Orange Group and AT&T agreed to test ECOMP platform last year.
Orange Polska, the Polish subsidiary of French telecom group Orange, and Amdocs, a provider of digital customer experience solutions, announced a project to trial AT&T's enhanced control, orchestration, management and policy software...
One open source model referenced by many in the telecommunications space is that of OpenStack, which is a cloud-based platform initially begun in 2010 as a project between NASA and Rackspace Hosting aimed at creating an open source cloud platform that could be operated...
The move towards open source has had a somewhat divisive impact on the vendor community, with established telecom suppliers now having to share the attention – and budgets – of operators with new entrants.
This new rivalry has not gone unnoticed by operators, who...
O2 enterprise customers will have access to BAE’s Managed Security Services and Cyber Technical Service capabilities.
U.K. telecommunications company O2 signed an agreement with security solutions provider BAE Systems to provide cybersecurity solutions for enterprise customers. The partnership will provide O2 customers with access...
Cisco agrees to pay $3.7B for AppDynamics and its cloud applications and business monitoring platform one day before planned IPO.
Cisco Systems is set to pay $3.7 billion for privately held AppDynamics in a move to bolster its ability to offer application intelligence....
A conversation about edge computing with John Reister, Vice President of Marketing and Product Management, Vasona Networks
The below is only a summary. Download a transcript of the complete interview and access the complete report "Power at the Edge: Processing and storage move from the central core to...
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 is through various organizations that are looking to either bolster the use of...
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 has quickly gained ground in the computing space, the traditional telecommunications industry has...
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 Edge: Processing and storage move from the central core to the network edge".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Og1OORoksM
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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 nature of the telecommunication industry’s march towards a software future should not be...
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 of virtualized platforms by telecommunication operators received further fuel from a recent report...
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 has not changed. Year after year they continue to face growing competition, but they...
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 SensorStudio tool into the Samsung ARTIK 710 internet of things platform.
SensorStudio is a graphical software...
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 it has hired former Open Networking Foundation Executive Director Dan Pitt to...
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 artificial intelligence (AI) with human support to help an autonomous vehicle make decisions in unpredictable...
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 speak with Nick Cadwgan, director of IP mobile networking at Nokia, to discuss the operator...
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, Huawei.
The Open-O Project recently welcomed new member VMware to the open source...
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 latest move adding a new Wi-Fi solution to their service offerings.
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 mining during which a wide range of CRM applications validate, grade, distribute, contact and...
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 market with the purchase of some assets from Plumgrid. Details on the...
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 in the mobile communications space, inking a deal to acquire Mitel’s mobile...
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 switch with software control and open hardware specifications.
Andre Fuetsch, CTO at...
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 systems to support today’s treatment modalities. They looked to PTC for a solution that could help increase...
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 function lifecycle management could be gaining some help with Nokia publishing what...
