Category: 5G

MWC 2025 Generated a Mother Lode of Announcements and Initiatives, With the Spotlight Often Focused On AI’s Impact on the Mobile Ecosystem – And With Good Reason
Futurum’s Ron Westfall examines how AI portfolio development and marketing moves by key players HPE, Cisco, Ericsson, and Rakuten Symphony will play a more integral role in the overall success of mobile networks including 5G service innovation.
T-Mobile Joins Forces with NVIDIA, MITRE, Cisco, ODC, and Booz Allen Hamilton to Build AI-Driven 6G Network Stack on the NVIDIA AI Aerial Platform
Ron Westfall, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares insights on how T-Mobile’s expanded collaboration with NVIDIA could shape the future of AI-native 6G network design and standardization through a unified, secure infrastructure stack.
MWC 2025 Produced a Tidal Wave of Announcements, With Cybersecurity Standing Out as a Consistent Priority Amid 5G, AI, Geopolitical, API, and RAN Concerns
Futurum’s Ron Westfall examines how cybersecurity portfolio development and marketing moves by key players Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone, IBM, Palo Alto, AWS, Nokia, and Microsoft will play a more integral role in the overall success of mobile networks, including 5G service innovation.
Qualcomm’s Latest 5G Modem Features AI-Driven Optimization, Delivering 12.5 Gbps Speeds, Enhanced Power Efficiency, and Connectivity for Smartphones, PCs, and IoT Devices
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, examines how Qualcomm’s X85 5G Modem-RF advances AI-driven 5G, delivering faster speeds, better efficiency, and improved connectivity for smartphones, PCs, and IoT.
As Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Vendors Look To Differentiate, We See a Rise in More Specialized Deployments. Along These Lines, Palo Alto Networks Introduces Prisma SASE 5G, Leveraging Now Ubiquitous AI-Enabled and Zero Trust Concepts Alongside SIM-Based Authentication to Potentially Secure Enterprise 5G Connectivity
Fernando Montenegro, VP and Practice Lead, Cybersecurity at The Futurum Group, examines how Palo Alto Networks' Prisma SASE 5G enhances enterprise 5G security with AI-driven Zero Trust and SIM-based authentication.
On this episode of The 5G Factor, hosts cover Ericsson's Open RAN initiatives, Apple's entry into modem design with the iPhone 16e, Qualcomm's modem technology leadership, and Telstra's 5G Advanced network launch. The episode explores the implications of these advancements for the mobile ecosystem and the transformative role of 5G Advanced programmability
Apple Aims to Redefine Its Budget Lineup with AI and In-House Modem
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, analyzes Apple’s iPhone 16e launch, its pricing shift, AI integration, in-house modem transition, and the broader impact on Apple's iPhone strategy amid growing competition.
On this episode, hosts Ron Westfall and Olivier Blanchard discuss DeepSeek R1, Galaxy Unpacked, and the potential for operators like AT&T and Verizon to monetize their AI capabilities and real estate assets.
Ron Westfall and Tom Hollingsworth discuss the 2025 kickoff 5G ecosystem developments, including Cisco and Boost Mobile's strategic developments and Nokia's security collaboration with NIST.
Ron Westfall and Tom Hollingsworth discuss the promising prospects of 5G in 2025, including Open RAN evolution and the strategic leverage of DOOH advertising.
Ron Westfall and Tom Hollingsworth delve into why Alianza, Ericsson, and Nokia are making pivotal moves to enhance their 5G strategy, highlighting the broader implications for the ecosystem and future technological advancements.
Qualcomm’s Remarkable Fourth-Quarter Results Highlight Its Automotive, IoT, and Handsets Advancements, Reinforcing Its Technological Leadership and Diversified Growth Approach
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, delves into Qualcomm’s Q4 FY 2024 earnings, focusing on how strategic diversification across automotive, IoT, and handsets drove record growth and positioned the company for continued success in advanced technology markets.

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