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On this week’s show we look at how open source is impacting NFV and SDN deployments and top stories from the past week Open source continues to be a growing influence on the rollout of software deployments across the telecom …

Telecom operators have been busy in recent years throwing out diverse rate plans in order to entice increasingly fickle consumers and outmaneuver their rivals. These moves have put tremendous stress on LTE Diameter signaling traffic, which is expected to explode …

CCA panel suggests rural operators begin investigating moves to SDN and NFV FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Software-based network transformations are growing throughout the telecom space, with a number of larger operators already moving forward with plans to install platforms based …

Oracle states updated Application Orchestrator simplifies NFV and SDN deployments Oracle Communications released an update to its Application Orchestrator platform that it said makes it easier for telecom operators to deploy and manage network functions in a hybrid environment. The …

Oracle deal for Maxymiser comes as Cisco report finds cloud-based revenue expectations Oracle bolstered its cloud-based software platform through the acquisition of U.K.-based Maxymiser in a move that could take advantage of the increased revenue forecast to be generated through …

Oracle launches four new NFV platforms targeting CSPs Oracle continues to bolster its virtualized platform that targets communication service providers, announcing four new products it claims are designed for network functions virtualization deployments. The products, which were announced today at the LTE …

Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on the sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy …

This week Berlin played host to TU Auto’s latest event to discuss key topics in the connected car space – big data, autonomous driving, car security and electric vehicles. The speakers represented a mix of established companies and local Berlin startups, …

NFV demo through partnership with Intel, OpenStack Oracle Communications claims that through a partnership with Intel and parts of the OpenStack platform is has produced the first successful demonstration of carrier-grade network performance using network function virtualization. Oracle said the …

Oracle and Ericsson are stepping up their big data analytics games with new product announcements ahead of Mobile World Congress, set for March 2-5 in Barcelona, Spain. Ericsson announced its Expert Analytics 15.0 platform, a software suite aimed at allowing operators to …

NFV service orchestration platform targets carrier deployments Oracle Communications recently unveiled its Network Service Orchestration Solution, targeting one of the greater challenges facing mobile network operators as they make plans toward virtualizing parts of their operations using network function virtualization …

“Roam like home” is the promise that some European operators make to their customers, who cross national borders more frequently than do their North American counterparts. But few of these operators are ready to completely eliminate all roaming fees, despite …

With the number of devices growing by the day, never before have companies been able to connect with consumers in so many different ways. But so far, it has been difficult for them to keep up with all the data …

Former Sprint executive joins PCIA to help with workforce training Wireless industry trade association PCIA said that former Sprint executive John Harrison will take on the newly created role of senior adviser. Harrison will join Phil Larsen, director of training …

Software is becoming an increasingly important part of telecommunication networks and deployments as both wired and wireless carriers look to add functionality to operations while increasing simplicity and reducing costs. RCR Wireless News is keeping an eye on recent developments …

Oi’s board of directors has approved the sale of Portugal Telecom shares to Altice. The transaction is estimated at $9.1 billion and involves the transfer of all shares issued by PT Portugal. In a statement released on Dec. 8, Oi said …

The diameter signaling controller (DSC) is like a traffic cop for data messages within the IP network. Overview of diameter signaling Diameter signaling is a protocol that enables communication among Internet protocol network elements. It can be thought of as the …

In a move to expand LTE roaming capabilities, Japanese telecom giant NTT DoCoMo announced that it has installed Oracle Communications’ diameter signaling router platform. Oracle explained that the router will allow the carrier to rapidly launch services to leverage its …

IoT gateways are of interest to wireless service providers who are looking to the “Internet of Things” for new revenue. What is an IoT gateway? An IoT gateway is a device that enables machine-to-machine communication by connecting appliances in the …

Editor’s Note: The ecosystem of big data analytics, and its intersection with mobile networks and cloud computing has increasing relevance to wireless in areas that include service assurance, customer experience management, mobile marketing, location-based services and more. Here is a look at …

Oracle has used the spotlight of its OpenWorld conference to launch a flurry of new offerings, many of which focus on incorporating mobile and big data analytics for application development. The “brand new, majorly upgraded platform-as-a-service,” in the words of …

Oracle’s co-founder and CEO Larry Ellison is stepping down and moving to fill the roles of executive chairman and CTO of the company, and the company will now have co-CEOs: Safra Catz and Mark Hurd. “Safra and Mark will now …

European regulators have approved Oracle’s pending offer for Micros Systems, according to Oracle, which sets the company up to deepen its enterprise offerings for the food and drink, hotel and retail verticals. Oracle announced the $5.3 billion acquisition of Micros …

Ericsson, HP, Huawei, OpenCloud and Oracle ranked According to a new report from Infonetics Research, Ericsson was judged the top pick just ahead of Oracle, based on what the research firm claimed were data-driven metrics, including “direct feedback from service …

Oracle Communications is set to expand its software push into the mobile space, recently announcing plans to acquire TOA Technologies, which provides cloud-based field service solutions designed to manage customer services for enterprises. TOA said those solutions include coordinating communications …