Tag: Modern Media

May 19, 2017

U.S. software giant Microsoft and Swedish network infrastructure vendor Ericsson announced plans to expand collaboration in the internet of things space via a new enterprise IoT product integration meant to speed up the time it takes to launch mobile network-based […]

May 16, 2017

Windstream has opened five new fiber routes located on its 100G nationwide network, enabling it to provide carrier and enterprise customers connectivity between major interconnection points in Tier 1 cities, as well as Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets across […]

May 16, 2017

Global Capacity has expanded seven One Marketplace points of presence (POPs) in its North American network, giving customers new options to access cloud and over-the-top applications and data services. As part of this latest upgrade, Global Capacity has upgraded six […]

May 15, 2017

Simply put, the typical IoT device performs three basic functions: sleep, sense, and connect. In many cases, the IoT device must do these functions wirelessly while powered by a battery, allowing it to be placed virtually anywhere in a household […]

May 15, 2017

C-level executives often target easy or fast hits, yet these improvements don’t come without a cost — and by that I don’t just mean money but the impact on IT as well. Many things can go wrong when management expectations […]

May 10, 2017

Verizon’s latest fiber push has a strong focus on serving as a homegrown fiber backhaul mechanism for its current 4G and 5G wireless networks, and it could be a platform to drive further growth in the business services market. After […]

May 8, 2017

GE and Siemens are battling each other with vastly different software strategies in a high-stakes land grab as factories quickly move their operations onto cloud-based Internet of Things platforms. As more manufacturing customers look to collect and analyze operational technology […]

May 5, 2017

Sometimes headline figures can be misleading. With both cellular and Wi-Fi claiming to have broken the Gigabit barrier, you might be surprised to learn that wired Gigabit Ethernet can still outperform. We clarify the terminology to ensure you are making […]

May 4, 2017

Deborah Braswell, a university administrator in Alabama, is a member of a dwindling group—people with a landline phone at home. According to a U.S. government study released Thursday, 50.8 percent of homes and apartments had only cellphone service in the […]

May 3, 2017

A humorous anecdote heard in siting corridors is that distributed antenna system (DAS) providers are secretly funding Mobilitie so that they can look good in comparison since the California-based developer is well-known for installing DAS poles in community rights of […]

May 2, 2017

Hacking and malware remain the primary vectors for cybersecurity attacks, according to the new Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, and internet of things security is increasingly top-of-mind in the wake of a number of high-profile breaches late last year. The 10th […]

May 1, 2017

Since the launch of SICURA QuickStart, users have shared multiple ways they are using Albert (the bot created from existing documents). One use case that adds significant value to businesses is leveraging Albert in the Call Center. Recently, a globally […]

April 28, 2017

Zayo has become the latest service provider to achieve MEF Carrier Ethernet 2.0 (CE 2.0) certification, giving its wholesale and retail business customers peace of mind that the service provider’s Ethernet platform is compliant with current standards. This certification enhances […]

April 28, 2017

Wireless communications is a technology that is used every day. Across society, there is a move away from using the internet on desktop computers and towards smartphones, tablets and laptops. Engineers at the University of Bristol have developed a novel […]

April 24, 2017

Google Fiber is implementing a fiber installation process in San Antonio it hopes won’t upset local residents along with methods to reduce network build-out costs. The emerging FTTH provider, according to a San Antonio Business Journal report, wants to be more […]

April 12, 2017

AT&T is looking to provide its copper VDSL2 and fiber broadband customers an easier-to-understand view of their plans by whittling down its offers. Under the new structure, AT&T is now offering three main broadband speed plans: Internet 50: Customers can […]

April 12, 2017

As companies seek to transform themselves with IoT technologies, they are confronted by an incredibly complex and diverse supplier market from which to build IoT solutions, according to ABI Research. To address this challenge, suppliers are leveraging ecosystem partnerships to […]

April 12, 2017

Analysts have been speculating about the winners of the FCC spectrum auction and the implications of those wins for the better part of a year. With the auction coming to a close and an announcement expected in the coming weeks, […]

April 3, 2017

In 2015, mobile data offload exceeded cellular data traffic for the first time ever, with 51% of total mobile data traffic offloaded onto a fixed network through Wi-Fi or femtocell. This trend in favor of mobile offload is projected to […]

April 3, 2017

International mobile roaming and more specifically, data roaming, has witnessed major changes in terms of regulation, pricing, offers and overall customer experience in recent years. Several recent instances of bill shock, a known barrier to customer adoption, have led to […]