The 5G hype has been a beating drum growing louder over the years, and across industries, the value it can bring is clear. Retailers and grocery stores are utilizing connected robots within warehouses to move and stack supplies. The energy industry has vehicles on-site...
The telecommunication industry has undergone tremendous change over the last 30 years, starting from 1G, where the consumer had access to voice only. 5G is the fifth-generation wireless technology that brings to the table new features for consumers, such as low latency (responsiveness), wider...
Verizon and Nissan used sensors and edge technology to create 'a multi-viewpoint picture of potential safety hazards,' which was relayed to the driver
Verizon has announced the completion of its cellular vehicle-to-everything communication (C-V2X) research with Nissan North America’s Research and Advanced Engineering team. The...
Dell exec: 'The telecommunications network opening up is absolutely inevitable'
In June, Dell Technologies revealed intentions to enhance its participation in the telecommunications industry by driving an open ecosystem with its Project Metalweaver and related solutions. This week, the company took its first major step...
Google unveils new customer tools, data integrations aimed at raising sustainability awareness, energy usage
As the global economy demand more from the cloud, cloud users should be mindful of how much energy they need. That’s the message this week from Google during its virtual Google Cloud...
The most significant role of telecommunications companies is keeping people connected: keeping companies in touch with clients globally, keeping colleagues in sync while working from home, and keeping relatives in contact. During the COVID-19 crisis, this role has become even more evident and crucial....
American Tower's portfolio now consists of nine data centers
American Tower has closed the acquisition of data center owner/operator DataSite. The tower company will now assume responsibility for all management and operations of DataSite’s two data center locations in Atlanta, Georgia and Orlando, Florida. This deal...
AWS has several operator partners, including Verizon, Dish Network, Vodafone and KDDI
Speaking at the Connectivity Expo in Orlando, Florida, AWS’ Industry Solutions Technology Leader for Worldwide Telecom Robin Harwani detailed the company’s telecom strategic focus, supported by what it’s hearing from its operator partners...
Intel exec: The 5G, edge demo 'showcases that the possibilities for creative offerings are limitless'
Software company Genvid used Intel’s Smart Edge technology to test a livestream, hybrid digital billboard/mobile game prototype called “Project Monarch” in New York City’s Times Square. The demonstration, held in...
Wells Fargo has announced a new public cloud digital infrastructure plan that taps both Google and Microsoft. The banking firm will use Azure as its primary public cloud provider, while Google Cloud provides other business-critical services.
“The Wells Fargo of tomorrow will be digital-first and...
The pair are using the Verizon 5G and Mobile Edge Computing network to run BlueJeans on Vuzix’s smart glasses product
BlueJeans, acquired by Verizon in April 2020, has tapped Augmented Reality (AR) company Vuzix to help bring its cloud-based video conferencing services to the mobile edge....
