Software

Organizational support for open source initiatives is easing the integration of platforms into the telecom world. One key challenge for growing the support of open source into the telecommunications space …

Open source software may still be a new model for the telecommunications industry, but it’s rapidly gaining traction as operators look to mimic computing world. While the open source community …

A conversation about edge computing with Debashish Purkayastha, Member of Technical Staff, InterDigital The below is only a summary. Download a transcript of the complete interview and access the complete report “Power at …

The term open source when connected to software may today seem like it’s been around forever, but you would be surprised how new of a concept it is. The transformational …

A new report from SNS Research predicts 125% CAGR over the next three years on VRAN spending, with 5G a significant influence by 2020. Forecasts on the expected increased use …

The world of mobile pay or electronic payments has been exploding with growth in recent years. PayPal has been the leader in this space for the longest time and that …

The U.S. firm said the integrated platform will enable the provision of interoperable IoT solutions U.S. provider of micro electrical mechanical systems (MEMS) sensor platform solutions InvenSense, has integrated its …

Pitt named SVP at MEF, where he is set to expand the organization’s reach into SDN and NFV in support of MEF Third Network vision. Networking trade group MEF said …

The Japanese car maker will begin tests to develop autonomous vehicle technology for commercial services Japanese car manufacturer Nissan announced a new technology called Seamless Autonomous Mobility (SAM), which partners in-vehicle …

With 5G on the horizon, Nokia explains the benefits of cloud-based support and its Cloud Packet Core product. On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check, brought to you by Nokia, we …

Story updated to correct VMware’s status at Open-O as a “premier” member. The Linux Foundation-based open source group Open-O snares VMware as “premier” member joining the likes of China Mobile, …

Cisco Wi-Fi platform to gain deeper integration into Ericsson’s cellular core network product targeting mobile, cable and enterprise customers. Ericsson and Cisco Systems continue to expand their relationship, with the …

The common industry thinking around lead management is of a traditional, old-school practice that’s quickly being replaced by next generation digitalization. Lead generation is often the result of extensive data …

In a deal that closed late last week, VMware looks to have strengthened its OpenStack software position with purchase of Plumgrid assets. VMware bolstered its position in the OpenStack software …

Former Mavenir CEO to lead new charge with bolstered messaging, VoLTE, Vo-Wi-Fi platform targeting 5G, IoT and with heavily reliance on software. Xura is set to become a larger player …

Carrier claims success in deploying 100 Gbps optical wavelength on the AT&T network in Dallas area using open ROADM technology. AT&T claimed success in its move to redesign a network …

Needing a solution for critical, cancer treating equipment Varian Medical Systems, a company out of Palo Alto, California, uses intensity modulated radiation therapy and image guided radiation therapy cancer treatment …

Nokia unveiled a “templating system” it said is based on ETSI NFV, TOSCA and OpenStack specs designed to simplify VNF management and orchestration. The exceedingly complicated process of virtual network …

Edge Computing Consortium members include Huawei, Intel, ARM and Chinese institutions. Chinese vendors, together with Shenyang Institute of Automation of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China Academy of Information and Communications …

Amazon Web Services set to include AT&T NetBond product in a move designed to increase security for SaaS providers Infor and Pegasystems. AT&T deepened its work with Amazon Web Services …

Cable television giant Comcast joins the open source ON.Lab ONOS and CORD initiatives focused on SDN, NFV and cloud development. The Open Networking Laboratory scored a significant new member as …

Computing giant Microsoft joins open source software focused group The Linux Foundation as ‘Platinum’ member, with board representation. The Linux Foundation recently scored a significant new member in Microsoft, which …

We sat down with Guillaume Houssay, co-founder and CEO of Qowisio North America, to discuss the company’s view on providing LoRa-based low power wide area network services in a more …

The internet of things is a complex technological movement made up of layers of software and hardware used to work together to collect, analyze and act on data. As complicated …

OTT rivals continue to hound the mobile telecom space, but NetScout notes SDN and NFV platforms can help even out the playing field. On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check we …