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Top News & Views All News & Views The Complexity of Edge Computing By Iain Morris, International Editor, 9/20/2019 There are many tough questions for telcos looking to build out edge computing resources, including what they should deploy in terms of IT hardware from day one, notes Heavy Reading analyst Simon Stanley. Post a Comment Eurobites: Proximus Boss Reportedly Investigated for Insider Trading By Iain Morris, International Editor, 9/20/2019 Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Google to invest in Europe; Three pumps up the bandwidth; euNetworks adds fiber in Milan and Madrid. Post a Comment DoD Begins Testing 5G With $52M Budget By Mike Dano, Editorial Director, 5G & Mobile Strategies, 9/19/2019 The US Department of Defense recently hired a new 'technical director for 5G,' who will be responsible for installing 5G networks and applications in select US military bases. Post a Comment Advertisement O Canada: AT&T Touts 'Largest LTE-M Footprint in the World' By Dan Jones, Mobile Editor, 9/19/2019 AT&T's claim based on LTE-M IoT roaming deal with three Canadian operators — Bell Canada, Rogers Communications and Telus. Post a Comment Humans Will Kill You at the Edge By Iain Morris, International Editor, 9/19/2019 Make a mess of automation and telcos will destroy the business case for edge computing, says ETSI. But telcos desperately need standards to crystalize before they can move ahead. Post a Comment 5G Report Card for September: 1.4M Subscriptions, 129 Announced Devices By Mike Dano, Editorial Director, 5G & Mobile Strategies, 9/19/2019 According to the Global mobile Suppliers Association, there were a total of 1.398 million 5G subscriptions globally at the end of Q2. That total is in part driven by a growing number of 5G phones: As of Sept. 10, the group counted 16 commercially available 5G phones. Post a Comment Evaluating Democrats' Vow of 'Internet for All' By Oriana Schwindt, Special Contributor, 9/19/2019 Most major Democratic contenders, including Senators Bernie Sanders and Amy Klobuchar, have issued 'Internet for All' promises, yet only a few have detailed plans. Would any of these recommendations actually work? Post a Comment Advertisement Verizon's Vestberg Sticks With mmWave for 5G By Dan Jones, Mobile Editor, 9/19/2019 Verizon is the only US carrier sticking with a national, highband-only 5G plan heading into 2020, but CEO says the C-Band is 'interesting' to the carrier. Post a Comment AT&T Exploring Sale or Spin-Off of DirecTV – Report By Jeff Baumgartner, Senior Editor, Light Reading, 9/19/2019 Despite potential regulatory hurdles, Dish viewed as a logical candidate to combine with the struggling satellite TV service provider. Post a Comment 5G: Game-Changer for Philippines Broadband? By Robert Clark, 9/19/2019 Filipino operator Globe Telecom believes 5G could make a huge difference as a broadband technology in its home market. Post a Comment Telcos Should Invest in Edge App Developers – Academic By Ray Le Maistre, Editor-in-Chief, 9/19/2019 Creating an investment fund to fuel edge computing developments would be a good move for the telco community, argues Carnegie Mellon University's Professor Mahadev 'Satya' Satyanarayanan. Post a Comment Eurobites: Is the UK Heading for a Big Copper Switch-Off? By Paul Rainford, Assistant Editor, Europe, 9/19/2019 Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Deutsche Telekom takes back control of enterprise telecom from T-Systems; ADVA lands Kuwaiti gig; TalkTalk cleans up its act; coffee gets connected. Post a Comment Apple Gives Ultra Wideband a Spin By Dan Jones, Mobile Editor, 9/19/2019 The iPhone 11 is carrying an ultra wideband (UWB) chip that has its supporters excited about new applications. Post a Comment Tower Owner SBA Buys Data Center for Edge Computing Know-How By Mike Dano, Editorial Director, 5G & Mobile Strategies, 9/18/2019 Following the lead of American Tower, SBA Communications has acquired a Chicago data center. CEO Jeffrey Stoops says the purchase will help SBA learn about edge computing. Post a Comment AT&T Puts Intelligence in the Middle of the Edge By Mitch Wagner, Executive Editor, Light Reading, 9/18/2019 AT&T is focused on building virtualization and intelligence into the customer edge and network edge for 5G applications. Post a Comment Cox Also Flexing Its Streaming Muscles By Jeff Baumgartner, Senior Editor, Light Reading, 9/18/2019 Cable op has quietly launched the Contour Stream Player, Cox's twist on Comcast's Xfinity Flex video streaming product for broadband-only subs. Post a Comment FUD Still Weighs on Telco Edge Computing By Ray Le Maistre, Editor-in-Chief, 9/18/2019 While some operators have embraced edge computing, it seems that fear, uncertainty and doubt still weigh heavy on the edge computing strategic thinking of many service providers. Post a Comment Corning's Fiber Business Is Cratering, but What Does That Mean for 5G? By Mike Dano, Editorial Director, 5G & Mobile Strategies, 9/18/2019 Corning has dramatically reduced its sales expectations for fiber this year as carriers reduce spending. Does that mean 5G (which needs fiber) is in trouble? Not necessarily. Post a Comment Sprint Tears Up the Rulebook on the Edge By Iain Morris, International Editor, 9/18/2019 The US operator says it cannot approach the edge in the same way it has served the mainstream consumer market. Post a Comment Many Operators Still Daunted by Edge Computing – Ovum By Ray Le Maistre, Editor-in-Chief, 9/18/2019 Many network operators are still unsure about the role edge computing might play in their future strategies, says Julian Bright, senior analyst, Intelligent Networks at Ovum. Post a Comment More Stories \| News & Views Archive News & Views Archive The Complexity of Edge Computing By Iain Morris, International Editor, 9/20/2019 There are many tough questions for telcos looking to build out edge computing resources, including what they should deploy in terms of IT hardware from day one, notes Heavy Reading analyst Simon Stanley. Post a Comment Eurobites: Proximus Boss Reportedly Investigated for Insider Trading By Iain Morris, International Editor, 9/20/2019 Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Google to invest in Europe; Three pumps up the bandwidth; euNetworks adds fiber in Milan and Madrid. Post a Comment DoD Begins Testing 5G With $52M Budget By Mike Dano, Editorial Director, 5G & Mobile Strategies, 9/19/2019 The US Department of Defense recently hired a new 'technical director for 5G,' who will be responsible for installing 5G networks and applications in select US military bases. Post a Comment O Canada: AT&T Touts 'Largest LTE-M Footprint in the World' By Dan Jones, Mobile Editor, 9/19/2019 AT&T's claim based on LTE-M IoT roaming deal with three Canadian operators — Bell Canada, Rogers Communications and Telus. Post a Comment Humans Will Kill You at the Edge By Iain Morris, International Editor, 9/19/2019 Make a mess of automation and telcos will destroy the business case for edge computing, says ETSI. But telcos desperately need standards to crystalize before they can move ahead. Post a Comment 5G Report Card for September: 1.4M Subscriptions, 129 Announced Devices By Mike Dano, Editorial Director, 5G & Mobile Strategies, 9/19/2019 According to the Global mobile Suppliers Association, there were a total of 1.398 million 5G subscriptions globally at the end of Q2. That total is in part driven by a growing number of 5G phones: As of Sept. 10, the group counted 16 commercially available 5G phones. Post a Comment Evaluating Democrats' Vow of 'Internet for All' By Oriana Schwindt, Special Contributor, 9/19/2019 Most major Democratic contenders, including Senators Bernie Sanders and Amy Klobuchar, have issued 'Internet for All' promises, yet only a few have detailed plans. Would any of these recommendations actually work? Post a Comment Verizon's Vestberg Sticks With mmWave for 5G By Dan Jones, Mobile Editor, 9/19/2019 Verizon is the only US carrier sticking with a national, highband-only 5G plan heading into 2020, but CEO says the C-Band is 'interesting' to the carrier. Post a Comment AT&T Exploring Sale or Spin-Off of DirecTV – Report By Jeff Baumgartner, Senior Editor, Light Reading, 9/19/2019 Despite potential regulatory hurdles, Dish viewed as a logical candidate to combine with the struggling satellite TV service provider. Post a Comment 5G: Game-Changer for Philippines Broadband? By Robert Clark, 9/19/2019 Filipino operator Globe Telecom believes 5G could make a huge difference as a broadband technology in its home market. Post a Comment Telcos Should Invest in Edge App Developers – Academic By Ray Le Maistre, Editor-in-Chief, 9/19/2019 Creating an investment fund to fuel edge computing developments would be a good move for the telco community, argues Carnegie Mellon University's Professor Mahadev 'Satya' Satyanarayanan. Post a Comment Eurobites: Is the UK Heading for a Big Copper Switch-Off? By Paul Rainford, Assistant Editor, Europe, 9/19/2019 Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Deutsche Telekom takes back control of enterprise telecom from T-Systems; ADVA lands Kuwaiti gig; TalkTalk cleans up its act; coffee gets connected. Post a Comment Apple Gives Ultra Wideband a Spin By Dan Jones, Mobile Editor, 9/19/2019 The iPhone 11 is carrying an ultra wideband (UWB) chip that has its supporters excited about new applications. Post a Comment Tower Owner SBA Buys Data Center for Edge Computing Know-How By Mike Dano, Editorial Director, 5G & Mobile Strategies, 9/18/2019 Following the lead of American Tower, SBA Communications has acquired a Chicago data center. CEO Jeffrey Stoops says the purchase will help SBA learn about edge computing. Post a Comment AT&T Puts Intelligence in the Middle of the Edge By Mitch Wagner, Executive Editor, Light Reading, 9/18/2019 AT&T is focused on building virtualization and intelligence into the customer edge and network edge for 5G applications. Post a Comment Cox Also Flexing Its Streaming Muscles By Jeff Baumgartner, Senior Editor, Light Reading, 9/18/2019 Cable op has quietly launched the Contour Stream Player, Cox's twist on Comcast's Xfinity Flex video streaming product for broadband-only subs. Post a Comment FUD Still Weighs on Telco Edge Computing By Ray Le Maistre, Editor-in-Chief, 9/18/2019 While some operators have embraced edge computing, it seems that fear, uncertainty and doubt still weigh heavy on the edge computing strategic thinking of many service providers. Post a Comment Corning's Fiber Business Is Cratering, but What Does That Mean for 5G? By Mike Dano, Editorial Director, 5G & Mobile Strategies, 9/18/2019 Corning has dramatically reduced its sales expectations for fiber this year as carriers reduce spending. Does that mean 5G (which needs fiber) is in trouble? Not necessarily. Post a Comment Sprint Tears Up the Rulebook on the Edge By Iain Morris, International Editor, 9/18/2019 The US operator says it cannot approach the edge in the same way it has served the mainstream consumer market. Post a Comment Many Operators Still Daunted by Edge Computing – Ovum By Ray Le Maistre, Editor-in-Chief, 9/18/2019 Many network operators are still unsure about the role edge computing might play in their future strategies, says Julian Bright, senior analyst, Intelligent Networks at Ovum. Post a Comment More Stories \| News & Views Archive News & Views Archive Newsfeed - industry press releases, curated by our editors Trash Pandas Minor League Baseball Team Taps WOW for Stadium Services Thursday, September 19, 2019 Ericsson's 5G Factory Will Employ 100 People, Cost $100M & Will Be in Texas Thursday, September 19, 2019 T-Mobile to Support Apple Card's 3% Daily Cash Via In-Store Purchases Thursday, September 19, 2019 Roku Rolls New Player Line-Up, Updated OS Thursday, September 19, 2019 Plex Gets Lionsgate for Its Ad-VoD Service Wednesday, September 18, 2019 Motion Picture Association Goes Global Wednesday, September 18, 2019 Celona Raises $10M in Series A to Bridge Gap Between 5G & Enterprises Wednesday, September 18, 2019 Trustgrid Touts EdgeNetwork SD-WAN for Banking Transactions Wednesday, September 18, 2019 Consumer Technology Association Intros 8K Display Definition, Logo Program Wednesday, September 18, 2019 Huawei Unveils Intelligent OptiX Network Strategy & New Product Series for Enterprises Wednesday, September 18, 2019 NSF Adds Advanced Wireless Research Platform in North Carolina Wednesday, September 18, 2019 Charter Has a New CTO Tuesday, September 17, 2019 CSG Tackles Billing Errors & Invoice Inaccuracies Tuesday, September 17, 2019 More Newsfeeds		Security Now How Human-Centered Security Can Strengthen Your Organizations Steve Durbin, Managing Director, Information Security Forum, 9/19/2019 Humans are often regarded as the 'weakest link' in information security. 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MobiledgeX's Jason Hoffman: State of the Edge The 5G Connectivity Challenge Network Intelligence & Automation in Mergers & Migrations Why Telcos Need an Elastic Services Platform Why Hardware Still Matters in the SDN Era Why Is Autonomous Operations Key to Your Network Evolution? Ribbon's Kevin Riley Talks New Company Brand, Latest ... The Cumulus Networks Success Story CloudPassage Ensuring Next-Level Container Security EXFO: Next-Level Assurance Solutions & Automation EXFO: Automate or Stagnate RAD Shares Insights on Latest Developments in vCPE & ... 100GbE in Action & More at MEF17 ADLINK Talks About OCP & Next Generation Telecom ... LINX Talks Open Networking & OcNOS Nominum & Security for Small to Midsized Businesses C-V2X Is Getting Ready for Commercialization With ... Ixia Launches World’s First 400GE Testing Solutions Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoCs Integrate the RF Signal Chain Pluribus: SDN & Beyond Cloud, Security, AI & IoT Are Driving the Need for ... Masergy's NFV Journey Mavenir on RCS Cloud Platform & Multi-ID Keep Connected IoT Devices Under Control With Allot Metaswitch: Defining the Cloud Native Core Accelerating IP/Optical Network Visibility & Control Making 5G NR a Reality With Qualcomm Act on Your Intelligence With Amdocs aia! Making 5G New Radio (NR) a Reality Accelerating C-V2X Toward 5G for Autonomous Driving Dan Sahar of Qwilt on Open Edge Cloud Platform Nominum's Craig Sprosts on DNS & Cybersecurity Trends Versa: A Lot More Than SD-WAN SmartNICs & the Future of Network Virtualization Introducing the Next-Generation ONT (Optical Network ... A10 Networks on Service Providers' Industry Needs Check Point on Cybersecurity Accelerating Telecom Digital Transformation With Nominum DNS VeEX Test & Measurement Solutions Versa Networks' Kumar Mehta on SD-WAN Managed Services The Era of Agile Optics Has Arrived Atrinet's NetACE – Migration to NFV & SDN With ... Vodafone Live NFV Use Cases Powered by Amdocs Sonus in VellOS Mellanox Open Composable Networks Network Security Orchestration Sonus in the Cloud Sonus Strategy Netronome's Server-based Networking Platform Nexius: The Strategy & Science of Data Analytics Overture Networks NFV Solutions ECI's Elastic Network Masergy: Transforming Enterprise IT Arbor Networks on ISP Traffic Visibility ECI's LightSec: Comprehensive Cyber Security Solution ECI’s LightApps: Intelligence for Networks Service Gateway Virtual Edition SDN Management & Orchestration in the WAN Sedona Systems: Multi-Layer Applications Platform NFV – a Catalyst for Business Services Growth Telefónica: In Search of Virtual Simplicity Affirmed Networks Highlights NFV in Mobile Core Close-up on ConfD NetNumber Founder on Managing Signaling Control Tail-f, Cisco & What the Future Holds Sonus Shakes Up SD-WAN Automate, Scale & Create With Juniper's vCPE Solution Metaswitch's New CEO Martin Lund Discusses His Role ActiveVideo's Cloud Virtualization Technology Nominum on Leveraging the Power of DNS to Deliver ... Palo Alto Networks on Expanding in the Carrier/Service ... Infoblox on DNS Threat Index The Netformx Ecosystem Versa Networks on Leveraging VNFs Nuage Networks on Operationalizing SDN Mellanox's New 25/50/100Gb/s Ethernet Products Arista's CloudVision VIEW FULL VIDEO SHOWCASE Heavy Reading New Open Workgroup to Accelerate Edge Computing By Simon Stanley, 1/2/2019 Developing an open architecture for domain-specific accelerators could empower service providers to accelerate edge computing and related applications. Post a Comment \| Read (0) CORD and VCO: Paths to the Next Generation Central Office March 2019 The CORD AND VCO Report examines the NGCO phenomenon, prominently including the progress of CORD and the emergence of VCO as operator open-source reference designs See Details An SD-WAN Overview: Issues and Prospects February 2019 An SD-WAN Overview: Issues and Prospects provides an overview and reviews significant issues in relation to the emergence of SD-WAN. It looks at the meaning of SD-WAN, its major drivers and benefits, and the structure of the market and its participants – especially between software and hardware vendors and service providers (SPs). See Details The Rise of PAM4 and 64QAM: A Competitive Analysis of Optical Modules & Components February 2019 The Rise of PAM4 and 64QAM: A Competitive Analysis of Optical Modules & Components identifies key networking, optical module, and semiconductor technologies, and details their application to 25G, 100G, 200G, 400G, and 600G ports, identifying and analyzing the full spectrum of vendors developing optical modules and components. See Details All Heavy Reading Reports Prime Reading Vodafone's 5G Network in London: A User Review Gabriel Brown , Principal Analyst, Heavy Reading , 9/5/2019 Never mind the hype, how does this next-generation network actually perform in ... (3 comments) Is NFV Headed for a Cliff? Mitch Wagner , Executive Editor, Light Reading , 8/7/2019 Are telcos solving NFVs big problems or making them worse? Critics say a ... (14 comments) A User Review of EE's 5G Network in London Gabriel Brown , Principal Analyst, Heavy Reading , 8/1/2019 Everyone's talking about 5G services, but do they measure up to the hype? We ... (1 Comment) Ericsson, Huawei & Nokia Are Facing an 'Oil Crisis' Upheaval Iain Morris , International Editor , 7/31/2019 Years of consolidation have left the global mobile network market largely in the ... (11 comments) All Prime Reading