AI has been touted as the panacea to operators’ network complexity woes. By deploying AI applications for the radio access network (RAN), it’s hoped that operators will be able to automate and optimize base station processes. Many operators are already investing in the technology: spending on AI-driven network management software is forecast to grow to […]
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MWC19 was undoubtedly the year of 5G: 5G-enabled handsets were on show, as were 5G modems, 5G broadcasts, use cases – including a demo of live tele-monitored surgery over 5G – plus a whole host of network equipment. VIAVI too used MWC19 as an opportunity to show off some impressive kit, and to demonstrate to […]
With 5G, the talk is more than just about the network. 5G will be transformational, with the coming of the new RAN, beamforming, mmWave etc. Yet, for mobile operators this is as much about business transformation as it is about network transformation. It’s about new business models and growing revenue streams, collaboratively working across the value […]
One of the most common forms of network threats today is distributed denial of service (DDoS). An attack involves flooding networks and servers with false internet traffic, thereby blocking access to genuine devices. Sometimes used to target specific businesses, cyber-attacks can bring down entire telecoms networks, as was the case in the attack on Dyn, […]
The world is going mobile and we’re consuming more data every year, particularly as the popularity of video and music streaming increases, and that’s just from humans. Machines and devices are increasingly acting as consumers of Internet bandwidth and generating even more traffic on the network. Consequently, the industry is in the throes of implementing […]
5G is and will be transformational – not only in terms of the network but also in terms of what the technology enables and the resulting business opportunities. As Sameh Yamany, our CTO describes in his Forbes article When 5G Hype Becomes Reality, 5G is not simply “4G on steroids”. It’s not just about more […]
A quick look at 5G massive MIMO, why it’s so complicated and how we can help to simplify testing it. As the communications industry gets closer to demystifying the needs and requirements of implementing new 5G network technologies, there’s lots of opinions on what the standards should include and what direction the industry should take. […]
5G Challenges Current Timing & Sync Standards Investment in the mobile ecosystem is driven by seemingly insatiable consumer demand for mobile bandwidth. Supplying it to them is arguably a great business to be in. Mobile operators will continue to compete for market share by deploying 5G for more bandwidth capacity, and adding more radio towers […]
This is the first in a 3-part blog series. Timing & Synchronization If someone played a word association game on the topic of mobile telecommunications technology, the first things to come to mind would likely be cell towers, satellites, antennas, and of course smart phones. Most people, even in the industry, would never think of […]
This is the fourth in a series of blog posts on the Evolution of Fronthaul, links to other posts below. As wireless operators announce their plans for the introduction of 5G services, ecosystem players are developing and introducing a new range of capabilities to pave the way for a smooth transition from 4G to 5G. […]
