HUBER+SUHNER and McLaren Applied launch first 5G edge computing rail antenna

Now enabling 5G applications to run on trains, the HUBER+SUHNER SENCITY® Rail ACTIVE Rooftop antenna is the first-of-its-kind rail antenna that contains an embedded radio and compute module to offer increased data throughput to support 5G services. It is an all-in-one active antenna with a single ethernet cable input for power and data transmission. Travellers will be able to benefit from improved Wi-Fi connectivity, while system integrators can also benefit from having more advanced hardware in order to deploy their applications. To meet modern communication requirements, infrastructure must offer high…

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Infovista Brings Crowdsourced User Data to Planet 7.5 to Transform 5G Network Planning and Tuning

Combining automation with access to 9 billion crowdsourced data points, Infovista’s Planet helps mobile operators make informed 5G RAN planning decisions Paris, France – November 9th, 2021 – Infovista, the global leader in network lifecycle automation (NLA), today announced that it has integrated direct access to crowdsourced user data into Planet 7.5, the world’s first AI-powered planning and optimization solution. By automatically integrating processed data on how subscribers are using and experiencing operators’ services into Planet, network engineers can derive actionable insights from a detailed picture of traffic demand and…

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AccelerComm Announces 5G IP with O-RAN Acceleration Abstraction Layer (AAL) Interface

Product allows swift integration into any 5G Distributed Unit (DU) that supports the O-RAN AAL, enabling operators to select the most appropriate 5G physical layer accelerator cards to maximise flexibility and ease of deployment Southampton, UK – 26th October 2021 – AccelerComm, the company supercharging 5G with physical layer IP which increases spectral efficiency and reduces latency, today announced that it has successfully demonstrated a fully compliant O-RAN AAL (Acceleration Abstraction Layer) Forward Error Correction (FEC) product for the Xilinx Telco Accelerator cards. This carrier-grade product enables AccelerComm’s high performance…

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Silicon Valley Tech Start-up consortium will accelerate Edge monetisation

SAN JOSE, Calif. – October 14, 2021: A new partnership between Robin.io, Blue Arcus and KloudSpot will combine the technologies needed to enable end-to-end 4G and 5G services and provide the much needed platform to accelerate the deployment of 5G and Edge applications. The solutions will half the time-to-market and operating costs for evolving digital businesses at the Edge. The unique consortium will bring together essential capabilities such as location aware, Artificial Intelligence (AI) led video analytics, surveillance, data analysis, hyper automation, network slicing, cloud native application lifecycle management and…

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AccelerComm Announces 5G O-RAN Standards-Compliant Base Station Accelerator Based on Silicom’s N5010 Platform

Combination of O-RAN standards-compliant Layer 1 Accelerator and server platform creates solution that significantly improves 5G performance using less resources and power Southampton, UK – 2nd September 2021: AccelerComm, the company supercharging 5G with physical layer IP which increases spectral efficiency and reduces latency, today announced that it has created a 7.2x 5G O-RAN standards-compliant base station design for either indoor or outdoor deployments utilizing Silicom’s N5010 platform. The project, developed for a 5G network infrastructure vendor, combines technology from the two companies to deliver a solution that increases reliability…

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Prysmian Group Investing To Support Broadband Development And 5G In North America

Additional Capacity And New Technology In Claremont, N.C. Optical Fiber And Cable Plant A. Pirondini, CEO NA: “We Are Committed To Support The Development Of Digital Communication Infrastructure With The Best Optical Technologies” Milan and Highland Heights, Ky., August 23, 2021 – Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, announced today it is investing $85 million in major equipment and technology upgrades at plants in North America, enabling the company to meet growing production needs for telecom customers. Most of these investments and upgrades will take…

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Infovista to showcase network lifecycle automation use cases at Big 5G Event 2021

Massy, France –– August 5, 2021. Infovista, the global leader in network lifecycle automation, today announced details of its virtual and onsite participation at Big 5G Event 2021, August 30 – September 3, at the Colorado Convention Center, Denver. At the event, Infovista will showcase use cases for its network lifecycle automation (NLA) capability offering, having become the world’s first independent software vendor providing both Communications Service Providers (CSPs) and Enterprises with a carrier-grade, cloud-native NLA platform designed for the 5G era. Infovista’s executives and experts will be available to…

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CSP share of enterprise 5G deals down 5% in 2021, report finds

One year on, telcos understand the importance of multi-technology solutions and partners ecosystem orchestration but are still too slow to react to enterprise demands Amsterdam – July 7, 2021 – Beyond by BearingPoint, in collaboration with Omdia, today released its annual enterprise 5G report revealing that the share of enterprise 5G deals led by Communications Service Providers (CSPs) has fallen from 21% in 2020 to 16% today. While the number of enterprise 5G projects doubled over the course of the year, and despite telcos recognizing the need for a multi-technology,…

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Small Cell Forum releases next generation 5G FAPI specifications demonstrating maturity of the interfaces and adding macro cell features

The suite of 5G FAPI specifications underpins the high-performance low-cost components integral to 5G mobile base stations, whether small cell or macro London, UK – 16th June 2021 – Small Cell Forum (SCF) today announced the release of its updated 5G FAPI PHY and RF specifications, as well as an updated 5G network FAPI specification and a testing framework for S-RU and S-DUs. The updated specifications and new test support paper developed by the SCF membership demonstrate maturity and ongoing support for the FAPI interfaces, which are used in millions…

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Mobile trade-in programs return $668 million to U.S. consumers in Q1 2021

Continued year-on-year growth highlights the significant role mobile trade-in programs are having in stimulating new 5G smartphone upgrades 2nd June 2021 – Assurant, a leading global provider of lifestyle and housing solutions that support, protect and connect major consumer purchases, today announced findings from its analysis of the mobile device trade-in and upgrade market for Q1 2021. Its Q1 Mobile Trade-in and Upgrade Industry Trends reveals the mobile trade-in industry returned more than $668 million to U.S. consumers during the first quarter of 2021—a 25% increase from $535 million in…

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