Posted on February 27, 2018

Categories Cloud, Cloud Computing, Custom Connect, Fiber, GTT, Interoute, Network Infrastructure, SD-WAN, Software

GTT to boost cloud connectivity platform in $2.3 billion Interoute acquisition

GTT announcement agreement to purchase Interoute GTT Communications, Inc. announced a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Interoute, operator of one of Europe’s largest independent fiber networks, for $2.3 billion in cash. GTT benefits from acquiring Interoute in that it is able to expand GTT’s Tier 1 global IP network with one of Europe’s most extensive fiber footprints.

Posted on February 27, 2018

Categories Aricent, Coriant, MANO, Network Function Virtualization (NFV), Network Infrastructure, NFV, SDN, Software-defined networks (SDN)

Coriant, Aricent combine solutions to deliver NFV, SDN capabilities

Coriant integrates Aricent’s NFV MANO Coriant is integrating Aricent’s network functions virtualization (NFV) management and orchestration (MANO) framework to accelerate and power its Transcend SDN-solution. The

Posted on February 27, 2018

Categories 2.5 GHz, 5G, Carriers, Ericsson, HPUE, massive MIMO, Nokia, Samsung, Sprint

Sprint names ‘5G-ready’ markets for massive MIMO

Sprint plans massive MIMO roll out in 6 markets starting in April Sprint plans to deploy massive multiple-input-multiple-output capabilities in half a dozen markets beginning in

Posted on February 27, 2018

Categories 5G, Baidu, Carriers, china unicom, Featured, Intel, Network Infrastructure, zte

China Unicom, ZTE, Intel to launch edge cloud trials

China Unicom also announced the launch of its edge cloud service platform BARCELONA- Chinese telecommunications operator China Unicom has announced the launch of large-scale edge cloud

Posted on February 27, 2018

Categories 5G, antennas, Carriers, Deutsche Telekom, DT, EMEA, Fiber, Network Infrastructure

Deutsche Telekom to launch 5G commercial trials this year

Deutsche Telekom also announced a smart energy testbed connected by 5G BARCELONA- Deutsche Telekom expects to launch 5G commercial trials in Europe during 2018, Claudia Nemat,

Posted on February 27, 2018

Categories 5G, Backhaul, Carriers, millimeter wave, Network Infrastructure, virtualization

Virtualization, backhaul drive AT&T 5G plans

VP of RAN and Device Design discusses 2018 5G market launches BARCELONA—“We’ve got 12 cities we’ve committed to this year. My priority in ’18 is to

Posted on February 27, 2018

Categories Berg Insights, cellular IoT, Grand View Research, Internet of Things (IoT)

Four predictions for the cellular IoT market

Internet of things devices with cellular connectivity make up a substantial portion of the overall IoT market, particularly in the enterprise space where wide-area connectivity

Posted on February 26, 2018

Categories blockchain, CBSG, Devices, Etisalat Group, Featured, kt, LG Uplus, Network Infrastructure, PLDT, Software

Carriers join consortium to advance telecom blockchain platform

Carrier Blockchain Study Group announces new members LG Uplus, Etisalat Group, KT, Telefónica and PLDT have become members of the Carrier Blockchain Study Group (CBSG) as

Posted on February 26, 2018

Categories Cloud Computing, EDGE, Network Infrastructure, SD-WAN, SDN, Software-defined networks (SDN), VPN

AT&T makes SD-WAN available to more than 150 countries

AT&T extends hybrid networking options AT&T recently announced it is making its SD-WAN service available to over 150 countries and territories. AT&T originally deployed its platform, dubbed

Posted on February 26, 2018

Categories Big Data Analytics, enterprise mobile, enterprise networks, Software, Sprint, Synchronoss

Sprint taps Synchronoss to revamp enterprise digital strategy

Sprint will use Synchronoss Technologies’ Digital platform to boost its business services with a streamlined, smarter online portal for enterprise customers and expanded internal capabilities

Posted on February 26, 2018

Categories Cisco, Cloud Computing, multi-clouds, Network Infrastructure, Rackspace, Security, Software

Rackspace and Cisco collaborate on securing multi-cloud environments

Rackspace deploys over 22,000 Cisco firewalls Rackspace is making Cisco’s next-generation firewalls available to customers who need to secure multi-cloud environments. Cisco and Rackspace’s partnership stretches back

Posted on February 26, 2018

Categories 4G, 5G, BBU, LTE, MIMO, Sponsored, zte

The Convergence of 4G and 5G Drives Network Evolution

  ZTE has rolled out a complete industry-leading 4G/5G convergence solution that will certainly help operators gain an upper hand and have more success in the upcoming 5G era. From the technical development perspective,

Posted on February 26, 2018

Categories 5G, 5G fixed wireless, Carriers, DirecTV, Network Infrastructure

Kagan: AT&T will be first to bring 5G to Atlanta, Dallas and Waco

AT&T Mobility looks like it will be first out of the 5G gates at the end of this year where they will launch in a

Posted on February 26, 2018

Categories 5G, Carriers, China Mobile, Network Infrastructure, Nokia, Vodafone

Nokia, China Mobile to explore 5G for vertical industries

Nokia also announced a 5G field trial in Italy in partnership with Vodafone BARCELONA- Nokia and China Mobile have inked a deal under which the two

Posted on February 26, 2018

Categories 5G, 5G NR, APAC, Carriers, China, Network Infrastructure, zte

ZTE unveils new-generation 5G base stations

The vendor said the new 5G base stations have passed trials in China and other countries BARCELONA–ZTE has unveiled its series of new-generation 5G base stations