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This increasingly variegated platform drives the requirement for coexistence between 5GNR, LTE and unlicensed technologies — close integration at core and even radio level now, and a harmonized migration path both to 5G and future IEEE 802 standards. The two tracks may not converge entirely, but operators are clear that they want the closest possible

January 18, 2018

Network Infrastructure, SoLID

Genesis DAS debuts without virtualized RAN

SOLiD showcased its Genesis DAS solution this week at the Verizon Technology Users Forum in Austin, Texas. The distributed antenna system targets enterprise customers that

January 18, 2018

Network Infrastructure

SOLiD partners with Cheytec for enterprise DAS

SOLiD is the latest company to partner with New Jersey-based Cheytec, a company formed to focus exclusively on in-building wireless solutions for enterprise customers. Cheytec

January 17, 2018

Analyst Angle, Carriers, DAS, MNO, MulteFire, Network Infrastructure, RAN

Why aren’t the MNOs supportive of shared infrastructure?

Major MNOs are in a very challenging position as mobile data demand continues to expand at breakneck pace. As smartphone usage becomes an inherent part

January 17, 2018

5G, Ericsson, Network Infrastructure

5G coming to indoor small cells

Ericsson says it will add 5G capabilities to its Radio Dot indoor small cell this year, and make the solution commercially available in 2019. The

January 17, 2018

GWS, network testing, Sprint, T-Mobile US, Test and Measurement, Verizon

OpenSignal: Verizon, AT&T network speeds increasing after absorbing unlimited plan impacts

Verizon and AT&T both saw big dips in network speeds after introducing unlimited plans, according to OpenSignal, but those impacts have largely been mitigated and

January 17, 2018

5G, CBRS, EMEA, Policy

French regulator launches process for 5G trials

Arcep said it will offer temporary frequency permits for local telcos to carry out 5G trials in nine cities French telecoms regulator Arcep said it will

January 17, 2018

Network Infrastructure

DAS supports CBRS and LAA

Advanced RF Technologies says it is the first distributed antenna systems provider to launch support for the 3.5 GHz and 5 GHz spectrum bands. This

January 17, 2018

Amazon, Cloud Computing, Google, Microsoft, Network Infrastructure, Software, submarine cables

Google to expand cloud infrastructure with undersea cables

Google announces five new cloud computing regions and three submarine cables Google announced Tuesday it is expanding its global infrastructure with the addition of three new

January 17, 2018

Gbps XGS-PON, Network Function Virtualization (NFV), Network Infrastructure, ONAP, Software, virtualization, VOLTHA

AT&T makes virtual headway completing Gbps XGS-PON field tests

AT&T finishes Gbps XGS-PON field trials AT&T announced Tuesday it finished open-source 10 Gbps XGS-PON field trials as part of a wider initiative to virtualize access

January 17, 2018

ECOMP, Network Function Virtualization (NFV), Network Infrastructure, ONAP, Open-O, Software, Verizon, VNF

Verizon aims to improve network functions as ONAP member

Verizon becomes ONAP platinum member Verizon announced it has joined the Open Network Automation Platform (ONAP) project as a platinum member, underscoring the service providers efforts

January 16, 2018

Uncategorized

Microsoft gains competitive edge over AWS in cloud computing market

Microsoft outcompetes AWS in fourth quarter of 2017 While Microsoft and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have both been deemed leaders in infrastructure-as-a-services (IaaS) and platform-as-a-service (PaaS)

January 16, 2018

Uncategorized

Power over Ethernet gets boost with new certification, products

A new certification program for power over Ethernet has produced the first 37 certified products, aiming to boost multi-vendor interoperability in PoE. Craig Chabot, manager for

January 16, 2018

Baidu Trust, blockchain-as-a-service, cryptography, Devices, Linux Foundation, Network Infrastructure, Software, Tencent

Chinese tech giant deploys Blockchain-as-a-Service with Baidu Trust

Baudi deploys new Blockchain-as-a-Service platform China’s search engine giant Baidu recently deployed a Blockchain as-a-Service (BaaS) called Baidu Trust. Blockchain refers to a technology that enables users

January 16, 2018

AER2200 Edge Router, AP22 Access Point, Cloud Computing, Cradlepoint, NetCloud Solution Packages, Network Infrastructure, SaaS, Software, WAN

Cradlepoint NetCloud Solution Package subscription model targets branch offices

Cradlepoint announces new subscription-based solution pricing model Moving forward with its Elastic Edge strategy, Cradlepoint announced a new subscription-based solution pricing model for software and cloud-based