One of the biggest challenges facing communications service providers today is how to best monetize mobile data and avoid data becoming a commodity. To do so effectively, CSPs need to look at the value that data enables and not just …
Today’s vehicles are viewed by many as the next frontier for mobile devices and Internet connectivity. In fact, we already see automakers adding Wi-Fi hot spots and LTE capabilities to new vehicles. Industry forecasts from ABI Research estimate there will …
If you knew the real journey a mobile application makes from where you are standing to the application server, you would find it hard to believe that the entire mobile system actually works. If you realized how much of a …
For enterprises in all industries, reliable wireless local area network connectivity is table stakes. It’s the backbone that delivers true mobility and, ultimately, worker productivity. But does your WLAN really drive productivity? That’s the million-dollar question. Initial WLAN investments were designed …
The role of mobile phones today has evolved beyond a general-purpose communications tool to become an extension of a user’s persona and everyday routine. New revenue opportunities for mobile operators will only increase as customers want and expect more services …
Our world is exploding with new connected devices designed to simplify and improve modern living – connected cars, smart homes, wearables and even objects like toothbrushes and umbrellas. The rise of the “Internet of Things” – smart objects and machines …
Best practices for using data to support app deployment and user adoption Businesses are launching more enterprise applications than ever before. In fact, nearly half of enterprises have already deployed between one and 10 mobile apps to their employees according …
Virtualizing server and storage resources to run private and hybrid clouds is an increasingly entrenched practice among Asia-Pacific businesses and government agencies. To empower greater capability from our robust and resilient networks, organizations are looking towards these new technologies to …
Could a nationwide stock of connected umbrellas (see here for a $43 prototype) replace the National Weather Service? Is a weather forecast by crowdsourcing more accurate than a room of high-performance computers? These were some of the questions posed at …
When it comes to today’s marketplaces, there’s no doubt we’re operating in a buyers’ market. Consumers can buy anything almost instantly, from computer software through to the latest movies. We can easily find the information we need, compare and evaluate …
At the risk of revealing my true age, I can remember how cool I thought it would be to have a camera on the first mobile phone I purchased 10-plus (give or take) years ago. My cell phone service back …
Forget the device, it’s about the experience In the highly competitive wireless provider market, customer loyalty remains a significant challenge. Carriers continue to seek new ways to increase customer satisfaction and renewals, primarily by advertising devices, coverage areas and pricing. …
According to data from Cisco, global IP traffic will hit the zettabyte-per-year mark by 2016, and increase another 60% by 2018. What’s more, the number of devices connected to networks is predicted to almost double the world’s population in the …
Current state of 5G trends What is “5G?” Many organizations and entities with a stake in the outcome are attempting to answer that question. A useful example is the push by the GSMA for international, industrywide agreement on a …
You’re running late, you’re lost, you need directions. Today, all you need is your smartphone to get you where you want to go, not a dedicated GPS device. Take a look around and you’ll notice professional surveyors who used to …
The need to be connected to the “smarter world” is ever increasing with the rise in the number of mobile devices. LTE is now a global reality for millions of subscribers and the age of the “Internet of Things” is …
We’re all familiar with the big cell towers we see around town that house the antennae and communications equipment connecting our ever-present wireless devices. But we are much less familiar with the technology that provides the compute power for these …
Launching a new application in the market is always a risky business. The app should respond to user needs, and be innovative and easy to use. Still, through the development and testing processes, engineers often tackle issues that are beyond their …
Last week, a post on GetVoIP discussed an important trend in the hosted telecom carrier arena: The unified communications sector is more directly targeting small and midsize businesses. This has given rise to arrangements in which the heavy lifting is …
We are in the midst of the mobile age, a time in which consumers are continually connected through a series of mobile phones, tablets, smart watches and other devices. It’s hard to believe we have gone from using mobile phones only “in …
For communication service providers searching for new revenue streams, direct carrier billing opens the door of opportunity as it enables them to directly participate in the over-the-top market by providing a payment option for consumers to charge their mobile phone …
The future really is in the palm of your hand. Mobile is everything, and today mobile is at the core of communication between businesses and consumers. In today’s 24/7 always-on culture, consumers are not only plugged-in to work at all …
On my first day at Aviat Networks 6 years ago, I met one of the company’s most insightful and interesting employees – a certain sales director of Irish descent for those who think they can figure it out – which turned …
They say “communications is a close-knit industry” and I think that’s a pretty accurate description after taking the 08.40 FGC train from Plaça d’Espanya to the Fira Gran Via – temporary home to the massive Mobile World Congress conference. Fortunately …
Hackers have been featured on the news recently as credit cards and passwords have been obtained in breaches, leaving millions to worry about whether their bank accounts or e-mail addresses are secure. However, there is another area that unethical hackers …
