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LTEWS: F5 Networks on diameter, LTE roaming and NFV

Peter Nas, senior solutions architect for F5 Networks, spoke with RCR Wireless News on diameter signaling at the LTE World Summit 2014. Nas said that as next-generation networks become a reality, new challenges appear that were not obvious from the specifications in terms of interoperability and...

Meru garners ONF certification for SDN solution

Wi-Fi networking software provider Meru Networks said it was issued a conformance certificate from the Open Networking Foundation, citing Meru’s use of software-defined networking and OpenFlow to allow for third-party control out to the access point. Meru said the certificate was the first awarded by...

Signaling storm or false alarm?

Each time we use our mobile devices we can generate multiple signaling events within the mobile core. As a result, signaling traffic has risen at a faster clip than traditional mobile network traffic. "The volume of signaling traffic is high, certainly, but it's nothing that...

Interview with MTS CTO/CIO reveals growing connection between hardware, software

Russia’s mobile telephone market continues to be a bastion of fierce competition, with Mobile TeleSystems continuing to maintain a leadership position, though strongly challenged by the likes of Megafone and VimpleCom. This battle for supremecy is being waged in a market where mobile penetration...

Software: Oracle expands NFV push; NFV ecosystems abound

Software is becoming an increasingly important part of telecommunication networks and deployments as both wired and wireless carriers look to add functionality to operations while increasing simplicity and reducing costs. RCR Wireless News is keeping an eye on recent developments through its weekly “Software”...

Nokia Networks completes VoLTE trial with Zain

Kuwaiti operator Zain said it completed that country’s first voice over LTE call with network partner Nokia Networks and using Zain’s commercial LTE network. The call included the use of both high-definition voice and video capabilities using Nokia Networks’ VoLTE platform. The call showed simultaneous...

Editorial Webinar: Diameter Signaling in Mobile Networks

In IP networks, diameter signaling replaces SS7, but diameter does more than its predecessor. This webinar discusses current and emerging use cases for diameter signaling, as well as the potential for virtualization of diameter signaling control. This webinar answers the following questions: - What is...

Feature Report: Diameter Signaling in Mobile Networks

In IP networks, diameter signaling replaces SS7, but diameter does more than its predecessor. This report discusses current and emerging use cases for diameter signaling, as well as the potential for virtualization of diameter signaling control.What you will learn:  This report answers the following questions: What...

Oracle purchases LiveLook for mobile, Web channel CEM

Oracle is purchasing one of its collaborators. LiveLook, which provides visual collaboration technology across Web and mobile channels, is already embedded in its Oracle's Service Cloud offering to about 100 of its enterprise clients for customer experience management. In announcing the deal for LiveLook, Oracle noted...

Worst of the Week: ‘Un-ranking’ 1.0 – breaking down T-Mobile US

For just over one year now, T-Mobile US has made a name for itself through its “Un-carrier” marketing push that has come to re-define the domestic wireless space. Regardless of how much credit should be given to T-Mobile US

Software: Connectem virtual EPC powers Vipnet; Nokia supplies OSS platform to Zain Kuwait

Software is becoming an increasingly important part of telecommunication networks and deployments as both wired and wireless carriers look to add functionality to operations while increasing simplicity and reducing costs. RCR Wireless News is keeping an eye on recent developments through its weekly “Software”...

Infrastructure News: Vendors focus on signaling; Google makes Wi-Fi purchase

Vendors focus on signaling The explosion in mobile data traffic has led to an even bigger increase in signaling traffic within the networks, and infrastructure vendors are focused on helping operators recognize and address the issue. There are different types of "signaling storms," - those...

SDN could change the telecom landscape

SDN holds a great deal of disruptive potential in the telecom space.

Software: CenturyLink to sponsor NFV demo; Alcatel-Lucent expands NFV program

Software is becoming an increasingly important part of telecommunication networks and deployments as both wired and wireless carriers look to add functionality to operations while increasing simplicity and reducing costs. RCR Wireless News is keeping an eye on recent developments through its weekly “Software”...

Carriers connect billing and customer care with social media

Carriers have recognized social media as a marketing channel for years, but now software companies are helping them connect billing systems and customer care centers with social media as well. "Many consumers are going to social media to seek care, to seek feedback or to...

Sprint taps ItsOn for virtualized PCC

Sprint may be in the midst of replacing its network infrastructure and a possible acquisition attempt of smaller rival T-Mobile US, but that is not stopping the nation’s No. 3 carrier from looking to bolster service innovations. The carrier today announced a deal to...

LTE's impact on wireless networks

NICE, France - The impact of LTE on data traffic is well documented, with many carriers reporting marked increases in network usage when customers get access to 4G networks. Less well-known is LTE's impact on signaling and sessions within the network, which can skyrocket...

Reader Forum: Businesses get it – nobody wants to be a 'glasshole'

If you want to understand the future of wearable technology, and the implications for corporate IT, don’t hang around Google Glass developer conferences.

Oracle: Key takeaways from TM Forum Live

NICE, France – Much of the telecom and wireless world was focused on software last week, as TM Forum hosted the industry in Nice, France. RCR Wireless News was there and had the chance to learn how some of the software industry's biggest players...

Software: NFV, SDN and cloud dominate TM Forum Live agenda

Software is becoming an increasingly important part of telecommunication networks and deployments as both wired and wireless carriers look to add functionality to operations while increasing simplicity and reducing costs. RCR Wireless News is keeping an eye on recent developments through its weekly “Software”...

TM Forum ‘Vibe’: Amdocs taps social for customer care

NICE, France – So you’re a mobile operator and something happens to your service performance and suddenly there’s an explosion on Facebook discussing this topic. What do you do? Are you aware of the discussion; do you respond to the discussion; does it even matter...

Software: Infonetics claims ‘SDN hesitation’ in Q1; SAP set to expand cloud offering

Software is becoming an increasingly important part of telecommunication networks and deployments as both wired and wireless carriers look to add functionality to operations while increasing simplicity and reducing costs. RCR Wireless News is keeping an eye on recent developments through its weekly “Software”...

Telcos must rethink service models in wake of SDN and NFV

SDN and NFV will drive telecoms to change the way they manage their networks.

Reader Forum: How telecom signaling can save cell networks

The well-documented onslaught of mobile data traffic is driving the viability of Wi-Fi networks as a way to improve mobile network capacity and improve coverage for mobile carriers.