Apparently Sprint's and T-Mobile US' growth are having an impact on Verizon Wireless. Why do I say that? Just take a look at what’s happening in the advertising world. Verizon Wireless has hired Jamie Foxx and two Jamie Foxx doubles to play Sprint and...
Partnerships and analytics are called out as key for companies looking to gain a competitive foothold in the IoT space
This is the final article in a three-part series examining the opportunity, challenges and course of action for service providers as they tackle the “internet...
The move towards virtualized and cloud-based network systems can appear significant for telecom operators, but here’s a good place to start the journey
Analysts predict that more than half of all enterprise applications will be in the cloud by 2020. For communications services, the timetable...
Will 5G prove the savior to the mobile telecom market’s bottom line, or will the lack of significant IoT and 5G use cases result in continued revenue pressure?
We estimate the overall mobile infrastructure equipment market including hardware, firmware and software is on pace to...
AT&T plans to acquire media powerhouse Time Warner is causing a reaction by politicians that does not line up with current industry models
I’ve seen a lot of handwringing recently over the AT&T and Time Warner merger. This deal has become a political football in...
Recent research from Gartner suggests that there are three possible trends that will drive the move to 5G: new services and applications, 4G network obsolescence, and cost disruption. While overall I tend to agree with their assessment, it left a few questions unanswered for...
Advances in the IoT is set to bolster smart homes and offices with greater efficiency, security and potential cost savings
We are currently at a point in time when technology is outpacing our imaginations and changing how we interact with the world. Just a few...
Business, technology and operational challenges could trip up service providers as they look to take advantage of IoT opportunities
This is the second article in a three-part series examining the opportunity, challenges and course of action for service providers as they tackle the “internet of...
IBM asked me to give a speech at its World of Watson event this week. In preparing my remarks, I realized what I will be talking about is so important, yet most don’t understand what is happening. It’s about artificial intelligence, the "internet of things," virtual...
Health data breaches has been on the increase for some years now and 2015 was a record year with more than 1 out of 3 Americans having their data compromised. However, as people in the law enforcement and companies offering data security solutions witness...
Comcast to focus on offering cellular services to cable TV and internet customers, while also leveraging access to 15 million Wi-Fi hot spots
Comcast: Your wide-area, wireless services provider. On one hand, thinking of Comcast as your wireless network services provider seems outrageous. What do...
The SON industry is set to grow with simplification of Wi-Fi connectivity, small cell SON technology, and by offering flexibility and reliability in 5G systems
With the rate of growth of the cellular network and increase in data usage, planning and maintenance of these networks...
Growing demand for digital content is forcing telecommunication operators to look at M&A in an attempt to bolster plans
Faced with increasing consumer demand for digital content, communications companies are under pressure to expand their capabilities. They need to build and enhance their digital platforms...
Traditional smartphones and tablets may be experiencing a slowdown in sales, but the rugged tablet market is expected to see a boost in the coming years
It is no secret that the consumer tablet market has slowed down in sales. Some industry experts, like TechCrunch...
The world of money is changing. New leaders are emerging with new ideas and this transformation will continue going forward. Next week, the Money 20/20 conference is coming to Las Vegas. I expect this conference will be a very interesting event about the changing...
There are ample IoT opportunities for communication service providers if they have the right plan in place to capitalize on the opportunity
This is the first article in a three-part series examining the opportunity, challenges and course of action for service providers as they tackle...
Fraud remains a significant risk for communication service providers, but the right tools can help prevent issues and speed up the onboarding of new customers
Today’s business environment is fraught with identity theft, data breaches and overall fraud exposure. Communications service providers are particularly vulnerable to...
WOTW tackles three different subjects this week – Samsung, Sprint and overages – all to varying degrees of success. You’ve been warned
Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff that goes on in this industry,...
Mobile device management started innocently to manage those pesky new mobile devices, but the need for MDM quickly grew into a gigantic problem
When mobile devices such as laptops first came on the scene, they represented a new challenge to enterprise network management now that...
Higher education campuses are prime opportunities for cellular operators to grow coverage and expand services
A seismic shift has occurred within the wireless industry: wireless operators are funding fewer in-building wireless projects.
This trend informs that – among other things – the large venue market...
Opportunities abound for telcos, including IoT, cloud, carrier-grade Wi-Fi, 5G and content integration
Just about everything the telecom industry is doing today is completely different than what it was up to 10 years ago. Landlines are nearing extinction; long-distance service is a thing of the...
LTE and Wi-Fi may appear to be competing for the same market, but superior latency provides the latter with a better user experience
At Aptilo we have never understood the fight between LTE and Wi-Fi. As our deployments with more than 100 service providers have...
Last week I attended the AT&T Industry Analyst Summit. Wireless is going to play an increasingly large and important role at the company going forward, but the story is much bigger than that. The analyst community was filled in on everything AT&T at this...
The internet of things is set for explosive growth, but are you prepared? Here are 4 tips from Fortegra that might help in preparing for IoT.
As smart homes and wearable technology grow in popularity, and more items become “connected,” the “internet of things” will...
