Reports

Artificial intelligence and machine learning has been moving into many aspects of network testing, from the field to service assurance, to fuel automation and increased efficiency. So where exactly is AI/ML being applied in network testing and assurance today, how …

As we reach the midpoint of the 10-year cycle following the commercial launch of 5G in 2018/19, attention is increasingly shifting towards 6G. What lessons from 5G can be applied or avoided for 6G? Will this next generation of cellular …

Open RAN has long been described as a journey, with the first steps focused purely on disaggregating hardware and software, then reaggregating it into a function radio system. Now the focus is shifting to more robust implementations that go beyond …

RCR Wireless News recently hosted the Private Networks Global Forum. This is the fifth version of this event — in either its global or European format, and it feels like this technology has come a long way, and also not …

The significant funding allocated to broadband deployment through various U.S. legislative efforts will play a crucial role in overcoming the primary obstacle to bridging the digital divide: the high infrastructure costs that have led to delayed or absent ROI. However, …

In modern networks, timing and synchronization are increasingly important due to the deployment of TDD midband spectrum for 5G and the demand for precise coordination for features like carrier aggregation, massive MIMO and positioning. As MNOs focus on optimizing and …

As networks continue to evolve from classical, monolithic architectures to cloud-native, disaggregated networks, the way we test networks needs to evolve too in this more software-centric environment, to ensure that new 5G-specific services can be guaranteed for end users. RCR …

With the rapid evolution of wireless communication technologies, 5G has emerged as a transformative force, particularly in enterprise settings where private networks at the edge are becoming increasingly prevalent. In this report, RCR Wireless News explore the critical considerations surrounding the …

The IEEE 802.11 MAC and PHY layers are continuously being improved to offer more efficiency and support new use cases. The next generation of Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7), also known as Extremely High Throughput (EHT), focuses on multiple enhancements …

Telecom carriers are at a crossroads in their transformation journey. They face challenges such as network disaggregation, cloud strategies and legacy system integration. However, amidst these challenges, new innovations including AI and APIs offer new avenues for growth. What does the future hold …

From emergency texting to revolutionizing agriculture, explore the promises and challenges of cellular coverage into space in RCR Wireless News’ new report. In the report we explore the intricacies of space-based cellular connectivity and delve into the status of NTN …

Open RAN is stepping into the spotlight and revenues are expected to account for 5-10% of the overall RAN market for 2023, according to figures from Dell’Oro Group. Recognized as the crucial catalyst for optimizing RAN functions, the RIC will …

Asset tracking is a seminal use case for the IoT market. It is one of the key applications – together with asset monitoring – that underpins the whole IoT movement as it congregates around the supply-chain sector. But the logistics …

Industrial 5G, capable of meeting the exacting performance requirements of mission- and business-critical applications, is continuing to evolve as relevant international organizations finalize standards for important features. As these standards are memorialized and then integrated into commercial products, what’s the …

The penny has dropped – IoT is not a winner-takes-all market. Increasingly, IoT solution providers are looking to mix and match low-power IoT technologies to serve complex use cases and drive efficiencies.   This report discusses the combination, variously, of …

cessing and the near real-time responsiveness it enables. 5G connectivity is also at the core of the movement but it is the combination of 5G and edge that will bring true innovation for enterprises moving to Industry 4.0. Can hyperscalers …

In a new Q&A report series, Enterprise IoT Insights talks with select industry leaders about how digital systems – including 5G, AI, IoT, and edge, plus other key technologies – are transforming industry.   This report maps the vision, signs …

NB-IoT was supposed to connect everything. It hasn’t. Instead, it has coughed and spluttered, and faced cries about its cost, ecosystem, and coverage. But something is afoot, finally, as devices have come available, costs have started to come down, and …

As industrial sectors eye 5G as a platform to drive automation and intelligence as part of the Industry 4.0 revolution, mobile operators have a battle on their hands to convince them they are best placed to manage their new private …

In a new Q&A report series, Enterprise IoT Insights talks with select industry leaders about how digital systems – including 5G, AI, IoT, and edge, plus other key technologies – are transforming industry. The response to the global COVID-19 pandemic …

In a new Q&A report series, Enterprise IoT Insights talks with select industry leaders about how digital systems – including 5G, AI, IoT, and edge, plus other key technologies – are transforming industry. This report maps the vision, signs the …

  The global workplace experience apps market within commercial office space is expected to reach $988 million by 2025, up from an estimated $406 million in 2020, according to Swedish smart building research firm Memoori. The report expects this market …

In a new Q&A report series, Enterprise IoT Insights talks with select industry leaders about how digital systems – including 5G, AI, IoT, and edge, plus other key technologies – are transforming industry. Despite the bluster and hype from the …

In a new Q&A report series, Enterprise IoT Insights talks with select industry leaders about how digital systems – including 5G, AI, IoT, and edge, plus other key technologies – are transforming industry. This report maps the vision, signs the …

The only way for operators to generate more revenue is to take more risk. The promise of 5G networks is in selling augmented connectivity solutions to enterprises, and not to consumers. But the operator community must guarantee 5G services, offered …