Plug-and-play technology has been around for a long time, and it’s one reason why even non-tech-savvy consumers can upgrade and expand their own electronics. We all like plug-and-play capabilities because it’s a fast, easy way to activate a new capability. As the name says, just make the connection and you’re ready to go. The beauty […]
Fronthaul? Until few years it was unknown for most involved in network deployment. Smart phones, the explosive growth in use of media reach apps and the competitive pressure for operators to offer higher data limits have changed the role of fronthaul completely. One can hardly oversee the rising number of antennas and radios mounted on […]
In 2007, the iPhone revolution threw mobile operators off guard. They simply weren’t prepared for the huge increase in mobile data usage the devices stimulated. The iPhone set the foundation for smartphones to become the consumer’s gateway to the internet, superseding both laptops and desktop PCs. Operators took years to develop the network infrastructure that […]
The use of fiber in networks of all kinds is increasing by the day. Fiber brings increased capacity, but also carries new, unique challenges and a need for careful, efficient testing and measurement. Where can technicians and engineers find he most current, helpful information about the latest tips and tricks for testing and installation? Well, […]
Financial services adopt comprehensive network security strategy for breach detection and remediation post-event. Being a senior network engineer charged with ensuring secure financial services to tens of thousands of customers can be a lot of pressure. However, a more robust security strategy including close alignment with security teams can help keep everything running smoothly. The […]
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past year, you’ve likely been unable to get away from chatter about the 10th anniversary of the iPhone this month. There’s also plenty of speculation about the revolutionary new features of that milestone device. Here’s a bold prediction: the final announcement is going to be anticlimactic. […]
Migrating to G.fast is the most economical way to bring Gigabit speeds to customers because the existing copper or coax infrastructure is reused between the DPU to the customer’s client. This avoids rewiring for the last 250 to 300 meters. All segments of the hybrid network: fiber, copper line, interior twisted pair or coax wiring, […]
The technology in a radio tower is undergoing dramatic change, which is presenting tough real-world challenges for the crews that carry out the installation work. Riggers, or tower climbers as they’re better known in the US, are finding that as networks become more complex, their role is becoming increasingly difficult. As technicians, riggers perform […]
Migrating to DOCSIS 3.1 doesn’t have to be complicated. With these five points, you can become an expert in no time! OFDM building blocks are the key to optimal performance, reliability, and quality of experience for the customer: • Test the OFDM signal quality, including levels and level variation, MER, and ingress/noise under the carrier. […]
Everyone’s talking about 5G. Industries as diverse as healthcare, agriculture, automotive, broadcast, utilities and public safety – to name but a few – have all been strategizing how they can use the new connectivity standard to drive efficiencies, improve business and enhance the end-user experience. There is a need to define and trial use cases […]
