Monthly Archives: September, 2018

5G transport: How does fronthaul enable network densification?

5G transport networks must evolve in tandem with the RAN and core Operators around the world are working to build and commercialize 5G networks while...

What is MEC and why does it matter?

What is MEC? The Radio Access Network is only one of multiple pieces that will enable 5G. Virtualization is another, as is multi-access edge computing:...

Kagan: Initial review of new Apple iPhone XS and iOS 12

The brand-new Apple iPhone XS line of smartphones is now on sale and the newest iOS 12 is available to download and update your...

Test and Measurement: Keysight launches 5G base station manufacturing test offering

New 5G base station test solution aimed at manufacturing test In the ramp-up to 5G deployment, Keysight Technologies is focusing on manufacturing test for 5G...

TIM, Fastweb, Huawei activate commercial 5G station in Italy

  The three partners have showcased several use cases as part of a 5G initiative Italian operator TIM and Fastweb, in partnership with Chinese vendor Huawei,...

Iridium, AWS partner to offer satellite IoT solution

  The agreement will make Iridium IoT services available with AWS IoT   Satellite communications company Iridium Communications has been collaborating with Amazon Web Services to develop...

Resort deploys AI-based Wi-Fi and scalable Bluetooth location services

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin is now using artificial intelligence-based Wi-Fi and patented virtual Bluetooth technology developed by Mist to deliver enhanced...

Spotlight on AT&T: Update on densification ahead of 5G launch

AT&T to launch mobile 5G in 12 markets by year-end During Mobile World Congress in Barcelona when RCR Wireless News last spoke to Gordon Mansfield, AT&T's...

Edge Virtualization: Forging the path forward

As industry momentum behind 5G development, and deployments continues to build, edge networks are going to become a fundamental piece of the service enablement...

Edge virtualization: Overcoming deployment hurdles

While it has become somewhat commonplace to take for granted that network operators are working hard on virtualizing aspects of their networks, it is...

Edge Virtualization: 5G service enablement

In a previous post, we discussed the near-term deployment drivers for virtualizing at the network edge. Although scalability and cost savings are a near...

Edge Virtualization: Near-term deployment drivers

Although most industry media attention and tradeshow marketing is focused on fun, cool (e.g., AR/VR, autonomous vehicle), and, at times, way out there (e.g.,...

Ooredoo demonstrates self-driving 5G connected aerial taxi in Qatar

  The Middle Eastern carrier showcased a number of 5G use cases in Qatar's capital Doha Qatari telecom operator Ooredoo has showcased a self-driving 5G connected...

Key points from ETSI on the role of MEC in 5G

ETSI lays out the role of MEC in 5G In a recent white paper, the European Telecommunications Standards Institute outlined the role of multi-access edge...

Three market / application use cases for LTE-M (as prescribed by AT&T)

At its ‘Business Summit’ in Dallas this week, AT&T put major focus on its LTE-M network. Use cases are multiplying, it said. “I hear...

Sprint to FCC: ‘Sprint’s network faces severe challenges’

Sprint traces 'current challenges' back to 2005 Nextel merger The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has paused its review of the proposed merger of Sprint and...

UK ramps up multi-billion pound smart manufacturing, smart mobility strategies

The UK government has ramped up its transformation of manufacturing and mobility with new initiatives and funding opportunities. Its ‘made smarter’ commission, aimed at unlocking...

MRO maturity and IIoT (Reader Forum)

Efficient maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) processes are important in every industry to achieve the best possible return on assets (ROA). This is especially...

Private equity-backed ZephyrTel buys Vasona Networks

ESW Capital's ZephyrTel seeks to build a $100M telco software group Edge specialist Vasona Networks has been acquired by private equity-backed telecom software ZephyrTel, which...

No need to ban Huawei in 5G contracts, Canada’s top cyber official says

  The expert highlighted Canada has a high level of security systems to prevent potential spying or hacking from China The Canadian government is not considering...

Ericsson, Telstra test long-range NB-IoT connection in Australia

  Ericsson said the new technology will allow the carrier to expand its LTE footprint across the country   Swedish vendor Ericsson and Australian carrier Telstra said...

Huawei, Intel complete SA first call in China’s third-phase 5G R&D test

  Intel provided its 5G mobile trial platform for the completion of the call Huawei and Intel said they have jointly completed the first 5G standalone...

What does it take to lead in a fast-moving, disruptive business world?

AT&T Business and Deloitte CEOs discuss the changing nature of leadership DALLAS--"Disruption is the new normal," Thaddeus Arroyo, CEO of AT&T Business, said during a...

Warner Media boss, Anderson Cooper talk content in the hyper-connected world

Warner Media focused on building advertising model DALLAS--CNN's Anderson Cooper on Thursday hosted a discussion with Warner Media CEO John Stankey that hit on everything...

The URLLC debate (pt5): Will enterprise 5G use cases scale? (Once more; is 5G just a proving ground for 6G?)

Throughout the ‘ask-the-experts’ session at URLLC 2018 in London earlier this month, serialised here across a number of posts, the conversation circled back time...
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