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Internet exchange points, or IXPs, are evolving to meet enterprise demands for AI, edge compute and security Internet exchange Points (IXPs) have adapted to meet today’s enterprise needs, evolving into …

In the past few days, Apple’s provocatively titled paper, The Illusion of Thinking, has sparked fresh debate in AI circles. The claim is stark: today’s language models don’t really “reason”. …

Over the last few years, asset tracking has emerged as a critical business function, and is estimated to grow to a $34.5 billion market by 2032, according to Custom Market …

The world is piling up connected IoT things faster than it can keep track of them. From Nairobi to Naples, fridges, meters, and soil sensors are humming data into the …

As legacy networks phase out, RedCap offers a 5G-ready path for low-power, high-volume IoT As 5G networks continue to evolve globally, a quieter but equally important transformation is underway: the …

AI could prove hugely and positively transformative — but it’s also not without its difficulties Recently, OpenAI announced the Stargate Project — a $500 billion investment in infrastructure to support …

From cloud migration to AI integration, five forces are reshaping global enterprise telecom strategies It’s nothing new that with strong communications comes business success. However, the nature of strong communications …

Many North American CSPs remain bogged down by legacy systems and vendor silos — Will a shift to intent-driven, open automation platforms help? Even after years of investment and innovation, many …

There’s a growing need for secure, reliable and local connectivity, compute and data The telco industry has faced its share of challenges over the past decade, affecting both their consumer …

In situations with transformative potential, just before a revolutionary breakthrough takes place, the forthcoming innovation is met with some hesitancy and skepticism. Presently, Open Radio Access Networks (Open RAN) is …

The end of the ACP federal program to provide low-cost internet is creating an interesting, but complicated, opportunity for internet service providers This past June, the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) …

Amid the economic volatility today, a significant digital divide still exists between urban and rural communities, where many across the US have limited access to acceptable broadband speeds. Eighty-five percent …

In the early heyday of Open RAN, experts were predicting rapid growth and adoption worldwide. As the overall telecommunications market contracted, however, these predictions failed to fully materialize and initial …

As 5G becomes vital to national infrastructure, U.S.-based production offers security, supply chain control and long-term growth for America’s digital future Manufacturing the next generation of cellular telecommunications equipment within …

As billions of devices go intelligent, next-gen Wi-Fi is emerging as the quiet powerhouse behind our connected future Wi-Fi has evolved from its inception in the 1980s to become a …

It’s no secret that today’s Cell towers are essential to everything from emergency services to our daily smartphone usage. With nearly two million sites managed by the top 100 global …

eSIMs are changing — and improving — how businesses manage mobile devices, but how can they ensure a successful integration? The rise of embedded SIM (eSIM) technology is reshaping how …

The Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) encompasses 150 megahertz of spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band (3550 MHz–3700 MHz), with plans to expand by an additional 100 megahertz. Historically, this …

From IoT devices to consumer tech, the digital world continues to grow more interconnected, and industrial applications are changing the landscape of digital communication. As the landscape expands, so does …

Mobile World Congress (MWC) is just behind us with the focus on how incredibly quickly the digital era is expanding. Telcos are becoming more customer-centric service operators. And while disruptive …

Cybersecurity plays a crucial role in enabling the safe and secure function of our increasingly hyperconnected world. The rising frequency and sophistication of cyber-attacks, which have targeted major hospitals, tech …

In the early days, Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) was touted as the ultimate low-cost, low-power solution that would upend the IoT connectivity market for good. Offering reliable indoor coverage and minimal …

As environmental regulations tighten and sustainability goals move to the forefront of corporate agendas, the telecommunications industry finds itself at a crossroads. Like many sectors, telcos face mounting pressure to …

The telecom industry is on the precipice of enormous upheaval thanks to disruptive technologies, shifting consumer behavior, and other industry-wide changes, opening the doors for new entrants and potentially shaking …