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Call to arms in the lucrative 5G applications market
We hear a lot about edge networking in the data centre space these days and telcos, of course, are very much part of that equation. But what about the applications
Read moreNo more ‘heads in the sand’ as security firms urge customers to patrol enlarged attack surface
Security never seems to get any easier, does it? Ransomware, say the experts, shows no signs of diminishing as a threat to consumers and enterprises. So if they can’t nullify
Read moreWhat price 5G?
The more well-heeled players in the telecoms industry are in the throes of acquiring 5G spectrum but while almost every operator wants a slice of the next-generation action,
Read morePut your money where your fibre isn’t
At the end of July 2018, the UK government issued its Future Telecoms Infrastructure Review, effectively a wish list for full-fibre rollout across the country.
Read moreThat’s entertainment!
A few years ago, the question was asked many times, “who would want to watch a movie on a small screen?” Even with the advent of smartphones with larger displays,
Read moreAutomation is the way to go, but what about the workers?
Automation is fast coming to a range of industries, bringing greater efficiencies, lower operating costs and more flexible service delivery. But will the telecoms industry be in the front line
Read moreIs the sky the limit for Inmarsat?
In April 2018, satellite network operator Inmarsat celebrated the 250th installation of its GX Aviation in-flight broadband network, just a year after its launch.
Read moreBT pulls itself together and enters the all-IP marathon
UK operator BT has announced its intention to combine its business and public sector, wholesale and ventures businesses into a single entity called BT Enterprise. This seems like a very logical move but there could be
Read moreCybersecurity: Is staying ahead of the game an option?
It has been announced that Etisalat, Singtel, SoftBank and Telefónica have signed an agreement to create the first Global Telco Security Alliance (GTSA) offering enterprises access to a comprehensive portfolio
Read moreDoes AT&T’s white box strategy mean the end of telecoms vendors as we know them?
AT&T could potentially be turning the telecoms equipment industry on its head with the announcement that it is rolling out its 5G network using open-source software running on open-source hardware, all
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