Mobile edge computing, partner ecosystems will be key to the future of smart cities, experts say
AUSTIN, Texas—Tyson Tuttle, CEO of Silicon Labs and moderator of a panel this week at the Smart Cities Innovation Summit, says of smart cities, “The technology is there. That’s...
As a buyer of IoT solutions, the smart city differs from enterprises in several subtle, but important, ways
IBM, Cisco, Accenture and other leading information and communications technology companies have been trying to ignite the smart city market for more than a decade, but the...
As a buyer of Internet of Things solutions, the smart city differs from enterprises in several subtle, but important, ways
IBM, Cisco, Accenture and other leading ICT companies have been trying to ignite the smart city market for more than a decade, but the deployment...
Telcos have access to a lot of consumer information, but continue to struggle with how to effectively deal with such knowledge
When you learn specific details about the people surrounding you, you can better understand their behavior, preferences and habits. And if you dedicate a...
Mohan Gyani, who served as president at AT&T Wireless Services, joins board at Argyle Data, which focuses on Hadoop-powered big data analytics solutions
Another former wireless carrier executive has popped up in a new location, as former AT&T executive Mohan Gyani has joined the board...
Network metrics are seen as increasingly important for mobile carriers as they compete on QoE instead of coverage
What’s the biggest concern for mobile subscribers today? The answer used to be coverage. But after the major carriers got a firm grasp on this several years...
Pitney Bowes argues coverage estimates will not cut it in the telecom big data age
Smartphone ownership is near saturation levels for many consumer segments, yet demand for mobile connectivity is on the rise. The “Internet of Things,” wearables, smart cities and mobile payments represent...
Excelacom sees opportunity in using big data and ACM to bolster the customer experience
As systems become increasingly intelligent, companies are able to collect extraordinary amounts of data about their products and their customers. The term “big data” emerged several years ago to describe this...
Essentially since the advent of health care, diagnosis has been dependent on a direct, face-to-face interaction between the patient and the doctor. But now, as robust, high-capacity mobile networks transmit insightful data generated by sensors and other remote monitors comprising the "Internet of Things,"...
Data Hub solution is part of Amdocs’ CES 10 product portfolio
ORLANDO--Amdocs is currently helping service providers deal with certain challenges and preparing them to compete in the digital era with its Data Empowerment strategy, Amdocs’ marketing director for Big Data and Strategic Innovations Matt...
Essentially since the advent of health care, diagnosis has been dependent on a direct, face-to-face interaction between the patient and the doctor. But now, as robust, high-capacity mobile networks transmit insightful data generated by sensors and other remote monitors comprising the "Internet of Things,"...
Big data and analytics continues to be an area of high interest for the industry, and the news coming out of Mobile World Congress reflects how vendors and operators hope to leverage BDA for their businesses in the coming year. In particular, three areas...
Datameer provides tips on how telecom operators can take advantage of big data to boost customer experience
Data is king. Companies like Google and Facebook operate on this basis and virtually every business decision stems from what data says about their customers and how they...
HPE sees security, devops, big data and mobile testing changes ahead
Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives on what they expect to see in the new year.
Hackers will truly embrace the ‘Internet...
Retailers this week are focusing on the relationships among mobile and big data analytics at the National Retail Federation show, with the mobile experience and retail analytics particularly expected to impact retail trends.
"Mobile shopping continues to grow in its reach and breadth," said Carolyn...
Hadoop to impact how mobile operators tackle big data
Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives on what they expect to see in the new year.
Last January we predicted 2015 would be...
When it comes to security, mobile devices pose a unique set of challenges. With the number of connected devices growing exponentially, the battle to protect information becomes more complex than ever. As capabilities of smart devices increase, so too does the number of ways...
As the "Internet of Things" gains momentum, expecting to be fueled and enabled by big data analytics, investors and companies are seeking to expand their holdings across these areas.
Kylie Wansink, senior analyst for global markets at analyst firm BuddeCom, said in a research note...
At the next football game at your local high school, look around at the students sitting in the stands. They’re all unique in their own way, but one thing is consistent: nearly all of them have some sort of wireless, mobile device in their...
Ovum report predicts cloud and appliances to drive ‘next wave’ of big data, Hadoop adoption
A new report from Ovum predicts cloud and appliances are set to boost the “next wave” of big data adoption and target “more of the enterprise mainstream that will have...
Strategy Analytics predicts big data analytics software market to hit $81B in revenue by 2022
A new report from Strategy Analytics predicts big data analytics software will generate $81 billion in revenues by 2022, more than double the $36.2 billion expected to be generated globally...
Verizon Wireless lists a range of newer tech workforce skills with potential
The telecom market today is straining to fill positions across the board, with recent government numbers showing the telecom unemployment rate in October hitting its lowest point of the year, and significantly down...
With the rampant adoption of smartphones and growth in mobile Internet, communications service providers have access to unprecedented amounts of data, including customer profiles, device data, network data, customer usage patterns, location data, apps downloaded, clickstream data and so forth. CSPs are sitting on...
In a complex, multivendor network environment that is taking initial steps toward virtualization, the ability to have real-time insight into network conditions is becoming increasingly important.
"There's a split coming between the fast data analytics that are required for network control and optimization – real-time functions –...
