May 2017

Communication service providers need to simplify and rationalize their service assurance systems across all networks – mobile and fixed, enterprise and IT/data center – so that they can be maintained at peak performance and maximize the utilization of the network …

Toyota announced plans to hire additional people and expand office space at its Plano headquarters Toyota Connected is planning to double its headcount and expand its office space in Plano, Texas, in an area adjacent to Toyota Motor North America’s …

A conversation with Philip Marnick, Group Director, Spectrum, Ofcom, and Cristina Data, Director, Spectrum Insight and Analysis, Ofcom The below is only a summary. Download a transcript of the complete interview and access the complete report “3.5 GHz: Assessing technology, deployment options and …

  Anritsu MS27103A The perfect tool for satellite signal monitoring Interference in Satellite Systems The MS27103A is ideal for satellite operators and broadcasters who need to rely on clear communication channels to ensure optimal performance. A typical earth station will …

AT&T is known as a cyclical spender when it comes to wireless network infrastructure, and the carrier’s $6.5 billion FirstNet award is expected to swing the spending pendulum in a positive direction. AT&T will need to add equipment to its …

To address our rapidly approaching, hyper-connected future and the unprecedented demand on current 4G wireless networks, researchers at the University of Bristol and Lund University set out to test the feasibility of massive MIMO as a viable technology for 5G networks. 

To address our rapidly approaching, hyper-connected future and the unprecedented demand on current 4G wireless networks, researchers at the University of Bristol and Lund University set out to test the feasibility of massive MIMO as a viable technology for 5G networks.   

BRANCHBURG, N.J.– Verizon Communications is proceeding with planned trials of fixed wireless service that utilize millimeter wave, and exploring the engineering and testing challenges that come along with figuring out the best ways to assure and deliver a new service with …

Drones have the potential to make a number of industries more efficient, but only if the images and information they capture can be turned into actionable intelligence. That’s why platforms that connect unmanned aerial vehicles to cloud-based software are a …

Full-duplex is something of a white whale for the wireless industry; Kumu Networks has developed the tech for self-backhauling small cells Full-duplex communications would allow a node to send and receive data at the same time in the same channel. …

The two firms will combine their expertise to develop technologies for smart city projects across the country Living PlanIT and Halcyon Solutions have inked a strategic collaboration today to support U.S. Department of Transportation (USDoT) smart city initiatives across the country. Under …

As carriers and advocacy groups push for streamlined small cell regulatory frameworks, lawmakers in the Sunshine State say, ‘Florida needs 5G’ While carriers in the U.S. have steadily deployed small cells to solve for challenging coverage and capacity scenarios, the …

“Are we there yet?” It’s a familiar refrain for anyone who’s ever had the pleasure of taking a family road trip. Excitement, suspense, impatience, expectation—all packed into four little words. As we approach 5G deployment and the commercialization of 5G …

“Much of what is already out there is unsecured” Hacking and malware remain the primary vectors for cybersecurity attacks, according to the new Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, and internet of things security is increasingly top-of-mind in the wake of a …

ABI Research said most of the projects are related to smart lighting, meters, buildings and transportation The governments in China, Japan, and South Korea are currently leading the deployment of smart city initiatives in Asia, according to a recent study …

  Field testing for fiber-optic network installations represents an area ripe for leveraging the benefits of process automation and insightful analytics. EXFO’s TestFlow solution enables test process automation in the field while providing analytics tools customized to the needs of …

The Samsung Galaxy S8 is evolutionary, not revolutionary. It is a better smartphone than previous versions in a few ways, but it is not a home run. The screen is bigger and better. Bixby, their new AI, which I’ve been …