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Google Cloud IDS simplifies virtual private cloud network threat detection

The new Google Cloud IDS service integrates threat detection for enterprise virtual private clouds (VPCs) hosted by Google Cloud

SD-WAN sales jump 45% in third quarter, buoyed by enterprise infrastructure spending: Report

With enterprise network upgrade spending on the rise, SD-WAN sales rose 45% year over year during the third calendar quarter of 2021.

SaaS: A paradigm shift for CSPs (Reader Forum)

“Anything as a service” is by no means a new idea. From Microsoft Office to Netflix to Uber, consumers are happy to access software, entertainment, transportation and more on demand rather than owning those things outright. To seize the 5G opportunity and achieve...

Verizon exceeds 2021 5G plans, will focus on C band expansion in 2022

Verizon now provides 5G phone service to parts of 87 U.S. cities, 5G Home to parts of 65 cities and 5G Business Internet to parts of 62 cities Verizon says that is has surpassed its goal of deploying 14,000 new...

Kagan: How AT&T CEO John Stankey is doing with recovery

As an industry analyst I have closely followed AT&T, and its competitors for decades. Recently, I was interviewed by the media about my thoughts on how well new CEO John Stankey is doing with his task of rescuing AT&T...

Test and Measurement: TNS, Cellusys focus on R&D, testing for 5G roaming and security

U.S.-based Transaction Network Services is working with Irish company Cellusys on research, development and testing of roaming and security solutions for 5G networks. The two companies will use TNS' 5G Innovation Lab and partner to develop and test solutions that...

Is fiber internet or satellite internet the future? (Reader Forum)

Fiber optic internet is here to stay. All the underground conduits run across continents, cities and data centers will remain fiber. All the pipes that connect the major points of access to the thousands of distribution points are now...

Editorial Report: The state of Wi-Fi 6/6E

Wi-Fi 6 offers a host of advanced features, such as OFDMA, MU-MIMO, target wake time, 1024 quadrature amplitude modulation mode and transmit beamforming. The Wi-Fi Alliance predicted that the certification of Wi-Fi 6 at the end of 2019 would mark...

Semtech Webinar: Smart Cities, Farms & More Become Even Smarter by Leveraging IoT With Predictive Data Analytics – Creating a Smarter, Safer and Sustainable...

Accessibility to Internet of Things (IoT) technology and the diverse data it uncovers is key to combating some of the globe's most significant challenges that require improved situational awareness, from natural disasters to hunger and even sustainability. Increasingly, more...

KORE Wireless Webinar: Unmasking the Pretenders: Understanding True eSIM Design and Next-Generation Connectivity

With the benefits of eSIM being realized as a global, zero-touch provisioning advanced connectivity technology, the market will respond competitively with many options heralding the same benefits. With IoT solutions requiring reliable connectivity, it’s important for eSIM solutions to...

Editorial Webinar: Is it really time to start talking about 6G?

There's a common line of thinking in telecom--real value and innovation only comes with even-numbered Gs. While 5G has been the talk of the industry for years with no signs of slowing, has it really lived up to the...

5G already covers 53% of Germany’s territory: Regulator

Over 53% of the German territory is covered by at least one provider supplying 5G as of the end of October, according to data from the Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur). The frequencies in the 3.6 GHz bands, auctioned off in...

TIM Brasil kicks off 5G network rollout with Ericsson and Huawei: Report

Brazilian carrier TIM confirmed that Ericsson and Huawei will be the suppliers of equipment for its 5G network, according to Brazilian press reports. The operator’s CTIO, Leonardo Capdeville, confirmed that the intention of the company is to launch the 5G...

Editorial Webinar: The role of hyperscalers in enterprise 5G and edge

Major cloud providers like Google Cloud are steadily making inroads with enterprises looking to embrace the Industry 4.0 movement and take advantage of localized data processing and the near real-time responsiveness it enables. 5G connectivity is also at the...

What will be the key features of 6G?

The sixth generation of cellular technology has yet to be formally defined, and the official 3GPP release that is designated as “6G” is probably still several years away. But we already have a sense of what the major features...

Apple’s App Store payment rules won’t change for now, says court

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has stayed a lower court order in the Epic v Apple case, keeping Apple in control of App Store in-app purchases.

What is SpectrumX?

Spectrum research center funded by the National Science Foundation will focus on spectrum research, workforce development The National Science Foundation, which has funded 5G projects including a set of testbeds across the country through the Platforms for Advanced Wireless Research...

Ericsson, Nex-Tech are ‘removing barriers’ in rural Kansas with 5G partnership

Headquartered in Hays, Kansas, Nex-Tech Wireless is considered to be an early adopter of 5G in rural America Ericsson is extending its relationship with Nex-Tech Wireless to bring commercial 5G services to rural Kansas. Nex-Tech’s 5G Non-Standalone (NSA) network uses...

UK government sets O-RAN traffic ambition for 2030

The U.K. government announced a new initiative with the main aim of accelerating the deployment of Open RAN (O-RAN) in the country. In a statement, the U.K. Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) explained that it, along with local...

AT&T kicks off 5G rollout in Mexico

AT&T Mexico announced that it has started the deployment of its 5G network in the country. In a release, the carrier said it has already connected the first 50 mobile devices to its 5G network. "With the deployment of our 5G...

#TBT: AT&T dips into UMTS, EDGE; A decade of Nextel PTT; You say you want a (wireless) revolution … this week in 2002

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...

A 5G Standalone core will support advanced use cases and an open network architecture

Most 5G networks in operation today use a Non-Standalone (NSA) architecture, which links an LTE core to new radios supporting 5G frequency bands. The next step is to replace that evolved packet core with a new cloud-native 5G core....

Filter technology selection key to RFFE performance in high 5G frequencies (Analyst Angle)

The adoption of 5G continues to thrive in the mobile devices market and is expected to become more diverse and expand exponentially across all types and price tiers. However, device democratization of the 5G experience will be constrained, not...

Analyst Webinar: 3GPP Rel. 17 – Laying Foundation for the Next Phase of 5G

Having seen most of its development under the shadows of a global pandemic, Rel. 17 is putting a solid foundation for the next phase of 5G. The biggest focus of the standard has been expanding the benefits of 5G...

Qualcomm Webinar: Setting off the 5G Advanced evolution with 3GPP Release 18

 In early December, 3GPP has reached a consensus on the scope of 5G NR Release 18. This is a significant milestone marking the beginning of 5G Advanced — the second wave of wireless innovations that will fulfill the 5G vision....

Microsoft adds Rigetti quantum computers to Azure Quantum service

Rigetti's quantum computers are coming to Microsoft Azure Quantum cloud ecosystem and marketplace in the first part of 2022.

Broadcom to acquire AppNeta, hopes to create ‘a single source of truth’ as enterprises migrate to the cloud

AppNeta CEO on being acquired by Broadcom: 'This combination could indeed be that rare 1 + 1 = 5 level of partnership' Broadcom revealed plans to acquire privately held AppNeta, a software company headquartered in Boston, MA that provides an...

Verizon’s LTE urban networks are 80% faster when CBRS is available, Opensignal says

The use of CBRS spectrum in Verizon's LTE network boosts average speeds by as much as 80% in the urban areas where the carrier has deployed those midband airwaves, according to new analysis from Opensignal. Opensignal looked at average LTE...

AWS regional outage cripples Amazon and hosted services

AWS's biggest global region was unresponsive for several hours on Tuesday following an "impairment of network devices."

Vestberg’s vision for ’22 and Verizon’s ‘vectors of growth’

Hans Vestberg on 5G mobile edge: 'We're probably two years ahead of anybody else in the market, in the world even' Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg presented at the 2021 UBS Global TMT Conference earlier this week, where he touched on...

Powering the Future of Wireless Connectivity Podcast: (Ep. 2) Beyond Mobile—Compute, XR, and gaming

RCR Wireless News · Powering the Future of Wireless Connectivity Podcast: (Ep. 2) Beyond Mobile—Compute, XR, and gaming Qualcomm’s leadership in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth continues to be an integral part of its mobile platforms via the Qualcomm® FastConnect™ 6900 sub-system...

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