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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 …

Voice over Wi-Fi has captured a lot of attention lately. A&T Mobility recently announced that it is handling 4 million VoWi-Fi calls per day, upon which T-Mobile US countered that …

Advanced SDN and NFV platforms are central to mobile operator migration plans, offering lower costs and better performance The increasing commoditization of network bandwidth along with competitive pressure from over-the-top …

France-based telecom operator Orange is pushing into the mobile banking space, highlighting new opportunities for operators The new voice in the telecom industry may not be a voice at all. …

LitePoint Design Test Solutions looks at radio frequency design tradeoffs in IoT wireless designs As “internet of things” devices become essential in our lives and in industry, so too will …

Evolving network opportunities available through advances in software require an adjustment in how we view the network It’s interesting how casually we accept exponential-growth concepts like mobile, social and ultimately …

As the telecommunications space evolves to serve new segments like IoT and use new technologies like NFV and SDN, security remains a critical challenge This is a time of great …

In today’s multitrillion-dollar IoT market, establishing a test-oriented environment for RF is a critical investment in the success of a product Without a doubt, the “internet of things” is going …

Confused by the various categories of cellular IoT connection options? Altair looks to provide some clarity Recent developments in standards and changes in terminology have made cellular “internet of things” …

Antenna design and measurement are at the heart of the race to 5G In a world where mobile devices have outnumbered people, it is easy to forget we lived without …

Gemalto sees three key enablers of trust in order for the IoT economy to prosper Big data, cloud computing, network virtualization, machine learning, telemetry and so on; all large fields …

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, …

We hear a lot about agility in our industry. In my position, I’m fortunate enough to have the chance to meet with leaders at some of the world’s biggest mobile …

IoT 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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

Mobile 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 …

OrbComm 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 …

FirstNet 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 …

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,” …

Does 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 …

Generation 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 …

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 …

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. …