Fiber is the workhorse of today’s global network infrastructure. But what do you do when fiber is just not an option? Ciena’s Brian Lavallée details
In June 2018, a major landmark was hit for 5G–the 3GPP’s Release 15 was frozen. The Non Stand-Alone use case was frozen in December, and
Rohde & Schwarz white paper: Radio fundamentals for cellular networks
Cellular technologies have advanced from first generation (1G) analog technologies to advanced high performance fourth generation (4G) and fifth generation (5G) systems in just four
Mobile network operators are densifying their network infrastructure to both meet ever-increasing data demands and to lay the groundwork for 5G. While the importance of fiber,
Unlocking the value of network slicing
5G networks open up a host of new possibilities for mobile network operators. Three very distinct initial capabilities are envisioned for 5G networks: enhanced mobile broadband,
How far we have come from two-wire analog Plain Old Telephone Systems (POTS) lines to modern methods of communications. While two-wire POTS lines have mostly
In-building wireless for the middleprise: A changing landscape of integrators
When it comes to the in-building wireless market, systems integrators have typically been defined by the type of cellular coverage solutions they offer and the
Designing Mission Critical Communications Solutions for First Responders
The First Responder Network (FirstNet) was created to provide a nationwide, prioritized communication network for first responders and public health and safety agencies. This initiative
LTE & Drones
Connecting flying objects has been discussed in documents describing the uses and evolution of LTE networks, both in 4G and in the future 5G. Moreover,
Nokia Webinar: Why operators need their SBC, DRA and AAA functions to be more agile and secure
When new business opportunities come up, you need to be able to jump on them. Today, it’s voice over LTE (VoLTE) but in the very
The 3GPP RAN Plenary meeting that is taking place in San Diego on the second week of June is expected to define the next set
The Net Promoter Score (NPS) has emerged as a popular tool across industries for measuring and gaining insight into satisfaction ratings and whether a customer
AI + Edge Computing Essential in the 5G Era
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Develop In-Building wireless architectures with iBwave Design Suite Release 10
Traditionally, development kits and advanced toolsets allow designers to quickly and efficiently leverage new technologies. Integrating and aggregating In-Building wireless architectures is one of those
Mobile Network Operators simply cannot unleash the tremendous speed and capacity of 5G network technology on the operations infrastructure without a great deal of preparation.