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• FWA could help inform operators of fibre rollout priorities – Nokia

  26-10-2018 17:27
  While some are still sceptical of the longevity and performance characteristics of Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) as a usecase for 5G, Nokia thinks it could serve a very useful purpose for fibre rollout plans.
  Although the case for fibre has been built and justified, forecasting where demand will actually be is still a tricky task. For every correct prediction analysts and forecasters make, we suspect there will be dozens of forgotten failed ones. But Stefaan Vanhastel, Head of Fixed Networks Marke
  
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• NBN’s journey hasn’t been smooth, but CTO claims its delivering on the promise

  26-10-2018 17:02
  At Broadband World Forum one of the most common plays was to poke fun at the NBN troubles in Australia, but CTO Ray Owen’s reckons he’s got the last laugh.
  According to Owen, the NBN network now carries 28 petabytes of data every day, with average user consuming 213 GB a month and the top 30% of fibre customers consuming more than a terabyte. Back in April, the team even noted one user managed to consumer more than 23 terabytes during the month. “We’re not too sure what h
  
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• Three confirms job losses but says they’re nothing new

  26-10-2018 13:11
  Three has responded to claims in the press regarding reported job losses; yes there will be a headcount reduction, but this is not something it has been hiding.
  In an interview with the Press Association, CEO Dave Dyson confirmed there would be job losses as a result of a new technology platform being implemented, however this is not new. This is a project which has been underway for months, Three has been managing the process and has announced these cuts before.
  Speaking to Telecoms.com, Three
  
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• AI plays critical role in network security, according to BT boffin

  26-10-2018 13:03
  Artificial intelligence (AI) is going to play a critical role in network security in the coming years and is already helping BT defend its infrastructure.
  Ben Azvine, the Global Head of Security Research & Innovation at BT, has been at the heart of cutting-edge network security developments at BT for several years and has helped develop a cybersecurity strategy that combines AI-enabled visualization of cybersecurity threats with highly-trained network security personnel. He shared some of hi
  
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• Sterlite Tech leverages Red Hat technology to enable Programmable Networks of the future

  26-10-2018 12:49
  The Company will develop open and agile solutions that help accelerate digital transformation in the global communications industryGurugram, India – October 26, 2018: Sterlite Tech [BSE: 532374, NSE: STRTECH], a global data networks solutions company, today announced that it will develop and deliver software-enabled programmable solutions using Red Hat’s portfolio of open, enterprise-grade technologies. The solutions will enable communication service providers, enterprises and citize
  
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• Share price drops for both Amazon and Google after quarterlies

  26-10-2018 12:39
  Despite reporting quarterly numbers most companies would kill for Amazon and Alphabet share prices dropped by 8.6% and 5% respectively due to investor disappointment.
  More than anything else it shows the high demands of investors but also the confidence which is being placed in the internet giants. With Amazon reporting a revenue increase of 29% to $56.6 billion for the quarter, while Google parent company Alphabet reported $33.7 billion, up 21%, the expectations are certainly high.
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• IoT, Assurance, and Virtualisation: What CTOs and CIOs are losing sleep over

  26-10-2018 12:06
  The fast pace of technology development has kept the CTOs and CIOs constantly on the edge of their seats, anxious that they might miss the next big thing hitting their company. In this survey report jointly developed by Comarch and Telecoms.com, the executives tasked to drive their companies’ technology strategies share what they need and what they worry about, particularly in the new domains like IoT, business assurance, and virtualisation. For example, more than three quarters of the CTO
  
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• IoT, Assurance, and Virtualisation survey report

  26-10-2018 12:06
  What CTOs and CIOs are losing sleep over
  The fast pace of technology development has kept the CTOs and CIOs constantly on the edge of their seats, anxious that they might miss the next big thing hitting their company. In this survey report jointly developed by Comarch and Telecoms.com, the executives tasked to drive their companies’ technology strategies share what they need and what they worry about, particularly in the new domains like IoT, business assurance, and virtualisation. For exa
  
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• WBA: WIFI will be a powerful catalyst for 5G

  26-10-2018 02:00
  The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has called for the telecoms industry to fully utilise WiFi technology to support 5G rollout. In a new report published today, the WBA outlines the options and alternative approaches available for combining access over Wi-Fi-based and cellular-based networks in the run up to 5G…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Trump tells US to focus on 5G spectrum policy

  26-10-2018 02:00
  US President, Donald Trump, continued to put 5G front and centre of his government's agenda, as he signed a Presidential Memorandum calling on the country to devise a long…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Telia Carrier: Telcos must prepare for increasing ‘softwareization’ of their ecosystems

  26-10-2018 02:00
  What trends are you noticing developing in the industry at the moment?Firstly, we’re seeing a significant shift towards greater information transparency within the industry as a whole. This extends across all customer touchpoints, from service data and traffic information to continuous implementation and operational updates. Data which was previously not readily available is increasingly being shared in order to enhance transparency and raise the overall customer experience. As a conseque
  
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• Huawei and Airtel showcase 5G use cases in India

  26-10-2018 02:00
  Huawei and Bharti Airtel have demonstrated a series of 5G use cases at the India Mobile Congress event in New Delhi, highlighting the Chinese tech giant's commitment to 5G rollout on the sub…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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