(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/simpson33) Discussion about 5G will dominate next week’s Mobile World Congress, even though a universal definition and final standards are still evolving. Samsung and SK Telecom, however, are ready to demonstrate a practical vision of what 5G could become, based on their ongoing collaboration in research and development. Both companies have a long … Read more

Microsoft doesn’t manufacture traditional telephone hardware, but it is entirely possible to transform one of the world’s most widespread software suites into a full-featured phone system for your business. The key is Microsoft Lync, the name Microsoft assigned to Office Communications Server (OCS) in 2010. Lync Online, included with many Office 365 plans, is a … Read more

A report revealing that every major UK operator currently uses Huawei equipment underscores how disruptive a ban would be to the country’s 5G plans. The Observer’s investigation found that Huawei is involved in building 5G sites for six of the seven cities where Vodafone has launched its latest network. The company is also deploying “hundreds … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/pixelfit) The global telecommunications market is undergoing rapid change driven by technologies such as small cells, the rollout of LTE, the emergence of 5G, and new concepts like the Internet of Things and smart cities. These developments are reshaping how networks are built, how services are delivered, and how consumers and businesses connect. … Read more

Author: Dr. William Bain, CEO, ScaleOut Software Telecommunications operators today must balance strict service level agreements (SLAs), sudden traffic spikes, and a rapidly expanding number of connected devices. Current estimates place connected devices worldwide at 20–22 billion, with forecasts pointing toward 30–40 billion by 2030. These pressures affect not only core network infrastructure but also … Read more

Operators must urgently reassess their supply chains following the Federal Communications Commission’s new ban on foreign-made consumer routers. The FCC has updated its Covered List to bar authorization of consumer-grade routers produced in certain foreign countries. This update follows an Executive Branch interagency determination that these devices pose unacceptable risks to U.S. national security and … Read more

Google has announced a $1 billion investment in new subsea cable systems to strengthen internet connectivity between the United States and Japan. The initiative, named Pacific Connect, involves building two new undersea fiber-optic cables called Proa and Taihei. These systems are designed to increase capacity, resilience, and low-latency connections across the North Pacific. Google is … Read more

The Switch The consumerization of internet technologies has been steadily growing in recent years. As tech-savvy startups and modern businesses proliferate, demand for employees proficient with a variety of operating systems, smartphones and tablets has increased. Many of these workers develop a preference for specific devices and routinely use them on the job. To get … Read more

China Telecom (CTC) is facing mounting pressure in the LTE market after rival China Mobile launched an extensive TD-LTE deployment—building 200,000 base stations across more than 100 cities. In response, the country’s third-largest wireless operator held its own LTE procurement in early October for both TD-LTE and LTE FDD base stations, preparing for an imminent … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/VasukiRao) Nokia has introduced two new services designed to help operators increase efficiency using artificial intelligence and predictive analytics. MIKA (Multi-purpose Intuitive Knowledge Assistant) is a specialized digital assistant for telecommunications operators that provides fast access to detailed, practical information. Built on Nokia’s AVA platform, MIKA aims to streamline engineers’ workflows by connecting … Read more