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16 September, 2019As more operators in more countries launch 5G services, Opensignal has again analysed the maximum speed that our 5G smartphone users have experienced, updating our previous analysis of 5G maximum speeds. (more…)
22 July, 2019In the modern world, access to high-quality technology has gone from a preference to an expectation. So much so that, when this tech is not considered fit for purpose by the user, the ramifications for the business can be monumental. (more…)
09 July, 2019In Opensignal’s latest analysis of 5G, we’ve looked at the maximum real-world speeds seen in eight countries which have launched 5G services. The maximum download speeds smartphone users see are much faster than the average speeds experienced by 5G users as we expected. (more…)
11 December, 2018Communications service providers (CSPs) spend about 90% of their capital expenditure (CapEx) budget on the network, so it would be reasonable to assume that network transformation represents a core component of digital transformation. But this is not necessarily the case. (more…)
23 September, 2018On-demand version
As if operating large and complex networks isn’t challenging enough for global operators, ensuring an accurate accounting of network assets including location and financial classification, as well as introducing new services, completing service trend analysis and meeting regulatory reporting requirements, makes the challenge that much more daunting. (more…)
20 September, 2018Verizon has been chosen by SAP to build a next-generation global network. Verizon will consolidate and streamline SAP’s global network infrastructure for easier and more cost-effective network management. (more…)
14 September, 2018GoodData, the providing platform in fully-managed and scalable analytics, announced the release of international features to lower barriers typically associated with delivering analytics to a worldwide audience. (more…)
04 September, 2018The likes of 5G, artificial intelligence (AI) and in particular – the Internet of Things (IoT), are predicted to change the way we work and live as we move forward into the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Businesses from various different industries have all been keeping tabs on the latest development of these innovations and will be looking to capitalise on their potential to further improve their operational efficiencies. However, according to Ericsson’s Exploring IoT strategies, a large portion of communications service providers (CSPs) simply don’t get it’ and in the light of this, several questions have been raised on whether CSPs are appropriately equipped to monetise all of the opportunities presented by the IoT, writes Jaisica Lapsiwala, the head of content at IBC.
The commercial use of IoT
IoT is expected to be of great use commercially which means that a lot of businesses across a variety of sectors will be looking to, If not already, have a business strategy in place for utilising IoT to unlock new revenue streams. Telecoms companies whether they know it or not, are actually in pole position for utilising IoT once it is standardised, as providing communications services is something that their business models are centred on and have long been doing. CSPs should look to forge partnerships with businesses looking to embrace this new form of connectivity and look at the different ways in which they can monetise their services. The telecoms industry is fast-moving, and amidst the increasing competition for business within the space, it’s only a matter of time before operators extend their offering and reach out to new customers to ensure relevance and long term sustainability.
Open for business: what are the benefits of IoT?
With this new IoT revolution, the possibilities for CSPs are endless, they will be able to utilise the many benefits that come with IoT, and monetise their services to new and existing customers and unlock new revenue generating business opportunities.
The media value chain is evolving
Content delivery will be one of the aspects in the media value chain that will be affected by the IoT revolution, as it will enable content providers to do much more than traditional content and entertainment delivery. CSPs should look to take advantage of this capability, as media companies will be evaluating the potential of IoT to enhance and reshape their content delivery strategies. CSPs can provide an IoT connectivity service that will enable content providers to package up and deliver content to millions of connected smart devices simultaneously across a wide range of digital channels.
Data and analytics management
Data is currently one of the most valuable tools for businesses and with the connection of millions of devices over an IoT network, there will be an abundance of data produced which CSPs can use to help perform real-time data analytics and determine product performance, improve customer experience and forecast network capacity. CSPs should look to monetise this and offer businesses unique insights that could potentially open doors to new revenue streams or even improve operational efficiencies.
Security and customer care
For nearly all businesses from a variety of sectors, network security is always at the top of the agenda, and with the introduction of IoT networks, they will need to be even more vigilant. The sheer volume of all the data transmitted by the connected devices within the network makes it difficult to track, identify and filter out any of the incoming suspicious traffic. CSPs have long been offering customers security services and are therefore in a strong position to deliver a secure offering to protect IoT networks. By providing services such as data encryption, anti-phishing and other adaptive security countermeasures, telcos can monetise their IoT offering and cement their reputation as trusted partners.
Managing devices
IoT networks are able to connect millions of devices over large distances, managing a plethora of connected devices within the network efficiently and effortlessly. Connected devices are prone to damage and malfunction, something that has troubled businesses for decades, and will need constant monitoring and fine-tuning. This gives CSPs the opportunity to establish partnerships with businesses, enabling them to join their IoT networks and monetise the management and monitoring of the lifecycles of connected devices within a company network. This includes restoration, fault-detection, troubleshooting and fixing of malfunctioning or out-dated devices. This way, CSPs can unlock a new revenue stream by managing a plethora of connected devices within a network, ensuring businesses have control over their device networks, making them more resilient and helping lower operational costs.
There are some strong and fruitful opportunities for CSPs in this IoT revolution and it’s time that they open up their services to support companies from all sectors who are looking to employ IoT connectivity as part of their business models in this IoT driven digital transformation.
30 August, 2018Huawei reports that it has been positioned as a leader in the LTE market according to the newly-released Magic Quadrant for LTE Network Infrastructure by Gartner, a world advisory and research firm. Gartner evaluated the end-to-end (E2E) LTE infrastructure vendor’s completeness of vision and ability to execute in the report.
As users’ demand for data consumption increases, network traffic will proliferate. LTE, with its outstanding coverage in a broad range of areas and high terminal penetration rate, will emerge as the standard for basic networks in the 5G era. In recent years, Huawei has made continuous efforts to lead the LTE evolution, proactively promoted the formation of an LTE industry ecosystem, and launched a 10-fold capacity improvement solution to help operators embrace any potential traffic challenges.
All business connected @ 5G era LTE based on SingleRAN Pro lays a foundation for future business landscape.
The approaching 5G era requires operators to be fully prepared in terms of infrastructure, ecosystem, business models, operational capabilities, and other aspects. All business connected @5G Era LTE is an important milestone along the way towards 5G,which it can develop new features such as 4T4R, 4T6S, 8T8R and Massive MIMO (TM9) to continue improving LTE network capabilities.
The delivery of such a network, business models, and practices in this regard will lay a solid foundation for business success in the 5G era while helping to meet today’s increasing service requirements its SingleRAN Pro has three key components of the 5G network: 5G all-in-one infrastructure, mobile cloud architecture and automation capabilities.
Huawei provides wireless network products, solutions, and services to more than 500 mobile operators, covering nearly three billion mobile users worldwide. As of June 2018, Huawei ranked first in the telecom industry with the construction of over 360 LTE commercial networks, serving over 100 capital cities.
Huawei will continue to develop innovative technologies to help operators reduce network O&M costs and incubate all business to maximise network value. Huawei’s mission is to assist operators in delivering high-quality and cost-effective information services to a significantly wider range of audience, achieving long-term business success, and building a competitive edge for future 5G networks.
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08 August, 2018SD-WAN is quickly becoming a significant disruptive growth engine for managed service providers. More and more enterprises are moving towards SD-WAN for their complex and dispersed networks, says Anand Gonuguntla, CEO of Centina, (more…)
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