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As LTE roaming quickly becomes a reality, there is a need for an edge device (Diameter edge agent) to concentrate...
While the focus is on virtualization, the reality is that software has become an important component of next-generation wireless networks. Dozens of software announcements targeting software-defined networks and network functions virtualization are popping up at this year's Mobile World Congress event showing a growing...
The giants of the personal computer world are a force to be reckoned with at this week's MWC 2014 event, and their agendas are strikingly similar. Intel, Dell and Hewlett-Packard all announced new initiatives this week related to network function virtualization.
Intel is working with...
Barcelona, Spain. Alcatel-Lucent clearly sees software as the key to its comeback, and has made that clear with a slew of announcements at Mobile World Congress. The company is partnering with Intel for virtualized RAN, cloud platforms and packet processing for advanced IP/MPLS platforms,...
In its simplest form, big data analytics can be broken down into two parts that differentiate it from business intelligence or data warehousing and mining:
Software is expected to be big news at this year’s Mobile World Congress event as the wireless industry looks to glean greater efficiency from mobile networks. Leading up to the event, a number of announcements were made in regards to software enhancements, including network...
Telecommunications providers can now leverage a new big data analytics tool, a spectrum interference and monitoring system, an improved network testing tool and a platform for better deployment of business mobility services.
The wireless telecommunications world is set to again descend on Barcelona, Spain, for the annual Mobile World Congress event. The gathering is known as the largest wireless-specific event on the trade show calendar, drawing tens-of-thousands to discern what the market has in store for...
Software is becoming an increasingly important component of wireless network deployments as mobile operators look to trim the billions spent on rolling out advanced, next-generation networks. One of the ways carriers are looking to cut costs is through the use of virtualization, software-defined networks...
A number of telecommunications and technology companies underwent employment changes this month, including Syniverse, Lantiq and Extreme Networks. Texas Instruments also named a new vice president, a new head of education technology, and bid goodbye to a retiring individual.
Software is becoming an increasingly important component of wireless network deployments as mobile operators look to trim the billions spent on rolling out advanced, next-generation networks. One of the ways carriers are looking to cut costs is through the use of virtualization, software-defined networks...
Software-defined networking technology can offer a number of benefits for telecommunication service providers beyond the ability to provide best-in-class services to their customers.
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Alcatel-Lucent virtualizes EPC, IMS and RAN
Alcatel-Lucent today announced its portfolio of virtualized mobile network functions including the ... Read More
Softbank sells distribution unit to Brightstar
The integration of Softbank, Brightstar and Sprint continues as the Japanese giant moves its distribution unit into Brightstar....
Setting itself up to garner leadership in network function virtualization for telecom, Alcatel-Lucent today announced its portfolio of virtualized mobile network functions including the Evolved Packet Core (EPC), IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) and the radio access network (RAN).
Alcatel-Lucent said it is already working with...
Network policy control solutions provider Sandvine announced that hosted infrastructure and managed services provider ClearSky Technologies will tap into Sandvine’s virtualized Policy Traffic Switch platform. Let’s just call it “hosted squared.”
The agreement calls for ClearSky to use Sandvine’s products to enable carrier customers to...
The rise of virtualization across the wireless telecommunications space is becoming a growing trend as operators look to trim the cost of operating next-generation networks.
Looking to feed that desire, Cisco said it has expanded its telecom-focused virtualization platform with the launch of its Evolved...
Huawei looks set to expand its software portfolio, with reports indicating the Chinese-based telecom equipment giant is in the process of acquiring Australia-based Fastwire, which specializes in operating support services.
In a story this week, LightReading reported that the deal has been completed, with plans...
NSN base station supports 300 Mbps LTE-A speeds
Using NSN's Flexi Multiradio 10 base station in combination with Broadcom Category 6 LTE-A user equipment, Finnish carrier Elisa has demonstrated speeds of up to 300Mbps on a live commercial network. That's almost six times as fast...
VMware recently announced a partnership with F5 to boost end-user products for desktop virtualization infrastructure. VMware's End-User Computing technologies, in combination with F5's Software Defined Application Services, can be leveraged for safer, more accessible applications.
Operator service provider Opera Software achieved a number of milestones last year, including reaching 100 million users on its mobile app store platform.
Wireless networks are nothing without their towers. When it comes to tower site construction, there are many elements involved. One might think the actual construction itself is the hard part. Actually, tower closeout documentation causes the majority of headaches in this industry. Because it...
Leading network and subscriber intelligence provider Astellia recently unveiled a new look for the brand, including a previously unseen logo and overall company identity.
