As the 5G digital services race begins, we now find communication service providers (CSPs) at various stages of planning, designing or deploying new infrastructure. The
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From security to slicing, cell site routers are key to 5G success
As 5G moves beyond enhanced mobile broadband, the importance of cell site routers as RAN service nodes comes into sharp focus The current thrust of 5G
When it comes to network slicing, the slice itself is only the pipe — it’s the applications, and bundling it all neatly into an as-a-service
Cellular vs. Wi-Fi The cellular and Wi-Fi worlds have always maintained somewhat of a love-hate relationship. I’ve personally lost count of how many times I’ve heard
Over the last couple of years, the drive toward network automation has gained momentum. Today it’s widely acknowledged that automation is essential to the success
5G network slicing, edge computing and cloud robotics will enable growth of enterprise and industrial automation A new report from analyst firm Mind Commerce revealed that
Because there is no single standard 5G network architecture, there is a lot for an operator to consider Communications industry association MEF has roots in mobile
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Editorial Webinar: Network automation: Getting to zero touch
Network slicing. Major reductions in capex and opex. A better customer experience. These are all goals of NFV and SDN innovation but progress is slow
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Editorial Report: Network Automation: Getting to Zero-Touch
Network slicing. Major reductions in capex and opex. A better customer experience. These are all goals of NFV and SDN innovation but progress is slow
The focus of the wireless industry in 2019 has been heavily on cellular technologies because of the first deployments of 5G networks in markets like
RAN virtualization changes 5G network economics LONDON–“One of the challenges as we roll into 5G is thinking the old way. To change economics, to change the
IT modernization for 5G key to hybrid, multi-cloud strategy With the shift to 5G, early investments in network functions virtualization are paving the way to what
Orchestration solution includes automation, assurance tools from CENX acquisition With limited 5G deployments commercially available in some key global markets right now and operators set to
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
In a previous post, we discussed the near-term deployment drivers for virtualizing at the network edge. Although scalability and cost savings are a near universal