Nearly 70% of Internet of Things (IoT) initiatives stall a the Proof of Concept (PoC) stage, according to a recent study by Cisco.
The study also revealed that only 26% of companies have had an IoT initiative that they considered a complete success, while a...
As the industry gears up for "5G", the expectations continue to be high that the next generation of wireless technology will be able to solve any problem that the industry faces: much more capacity, higher speeds, much less latency, the ability to handle billions...
Wireless and security led Cisco revenues in Q3 2017
Networking vendor Cisco reported its quarterly financial results this week, showing revenue down for the quarter with an outlook of further declines. To help save money, the company will cut 1,100 jobs.
This latest round of cuts...
Enterprises will soon be able to deploy small cells that can be configured for any of the major U.S. LTE bands, and/or for the internet of things. SpiderCloud Wireless is shipping an enterprise-grade LTE small cell that can be software configured to support LTE...
Latest Verizon trial is part of 5G fixed wireless access plans
Continuing its testing of fixed wireless access 5G in diverse deployment scenarios, Verizon this week shared details of a multi-vendor trial network launched in Ann Arbor, Mich., with vendors Cisco and Samsung.
Verizon plans to...
Chula Vista, the second largest city in San Diego County, is well known for its plans to implement a number of smart city initiatives to improve the quality of life of local citizens
The beginning of this year was promising for the city in terms...
The enterprise solution is a part of the Cisco Jasper Control Center IoT platform
Networking company Cisco has announced the availability of a new IoT platform, Control Center for Mobile Enterprise, which automates the management of enterprise mobile services and devices.
The new solution is an...
Companies say they need a new way to manage smartphones
Companies that want to capitalize on the IoT know that connecting their equipment isn't enough - they also need software to manage connected devices and analyze the data they generate. Employee smartphones and tablets are...
CommScope is latest vendor to join council as a lead partner
The market for smart city solutions will soon be worth more than $1 trillion, according to Frost & Sullivan, and the wireless industry will be ready. Companies from almost every part of...
Mississauga, Ontario, has been adopting a number of smart city initiatives and fostered the reputation as one of Canada’s safest cities. The municipal government improved services with a private fiber network and a citywide wireless network using Cisco solutions.
The city decided to deploy a...
The very software technology that’s threatening the incumbents is also providing a solution that may ensure their survival.
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Ericsson and Cisco hyped opportunities for CCA members in adopting a greater focus on 5G, IoT and video services.
LAS VEGAS – The domestic mobile telecommunications space’s continued head-long rush towards a “5G” technology and internet of things-heavy future is currently being...
The network is expected to be fully operational by March 2018.
Nokia and Huawei won deals to build a nationwide 4G wholesale network in Mexico, dubbed Red Compartida, which is expected to launch in March 2018.
Huawei was tapped to roll out network infrastructure...
Microsoft facility in Germany adds to the company’s IoT labs in the U.S. and China.
Microsoft announced it will this month inaugurate an internet of things-focused AI Insider Lab in Munich, Germany. The IoT artificial intelligence lab is set to...
The Hong Kong-based carrier said customers will have access to the new solution by mid-2017
CK Hutchison’s 3 Group has selected Cisco Jasper's connectivity management platform to expand its global IoT offering.
From mid-2017, the Hong Kong-based telco's enterprise customers will have access to Cisco Jasper's...
The funding round was led by U.S. investor Sway Ventures.
London-based internet of things company Evrythng said it raised $24.8 million in a Series B funding round led by San Francisco-based investor Sway Ventures, with additional funding from Toronto-based Generation Ventures and U.K.-based...
Vendors include Cisco, CommScope, Johnson Controls
Florida's Ave Maria University is built to withstand the 100-mile-per-hour hurricane winds that are an annual threat in the Sunshine State. Thick concrete walls are in place to protect the college's students and faculty, but those walls can also...
AT&T acknowledged it was eyeing Dobson, while Intel and Cisco announced job cuts and Qualcomm claimed 3G was ready … 16 years ago this week.
Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines...
Drones are changing the workflow for many providers of wireless infrastructure, but not all drones are helpful. Unmanned aerial vehicles can be used to photograph sensitive information, disrupt air traffic, smuggle weapons into prisons, and support terrorist activities.
Recognizing that drones are not welcome in...
Cisco has released its latest analysis of mobile network traffic, and its research found that the pace of growth in mobile data traffic has slowed slightly even while mobile network speeds saw a huge boost during 2016.
Takeaways from the 11th annual Cisco Visual Networking...
Nokia plans to further strengthen its NFV, SDN and software focus with purchase of fellow Finnish company Comptel in a deal valued at $370.8 million.
Nokia is set to bolster its network software plans through a pending acquisition of Comptel, which is focused...
Sprint again slashes capital expense forecasts with confidence it can do more with less than rivals T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T.
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Local enterprises will be able to launch IoT through the operator’s network and Cisco Jasper platform
Chilean telecom operator Entel and Cisco Jasper announced the launch of internet of things (IoT) services in the South American nation.
Through this new partnership, businesses and industries across Chile...
Cisco agrees to pay $3.7B for AppDynamics and its cloud applications and business monitoring platform one day before planned IPO.
Cisco Systems is set to pay $3.7 billion for privately held AppDynamics in a move to bolster its ability to offer application intelligence....
