The role of mobile virtual network operators (MVNO) is becoming more prominent with the ongoing 5G explosion, IoT boom and e-SIM adoption The growth across the mobile virtual network operators (MVNO) industry is accelerating with the advancing technology around 5G …
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System integrators have perhaps the toughest job in the wireless business. They need to provide world-class service to companies large and small seeking to develop their own private networks — but with far fewer resources than the big service providers …
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Six AI-driven ideas to boost Asset Performance Management (Reader Forum)
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumAs industrial companies continue to undertake large scale digital transformation initiatives, one of the areas that is constantly under the scanner is the performance of their most critical assets and equipment. It is difficult to overstate the impact from the …
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What is XaaS and how is it changing the face of IT and business? (Reader Forum)
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumXaaS stands for Anything as a Service. After various technologies and innovations were connected through networks and converged to become productized, the word was coined. To deliver multiple services and reach clients, XaaS uses cloud computing rather than on-site local …
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Doing more with less: How software enables CSPs to shift from getting information to making decisions (Reader Forum)
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumHow do we do more in less time? It’s a question we’ve all asked ourselves across all aspects of our work and personal lives, and no doubt wish we had the answer. How can we complete our workout in 45 …
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Network slicing will supercharge these six industries (Reader Forum)
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumBusinesses have traditionally relied on one shared network to handle a wide variety of tasks. However, as more devices require connectivity as part of the Internet of Things (IoT) and businesses digitize, it’s becoming apparent that the one-size-fits-all approach to …
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How 5G and industrial data platforms will transform heavy industry (Reader Forum)
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumMuch of the hype around 5G stems from the consumer market. We talk about unprecedented speeds and nearly unlimited capacity, making us pine for the day when Netflix no longer buffers when on the train. But that’s just one side …
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The promise of private cellular – what organizations need to know (Reader Forum)
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumJune 20th was recently celebrated as World Wi-Fi Day, a global initiative to help bridge the digital divide and to celebrate the legendary role Wi-Fi has played in “connecting the unconnected.” From humble beginnings as a privileged consumer network and …
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Ensuring a high quality E-gaming experience with interactivity testing – Part 2 (Reader Forum)
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumEditor’s Note: You can find Part 1 of this piece here. Measurement Scenarios When defining the measurement scenario and setup, it is important to decide what connection should be measured. The test offers high flexibility regarding the position of the …
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Our reliance on high-speed broadband connectivity is showing no sign of letting up as digital lifestyles increasingly become the norm. And even though lockdown restrictions have eased, our consumption of data continues to speed up, not slow down. The smart …
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Ensuring a high quality E-gaming experience with interactivity testing – Part 1 (Reader Forum)
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumIn 2020, the global gaming market was valued at $162.32 billion and is expected to reach $295.63 billion by 2026, largely driven by cloud gaming and mobile gaming on smart phones. The emergence of E-sports, for example, in which gamers …
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An operator’s marketing team wants to launch a new offer. They also want to grow the subscriber base and develop a new referral scheme to attract new subscribers. The customer care team are under pressure to increase net promotor score …
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With SD-WAN on the cards, is there still a case for MPLS? (Reader Forum)
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumIn recent years, there’s been a lot of chatter around software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) services. The SD-WAN tools and software market is, in fact, expected to hit the $4.6 billion mark by 2023, representing a growth rate of 34% …
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How CSPs can leverage automation to deliver superior customer service (Reader Forum)
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumIn the competition for customers’ business, communication service providers (CSPs) are emphasizing their commitment to customer service. In fact, an Ernst & Young survey discovered that 68% of global telecoms executives ranked customer experience management as a top strategic priority. And …
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Why network slicing is the key to unlocking extended reality digital experiences (Reader Forum)
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumImagine you’re shopping for furniture and using an Augmented Reality (AR) app on your mobile device to experience the products in your living room. Or your child is using a Virtual Reality (VR) headset to tour ancient ruins as part …
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One of the biggest challenges facing communication service providers (CSPs) is finding a way to monetize the huge investment required by 5G. That said, multiple interested parties are just as eager to cash in on capabilities the new technology could …
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A common nomenclature enables new, 5G-powered business models, revenue opportunities (Reader Forum)
by Reader Forumby Reader Forum5G is extremely complex and has widespread impacts throughout the network. This introduces many challenges but also provides many new business opportunities. For instance, it will allow more devices to connect at faster speeds with lower latency than ever before. …
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Importance of Real-World Scenario Testing for 5G Products (Reader Forum)
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumWith the advent of 5G, signaling test at manufacturing is more important than ever 5G, the multi-faceted technology of the coming decade, is designed for use cases that go far beyond smartphones; it will prove to be one of the …
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5G and MEC Drive the Evolution of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (Reader Forum)
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumAs the connected and autonomous vehicle industry continues to evolve, it is becoming increasingly dependent on technologies that can help improve safety, security, efficiency and costs. While the widespread adoption of driverless mobility is still in the distance, the infrastructure …
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The confluence of 5G and augmented reality has been a cornerstone of digital disruption conversations for quite a while. However, only recently has both 5G and AR/VR been at a level of maturity to truly cooperate and enable new experiences …
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Wireless connectivity applications look promising in the healthcare industry (Reader Forum)
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumConnectivity technologies like 5G and Wi-Fi 6 are transforming the healthcare industry Providing quality medical services in a reliable, secure, economical and efficient manner is a top priority among providers, indicating healthcare applications could capture a substantial share of the …
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An existential moment for telcos: Become platforms or face competing with them (Reader Forum)
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumThe pandemic gave us a glimpse at how cloud platforms and connectivity can come together to deliver ingenuity in how we connect — and we’re all eager to see how 5G and Edge computing will supercharge this opportunity. Imagine going …
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Services of all kinds are today largely digital — customers expect it, and businesses have benefited from it, saving time and money and agilely expanding services. “As a service” is the new watchword for IT, security and web services, and …
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In 2021, positive forecasts of the Open RAN market start gaining ground in the industry. It is predicted that the total RAN market will reach 10% by 2025 compared to less than 1% today. Undoubtedly, Open RAN lab trials and …
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A major threat to efficiency across industries lies in mechanical downtime. When a machine stops running, it means the work stops, cutting into the time window that dictates a job’s success or failure. The negative impact of these disruptions is …