For operators to effectively monetize 5G, the thinking is that 5G networks need to be coupled with a geographically distributed mobile edge computing (MEC) infrastructureand enterprise-facing applications capable of delivering business outcomes that help a user save money or make …
Sean Kinney, Principal Analyst
Sean Kinney, Principal Analyst
Sean focuses on multiple subject areas including 5G, 6G, Open RAN, hybrid cloud, edge computing, and Industry 4.0. Prior to his work at RCR, Sean studied journalism and literature at the University of Mississippi then spent six years based in Key West, Florida, working as a reporter for the Miami Herald Media Company. He currently lives in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
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Ericsson, Nokia this week announced new CSP software offerings This week incumbent network equipment providers Ericsson and Nokia made major service provider software announcements, the former around service management and orchestration and the latter on a multi-faceted SaaS offering. These …
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Diversification and the market moving towards mobile make “the time of Qualcomm right now” Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon’s message to investors at an event in New York City today was crystal clear. “This is the time of Qualcomm right now. …
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MEC, AI, ML and IoT all have a part to play in 5G manufacturing 5G is a powerful technology but the notion of 5G manufacturing—using 5G to drive digital transformation within a manufacturing enterprise—includes more than just the network. To …
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AE Aerospace uses 5G manufacturing processes to optimize workflow and monetize excess production capacity So the logic goes, enterprise buyers aren’t investing in technologies like 5G without a strong business case that reflects the impact wireless will have on operational …
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Qualcomm reported quarterly revenue of $9.3 billion beating analysts’ projections Qualcomm this week reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat analysts’ expectation in terms of total revenue and earnings per share. The San Diego-based company reported quarterly revenue of $9.3 billion with …
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Boingo Wireless worked with the San Diego Padres to deploy a CBRS-based private network The opportunity afforded through the combination of liberalized spectrum access and private network market appetite is highlighted in a trial deployment at Petco Park courtesy of …
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Rakuten Symphony CEO Tareq Amin sees the company as a platform provider and partner rather than as a vendor When he came from Reliance Jio to serve as upstart Rakuten Mobile’s Chief Technology Officer, Tareq Amin’s priority was to build …
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Verizon combining 5G and MEC, growing its private networks business, and partnering with hyperscalers LOS ANGELES–Verizon was an early mover on mmWave 5G, has tapped Dynamic Sharing Spectrum to leverage existing spectrum and offer nationwide 5G coverage, and has a …
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Has Verizon cracked the code on the NB-IoT business case? LOS ANGELES–During Mobile World Congress Los Angeles this week, Verizon Business made a major upgrade to its Internet of Things (IoT) offering in an effort to capture new revenue from …
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Open RAN in 2020 was all about communicating the value proposition and gaining validation from major global operators. In 2021, with that validation in hand, the Open RAN ecosystem is pushing toward delivering on those benefits. Priorities include a broader …
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Taqtile, Timberline Communications, T-Mobile US developed and use augmented reality for field technicians working on the carrier’s 5G network infrastructure In a morning keynote presentation at the Wireless Infrastructure Associations Connect X event, T-Mobile US Vice President of Technology Neville …
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Airport 4.0 combines connectivity, automation, AI, robotics, digital twins Nokia’s vision for Airport 4.0, as articulated in a recent piece titled, “The time for airports to digitalize is now,” encompasses a range of wireless and wired technologies working together to …
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Interest margin on $2 billion Ericsson credit line is tied to sustainability KPIs Sustainability, aspects like power consumption of 5G networks and the applications those networks support that can boost environmental outcomes, is quickly emerging as a key messaging point …
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COVID-19 pandemic put the intersection of 5G and direct-to-consumer media in focus During the virtual Goldman Sachs Communicopia conference, AT&T CEO John Stankey provided a wide-ranging update on the company’s ambitions to continue its investments in fiber and 5G wireless …
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T-Mobile US CEO: Driving 5G handset adoption is “strategically important…given the huge lead that we have in 5G” In the 18 months since T-Mobile US completed its merger with Sprint, the carrier has been rapidly deploying 5G using its own …
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Verizon has been deploying MEC infrastructure for two years giving it a “head start” over its competition, CEO says Speaking Sept. 21 at the virtual Goldman Sachs Communicopia conference, Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg outlined both existing and developing “vectors of …
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While 6G is still many years off, industry experts see more resilient, critical, unified, distributed, and automated networks What exactly will 6G be? Given that current research is taking place among academics and technology partners in the private sector well …
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Operators are focused on leveraging Open RAN to lower per-site TCO, according Dell’Oro Group VP Telecoms industry analyst Stefan Pongratz, vice president of the Dell’Oro Group, this week told attendees to the Open RAN Forum that as operators connect radio …
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Opex is operator’s primary problem, Huawei exec said; RAN is around 12% of per-site capex Of the big three global infrastructure providers, Huawei has been the least active in formal development of Open RAN-related technical specifications and delivery of compliant …
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Digital Colony completed acquisition of Boingo Wireless in June Boingo Wireless CTO Derek Peterson has been articulating a message of technology convergence for the better part of a decade. In these (digital) pages, Peterson discussed convergence during CES in 2015 …
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Non-Standalone 5G deployment at U.S. facilities will form template for expansion to global John Deere manufacturing facilities DENVER–Representatives from John Deere, a global manufacturer of agricultural machinery headquartered in Moline, Illinois, have gradually become mainstays at telecoms and technology events …
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DENVER–It’s quite clear that service provider 5G revenue will largely be derived from enterprise investment in cellular as a driver of digital transformation and organizational change. But adoption is challenging, particularly for small- and medium-sized enterprises that don’t have the …
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ATIS VP on 6G: “This is an area where North America can win” DENVER–As part of the Big 5G Event, the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions is hosting a 6G Summit to examine various aspects of what comes after 5G, …
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