BROWSING: network architecture

While private 5G is poised to deliver major benefits to enterprise users, there are a number of complexities to deploying 5G alongside existing connectivity mediums, including 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi. In the context of private 5G for the shop floor rather than a carpeted...

Key private 5G considerations include spectrum, use case, technology, and network architecture Private 5G is billed as a vital enabler for enterprise digital transformation in virtually all vertical sectors. Today the telecoms set is working to deliver end-to-end private 5G systems tailored to meet the...

According to Radisys, Open RAN scales comes from simplification, reducing variability and focusing on product integration Early commercial deployments of Open RAN are beginning to pop up around the world, with Rakuten in Japan and Dish in the U.S. perhaps being the most notable....

Cellular networks were built over several decades with features that provided a consistent experience for all users. However, over time, Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) realized the need for more options and customized capabilities as enterprises continued to scale. Enter 5G — which through higher speeds,...

5G holds promises we never imagined for our personal and professional lives. Through ultra-low latency, higher speeds, and ability to partition, or slice, network resources, businesses and industries are changing the way they operate and now how we live. And, of course, Telcos are...

Flexible MAC Architecture (FMA) is the future of cable. But as operators consider its place in their roadmaps, the biggest question is when to make the move. Of course, the answer depends on each operator's unique needs and existing network, so in this article, we...

The O-RAN Alliance, a global community of more than 300 companies operating in the Radio Access Network (RAN) industry, has released another set of technical specifications for Open RAN. In addition to the nine technical specifications outline below, another 39 technical documents have been...

In most of the world, current 5G New Radio infrastructure is connected to an Evolved Packet Core that also supports LTE data transmissions. This network architecture, called 5G Non-Standalone (NSA) has an emphasis on delivering enhanced mobile broadband to consumers, but the 5G...

The acquisition will help U.S. network operators accelerate and simplify rollouts of 5G networks Samsung has acquired network services provider TeleWorld Solutions (TWS) to address the need for end-to-end support in delivering network solutions that address the network upgrade cycle in the U.S. As part of the...

New network architectures will 'create value in ways that we can barely conceive' In the wake of two major acquisitions, CommScope Chief Technology Officer Morgan Kurk talked with RCR Wireless News about what 2020 has in store for the company as it realigns its business...

The next generation of Wi-Fi security is now available, with a new certification program for Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 just launched by Wi-Fi Alliance. Here is a basic introduction to WPA3, in a Q&A with answers provided by Wi-Fi Alliance. Answers have been condensed and...

Shared infrastructure provider ExteNet Systems continues to rack up wins in the connected sports/entertainment venue market, this week marking its 25th operational deployment with more in the pipeline. According to the company, this milestone in what they term "distributed network systems" deployments includes total coverage...

Interoperability, architecture and framework for Wi-Fi roaming The global mobile workforce is set to increase from 1.3 billion in 2014, accounting for 37.4% of the global workforce, to 1.75 billion in 2020, according to various sources. Globalization will continue to drive the growth of mobile...

Nokia details flexibility, scale 5G network architecture will enable Next-generation networks will not be servercentric, as they will put the focus on data and content requirements. The "5G" network architecture will support easy scalability, have security and privacy built-in, enable energy-efficient operation and offer the...

Nokia details flexibility, scale 5G network architecture will enable Next-generation networks will not be server-centric, as they will put the focus on data and content requirements. The 5G network architecture will support easy scalability, have security and privacy built-in, enable energy efficient operation and will...