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From 1G to 5G: How innovations in celluar have shaped our lives (Reader Forum)

Each generation of cellular networks fundamentally changed the world we live in. 1G brought us the brick phone utilizing analog technology in the ‘80s. For the first time, phones became truly mobile albeit they were bulky and expensive, and limited to voice features. In...

Security remains significant hurdle for industry cloud efforts

One of the bigger challenges facing the continued move towards cloud platforms by telecom operators is security. In the old world of hardware, as long as the door remained physically locked, security was a no-brainer. But, in the new world of software, operators are...

Telecom industry continues push into cloud platforms

Cloud platforms along with the move towards virtualization technologies have begun to have a significant impact on the way telecom operators run their businesses. Operators have been very active in providing cloud-based options for customers, as well as have begun to use such platforms...

Feature Report: Securing mobility and cloud in the age of analytics

Consumer demand for mobile connectivity and cloud-based platforms has resulted in mobile networks transmitting more data than ever, which puts carriers in a prime spot to use analytics in order to glean insight into what is actually moving across their networks. However, growing demand...

Gigamon: Faster networks require new network monitoring approach

The ever-evolving push toward faster networks that handle more traffic is hampering the ability of current tools to monitor that traffic effectively, according to Andy Huckridge, director of service provider solutions at Gigamon. "Service providers are struggling to pay for the tools to be able...

Reader Forum (Olympics Edition): Are service providers Rio-ready?

The Olympic Games are set to tax the capabilities of service providers, though there are steps that can be taken ahead of such large events “We’re going on network freeze,” began the conversation with a major carrier. “We can’t proof-of-concept, trial or touch our network...

Visibility fabric needed for NFV deployments

On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check, we look at some top news items from across the space as well as speak with Gigamon about visibility fabric needed for NFV deployments On today’s show we have an interview with Andy Huckridge, head of service provider practice...

Test and Measurement: JDSU announces new company names

This week's test and measurement news The test space is heating up in advance of Mobile World Congress being held next week in Barcelona, Spain. • JDSU will be bidding farewell to its incarnation as JDU Uniphase, and the name, when it splits into two companies....

Software: Cisco snags virtualized EPC deal; HP offers app test solution

Software is becoming an increasingly important part of telecommunication networks and deployments as both wired and wireless carriers look to add functionality to operations while increasing simplicity and reducing costs. RCR Wireless News is keeping an eye on recent developments through its weekly “Software”...