The upcoming ETSI Open Source MANO Hackfest, on 9-13 September 2019, Patras, Greece, will showcase and demonstrate the recently announced ETSI OSM Release SIX. (more…)
September 3, 2019
Posted by: Anasia D'mello
Rohde & Schwarz has carried out 5G NR protocol conformance testing with the new R&S CMX500 radio communication tester. The Global Certification Forum GCF has accepted these 41 test cases, defined by 3GPP, in different FR1 and LTE band combinations. (more…)
Posted by: Anasia D'mello
The Vodafone Business and IBM venture, which launched earlier this year, announced it has signed an eight-year deal with National Express, a UK-based transport provider with services in eight countries. The agreement covers the provision of cloud and digital services that will underpin National Express’ ‘digital first’ approach; to use the latest technologies to raise customer and safety standards, drive efficiencies and grow its business. (more…)
August 30, 2019
Posted by: Anasia D'mello
IoT service provider and first global 0G network operator, Sigfox and Alps Alpine, a manufacturer of electronic products, have signed a Global Alliance Partnership Agreement. The agreement is the first of its kind for Sigfox, allowing it to work closely with Alps Alpine to drive forward technical innovation and expand their combined reach. (more…)
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Actian, a specialist in hybrid data management, cloud data warehouse, and data integration technology, has announced the availability of the new Actian Zen embedded database for mobile and IoT. Actian Zen is designed to support edge applications and analytics with a single, secure, modular and scalable platform. (more…)
August 29, 2019
Posted by: Anasia D'mello
u-blox, a global provider of positioning and wireless communication technologies, has announced that its Bluetooth low energy module NINA-B1Â has been chosen by AddMobile, Swedish provider of devices and services for construction site management, as the basis of its short range equipment-tracking beacons, AddTrackers. (more…)
Posted by: Anasia D'mello
This is an insightful, informative book that takes a critical, informed look into a technology-driven development from a social sense perspective. It questions the belief that creating smart cities is primarily about applying smart technologies to urban environments. (more…)
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Deutsche Telekom (DT) is preparing its network for the introduction of 5G small cell antennas. To achieve this, it is working with Huber+Suhner, the specialist for electrical and optical connectivity. The Swiss company has developed five small cell antennas for Telekom that support 4G and 5G frequencies. (more…)
August 27, 2019
Posted by: Anasia D'mello
The Next Generation Mobile Networks (NGMN) Alliance is recommending a common RF cluster connector for early 5G deployment. NGMN’s new white paper – Recommendation for RF Cluster Connector for use in 5G NR 8T8R TDD Deployment – describes the selection process and explores the features that make a common RF cluster connector the most suitable for early 5G deployment. (more…)
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A new report from Juniper Research found that the cost of data breaches will rise from $3 trillion (€2.7 trillion) each year to over $5 trillion (€4.5 trilion) in 2024, an average annual growth of 11%. (more…)
August 26, 2019
Posted by: Anasia D'mello