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Ericsson to deploy 5G SA core network for Bouygues Telecom

Ericsson said the new 5G SA network will cover both Bouygues Telecom’s core and RAN networks French telecommunications services provider Bouygues Telecom has selected Ericsson to deploy end-to-end 5G Standalone (5G SA) connectivity, the latter said in a release. As part of the deal, the Swedish...

‘Private networks will happen with or without telcos’: How Netcracker is helping CSPs stay competitive

Everything on the Netcracker platform is cloud native and is driven by machine learning and artificial intelligence Last week, Netcracker announced Filipino mobile operator Globe Telecom has chosen the company's Managed Services offering to achieve a higher level of operational efficiency. Globe Telecom will use the...

Rockwell Automation opens new facility in Korea

The new facility will be located at the Rockwell Automation Seoul office   Industrial automation specialist Rockwell Automation recently announced the opening of its Customer Experience Center (CEC) in Korea at the Rockwell Automation Seoul office. The newly opened center consists of five zones where customers can experience...

Open RAN automation 101. Part 2: Network components enabling automation (Reader Forum)

Operators are looking for cost reduction in both CAPEX and OPEX — and RAN is one of the biggest cost factors for operators. It is also one of the most challenging areas when introducing new features and services. Tackling the RAN will have the...

Ericsson, BT ink deal to provide private 5G networks in the UK

Private networks enable new applications and IoT capabilities such as asset tracking, predictive maintenance and connected sensors BT and Ericsson announced a new partnership to provide commercial 5G private networks for the UK market, the latter said in a release. The two companies have signed a...

Dell Technologies World 2022: Five key takeaways from Michael Dell

Michael Dell: The combination of edge and 5G is “a huge catalyst for…growth” Dell Technologies Founder, Chairman and CEO Michael Dell this week opened Dell Technologies World 2022 in Las Vegas with a reflection on how the “twin engines of human inspiration and technology” foster...

HPE uses automation to accelerate RAN deployments

HPE said the RAN automation solution is ready for demos and early trials   Hewlett Packard Enterprise unveiled HPE RAN Automation, a service management and orchestration solution that provides multi-vendor management and automation for any Radio Access Network (RAN). The company said that this pre-integrated cloud-native solution...

Closing the loop on 5G network automation (Analyst Angle)

Unlike previous cellular generations, 5G will be at the heart of digital transformation of many industry verticals and will help network operators address ever-increasing data traffic and various connectivity requirements. Current 5G networks are already achieving Gigabits per Second (Gbps) speeds for many users...

Google Distributed Cloud Edge ready for general use

Google Distributed Cloud Edge (GDC Edge) is now generally available, along with rack-mount or appliance hardware for the network edge.

Samsung, ABB target commercial buildings with new partnership

Samsung said its SmartThings platform allows users to monitor and control ABB’s portfolio of devices, like cameras and sensors   South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics announced a partnership with global technology company ABB to expand Samsung SmartThings integration into commercial and residential buildings. “With SmartThings, Samsung...

Why telco survival depends on accelerating digital automation (Reader Forum)

Customer service has never been the telecommunications industry’s strong suit. Between confusing contracts and bills, inconsistent customer support and spotty network quality, carriers regularly struggle to deliver the kinds of experiences that subscribers expect. Exhibit A: Net promoter score (NPS) ratings for telcos, which track...

Will 5G Change the World? Anil Rao, Oracle (Ep. 46)

In this episode of Will 5G Change the World, Oracle's Anil Rao discusses the complexities associated with operationalizing 5G which relies on, as he said, "Automation, automation, automation." As operators work to deliver both private networks and network slicing to capture enterprise opportunity, they need to embrace automation and cloud-native technology and operations principles.

Why service management and orchestration are essential for CSPs to meet today’s market requirements (Reader Forum)

A zero-touch operational model is becoming increasingly critical for communications service providers (CSPs) to realize the monetary benefits of multi-vendor digital services such as dynamic 5G and Internet of Things (IoT) offerings. However, considerable transformation is required for the CSPs to evolve the service...

The top five benefits AI brings to the telecoms industry and beyond (Reader Forum)

Maximising the potential of artificial intelligence has proven to be a substantial challenge across industries. However, the benefits of overcoming these barriers are too great to ignore. Robotic process automation (RPA) can pave the way for AI integration and make businesses more competitive in...

Verizon to bring 5G connectivity to Audi’s 2024 vehicle lineup

Verizon Business CEO: The Audi will be 'both a 5G mobile device and a vehicle' In its first major 5G deal with an automaker, Verizon has announced an agreement with Audi to bring 5G connectivity to the car manufacturer’s U.S. vehicle lineup, estimated to...

AI, automation and the rise of cloud-out network architecture (IBM on 2022)

In the last two years, we have seen an explosion in the number of cloud providers used by enterprises. What started-out with deployments in one or two clouds has now morphed into five or six, especially when SaaS providers are taken into consideration. We...

When to call on automation and modernization for network optimization (Reader Forum)

Network infrastructure is expanding into multiple cloud platforms. While the cloud promises ease of use and appears to be increasing in popularity among developers, engineers and companies, a migration to the cloud is not a simple flip of a switch. An expansion to multiple...

What is a zero-touch network?: Hype vs. reality

The zero-touch network: a cloud optimizes and fixes itself without human intervention. Does it deliver the agility and scale operators need?

Top 3 telco cloud use cases

Among other things, a telco cloud architecture makes it easier for operators to collaborate with enterprise customers to develop customized B2B solutions Because telco operations have more stringent performance and quality of service requirements than IT or public cloud operations — along with vastly more...

Red Hat and Intel combine on edge ‘smarts’ for Industry 4.0

Red Hat and Intel have extended their Industry 4.0 partnership to combine their open source software and industrial edge hardware to spur the smart manufacturing and smart energy sectors. The pair are looking to sell integrated hardware and software to provide the ‘smarts’ in...

Vodafone urges UK to bundle 5G and IoT targets and incentives into net zero strategy

Vodafone has urged the UK government to write targets and incentives for 5G and IoT adoption into its forthcoming net-zero strategy blueprints, due to be published later this year. The UK-headquartered operator said the UK government should create a regulatory and policy framework that...

Verizon expands automated interconnect solution with Equinix

The Software-Defined Interconnect solution is part of the Verizon Business Network-as-a-Service strategy and was first launched in 2019 Recognizing “shifting market demands,” Verizon Business and Equinox are partnering to expand Verizon’s Software-Defined Interconnect (SDI) solution to enable global enterprise and public sector customers to connect...

How CSPs can leverage automation to deliver superior customer service (Reader Forum)

In the competition for customers’ business, communication service providers (CSPs) are emphasizing their commitment to customer service. In fact, an Ernst & Young survey discovered that 68% of global telecoms executives ranked customer experience management as a top strategic priority. And yet, once providers win...

Well, technically… things are going to get complicated with 5G, but AI can help: Ericsson’s Amy McCune (Ep. 45)

Amy McCune, the head of managed services for Ericsson North America, delivers insight into what CSPs think about AI and offers her own perspective on why it’s a must for managing 5G networks. She also shares some of the silver linings of being one of the only women in the room, like shorter bathroom lines at tech conferences.