Telecommunication networking

Learn about traditional and emerging telecommunications networking technology, including core, access and metro network infrastructure for global, national and regional wired and wireless service provider networks. Beyond network infrastructure, find expert advice on telecom business issues and network operations.

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Telecommunication networking News

August 14, 2020 14 Aug'20
Cisco restructuring follows weak revenues, forecast

The Cisco restructuring includes shifting research and development to different technology areas and offering employees early retirement. An analyst says layoffs are likely.
August 07, 2020 07 Aug'20
T-Mobile 5G progresses, Samsung intros 5G tablets

This week's 5G news includes T-Mobile 5G taking a significant step forward, Samsung releasing tablets and Intel and VMware joining forces on network infrastructure.
May 05, 2020 05 May'20
IBM, Red Hat move users toward edge computing, 5G networks

IBM and Red Hat have jumped into the edge computing market debuting a slew of products and services that work hand in glove with the existing hybrid cloud strategy it shares with Red Hat.
April 15, 2020 15 Apr'20
Short-depth Supermicro SuperServer targets 5G telecoms

New 2U Supermicro SuperServer provides compute in micro data centers. The vendor said it aims to help telecommunications firms adopt open systems to support edge computing.

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telecommunications (telecom)

Telecommunications, also known as telecom, is the exchange of information over significant distances by electronic means and refers to all types of voice, data and video transmission. Continue Reading
millimeter wave (MM wave)

Millimeter wave (MM wave), also known as millimeter band, is the band of spectrum with wavelengths between 10 millimeters (30 GHz) and 1 millimeter (300 GHz). Continue Reading
5G new radio (NR)

5G new radio, or 5G NR, is a set of standards that replace the LTE network 4G wireless communications standard. Continue Reading

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US-China 5G competition hinges on enterprise apps, services

In the U.S.-China competition over 5G, the infrastructure deployment race sets the stage for a larger struggle over the application layer. Here's why enterprise IT teams should care. Continue Reading
7 top 5G enterprise use cases and business opportunities

While 5G is not fully baked yet, early business use cases are intriguing. Connections between branch offices and headquarters, for instance, could be improved with fixed wireless. Continue Reading
Telecommunications book highlights spectrum, fiber cabling

5G touts faster download speeds and new application types, but other major 5G changes will be in spectrum and fixed wireless. Learn more in this telecommunications book excerpt. Continue Reading

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Edge computing and 5G bring the edge to remote workers

As remote work increases, edge computing services must extend to employees' homes. While 5G could help, internet connectivity must improve to enable edge access before 5G prevails. Continue Reading
Educate users when troubleshooting a network connection

In this roundup of industry blogs, engineers discuss why it's helpful to teach users the basics of troubleshooting a network connection and why it's hard to simulate a network. Continue Reading
Telecom trends 2019: Time for operator 5G and IoT decisions

Telecom trends in 2019 dictate that network operators have tough choices to make to compete with OTT players, increase revenue in terms of 5G and IoT, and consider the software-based fast-fail model. Continue Reading

Problem Solve Telecommunication networking Issues

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ISPs rely on capacity for COVID-19 internet traffic spikes

As COVID-19 causes surges in internet traffic, internet and network providers have responded by increasing capacity and installing more fiber. So far, it's worked. Continue Reading
How ISPs and operators ensure network quality in a pandemic

COVID-19 has caused a spike in remote workers, increased internet usage and traffic surges. Here's how ISPs and telecom operators plan for continuity and quality during the pandemic. Continue Reading
Evolution of cellular 5G backhaul architecture faces challenges

Backhaul has become trendy again and for good reason. 5G backhaul architecture means network architects will have to reconsider how their networks can handle 1 Gbps speeds. Continue Reading