Tag: 5G

Introducing 5G: Why we need a new generation of mobile network

In our last session, the three guest speakers gave us plenty of insights on the Internet of Things and how is transforming the way we interact with the digital world. May it be in the domain of smart TV, speech recognition or smart health tracking: The way we interact with our devices is drastically changing.… Read more Introducing 5G: Why we need a new generation of mobile network

The data age and its characteristics

There is more data generated each day than ever before. If I told you that you would have to sit in front of your TV or streaming device for more than five million years in order to watch all the video content that will “cross global IP networks each month in 2021” (3) you would… Read more The data age and its characteristics

IoT and Edge Computing Services

The Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the most hyped topics in today’s technology coverage. But what really is IoT? The term IoT summarizes all connected “entities”. The Internet of Things is made up of the smallest machines up to the largest computers. All of them have in common that they use networking technology… Read more IoT and Edge Computing Services

Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, Mobile Devices and Networks

A key takeaway from Jeff Welser’s (Vice President and Lab Director, IBM Research) presentation is that we are creating data at twice the speed than bandwidth in our networks. Large parts of Big Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) products and services today have been built using the resources of cloud computing. According to  Craig Martell… Read more Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, Mobile Devices and Networks

Big Data and Pre-emptive Services in Wireless: Improving Performance at the Edge

To build on previous posts discussing what the wireless network of the very near future will deliver and enable, one area requiring exploration is artificial intelligence and how that can be used to improve network performance, particular at the edge.  With current Long Term Evolution (LTE) fourth generation (4G) wireless networks, remote radio units (RRUs)… Read more Big Data and Pre-emptive Services in Wireless: Improving Performance at the Edge

Security Concerns with Public WiFi Hotspots

Last week, I asked Mr. Herrod about the concerns in cyber security with growing adoption and push towards public wireless hotspot connections and he expressed deep concerns. Steve Herrod is the Managing Director at General Catalyst and ex-CTO at VMware. “In our generation Wi-Fi is a necessity and its required to have a social life” In this era of connectivity,… Read more Security Concerns with Public WiFi Hotspots

5G: Laying the foundation for real IoT

Lets talk about 5G and how it could pave the way for Internet of Things:   What is IoT? Our current Internet is a network which “mainstream” devices such as mobile phones, computers, smart watches and servers can connect to. The Internet of Things would be a Internet where all kinds of devices can access… Read more 5G: Laying the foundation for real IoT

1G, 2G,...& 5G: The evolution of the G's

Telecommunication and networking has been and will be one of the core technologies in helping the evolution of mankind and technology itself. If it wasn’t for it for these channels of communications and data transmission, we would probably still be in an era where technology isn’t as advanced as today. Wireless communication technology inside cell… Read more 1G, 2G,...& 5G: The evolution of the G's

5G: The Future of Connectivity

What Exactly is 5G?   5G is the 5th generation mobile networks that will replace telecommunication standards beyond the current 4G levels. 5G is being designed to provide huge capacity and extremely fast data speeds, which will allow the support of new innovations and services. The general, global goals for 5G are: 1000x increase in… Read more 5G: The Future of Connectivity

Wireless Evolution, Software Defined Networks and Network Function Virtualization: Enablers of IoT

Having worked with several Tier 1 wireless carriers closely as customers since 2008, I found John Donovan’s clear explanation of market challenges to be outstanding. As he noted, AT&T and Apple had an exclusive relationship for the iPhone from inception, and the company’s proven history with long-term research has shown their commitment to delivering a… Read more Wireless Evolution, Software Defined Networks and Network Function Virtualization: Enablers of IoT