Telecom
5G will be opportunity that telecom operators can’t refuse: Deloitte Insights
Among the technology trends in 2019, the fifth-generation of wide-area wireless networks (5G) will be coming in scale. As per a recent report by Deloitte Global, 72 operators tested 5G in 2018, and 25 operators are expected to launch 5G service in at...
i3forum expands its networking expertise with new member Netaxis Solutions
i3forum, a non-profit industry body focused on transformation in carrier business, has added Netaxis Solutions, a leading systems integrator and software developer in IP communications, as a full member. Netaxis Solutions has joined the i3forum to co...
Leading telcos bid $853 million on 5G spectrum in Australia
Four of the leading telecommunication firms have spent around $853 million in 5G spectrum auction by Australian Communication and Media Authority (ACMA). 5G is a promising generation of cellular mobile communications, that will provide high data rate...
SenRa’s LoRaWAN network reaches 30 city mark
SenRa, a PAN India Low-Power Wide-Area Networks (LPWANs) provider for long range-based (LoRa®-based) Internet of Things (IoT) applications, today announced its successful network deployment of 30 cities in India. Cities with SenRa’s LoRaWAN™ network ...
Fastweb’s agreement to acquire Tiscali reaches final stage
Fastweb reached a final agreement for the acquisition of Tiscali’s fixed wireless branch of business and full ownership of 3.5 GHz spectrum. As announced on 30 July 2018, Fastweb will secure with this transaction long term access to valuable 5G...
“By 2022, carriers that do not transform will be stuck with an outdated operating model and legacy mindset.”— Philippe Millet, i3forum
We recently interviewed Philippe Millet, Chairman of i3forum, to learn about trends in carrier industry, modern technologies that can streamline internal processes of carriers, reduce fraud losses, and enable new services. According to Philippe Mille...
Ericsson and Fujitsu join forces to develop 5G network solutions
Swedish telco Ericsson is teaming up with Japanese information and technology (ICT) firm Fujitsu to provide end-to-end 5G network solutions. Under the partnership, the companies will develop 5G network and related solutions using their joint portfoli...
Tofane Global and WIS join i3forum to support transformation in carrier business
i3forum, a non-profit industry body focused on transformation in carrier business, has announced the addition of two new members to its board. Tofane Global and WIS will join 22 other carriers and vendors from around the world that collaborate to ena...
Wind River and BT join forces on edge cloud computing for low-latency 5G applications
The leading IoT software provider Wind River is teaming up with British Telecommunications (BT) on edge cloud computing to support the growth of 5G applications. Typically, the computing power and capacity for 5G applications reside in data centers. ...
Ericsson and VimpelCom join forces for development of 5G and IoT technologies
Ericsson is teaming up with Beeline’s VimpelCom for the development of 5G and internet of things (IoT) technologies over the next two years. Headquartered in Amsterdam, VimpelCom is a leading telecom and digital services provider that became Veon las...
BSNL moves into IoT market with Unlimit partnership
Indian state-owned telco BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) is teaming up with Unlimit, a Reliance Group company that provides internet of things (IoT) services. The aim of partnership is to provide IoT solutions to the enterprises in India. How wil...
Revenues for big data and business analytics solutions to hit $27 billion in APAC by 2022: IDC
Demand for big data and business analytics (BDA) solutions is on the rise in Asia Pacific region, excluding Japan. According to IDC, the revenues for BDA solutions are expected to hit $27 billion mark by 2022, witnessing a CAGR of 15.1% during the fo...
