Automating networks to keep pace with the speed of innovation helps increase enterprise efficiency, profit
Software-Defined Networking, or SDN, could be the single- biggest opportunity for operational improvement in mobile networks since the transition from circuit to packet switching. Brocade’s strategy for enabling “the New...
Cyber threats, secret intrusions and very public data breaches are now part of everyday threats, and the types and vectors of threats are bewildering. In addition to cyber criminals, carriers have to be worried about regulatory threats and enforcement actions. And the number of...
Critical communications are moving with the times. Having been largely based on systems that support ultra-reliable voice, such as Tetra, they are now shifting to IP and broadband. The choice of platform is not a simple one when a lost connection could mean a...
With the New IP, the network and cloud converge
Staggering increases in consumer demand for network capacity are creating a major transition in the telecom industry, which is working to harness the power of Software Defined Network (SDN) architecture and Network Function Virtualization (NFV) to...
VoLTE, VoWi-FI, 4G, CDMA, licensed vs. unlicensed spectrum and more on tap for 11th RINA Wireless Users Group Conference Aug. 10-12 in Salt Lake City
There’s more to the domestic telecommunications industry than the big four. Rural and independent operators have carved out a distinct...
FirstNet envisions a nationwide public safety network built on same LTE standards used by commercial carriers
As Minnesota officials consider how to proceed with a statewide upgrade to the public safety broadband infrastructure, the state Department of Public Safety has requested information from potential partners...
By 2020, networks will need to support 1000 times more capacity, driving the need for ultra-dense networks (UDN). These will be critical to support over seven billion people connecting using multiple GBs per user per day.
What’s stopping the industry from deploying ultra-dense networks...
In-building distributed antenna systems (DASs) are used to enhance cellular coverage within buildings to provide wireless customers better coverage and capacity while simultaneously greatly enhancing the user experience. Sounds simple, right? Well, it’s not. And not all DAS solutions are the same. What’s more,...
Today, DNS needs to be flexible and dynamic to adapt to the existing network and application conditions and to deliver the best experience for subscribers and their content. With Intelligent DNS services, service providers can drive greater reliability, availability, flexibility, and security within the...
Of all the wavelengths in the spectrum used for wireless data transmission, perhaps the least well known is the millimeter wave band. However, it is precisely this band (and the continuous bandwidth it provides) that enables wireless data transmission at speeds and bandwidth that...
In this webinar, participants will get a review of power measurement basics and learn how new measurement technologies can help them increase throughput, reduce cost, and improve reliability.
Who should attend:
R&D engineers, manufacturing line engineers/managers, test engineers
What you will learn:
• Basics of power measurement
• Critical factors in choosing the right power measurement solutions
• Advantages...
With over 260 live LTE networks today and another 87 expected to go live this year (GSM Association, 2014), LTE will soon become the dominant technology in many countries. As operators focus on building networks that can handle rich content, where does that leave...
Amdocs’ Network Rollout Solution provides end-to-end toolbox to increase Service Provider efficiency, agility and time to market
In an era of unprecedented growth in consumer demand for bandwidth, network operators have to quickly adapt to maintain a competitive edge in an increasingly saturated market. Gaining...
JMA Wireless Teko DAS quickly connects large venues with minimal footprint and disruption
As the mobile explosion continues, consumers expect robust wireless service at home and work, while travelling or rooting for their favorite team in a stadium. It’s frustrating when existing networks cannot support...
When it comes to determining the best fit for in-building or outdoor wireless needs, it is best to discount the hype and really think about what you are trying to accomplish. In all good practices we can come back to the fundamentals that say...
Service providers and customers alike have been dreaming of the possibilities of converged fixed and mobile communications for years. As more and more service providers and device manufacturers line up behind Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) and Voice over LTE (VoLTE) technology, the dream is...
Best practices to deploy secure, archivable business apps
Now that mobile devices are universal business tools, companies are on a journey to move beyond basic MDM and email to containerized business apps that truly drive productivity and revenue. But will security concerns get in the...
Lisle, IL – Managing a fleet of vehicles can present challenges to businesses. Fuel consumption, vehicle effectiveness and employee behavior can add up to large business expenses without accurate and real-time data to identify efficiencies and determine where improvements can be made. Cellcom has...
Consumer demand for mobile data continues to overtake demand for voice capacity, a trend that places greater emphasis on data throughput. Operators must optimize data networks to maximize revenue opportunities and achieve Quality of Service (QoS) and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) benchmarks that will...
Efficient testing and troubleshooting of mobile networks requires a wide variety of tools and techniques. These include instruments such as spectrum and network analyzers, drive test and coverage mapping systems, portable monitoring receivers, and a variety of accessories such as antennas, filters, preamplifers, etc.
This...
From the classroom to the football stadium, JMA Wireless has your college covered
College campuses and universities present a unique set of challenges for network operators with capacity and coverage demands changing near daily as students pack lecture halls, hang out in dorm rooms or...
HP NFV System provides a pre-integrated solution for carrier-grade NFV production deployments
As communications service providers (CSPs) look to move network functions virtualization (NFV) from proof-of-concept to deployment, HP is ready to help with a reliable, scalable, carrier-grade platform poised to drive innovation and speed...
From SXSW to the Super Bowl, Fastback brings speed, simplicity, and more locale options to temporary backhaul.
Major sporting matches, festivals and other crowded temporary events present significant, and expensive, problems for mobile network operators looking to provide robust and reliable service while keeping costs...
Now more than ever, RF propagation in highly densified environments requires an approach that is both creative and scientific. The antenna at the edge can determine the success, or failure, of the overall system. What are the pitfalls? What are the choices? How do...
