5G Symposium digs into RAN requirements and millimeter waves
AUSTIN, Texas — With four years to go until a target timeframe for commercialization, "5G" technology faces several key challenges ranging from highly flexible radio access networks to millimeter wave propagation, according to leaders from AT&T,...
5G Symposium digs into RAN requirements and millimeter waves
AUSTIN, Texas — With four years to go until a target timeframe for commercialization, "5G" technology faces several key challenges ranging from highly flexible radio access networks to millimeter wave propagation, according to leaders from AT&T,...
The UK telco urges the industry to focus on rapid NB-IoT trials
U.K.-based telecommunications group Vodafone plans to roll out narrowband "Internet of Things" technology across multiple markets in 2017, noted Erik Brenneis, director of Vodafone’s "Internet of Things" group, in a post to the...
The UK telco urges the industry to focus on rapid NB-IoT trials
U.K.-based telecommunications group Vodafone plans to roll out narrowband "Internet of Things" technology across multiple markets in 2017, noted Erik Brenneis, director of Vodafone’s "Internet of Things" group, in a post to the...
The Japanese firm generated $5.4 billion in "Internet of Things" revenues from products and services last year
Hitachi formed its Hitachi Insight Group in a move to drive the firm’s unified "Internet of Things" business and go-to-market strategy worldwide. The newly group is set to...
The Japanese firm generated $5.4 billion in "Internet of Things" revenues from products and services last year
Hitachi formed its Hitachi Insight Group in a move to drive the firm’s unified "Internet of Things" business and go-to-market strategy worldwide. The newly group is set to...
For now, while "5G" technology continues to take shape ahead of standardization, the Internet of Things is developing without the benefit of ultra-fast, incredibly low latency network access. But, to understand the potential set to exist in the near future, let's take a look at...
For now, while "5G" technology continues to take shape ahead of standardization, the Internet of Things is developing without the benefit of ultra-fast, incredibly low latency network access. But, to understand the potential set to exist in the near future, let's take a look at...
Verizon joined the International City/County Management Association in expanding the reach of its IoT business
Verizon Communications expanded the potential reach of its “Internet of Things” operations, announcing it had joined the International City/County Management Association at the executive partner level. ICMA said it plans...
LoRa Alliance partnership builds on Orange's IoT network in France
French telecommunications group Orange joined the LoRa Alliance, a lobbying group pushing for the global adoption of the low-power wide-area network specification targeting the "Internet of Things." The protocol is said to be carrier grade,...
LoRa Alliance partnership builds on Orange's IoT network in France
French telecommunications group Orange joined the LoRa Alliance, a lobbying group pushing for the global adoption of the low-power wide-area network specification targeting the "Internet of Things." The protocol is said to be carrier grade,...
Verizon joined the International City/County Management Association in expanding the reach of its IoT business
Verizon Communications expanded the potential reach of its “Internet of Things” operations, announcing it had joined the International City/County Management Association at the executive partner level. ICMA said it plans...
IHS analyst Stéphane Téral argues industry should focus true 4G efforts on human connections, reserve 5G advances for connecting IoT
LAS VEGAS – The rush by many to bring next-generation wireless network technology is causing quite the commotion across the telecom space, with “5G” becoming...
Using Nokia equipment, MTS plans 5G trial in 2018
Nokia and Russian telecom operator MTS Group signed an agreement to collaborate on the development of "5G" technologies. Under terms of the agreement, the two companies will implement a 5G test network in a Russian football...
Using Nokia equipment, MTS plans 5G trial in 2018
Nokia and Russian telecom operator MTS Group signed an agreement to collaborate on the development of "5G" technologies. Under terms of the agreement, the two companies will implement a 5G test network in a Russian football...
IoT security spending is set to increase by nearly 30% this year. Cybersecurity startups to benefit from surge in investment as funding is expected to soar.
"Internet of Things" security spending is currently a relatively small market, but analyst firm Gartner estimates worldwide spending on...
On this week’s Carrier Wrap, we speak with Angela Giancarlo from Mayer Brown to get her views on the current 600 MHz incentive auction process and how the auction is set to address short-term spectrum needs
The Federal Communications Commission’s ongoing 600 MHz incentive auction...
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...
China Unicom plans to upgrade and expand infrastructure across the city and deploy IoT platform
China Unicom announced an investment program to expand and upgrade its telecommunications infrastructure in Shanghai, local press reported. The initiative also stipulates the development of an “Internet of Things” platform...
AT&T continues to push updates to its mobile network, detailing plans to add spectrum capacity, small cells and 5G technology; thoughts on IoT
Speaking at the Jefferies Technology Conference this week, Scott Mair, SVP for technology and engineering at AT&T, said the carrier was on...
NICE, France – The concept of a smart city, along with the underlying technology and adoption strategies, were a key topic at TM Forum Live this week. But, as smart cities continue to gain traction, how can the industry gauge maturity and progress?
In an...
Fail fast in IoT product development
NICE, France – On the final day of the TM Forum Live event, industry attendees and TM Forum officials gathered to round up the key takeaways related to "Internet of Things" topics highlighted during the conference.
Peter Dunmore, VP of...
Fail fast in IoT product development
NICE, France – On the final day of the TM Forum Live event, industry attendees and TM Forum officials gathered to round up the key takeaways related to "Internet of Things" topics highlighted during the conference.
Peter Dunmore, VP of...
As BSS/OSS blend, 'mass personalization' is key, Ericsson says
NICE, France – Customer experience is a function of rapid, personalized service offerings, said Ove Anebygd, VP of OSS/BSS for Ericsson, to members of the media during a session at this week's TM Forum Live event.
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