The latest beta version of Apple's iOS 9.3 includes support for Voice-over-Wi-Fi (VoWi-Fi) for Verizon Wireless subscribers.
On the device side, Apple iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus all support the new VoWi-Fi service.
Essentially, if VoWi-Fi is enabled, the handset...
The move to real-time processing and virtualization is widening the opportunities for service and revenue generation, improving QoE by managing mobile traffic more efficiently and optimizing the use of the existing RAN infrastructure.
This webinar will assess how new technologies and solutions are changing the...
Telecom operators are increasingly turning to the cloud as a cost-effective way to provide enterprise customers with the scalable compute, storage and other functionality needed to remain competitive.
As more and more secure data crosses between telecom networks from private to public and hybrid cloud...
A conversation about RAN optimization with Ofer Gottfried, CTO, Flash Networks
Download a transcript of the interview and be the first to receive the Getting the best QoE report Policy is a crucial driver for operators to meet QoE targets, to allocate their existing network resources efficiently, and...
Called AMP, Google's Accelerated Mobile Pages initiative will essentially provide content publishers with an open source framework that allows for web pages to load more quickly.
AMP will launch on Google Search later this month. Some of the ways pages will load faster include simplification...
On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check, we look at some top news items from across the space as well as speak with Tech Mahindra about tips for CSPs in deploying SDN and NFV
On today’s show we have an interview with Manish Singh, VP product...
Juniper expects deal to close by mid-year, bolster optical and SDN platforms
Juniper Networks said it has entered into an agreement to purchase BTI Systems in a move to bolster its optical, software-defined networking, cloud and software business.
The deal is said to allow the company...
451 Research report notes at least doubling in public cloud storage spend by 2017
A recent report from 451 Research claims enterprises will continue to evolve their storage needs and usage in 2016, with most corporations surveyed stating plans to increase overall storage spending this...
IP circuit monitoring, reporting makes or breaks success with carriers
The explosive growth in mobile data traffic is steadily adding complexity to how service providers deliver backhaul. Multi-faceted service level agreements ideally ensure that bandwidth is supplied in a reliable manner that gives mobile carriers...
A conversation about network strategy with Mony Kochupillai, Head of Network Perception, Three UK
Download a transcript of the interview and be the first to receive the Getting the best QoE report Policy is a crucial driver for operators to meet QoE targets, to allocate their existing...
A conversation about QoE with Neil McKinlay, Director of Product Management, Anritsu
Download a transcript of the interview and be the first to receive the Getting the best QoE report Policy is a crucial driver for operators to meet QoE targets, to allocate their existing network resources efficiently,...
New facility combines virtual platforms, cloud solutions to connect 20,000 engineers
With an eye on streamlining research and development around "5G" mobile networks, Ericsson this week announced the opening of a new Global ICT Center in Roserberg, Sweden.
The facility is the second Global ICT Center...
Open Compute Project launches telco focus with support from DT, EE, SK, Verizon and AT&T
The Open Compute Project, which was formed five years ago under the umbrella of reimagining the design of servers and other hardware used in data centers, unveiled a Telco Project...
What is the Open Compute Project?
The Open Compute project is nonprofit founded in 2011 with the goal of reimaging the design of server, storage and other data center hardware with the goal of driving scalable computing through sharing of information and technical specifications.
The appetite...
A conversation about network performance with Danielle Elaine Smith, Marketing Director, Alepo
Download a transcript of the interview and receive the Getting the best QoE report Policy is a crucial driver for operators to meet QoE targets, to allocate their existing network resources efficiently, and to support...
My Apple MacBook got another OS update yesterday. Now suddenly I am in the s-l-o-w l-a-n-e on the Internet. You want to talk about frustration? Updates are appreciated, however, when something goes wrong, users should be given the ability to go back to where...
Openet’s BSS to allow the launch of new mobile services
Irish company Openet, a provider of real-time business support systems, today announced U.K. operator BT installed its network functions virtualization-ready Evolved Charging solution to monetize its consumer mobile service.
With its new mobile virtual network operator...
Texas jury found Metaswitch infringed on 7 Genband patents linked to VoIP technology
Genband late last week claimed a court victory in patent case against Metaswitch Networks, with a jury finding infringement of seven Genband patents related to voice-over-IP technology.
According to Genband, a jury...
BlackBerry Android-based device coming to US with T-Mobile US deal
T-Mobile US announced it will offer BlackBerry's new Priv handset, which runs Google's Android operating system, beginning Jan. 26.
BlackBerry, known for its emphasis on security and business customers, was once the preferred smartphone of many...
A conversation about QoE with Anil Singh, Director of Product Management, RAN
Download a transcript of the interview and be the first to receive the Getting the best QoE report
Operators have access to extremely granular data on their networks and their subscribers. To benefit from this data...
The wireless industry is one of the healthiest and fastest growing of all time. That frantic pace means industry direction and corporate leadership often changes every few years. We may be about to experience another event of such magnitude called Project Tango, which could...
In many modern enterprises, busy employees use a mixture of internal, private cloud solutions and software platforms, while also casually using public cloud and software platforms.
This internal use of systems not necessarily designed and built in-house is called shadow IT, and it can be...
On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check, we speak with Metaswitch on the importance of open source for telecom virtualization
This week we spoke with Andy Randall, GM for the networking business unit at Metaswitch, on how the company looks at the importance of open source...
AT&T software plans updated, highlighting open source targets, cloud milestones
LAS VEGAS – AT&T continues to steadily march towards a virtualized future, which will see the carrier hit software control of 75% of its network by 2020 using software-defined networking and network functions virtualization technologies....
