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As global demand for more efficient, sustainable energy systems grows, the adoption of 5G technology has already begun to show its potential in transforming industries, particularly through its applications in smart energy and smart grid networks. But now, the next …

Cloud services have evolved beyond mere storage solutions, supporting a wide range of applications from smart home connectivity to advanced document sharing, and leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for photo enhancement and digital content organization. Expanding product …

In today’s business and technology landscape, organizations across industries are being challenged to reimagine their manufacturing and supply chain operations, differentiated product and service offerings and customer experiences to drive innovation, reduce time to market and improve efficiency and productivity. …

Custom builds, better performance, lower costs — it’s easy to understand the hype of chiplets in the Internet of Things (IoT). These modular chip components, originally developed for high-performance computing, are now making significant inroads into the world of connected …

Increasing demand for fast and secure bandwidth has resulted in a surge in transactions for fiber optic networks. Everything from smart devices to cloud services has accelerated the demand for scalable, secure and reliable fiber optic networks. Meanwhile, public funding …

Among the most celebrated principles in the Open RAN paradigm, softwarization and disaggregation have taken center stage in discussions on the commercialization and deployment of O-RAN systems. A less frequently discussed principle that these two elements enable is programmability—the ability …

Data doesn’t just support decisions; it drives them. For mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs), access to data is the one key differentiator upon which all other differentiators depend. MVNOs are typically faster and more agile than their traditional MNO counterparts, …

New Generative Artificial Intelligence (gen AI) use cases seem to emerge each day across geographies and verticals. Everyone is on the hunt for more and it’s easy to see why. A recent Deloitte GenAI Pulse survey found that 79% of respondents, …

At a recent conference, several leading Tier 1 operators shared compelling business cases demonstrating how edge-generated data can deliver significant benefits to customers. These benefits include improved productivity, quality, safety and real-time decision-making. The scenarios they presented illustrate what lies …

AI has become an almost ubiquitous part of everyday life. It underpins and augments huge volumes of business and consumer technology platforms, analysing data, making predictions, and boosting productivity. However, concerns and reservations about the use of AI still exist …

The concept of the “connected home” has been around for quite some time. Beginning with something as simple as connecting multiple computers to one Wi-Fi router, today’s connected home can now also include multiple TVs streaming videos; gaming devices interacting …

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, Gen Z has emerged as a prime target for scammers. It’s been reported this generation is more than four times as likely to fall for online scams compared to Baby Boomers. It’s not simply …

Across most developed economies, the scale of telecom equipment decommissioning — the process of retiring legacy infrastructure — is continuing at an astonishing pace. These markets were the first to adopt earlier generations of communications technology at scale, but they …

In March of 2021, Tareq Amin, then CTO of Rakuten Mobile and now CEO of Aramco Digital, and I contemplated the question of how Rakuten Mobile could ramp itself onto a “brownfield” operator’s modernization roadmap and drive Open RAN adoption. …

The telecom sector is undergoing a significant transformation due to rapid technological advancements in AI, cloud computing, 5G, evolving customer expectations and a growing demand for seamless connectivity. Fixed wireless access (FWA) is also emerging as a key growth area, …

Enhanced quality control, elevated safety standards and customised training through RAG deployment can all drive improvements in operational efficiency, writes Łukasz Koczwara, CTO at IT consultancy STX Next  With the AI boom already well underway, the vast majority of manufacturers …

Over the last two decades, the world has experienced widespread innovation in wireless technologies. We have seen breakthroughs in Wi-Fi connectivity, cellular, and significant growth in connected devices. However patchy coverage, dropped calls, and inconsistent data speeds continue to challenge …

Anyone in networking understands that bandwidth growth is a constant. We’ve had to adapt to meet the increasing demand from consumers for data; from the now-minor transmission of email to the streaming of videos in 4k to the access and …

Global data usage has skyrocketed since the launch of the first smartphones. In 2010 the figure stood at just 2 ZB. Fast forward to now and it has reached 120 ZB and this figure is predicted to increase by a …

Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) 5G is defining the U.S. broadband market, empowering U.S. mobile network operators (MNOs) to rapidly expand their footprints and effectively absorbing all broadband subscriber growth in the market since mid-2022, according to a recent report from …

Think of a cutting-edge, high-tech environment. You’re probably not thinking of a farm, are you? Yet, in the flourishing landscapes of New Zealand, a cherry farm is leading the charge in embracing smart farming and Industry 4.0 applications to improve …

While public Wi-FI can be very convenient, both for users and providers, it also introduces a number of security challenges. Unsecured or under-secured public Wi-Fi networks can expose users to cyber threats like identity theft, financial fraud and data breaches. Once …

A remarkable shift is underway in Africa. Driven by the world’s youngest and fastest-growing population, dynamic companies across the vast continent continue to revolutionise diverse sectors, from transport to financial services and renewable energy. As a result, Africa will account …

Network operators are transitioning towards the next stage of cloud-based networks as they work to meet customer demand for high-bandwidth services. To maintain service delivery effectively, operators require a cost-effective, low-maintenance solution that enables them to allocate resources as network …

The name Wi-Fi is as recognizable as Band-Aid or Coca-Cola. And it’s just as universally used — from classrooms to stadiums to the factory floor, Wi-Fi is a critical part of the modern, seamless, technology-driven experiences we’ve come to expect. …