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How network operators can capitalize on 5G (Reader Forum)

5G is coming and represents a transformational opportunity for network operators The arrival of 5G capabilities will present tremendous opportunity for network operators to grow if capitalized on correctly. Conversely, the trend could damage the growth prospects of these same companies if they miss the...

Verizon CEO lays out eight 5G “currencies” during CES keynote

Showcases remote drone operation using 5G connection LAS VEGAS--Let's get this out of the way--during his CES keynote, Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg didn't provide any clarity on the carrier's strategy to offer standards-based mobile 5G or mention any new devices. Rather, Vestberg invited a series of...

GE announces plans to establish new software company focusing on IIoT

  The new, independent firm will combine GE Digital’s IIoT solutions and GE Power Digital and Grid Software Solutions businesses   GE announced plans to establish a new, independent company focused on building an industrial internet of things (IIoT) software portfolio. GE said that the new company --...

Orange to launch 5G in 17 European cities next year

Some targeted markets include Belgium, France, Poland and Spain French telecom group Orange said it aims to launch 5G technology in 17 major European cities across Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Poland, Romania and Spain during 2019. The telco said that these initial launches will pave the way...

T-Mobile US CFO updates on Sprint merger

Combined Spint, T-Mobile US would make "a force to be reckoned with" on enterprise services T-Mobile US Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Braxton Carter, speaking during the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Leveraged Finance Conference in Boca Raton, Florida, said a combined Sprint and...

Verizon CEO sees home broadband as a ‘big opportunity’

5G is one network, multiple use cases, Verizon CEO says Last week at the UBS Global Media and Communications Conference, Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg touted the carrier's 5G home residential broadband service as complementing its wired Fios offering while extending the ability to provide a...

Qualcomm looks to bring 5G to PCs in 2019

Always-connected PCs to get boost with Snapdragon 8cx While Qualcomm is best known for powering smartphones, the chip vendor has been fine-tuning its approach to what it calls "always-connected" PCs, and last week announced a new compute platform it sees providing an evolutionary path to...

Top 5G myths enterprises need to know (Reader Forum)

5G has been billed as the magic bullet for many of today’s wireless network challenges. It’s expected to bring greater bandwidth, coverage and capacity for mobile computing. While enterprise users can expect to see performance improvement for real-time apps and during peak usage times...

Analyst Angle Report: The great indoors: In-building wireless is a must

IBW is taking off, driven by a convergence of technologies (small cells and CRAN, new DAS architectures, MEC, CBRS, MulteFire), connectivity needs (IoT, enterprise and venue applications, high-capacity/low-latency connectivity in venues), and business models (private networks, neutral hosts). This webinar looks at the evolution of...

Analyst Angle: 5G Americas Analyst Forum wrap up

The second week of October was the annual 5G Americas annual Analyst Forum held in Dallas, Texas. The event was kicked off by the Chairman and CTO of T-Mobile US, Neville Ray (@NevilleRay). Just a few highlights to start off with regarding Neville's keynote,...

Analyst Angle: The great indoors: In-building wireless is a must

IBW is taking off, driven by a convergence of technologies (small cells and CRAN, new DAS architectures, MEC, CBRS, MulteFire), connectivity needs (IoT, enterprise and venue applications, high-capacity/low-latency connectivity in venues), and business models (private networks, neutral hosts). This webinar looks at the evolution of...

Small Cell Forum focuses on enterprise, 5G

New work program focuses on small cells in the context of enterprise, 5G The Small Cell Forum is sharpening its focus on the large-scale deployment of small cells within the enterprise, laying out a new work program that it says "reflects the growing urgency to...

Spotlight on AT&T: 5G for verticals is all about business outcomes

To sell 5G to verticals, you've got to speak their language At the recent AT&T Business Summit in Dallas, Texas, executives highlighted the wide ranging benefits 5G can bring to various enterprise and industrial verticals. But, in this case, it's not about just selling a...

Proving CBRS business case opens door for more shared spectrum

Zinwave CEO Scott Willis discusses the latest in CBRS As the telecom industry moves to commercialize use of the 3.5 GHz Citizens Broadband Radio Service, the concept of sharing spectrum based on a priority access scheme could be adapted to put other valuable spectrum resources...

5G is like golf, bowling and making cheese

Ericsson's Peter Linder discusses 5G for the enterprise During a panel discussion at Mobile World Congress Americas, Ericsson's Peter Linder, head of 5G marketing in North America, shared his perspective on how 5G will drive new value and business outcomes for a variety of enterprise...

Analyst Angle: The case for managed Wi-Fi solutions in retail and restaurants

Brick and mortar retailers and restaurants are facing tremendous competition from online giants while having to adapt to fast-changing customer needs quickly. The rapidly expanding ownership of smartphones and other handheld devices is revolutionizing the retail and restaurant industries, and consumers are increasingly relying on...

Sigfox eyes “heavy” expansion in the US, targeting logistics and utilities sectors

  Sigfox said it will focus on Russia, China and India to boost growth next year   French internet of things connectivity provider Sigfox is looking to expand its operations in the U.S. market, with special focus on a number of key verticals, Franck Siegel, Sigfox’s chief...

Verizon to open four new 5G Labs by the end of 2018

  The new facilities will be located in Washington DC, Palo Alto, Waltham and Los Angeles   Verizon will open four new 5G Labs this year, with the aim of accelerating the development of 5G use cases. The carrier said that the new 5G Labs – to be...

ExteNet Systems completes acquisition, names Jim Hyde new CEO

Hudson Fiber Network deal adds metro optical networks to ExteNet holdings ExteNet Systems co-founder and 16-year CEO Ross Manire announced his retirement on Sept. 4; he is succeeded by Jim Hyde who most recently served as president of Sprint's Prepaid Group, Wholesale, Affiliates and Strategic Partnerships. ExteNet...

Private-public initiative launches national IoT network in Scotland

The Scottish government has invested a total of $3.5 million in this IoT project Business in Scotland will benefit from a new internet of things network launched through a private-public initiative.The new network, called IoT Scotland, will enable all businesses to have the ability to...

A Q&A with SQUAN’s new CFO on network infrastructure trends

In move to connected everything, still "significant gap in infrastructure," SQUAN exec says New Jersey-based network infrastructure design/build firm SQUAN today announced that John Ferrara will serve as the company's new chief financial officer. Former CFO for TheStreet and most recently CFO for consulting firm...

Huawei’s H1 revenues up 15% year-on-year

Huawei recently announced plans to increase annual spending in R&D While competitors Nokia and Ericsson both reported flat to down sales, Chinese network infrastructure  vendor Huawei reported revenues of CNY 325.7 billion ($47.8 billion) for the first half of the year, an increase of 15%...

Editorial Report: Private LTE – Making the Enterprise future-ready

Enterprises have an increasing number of choices for wireless network technology, with private LTE starting to emerge as a viable option for enterprise deployments. With new options come tough decisions about network management, maintenance, optimization and troubleshooting. RCR Wireless News breaks down the various flavors...

Editorial Report: In the 5G future, what’s the role of Wi-Fi?

Wi-Fi’s massive success (more than half of mobile device traffic is over Wi-Fi) has not stopped Wi-Fi from evolving. Wi-Fi continues to improve in performance, ease of use, and its ability to meet demanding use cases, such as voice, real-time high-definition video, IoT applications,...