GSA reports continued growth of 5G device ecosystem during May
The number of announced 5G devices has surpassed 800 for the first time and now stands at 822 announced 5G devices, according to the Global Mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). This is an increase of 8.7% over the last month and 62% of all announced 5G devices are understood to be commercially available. The number of […]
Coordinated G7 effort toward genuinely open and interoperable standards will unlock the full potential of 5G (Reality Check)
This weekend sees the G7 meetings take place, which gives Britain a chance to stake its place in the world order post-Brexit. The recent agreement on corporate taxation – whether you agree with it or not – is a powerful indicator of how much can be achieved when countries work cooperatively together. While corporate tax […]
CSPs are proceeding with caution in the race to monetize the 5G edge, according to IBM study
IBM expects unprecedented 5G hypergrowth to begin around mid-decade, and the decisions made by CSPs today are critical The cloud hyperscaler dominance over legacy media companies has been making headlines lately, heightening the pressure on Communications Service Providers (CSPs) to avoid the same fate. The race for CSPs to restructure their business models in a […]
Deutsche Telekom reaches 50 cities with 5G via 3.6GHz spectrum
German operator Deutsche Telekom said that its 5G service based on 3.6GHz frequency is already available in around 50 cities across the country, where the telco already deployed over 1,800 antennas. Some of the cities where the telco offers 5G via 3.6GHz spectrum are Aachen, Augsburg, Berlin, Bonn, Braunschweig, Bremen, Darmstadt, Dortmund, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Essen, […]
Extreme Networks Wi-Fi 6 answers NASCAR’s need for speed
The solution includes Wi-Fi 6 access points and real-time analytics to support immersive fan experiences and improve operating efficiency Extreme Networks is participating in the NASCAR Technology Partner Platform, which is comprised of technology companies working together to “evolve the racing industry” by introducing innovative technology solutions to NASCAR’s 12 high speed race and super […]
Aviation interference worries ground Verizon, AT&T C band plans
Both carriers had planned to launch their C Band networks in early December but have postponed deployment until January Verizon and AT&T have agreed to press pause on the rollout of their C Band networks following warnings issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that the 5G spectrum could interfere with aviation safety systems. Both […]
JMA Wireless, Kyocera partner to accelerate 5G deployment in Japan
U.S. provider of wireless technology JMA Wireless and Japanese company Kyocera Corporation announced an agreement to jointly develop a 5G millimeter-wave (mmWave) backhaul system. Leveraging Kyocera’s wireless base station technology and JMA’s XRAN, the new system will accelerate 5G network deployment across Japan. Kyocera and JMA’s noted that this solution will provide an alternative to […]
Docker vs. Kubernetes for container management and orchestration
Docker and Kubernetes serve complementary functions: Docker for container creation, Kubernetes for orchestration In cloud computing, containers abstract apps from the computers that run them and the operating systems which run those computers. Containers pack all the code and dependencies an application needs. As such, they operate with considerably less computing overhead than Virtual Machines […]
Qualcomm’s chip business booms despite global shortage
Qualcomm reported quarterly revenue of $9.3 billion beating analysts’ projections Qualcomm this week reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat analysts’ expectation in terms of total revenue and earnings per share. The San Diego-based company reported quarterly revenue of $9.3 billion with the chips business growing 56% year-on-year, kicking in $7.7 billion of the revenue figure; of […]
