Software and digitalization are becoming central to every aspect of telecom network, from how they are architected and operated, to the very process of physically
The 4th Industrial Revolution merges physical and biological systems. It’s the next step in how society will interact with each other. And for it to
How Samsung is staying ahead of tomorrow with 5G
Samsung focused on 5G from very early on. So it’s pioneered many innovations, especially in the millimeter wave spectrum space. And the company is focused
Over the past few months, the network has faced sudden, unprecedented pressure as work from home and school from home became an instantaneous standard. This has
Network Convergence and The Internet of Me
When people talk about the Internet of Things (IoT), they’re often talking about the many devices that can be connected. But we don’t want things
Wireless infrastructure: 2020 vision
WIA’s premier industry conference, Connect (X), is going virtual this year. Connect (X): All Access will be held May 19, with a Small and Diverse
Most companies recognize the importance of diversity and inclusion (D&I). But they may find themselves short of their goals when it comes to implementation. This week’s
When companies shift to remote work, they usually do it gradually, with a plan in place. But over the past few weeks, many companies have
The past few weeks have been uncertain and scary. In our industry, essential personnel are out there working to keep us connected, which is both
The past few weeks have been uncertain and scary. In our industry, essential personnel are out there working to keep us connected, which is both
Our guest this week is Will Townsend, Senior Analyst at Moor Insights & Strategy. He travels the world spending time with enterprise infrastructure providers and
Fiber: Laying the Foundation for 5G
If you’re in vertical telecom, you’re familiar with permitting delays and workforce shortages. Your counterparts in horizontal deployments face similar challenges: more applications than governments
Finding and retaining talent are twin challenges facing our industry. Add in rapid company growth, and those challenges get more critical and severe. And yet Leaf
We know the shortage of tower climbers is slowing the 5G deployment. But there’s another shortage that’s equally detrimental, though it sometimes gets less visibility. Perhaps
It’s a slow climb to train enough tower technicians. FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr says the U.S. 5G rollout requires 20,000 of them. Unfortunately, that many