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5G-Advanced: Six tests in the lab and field

March 14, 2024

Via: RCR Wireless News

Although the 5G-Advanced era does not officially begin until the freeze of 3GPP’s Release 18, which is expected in June of this year, mobile network operators are already busy testing of related technology and features in the lab and even […]


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Globe Telecom activated almost 900 5G sites last year

March 13, 2024

Via: RCR Wireless News

Globe Telecom, which is the largest mobile network operator in the Philippines, said it deployed 894 new 5G sites nationwide during the course of 2023. During the first half of last year, the telco had activated 356 new 5G sites […]


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Ooredoo partners with Huawei to transition to 5.5G

March 12, 2024

Via: RCR Wireless News

Middle East telco Ooredoo Group is working with Chinese vendor Huawei to move toward the ‘5.5G’, or 5G-Advanced, era by upgrading its core networks across key markets. The partnership, which was signed during Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2024, will see […]


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Nokia, stc perform O-RAN based-5G private wireless network trial

March 11, 2024

Via: RCR Wireless News

Finnish vendor Nokia and Saudi carrier stc announced that they have successfully tested a 5G private wireless network based on cloud-native O-RAN technology. In a release, Nokia noted that the trial was hosted on Microsoft Azure Operator Nexus, which is […]


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Sateliot preps four new NB-IoT satellites, primes €1bn sales pipe

March 8, 2024

Via: RCR Wireless News

Barcelona-based satellite IoT provider Sateliot, building an NB-IoT satellite system based on Release 17 specs in the 5G NR cellular standard, is to launch four new IoT satellites this summer with SpaceX to connect nearly seven million IoT devices, it […]


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Inmarsat Maritime, Aramco to trial 5G network in the Arabian Gulf

March 7, 2024

Via: RCR Wireless News

Inmarsat Maritime, which is owned by Viasat, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi energy and chemical company Aramco to undertake a 5G mesh network trial. In a release, Inmarsat Maritime noted that the trial aims to provide […]


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Ericsson boosts 5G-A, 6G initiatives in Turkey

March 5, 2024

Via: RCR Wireless News

Swedish vendor Ericsson has announced two separate developments with Turkish operators to cooperate in different fields including 5G-Advanced (5G-A) and 6G. In the first deal, Ericsson and Türk Telekom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the recent Mobile […]


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Ericsson, du partner to provide 5G private networks in the UAE

March 1, 2024

Via: RCR Wireless News

Swedish vendor Ericsson and Emirati telco du had announced strategic partnership under which Ericsson will provide its private 5G networks with the aim of enabling smart services to the government and enterprise sectors in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Under […]


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Ateliere Unveils Comprehensive Guide to Streamline Cloud Migration in the Media Supply Chain

February 1, 2024

Via: Broadcast Beat

Ateliere Creative Technologies, a leading developer of cloud-native media supply chain solutions has just released the definitive guide to a successful media supply chain cloud migration for the media and entertainment industry. “Modern Media Supply Chain Made Easy: A Practical […]


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Hitachi splits Vantara in two – separates IoT/IT/OT solutions from cloud infra services

January 19, 2024

Via: RCR Wireless News

A piece of news from the back-end of last year, but worth memorialising here, in light of Hitachi Vantara’s early role in driving Industry 4.0 with its Lumada IoT platform, and its strategy and thought leadership to develop the co-creation […]


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2024 Customer Engagement: AI and Automation Reshape the Market Landscape

January 16, 2024

Via: No Jitter

As the world races into an era defined by digital transformation and unprecedented technological advancement, the convergence of AI interactions and automation signifies a transformative shift in customer service paradigms that will heighten customer engagement and revolutionize the customer engagement […]


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Platform Communications launches new Go-to-Market offering with appointment of Anne-Louise Buick

January 16, 2024

Via: Broadcast Beat

Platform Communications, the team behind some of the most talked about brands in media and technology, today announced the appointment of marketing expert, Anne-Louise Buick. The move will see Platform expand its services with the launch of a new division […]


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SK Telecom seeks to boost cooperation in the AI field

January 12, 2024

Via: RCR Wireless News

Korean telco SK Telecom aims to boost cooperation with big tech firms to fulfill its vision to become a global AI company, Korean newspaper The Korea Herald reported, citing the telco’s AI assistant service chief, Kim Yong-hun, as saying. “SK […]


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TeamViewer invests ‘double-digit millions’ in Industry 4.0 duo to drive AI/AR IoT offer

January 4, 2024

Via: RCR Wireless News

German enterprise group-comms software provider TeamViewer, which has featured prominently in remote collaboration and augmented reality (AR) use cases for early private cellular network deployments, has invested a “low double-digit million” euro sum into two separate Industry 4.0 solution providers: […]


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Monitoring Employee Productivity, Balance Surveillance with Transparency

January 3, 2024

Via: No Jitter

As work from home trends settle into permanency, organizations are increasingly turning to employee productivity monitoring tools to ensure operational efficiency and maintain oversight. The adoption of these tools has surged as organizations seek to optimize workflows, safeguard sensitive data, […]


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Industry 4.0 lighthouses commended for AI-based productivity, sustainability gains

January 3, 2024

Via: RCR Wireless News

The World Economic Forum has inducted 21 manufacturing operations into its Industry 4.0 hall-of-fame based on their usage of sundry digital tech, notably AI, to raise productivity, reduce wastage, and drive sustainability – and to generally withstand the crosswinds of […]


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Four telco trends to navigate in 2024 (Reader Forum)

January 2, 2024

Via: RCR Wireless News

It’s been an interesting 12 months for the telecommunications industry. From the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to ongoing macroeconomic instability, telcos have had to take a hard look at their business models and shift their strategies. Traditionally, revenue […]


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The Era of AI-Powered DDoS Attacks: A Threat to Digital Security

December 29, 2023

Via: Telecom Ramblings

In today’s interconnected digital landscape, cybersecurity threats continue to evolve at an alarming rate. One such threat that keeps security professionals awake at night is the rise of AI-powered DDoS attacks. These attacks combine the destructive power of distributed denial-of-service […]


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Petal Maps and Tawasal SuperApp Join Forces for a forward thinking maps service, setting the foundation for Building a Global In-Car Solution Ecosystem

December 29, 2023

Via: PR Newswire

On December 26th, Petal Maps, Huawei’s navigation system, signed a memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Tawasal, a leading innovator in communication technology in the UAE. The objective of the collaboration is to provide enhanced map services for users of both […]


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Connectbase Buys MasterStream

December 28, 2023

Via: Telecom Ramblings

Some interesting consolidation hit the wires this week while most folks are off doing holiday things. Connectbase has announced the acquisition of MasterStream ERP, gaining a significant boost to its overall ecosystem. MasterStream’s platform enables price quotes in the telecommunications […]