The path to 5G is not going to be easy, but there are technologies in place to help the effort The excitement is increasing around the future of “5G” networks, and with good reason. As Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom …
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Reader Forum: Connect, secure, monetize – building trust in IoT (Pt. 1)
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumIoT is seen as having near-unlimited potential, with Gemalto arguing trust is key to making sure that potential is met The “internet of things” has become such a widely used term that it feels like it’s been around for decades. …
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Wireless carriers looking to deploy 5G technologies on top of their current 4G deployments might be wise to take into account a few considerations Despite the deployment of “5G” wireless technologies that is expected to come over the next several …
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Fiber is expected to be a significant focus on planned 5G network deployments Bzzzzzzzzzzzzz. That sound you’re hearing is the marketplace buzz over mobile carriers’ plans to accelerate the rollout of “5G” wireless networks, building higher-speed, higher-density networks to meet …
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5G is coming, but not everyone is ready. Here are 5 keys CSPs should have in place when preparing to migrate their networks Over the next five to 10 years, we’ll see a quantum leap in technology. Delivery trucks will …
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Reader Forum: Mobile connectivity and internet of things key for public safety
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumMobile connectivity and tapping into IoT are mission-critical for public safety and first responders It’s the age of the always-connected first responder. Police and fire departments, as well as emergency medical services, harness the “internet of things” daily to put …
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Reader Forum: Wireless network failover to keep the gears of an enterprise turning
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumOrbComm looks at some potential advantages to enterprises engaging wireless network failover systems to protect against operation disruption If we examine what keeps the gears of an enterprise turning, we’d probably look to the people. From people come the innovative …
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Reader Forum: FirstNet is coming – what should local authorities do until it gets here?
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumFirstNet deployments now appear to be on the horizon, and Ceragon Networks looks at what should local entities do in the meantime Slowly but surely, FirstNet is moving forward. Emphasis on the slowly; work on developing plans to build the …
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The Olympic Games are set to tax the capabilities of service providers, though there are steps that can be taken ahead of such large events “We’re going on network freeze,” began the conversation with a major carrier. “We can’t proof-of-concept, …
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Reader Forum: Cybersecurity concerns in the world of building automation
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumDoes continued growth of the IoT open up cybersecurity concerns for building automation? Every day when we arrive at the office we take some things for granted – the lights will be on, the heat or air conditioning will be …
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Reader Forum: Are service providers missing out on the Generation C opportunity?
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumGeneration C is the latest target market making waves, but what’s the best way for telecom operators to garner their attention? Millennials, those born between 1981 and 2000, are the world’s first digital natives. With their always-connected lifestyles, they are …
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The telecom market’s movement toward virtualized network technologies will require a new mindset in terms of network monitoring and performance The slew of data and devices, along with the new applications they run, has instigated an era of high-revenue-generating services …
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Nokia looks at the continuing evolution of public safety networks in light of the growing focus on smart city initiatives The concept of the smart city is not particularly new. In the past couple of years, however, it has come …
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Baidu provides 3 tips for operators looking to support a surge in data connected with the upcoming 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Brazil With spectators streaming the events worldwide, athletes posting pregame rituals on social media and fans taking selfies …
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Reader Forum: Small cell regulations – Section 6409(a) and the MOBILE NOW Act
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumSmall cell regulations review Section 6409(a) application contents and processing Under the Section 6409(a) Rules, localities that process eligible facility request applications may not require applicants to provide any information beyond that which is reasonably related to determining whether the application meets …
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Reader Forum: Telecom service decommissioning with robotic process automation
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumAlsbridge looks at the decommissioning of telecom services through the use of robotic process automation Entropy can be defined as the “lack of order or predictability, or the gradual decline into disorder.” The concept applies to natural states (think water …
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Telecom operators looking to integrate Wi-Fi into their connectivity options need to make sure they are prepared to deal with the details In 2015, mobile data offload exceeded cellular data traffic for the first time ever, with 51% of total …
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What is the connection between VoLTE and 5G networks? Spectrum and the ability for wireless carriers to refarm 2G and 3G spectrum for next-gen services Operators around the world continue to make steady progress implementing voice-over-LTE services. According to the …
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Reader Forum: The evolving shape of last-mile wireless infrastructure in US cities
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumLast-mile wireless infrastructure is set to see a growing influence from the use of millimeter-wave spectrum bands to meet ‘5G’ needs The demand for high-capacity, carrier-grade enterprise broadband in major U.S. cities is growing, fueled by a surge in data …
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Reader Forum: Data centers – prefab construction or traditional build?
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumWith continued growth in the need for data centers, those looking to build must decide between a prefab or traditional build solution The modern data center is a fully integrated machine. Systems that previously simply co-existed under the same roof …
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OTT services have shown strong adoption across Latin America, which is changing the competitive dynamic for telecom operators across the region Telecommunications operators have long ruled the market in Latin America, and the situation in the past has been described …
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Kony lays out the 5 most common mobile security vulnerabilities and ways mobile application developers can surmount those issues With the increasing adoption of mobile application development among both small and large organizations, security is a top concern – but …
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Reader Forum: 7 tips for rural carriers in battling Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumRural carriers do not need to be at a disadvantage when competing against the likes of Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint, with Fortegra laying out 7 tips When you mention wireless carriers, most people think of the big four: Verizon …
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Consumer usage and consumption of online data is forcing a continuing evolution of content delivery networks and how companies approach CDN models In sports, the only statistic that really matters is who scores the most points by the end of …
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Reader Forum: Moving out of the paper age to boost customer experience
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumDo companies still rely on paper? Amdocs argues the move toward digital can help boost customer experience Surprisingly, service providers are struggling to move out of the paper age. Paper forms and manual paper handling still account for a large …