IBM discusses how cloud and telecommunications, along with AI, are converging Early 5G deployments are limited in coverage scope and capacity but, as operators fine tune
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Categories Carriers, Cisco, Cloud, Cloud Computing, Network Function Virtualization (NFV), Qualcomm, Rakuten, virtualization
Breaking down Rakuten’s greenfield approach to building a fully-virtualized network
Rakuten says it will build a cloud-native, nationwide network for about $5 billion As operators transition from LTE to 5G, there’s significant discussion around how 5G
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Categories 5G, Dell EMC, EDGE, Network Function Virtualization (NFV), Network Infrastructure, NFV, SDN, Sponsored
The journey to 5G: Technology and business practices for a disruptive new era
5G is the first generation of cellular born in the cloud. Like electricity and water, cellular connectivity has become a commodity that’s an essential part of
The Finnish vendor also confirmed that Indian carrier Bharti Airtel will trial its 5G-ready fronthaul solution Nokia and Korean telecom operator KT have signed a memorandum
How is service assurance evolving to meet the needs of virtualized/hybrid, multi-cloud networks? Agile, software-centric networks present new challenges for visibility, particularly in the context
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Categories 5G, EDGE, MEC, NetScout, Network Function Virtualization (NFV), NFV, service assurance, Test and Measurement, Webinars
Editorial Webinar: Livin’ on the Edge: Service Assurance in an NFV, MEC World
How is service assurance evolving to meet the needs of virtualized/hybrid, multi-cloud networks? Agile, software-centric networks present new challenges for visibility, particularly in the context
The increasing virtualization of telecom networks offers the promise of faster launches of new services. But are back-end business and operational systems ready to support the
Ericsson core-as-a-service supports AeroMobile in-flight connectivity Business travelers know the pain all too well–less than adequate, utterly unreliable airplane Wi-Fi is regular source of frustration, not
The vision of extreme telecom automation powered by cloud-native virtualized networks is still alive, but the industry has realized it’s going to take much longer
As service providers transform their networks from traditional, physical infrastructure to a more dynamic, virtual one, they face new challenges in delivering high service quality
The company also sees opportunities in the 4G/LTE segment in Eastern Europe and Asia Pacific NetScout Systems expects to see increasing business opportunities from 5G in
Virtualization investments also require network management investments With 5G expected to see more widespread commercialization in 2019 and beyond, operators can expect more flexibility in managing
Digital transformation is most certainly an industry buzzword, but one with a very real meaning. This process of digitizing infrastructure and operations is meant to
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Categories Amdocs, Carriers, EXFO, Network Function Virtualization (NFV), ONAP, Orange Poland, Software, virtualization
Orange Poland, virtualization and the Beijing Release
Orange Poland early adopter of ONAP As it continues a “bricky-by-brick” approach to 5G, Orange Poland recently worked with EXFO to incorporate passive virtual probes into
Fake virtualization (Reality Check)
Dissecting a poignant phrase coined at this week’s SDN NFV World Congress On day one of this year’s SDN NFV World Congress in The Hague, I