AT&T tapping G.fast to boost broadband in multiple-dwelling units While the long-term movement in Tier 1 carrier networks is toward more and more fiber, many service providers maintain copper coaxial cable networks, which can be upgraded to provide increasingly fast broadband speeds. Particularly in the case of a multiple-dwelling unit (MDU) like an apartment complex, running
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Categories A.I., machine learning, Network Infrastructure, NFV, SBCaaS, SD-WLAN, SDN, Software, Software-defined networks (SDN), Verizon, VNFs
Verizon’s SD-WLAN leverages A.I. to provide network visibility
Verizon announces SD-WLAN Verizon Enterprise Solutions recently deployed its Software-Defined Wireless Local Area Network (SD-WLAN), which provides visibility into both corporate wireless network operations and Bluetooth-enabled
Success in the highly-competitive wireless retail business happens by design, not by accident. Discover ways cell phone dealers can grow profitable sales, meet rising customer expectations,
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Categories 5G, Business, Carriers, mobile network operators, Network Infrastructure, Opinion, Reality Check
Innovate or die–the challenge of 5G (Reality Check)
For mobile operators, the phrase ‘innovate or die’ is perhaps more apt than it is across other industries. After all, any incumbent operator that elects
Just a few short years ago, T-Mobile US was crashing and burning. Then they brought in new CEO John Legere and he breathed life back
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Categories Aconex, Cloud Computing, DDoS, DNS, Network Infrastructure, Oracle, Software, WAF, Zenedge
Oracle boosts cloud platform with Zenedge acquisition
Oracle to purchase Zenedge Oracle announced it has signed an agreement to purchase cybersecurity firm Zenedge for an undisclosed amount as part of an initiative to
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Telecom Tweets of the Week: Bitcoin miner disrupts T-Mo’s network
Bitcoin is apparently not just disruptive to the financial status quo — Bitcoin mining was the culprit in disrupting T-Mobile US’ network in New York,
Pre-recorded drone show airs amid technical issues at Winter Olympics Intel Corp. had to ditch plans to deploy 300 small drones during the Winter Olympics Opening
2G, 3G and 4G were all about smartphones while 5G encompasses much more, Mavenir CEO says Rapidly increasing demand for mobile data, stagnant ARPU and capital
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Categories Anritsu, Averna, China Mobile, Featured, Keysight Technologies, Test and Measurement, Viavi Solutions
Test and Measurement: Keysight, Viavi deepen 5G testing relationships in China
Viavi Solutions said this week that it is collaborating with the China Mobile Research Institute on network slicing support for a 5G launch by the
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Categories firewalls, Fundamentals, hardware, monitoring systems, Network Infrastructure, Software, virtualization
Five tips for easing into virtualization
From physical to virtual IT departments are becoming virtualized in an effort to deliver more services with less financial resources. Migrating from legacy systems to virtual
Following Wednesday meeting with Broadcom, Qualcomm board is “focused on maximizing value” for shareholders While Qualcomm’s Board still says Broadcom’s proposed acquisition price of $120 billion
Nokia, Intel Deutschland, SK Telecom and KT are part of the 5G consortium A consortium by European and Korean companies, universities and research institutes will demonstrate
With appeals court decision, 2.3 GHz and 3.4 GHz bands will be auctioned for 5G U.K. telecom regulator Ofcom has said it can now move forward