Press Releases

Vodafone and O2 finalise 5G network agreement in the UK

Vodafone Limited and O2 Telefónica UK Limited announced that they have agreed to share 5G active equipment, such as radio antennas, on joint network sites across the UK. (more…)

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July 25, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Skyworks expands 5G infrastructure portfolio

Skyworks Solutions, Inc., an innovator of high performance analog semiconductors connecting people, places and things, launched a broad range of advanced, proprietary solutions optimised for next generation 5G wireless infrastructure applications. (more…)

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July 24, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

M2M connections to exceed 1.6bn by 2024, driven by embedded SIM adoption says Juniper Research

A new study from Juniper Research has found that the global number of cellular M2M connections will reach 1.6 billion by 2024; rising from 596 million in 2019. This is a growth of 165% over the next 5 years. (more…)

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July 23, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

GSMA, Vodafone and GIFEC partner to deliver connectivity to rural communities

The GSMA announced a new partnership with Vodafone Ghana and the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC) to support the deployment of innovative mobile internet connectivity solutions for unconnected rural communities. As part of the Connected Society Innovation Fund for Rural Connectivity, the project will run for eighteen months from July 2019 to late 2020. (more…)

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July 17, 2019

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IBM and AT&T announce multi-year strategic alliance

IBM and AT&T announced a multi-year strategic alliance. Under the agreement AT&T Communications will use IBM’s expertise to modernise AT&T Business Solutions’ internal software applications, enabling migrations to the IBM Cloud. (more…)

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Verizon and Ericsson claim to be first to introduce cloud-native technology in a live wireless core network environment

In a proof-of-concept trial in a live network environment, Verizon and Ericsson have introduced cloud native, container based technology on the core of Verizon’s active network. (more…)

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July 16, 2019

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ADVA claims to launch industry-first AI-powered service for monitoring of satellite-based timing

ADVA launched ADVA SatAware, the industry’s first AI-powered analytics service for monitoring the quality of GNSS-based timing. The unique solution provides communication service providers (CSPs) and other operators of critical infrastructure with real-time insight into signal quality at their GNSS satellite receivers. (more…)

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July 15, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Deutsche Telekom selects IDEMIA’s entitlement server solution to launch eSIM-Enabled devices in Europe

By 2020, more than 24 billion devices will be connected, giving consumers a huge array of new services. This means more than 4 devices per person. A big challenge for operators will be to deliver optimum coverage while keeping pace with soaring demand. Deutsche Telekom has opted for IDEMIA’s Smart Connect Entitlement server solution for European affiliates to enhance the user experience. (more…)

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Ericsson, T-Mobile, and Qualcomm data session success takes step towards delivering 5G on low-band spectrum

Ericsson, T-Mobile, and Qualcomm Technologies claimed to complete the world’s first low-band 5G-New Radio (NR) data session on a commercial 5G modem. (more…)

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Cisco intends to acquire Acacia Communications

Cisco and Acacia Communications announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Cisco has agreed to acquire Acacia. An existing Cisco supplier, Acacia designs and manufactures high-speed, optical interconnect technologies that allow webscale companies, service providers, and data centre operators to meet the fast-growing consumer demands for data. (more…)

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July 11, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello