Intel PC, IoT, data center, memory businesses all up
This week Intel reported what Interim CEO and CFO Bob Swan characterized as an "outstanding" Q2 marked by revenue growth across all PC and data-centric business units. He said the company expects a record-setting 2018 marking...
Nokia CEO says end-to-end deals at all-time high
As he previously signaled, Nokia CEO Rajeev Suri this week said the network infrastructure vendor had a challenging first half of the year but expects a "more robust second half." In a Q2 2018 earnings call, Suri...
Qualcomm has to pay a $2 billion fee to NXP for terminating proposed deal
Since announcing the proposed $44 billion acquisition of Dutch semiconductor firm NXP in October, 2016, Qualcomm has worked to gain worldwide regulatory approval for the deal, and extended the tender period...
AT&T execs highlight Time Warner acquisition on Q2 earnings call
With the acquisition of the Time Warner portfolio complete (despite a Department of Justice appeal), AT&T is becoming much more than a wireless provider. Factor in the DirecTV business, wireless subscriber base and broadband customers,...
The two partners will use the 5G pilot network to conduct drone trials later this year
Singaporean carrier Singtel and Ericsson announced plans to launch what it claims to be Singapore’s first 5G pilot network in the last quarter of the year. The two companies...
Houston joins Sacramento, Los Angeles as 5G launch markets, Verizon says
Although its prepping to deploy commercial 5G services in three named markets, Verizon capital expenditures will likely come in toward the low end of guidance as the carrier efficiently invests in both LTE and...
The carrier announced plans to test 5G capabilities in greater Paris and Île-de-France
French carrier Orange announced plans to extend 5G tests to greater Paris area and Île-de-France. The telco said that Paris, Châtillon and Linas-Montlhéry are the next zones to host Orange’s new 5G...
The Canadian telco is working with Ericsson to trial 5G technology
Canadian telecom operator Rogers Communications confirmed plans to deploy thousands of small cells as part of its 5G efforts, the company’s President and CEO Joe Natale said during a conference call with investors.
“With respect...
Let me share a secret with you—something every very successful marketer uses, but they may not think of it this way. Something I learned from my pet dog. I call it pack mentality. As human beings, we are animals. As animals, there are many...
The value generated by 5G will account for 1.5% of South Korea’s GDP in 2025, report says
The commercial use of 5G technologies in South Korea is expected to generate 47.8 trillion won ($42 billion) in socioeconomic value in 2030, according to a recent study...
Under the partnership, Proximus and Besix will focus on the development of innovative solutions for smart buildings in areas such as hospitality, building efficiency and safety & security
Belgian telecom operator Proximus has inked a strategic partnership with compatriot construction firm Besix Group, which specializes...
As part of cost-cutting plans, Ericsson workforce reduced by 20,500
In the past year, Ericsson has cut some 20,500 positions, with more than 2,000 job cuts in the second quarter of this year. The workforce reductions are part of a plan to reduce costs by...
Components for T-Mobile US’ DAS were installed at six MetroLink stations to boost cellular signals in tunnels in downtown St. Louis
Metropolitan St. Louis Transit Agency (Metro Transit) has partnered with T-Mobile US to install wireless equipment inside metro tunnels to provide voice and high-speed...
T-Mobile US has asked FCC to transfer spectrum licenses from Sprint
Deutsche Telekom and SoftBank, respectively the majority owners of T-Mobile US and Sprint, have begun what the U.S. Federal Communications Commission refers to as a "pleading cycle" related to the transfer of spectrum licenses...
The initiative is part of the government’s 5G roadmap to foster technology development in France
The French government said it expects at least one major city to have commercial 5G services by 2020 as one of the key initiatives of the country’s 5G roadmap, which...
Computer scientists from UCSB team up with citrus researchers to make a smart farm system that reports temperatures and may eventually automate the use of wind machines that keep frost off citrus crops.
Computer science researchers from the University of California Santa Barbara are using...
Comba said the in-building wireless project includes the deployment of over 3,500 indoor antennas
Hong Kong-based wireless solution provider Comba Telecom Systems announced that it was selected as the wireless solution provider for a large-scale comprehensive development project in Manila, Philippines.
Comba Telecom is implementing its...
The decision by the U.S. Department of Commerce will allow the Chinese vendor to resume operations
The U.S. Department of Commerce (DoC) formally lifted a seven-year ban on U.S. companies selling components and software to Chinese vendor ZTE, after it complied with all the requirements...
Judge approved AT&T buy of Time Warner with no conditions
An attorney from the U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust Division on July 12 filed a two-page notice with the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia notifying the court it will appeal Judge Richard...
Under the terms of the agreement, both firms will establish a lab in Hangzhou
Nokia and China Mobile, the world’s largest mobile carrier in terms of subscribers, have signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to investigate the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning...
After China approves the merger, Marvell moves forward with plans to acquire Cavium.
Semiconductor company Marvell Technology announced on Friday that it has completed the acquisition of Cavium, designer of communications and storage integrated circuits (ICs). The addition of Cavium should boost Marvell’s position in...
The Commerce Department said the partial authorization will be valid until August 1
The U.S. government has issued a limited service authorization which would allow Chinese vendor ZTE to resume certain activities. ZTE halted business operations in May due to a seven-year ban on the...
Verizon's Oath will now serve as primary content distribution platform
Verizon launched its Go90 mobile content distribution platform in 2015 in partnership with broadcasters MTV, Comedy Central, ESPN, Vice and other media producers. In June, the operator pulled the plug on the service, opting to...
JMA Wireless said it has installed its TEKO DAS in collaboration with system integrator Multipath Communications Group
U.S provider of wireless communications solutions JMA Wireless has completed a project which has improved cellular coverage and capacity at Nationals Park, home to the Major League Baseball...
