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01 June, 2021

MTN Rwanda accelerates digital transformation with Whale Cloud digital BSS suite

Whale Cloud, a technology company providing software solutions and services for telecommunications and multiple industries, announced that MTN Rwanda, a telecommunications service provider has gone live with Whale Cloud’s digital BSS suite as part of its endeavors to revamp its Business Support System (BSS), allowing the operator to accelerate its transformation journey with enhanced customer experience and increased revenue streams.

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21 May, 2021

Watching a slow-moving train crash is not pleasant

The appearance of GPRS otherwise known as 2.5G about 20 years ago showed the telcos what was coming their way in terms of business model shake-ups not least around content. (more…)

29 April, 2021

Why mobile site surveys have changed dramatically

“Accurate site surveys are pivotal to planning, designing, commissioning and maintaining a robust communications network, yet the majority of businesses don’t carry them out due to cost and complexity,” says Stuart Waine of Spry Fox Networks. (more…)

01 March, 2021

Ensuring a secure transition to 5G networks

The 5G rollout is well underway in the UK, with deployments by the four main mobile network operators (MNOs) in most large cities and towns. But most 5G networks today rely on some of the previous generation’s standards and protocols, says Michael Downs, managing director UK and EMEA at Positive Technologies . (more…)

18 February, 2021

A1 Austria places multi-year 5G radio and core contract with Nokia

Nokia has been selected by A1 Austria to provide comprehensive 5G coverage across the country in a multi-year contract. The deal will see Nokia supply 5G radio access and core network services. The deployment of products and services is underway with the core element expected to be rolled out in the first half of 2021. (more…)

04 February, 2021

Mobileum expands developing solutions partnership to offer full 5G lifecycle testing

Mobileum Inc., a provider of analytics-based roaming and network services, telco security, risk management, and testing and monitoring solutions, has expanded its partnership with Developing Solutions. The latter is a privately-held network testing firm that focuses on testing 3G/4G/5G wireless and IMS core interfaces. (more…)

29 December, 2020

Hytera PoC solutions enhance safety and protection for private security industry

Hytera PoC solutions are designed to help the private security industry ensure the safety and security of buildings, valuables and people by patrolling, securing and monitoring premises, guarding cash or other valuables in transit, and protecting VIPs. (more…)

18 December, 2020

Mavenir accelerates software and hardware for its Open RAN Remote Radio Unit ecosystem

End-to-end network software provider, Mavenir, has expanded its radio organisation as its progress continues in OpenRAN. Mavenir has been an early advocate for OpenRAN to drive openness, innovation, and security in 5G and the company says this expansion will energise the Remote Radio Unit ecosystem. (more…)

31 July, 2020

How data analytics can help telcos navigate a post-COVID world

Each and every aspect of life and business as we previously knew it has been affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As Stefan Schwarz, partner business consulting, Teradata says, many behaviours and customer expectations in this “new normal” now changed permanently as a result. (more…)

10 April, 2020

Nokia expands 5G offering with new radio access AirScale solutions

Nokia announced that it has expanded its AirScale portfolio with a number of new product innovations designed to fulfil the evolving needs of 5G networks and help mobile operators realise the full potential of 5G. This includes the launch of a Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) software upgrade for existing Nokia AirScale base stations and the Nokia AirScale All-in-Cloud base station, boosting network efficiency. (more…)

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