2018

There is massive disruption in the telecoms space, driven in the main part by the shift from proprietary hardware to commoditised hardware, and by the virtualisation of network functions in software. We are seeing this in the core network, the …

This month, Verizon flipped the switch on the first commercial 5G network in the world. Verizon’s 5G Home network, now live in parts of Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles and Sacramento, serves as an example of the remarkable progress that can …

Ahead of the release on November 5 of a major report by Enterprise IoT Insights into the state of the smart city market, entitled How to buy / sell a smart city – procurement models to make every city smart, we …

How does the telecom industry get to 5G and ultra-dense networks? Small cells don’t really scale well now — not because of the equipment itself but because of siting and regulatory issues plus cost and backhaul. How does the industry …

AI and machine learning will impact every aspect of telecommunications – neither hype or concerns should be ignored. The fact the sector is highly digitalised and driven by strong competition will result in it being an AI pioneer, driving significant …

Google, CommScope announce cooperation on CBRS sensor network in run-up to rule finalization CommScope and Google will be jointly developing, deploying and operating a coastal sensor network that is one of the key pieces for enabling operations in the shared …

Under the agreement, NEC will adopt Arm’s Platform Security Architecture   Japanese tech giant NEC has announced a strategic collaboration with Arm to develop secure internet of things solutions for smart cities using artificial intelligence. NEC said that ensuring the …

Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on the sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy …

  The German government said it has existing mechanism to ensure security Germany’s government is not considering a ban on foreign vendors supplying 5G equipment, as existing law is sufficient to ensure security, the country’s interior minister said in response …

  Keysight said its 5G test solutions will allow Korean firm DT&C to deliver 5G testing and verification services to the local mobile device ecosystem Keysight Technologies said it has been selected by DT&C, a Korea-based company that offers test …

In addition to the typical location asymmetries between data consumption and mobile infrastructure investments that characterized the first part of the LTE cycle (Figure 1), differing spectrum assets among the US operators coupled with the resiliency of the LTE standard …

Digital transformation is most certainly an industry buzzword, but one with a very real meaning. This process of digitizing infrastructure and operations is meant to allow operators to cut costs, deliver a better service and make more money. A new …

DoJ, SEC investigation could result in ‘monetary and other measures’ for Ericsson, CEO says Ericsson reported its Q3 2018 financials this week and CEO Börje Ekholm said the company is showing a profit for the first time since 2016 as the …

Florida Governor demands a network recovery plan Network recovery operations in hard-hit areas of the Florida Panhandle are ongoing and Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Oct. 16 joined Ajit Pai, chairman of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, in criticizing carriers’ …

Ahead of the release on November 5 of a major report by Enterprise IoT Insights into the state of the smart city market, entitled How to buy / sell a smart city – procurement models to make every city smart, we …

Cisco has started certifying a number of its industrial routers for smart grids, smart cities, and smart manufacturing under new Wi-SUN standards, as the San Jose based outfit throws its weight behind the Wi-SUN Alliance’s field area networks (FAN) certification …

P3 Group CEO discusses the evolution of testing and the role of crowd-sourced, device-based data Crowd-sourced, device-based data offers new insights into the customer experience and cost savings for network planning and optimization purposes, according to Hakan Ekmen, CEO of …

  Atos said it aims to open new AI labs in Paris and Dallas   French digital transformation firm Atos and Google Cloud have launched Atos’ first artificial intelligence lab, under a global partnership between the two companies. The Atos …

Anritsu’s patented PIM over CPRI option is a new, non-intrusive method of measuring passive intermodulation (PIM) using live traffic over the Common Public Radio Interface (CPRI) link. It is set to change the dynamics of PIM detection by enabling users …

  Huawei will help the Saudi telco to upgrade its existing infrastructure towards 5G Saudi Arabian carrier Mobily has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese vendor Huawei focused on the deployment of future 5G networks in the country. …

Qualcomm, telcos and automakers testing C-V2X With U.S. regulators questioning the value of setting aside the 5.9 GHz band for direct short range communications, a long-gestating but not widely adopted vehicle-to-vehicle communication system, will cellular-based connectivity take its place? Based …

Honeywell and Fetch Robotics partner on warehouse operations For landlords and owners of warehouse distribution centers, designing for growth means adopting innovative technologies that can meet the tremendous demands from e-commerce tenants. Today many warehouse owners are turning to robotics …

Verizon waiving fees for customers in impacted areas After sustained “unprecedented” damage to its fiber network in the Florida Panhandle when Hurricane Michael raged through beginning Oct. 10, the operator said today it made “critical progress” overnight and restored its …

  Samsung had previously announced an investment of $22 billion over the next three years in AI, 5G, automotive electronics components and biopharmaceuticals South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics announced the acquisition of Spanish artificial intelligence-based network and service analytics …

In the past two decades, the rapid adoption of LED lighting fixtures has led to tremendous savings for building owners and landlords in both commercial and residential environments. Now, with the use of Power over Ethernet (PoE), the lighting industry …