Comba USA is working to streamline DAS deployment through a system integration approach that significantly reduces capex
In a large building or venue, owners often want to deploy a single, neutral host network infrastructure to meet a wide variety of service requirements ranging from on-demand...
Faction looks at evolving world of multicloud environments, and AT&T chairs OPNFV advisory group to provide tech guidance to NFV community
On this week’s show we have a featured interview with Faction to discuss some advantages of multicloud environments for telecom operators and enterprises.
First...
Can the use of IP-based PTT platforms allow for a more profitable, secure and efficient working environment in the security space?
The global security industry is growing at a rapid pace. More professional and coordinated operations across disciplines and geographical borders among criminals is one...
Targeting enterprise customers in highly competitive market segments, like telecom, require the need to go the extra yard
It’s not easy to keep customers happy, period.
I was recently part of a CEO summit where we talked about the difficulty in converting new clients and keeping...
Rivada Networks names four former Sprint wholesale and enterprise executives to leadership positions
Rivada Networks continues to tap former Sprint executives to fill its ranks, announcing the hiring of four former leaders of the carrier to senior positions at its Rivada Mercury business. The new...
GoPhone multiline discount falls short of sister-brand Cricket Wireless savings, looks to stack up against similar promo from T-Mobile's MetroPCS service
Prepaid remains an intensely competitive environment for domestic mobile operators, with AT&T Mobility set to bolster its GoPhone platform with a new multiline promotion.
The...
OrbComm looks at some potential advantages to enterprises engaging wireless network failover systems to protect against operation disruption
If we examine what keeps the gears of an enterprise turning, we’d probably look to the people. From people come the innovative ideas, planning, strategies and execution...
Jan Geldmacher previously served as head of Vodafone’s global enterprise business and is set to take over Sprint enterprise later this month
Sprint added a former Vodafone executive to its ranks, naming Jan Geldmacher president of enterprise for the carrier effective Aug. 22.
In his role,...
A significant minority of companies now claim to run their entire business on the internet of things
Some of the enterprise pioneers of the internet of things (IoT) are trying to race ahead of their peers in the hope that this disruptive technology will drive...
The IoT services agreement will be initially valid for five years
Swedish vendor Ericsson and China Telecom signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly deploy and offer global internet of things connectivity to enterprise customers through Ericsson Device Connection Platform (DCP).
The agreement will initially...
Verizon Enterprise Solutions unveiled its Virtual Network Service platform targeting SDN and NFV technology for an ‘as-a-service’ model
Verizon Communications’ Enterprise Solutions division launched its Virtual Network Service in its latest move to further its software-defined networking and network functions virtualization technology plans.
The telecom operator said the...
AT&T enterprise SDN efforts expand with launch of Network Functions on Demand offer targeting enterprise customers across 5 regions
AT&T is continuing to target enterprises with its growing virtualized network platform, with the latest move coming from the expansion of its Network Functions on Demand...
Initially geared toward the consumer market, Google Fiber is now targeting small business customers with internet service plans topping out at 1 gigabit per second.
In a post to the company blog, John Shriver-Blake, a product manager for Google Fiber, said the new service plans, ...
While the requirements for "5G" won't be set until at least 2020, two principles are emphasized in every evolution of cellular standards: capacity and coverage. Small cells are at least a partial solution to meeting those two requirements, and the Small Cell Forum believes the technology will...
What is a distributed antenna system?
A distributed antenna system is a way to bolster cellular coverage and capacity by installing managed hubs and multiband antennas precisely where demand is greatest. A DAS installation increases the likelihood of strong reception given proximity to the end user...
Based on the IEEE 802.11ac standard, the key feature of Wave 2 Wi-Fi, which recently gained Wi-Fi Alliance certification, is MU-MIMO
As consumers simultaneously adopt smart home solutions coupled with gigabit-speed home internet, devices featuring Wave 2 Wi-Fi technologies are purpose-built to simultaneously support multiple...
Security is primary hold up to enterprise internet of things
The majority of enterprises have already deployed internet of things solutions, according to a new report from 451 Research, which saw the greatest adoption coming from utilities and manufacturers.
Taking stock of the source of enterprise...
Kony lays out the 5 most common mobile security vulnerabilities and ways mobile application developers can surmount those issues
With the increasing adoption of mobile application development among both small and large organizations, security is a top concern – but are businesses focusing on the...
Telecom operator CenturyLink claims its SD-WAN platform can help enterprises manage connectivity needs, offers free trial to spur adoption
CenturyLink launched its software-defined wide area network platform and is tempting enterprise customers to adopt the service through a proof-of-concept program.
The SD-WAN platform includes site connectivity,...
It’s been more than 14 years since VoiceStream (now part of T-Mobile) bought the assets of MobileStar, which went bankrupt trying to build a public Wi-Fi network. Ownership is one way mobile operators can have greater control over the quality of experience (QoE) that Wi-Fi...
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...
Kyocera lays out reasons why ruggedized devices can actually be less expensive to use for enterprise mobility needs
Businesses have relied upon field force mobility devices to increase productivity and on-the-job communication for more than 20 years. In particular, purpose-built ruggedized handheld, tablet and laptop solutions...
A recent report from TBR forecasts 70% CAGR in enterprise-related SDN revenue through 2020, though warns vendors may need to change mindsets
Global enterprises are on pace to spend $12 billion on software-defined networking by 2020, according to a recent report from Technology Business Research.
Despite...
Sprint and WorldCom defended their proposed $115B merger to the European Commission, and Palm targets enterprise with HotSync Server … 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...
