How does edge computing fit into a broader telco cloud strategy? The telco cloud conversation has been ongoing for some time as communications service providers look
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Ciena White Paper: Introducing Ciena’s Adaptive IP
The traditional, IP-centric way of building networks is simply unsustainable: The ever-increasing inefficiency of continually adding more IPs makes network operations overly complex and unmanageable.
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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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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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