Posted on 13 May 2013. Tags: ict, network architecture, PromonLogicalis, Reader Forum, SDN
Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Reader Forum section. In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we have created this forum for those with something meaningful to say to the wireless industry. We want to keep this as open as possible, but we maintain some editorial control to keep it free of commercials [...]
by Lucas Pinz , network manager, PromonLogicalis. Posted in Opinion, Reader Forum
Posted on 13 May 2013. Tags: Mobile Video, SIP, Sonus
If you manage an enterprise IT network, chances are that “high-quality video sessions” are the last words you want to see. As most businesses are still trying to figure out how they’ll deliver voice and
by David Tipping, VP and GM, SBC Business at Sonus Posted in Opinion, Reader Forum
Posted on 13 May 2013. Tags: Big data, Business & Operating Support Systems (BSS/OSS), CSG International, mobile analytics, Network Analytics, OSS/BSS, Telecom analytics
Once you were what you ate. Today, you are your mobile device. Mobile operators have an intricate and involved relationship with their customers. As technology evolves, smartphones are becoming
by Monica Ricci, Director of Product Marketing, CSG International Posted in Opinion, Reader Forum
Posted on 06 May 2013. Tags: Alcatel-Lucent, DAS, Distributed Antenna Systems, Ericsson, Huawei, NEC, Nokia Siemens Networks, TE Connectivity, wireless networks
One of the enduring challenges in matching up a distributed antenna system with a mobile base station has been the need to use RF as the method of interface. Using RF as the interface adds complexity and
by John Spindler, Director Product Management, TE Connectivity Posted in Opinion, Reader Forum
Posted on 06 May 2013. Tags: Big data, cloud, M2M, Verizon
Most consumers are now familiar with the concept of the connected home, and some are even utilizing it today through services like Verizon’s Home Monitoring and Control offering.
by Manoj Barara, Practice Head, Media and Content Solutions; and Alan Young, Media and Telecoms Consultant, Wipro Technologies Posted in Opinion, Reader Forum
Posted on 29 April 2013. Tags: 4G, LTE, Verizon Wireless, VoLTE
Today carriers are racing to offer triple-play and quadruple-play service bundles which include TV, voice, high-speed Internet and mobile services to subscribers everywhere in America.
by Jake Sailana, Marketing Communications Manager, Zyxel Posted in Opinion, Reader Forum
Posted on 29 April 2013. Tags: Dragonwave, Microwave Backhaul, wireless backhaul
What will be the impact on network planning when the next generation of E-band radios (those that operate in the 80 GHz band) hit the market? Some have predicted they will become the mainstay radios
by Greg Friesen, VP Product Management, DragonWave Posted in Opinion, Reader Forum
Posted on 22 April 2013. Tags: 4G, LTE, LTE-Advanced, Small Cells, Wireless Network Infrastructure
The vision of small cell and centralized radio access network (C-RAN) has recently generated significant interests among the research community, the device suppliers and the original equipment manufacturers
by Mohammad Akhter, Principal Architect, Integrated Device Technology Posted in Opinion, Reader Forum
Posted on 22 April 2013. Tags: 4G, billing, BSS/OSS, Business & Operating Support Systems (BSS/OSS), LTE, Openet, OSS/BSS
With 100 million LTE subscribers in 2012 and 381 operators currently investing in LTE in 114 countries (source: GSA), LTE has been growing much faster than predicted, driving increases in volume,
by Corine Suscens, International Marketing and Communications Manager, Openet Posted in Opinion, Reader Forum
Posted on 22 April 2013. Tags: ArcSoft, Smartphones
While emphatically stubbing out his umpteenth cigarette of the morning, Don Draper throws the story board on his desk “No one cares about your damn copy, Peggy.” Okay, so maybe this didn’t
by Todd Peters, President North America, ArcSoft Posted in Opinion, Reader Forum