digital infrastructure...
The smarter the home, the greater the need for faster, safer, and more direct connections. With the average home now counting more than 20 devices, consumers are looking for ways to improve latency and privacy. They are realizing that relying on distant cloud servers...
Networking has had something of a shock to the system over the last few years. For a long time, its essential role in the functioning of enterprise operations went under the radar, underappreciated by most apart from those involved in technical roles. Then 2020...
I have been in the Telecom industry since 2004 when I started in network engineering at Verizon, this year marks 20 years in the industry! I ‘grew up’ Telecom and have worked in wireline, wireless and places where they converge, I have seen lots...
As future 6G standards are discussed this year, current work on Releases 18 and 19 in areas such as AI / ML, MIMO, and power savings will provide the starting point.
The rollout of 5G is well underway. At the same time as 5G is...
“The shroud of the dark side has fallen. Begun the Clone War has.”
Rest assured, the future for telcos in 2024 is far less dire than this line from Star Wars – Attack of the Clones. But you wouldn’t know it based on growing industry concerns...
David Joosten, director of the Americas and partner markets at Vodafone Business, identifies key trends that will shape the digital enterprise market in 2024, as follows...
1 | 5G and IoT will benefit society more than AI
The convergence of 5G and IoT will create more...
Power distribution systems are rapidly evolving across the world in an effort to reduce carbon emissions and meet bold climate goals. Today, governments at the national, state and local levels are collectively investing trillions of dollars to build renewable energy sources and modernize their...
As we step into the new year, the shadow of ransomware continues to loom large over the digital landscape. Cyber attackers show no signs of relenting and 2024 is poised to become their second-most prolific year on record.
The need to confront this expanding threat...
How providers manage costs while improving customer experiences
As telecommunications providers continue to expand their network upgrade initiatives such as 5G, fiber tech, and new network infrastructure, this sector continues to be more capital-intensive – but reports show that it has been hard to pass...
Any prediction of what to expect in the new year will mention artificial intelligence (AI), and rightly so. It’s the most transformative technology since the dawn of the internet itself, and generative AI made what was once a utopian ideal suddenly accessible to anyone...
Based on his insights gained over the past decade, Kristoff Van Rattinghe, chief executive at Belgium-founded IoT tracking firm Sensolus, discusses how IoT technology is developing and the trends companies can expect in 2024.
Containers, pallets, special loading racks, trailers, boxes and mobile machinery –...
Throughout 2023, we’ve witnessed an explosion of interest in AI technology catalyzed by the advent of ChatGPT. With both promise and peril, this new wave of artificial intelligence sparked a dichotomous public discourse – some hailing AI as the key to a transformative future,...
The world is in a perpetual upgrade cycle driven by advances in all areas of technology. Customers must understand their needs if they are to optimize the cost and performance of their networks when choosing when and what to purchase. The wireless industry faces...
The IoT industry has made great strides in recent years, driven largely by the expansion of applications and development of supporting technologies, but factors such as cost and practicality have typically held back mass production.
Take cellular IoT as an example, where the limitations of...
As we embark on the journey into 2024, the telecom landscape stands at the threshold of a profound transformation:
In the realm of technology convergence, envision cloud computing, container/microservices architecture edge computing and CI/CD practices blending seamlessly for the 5G crescendo, akin to technological Avengers...
The telecommunications sector is at the forefront of transformative change, driven by technological innovations and evolving consumer demands. As we approach 2024, several prominent trends are poised to reshape the industry, encompassing a wide array of advancements. We delve into some of these key...
The emergence of centralized and customizable IoT data management enables scalability
The sheer volume of data being created today can best be summed up by a Google executive who said, “There were 5 exabytes of information created between the dawn of civilization and 2003. Now that much information is created every two days.”
Moving that much...
Rapid growth in technology has led to a boom in the telecommunications industry. New advancements pave the way as professionals connect with consumers and keep their businesses running. Whether a small business reaches out via email or pings an app, it all runs smoothly...
Lateral movement — it’s one of bad actors' favorite methods for finding high value targets they can exploit, once they are in your network. Tracking your servers, reading your mail, eating your snacks — pretty much causing havoc that could have very significant consequences.
I...
5G Standalone (5G SA) Core creates impact by enabling new services and new efficiencies that deliver 5G’s exciting capabilities and performance levels. In 2023, I worked with communications service providers (CSPs) and hyperscalers committing to 5G Standalone Core solutions, helped the launch of enterprise...
The global energy landscape is on the cusp of transformational changes. To ease the migration to clean power, switching to renewables with as little friction as possible is key. The switch is bringing about a revolution in electricity generation and expanding its role across...
