Category: Communications Networks

October 12, 2021

Ron Westfall

The 5G Factor

The 5G Factor: Future of Cloud Gaming, Vodafone’s NB-IoT Deal, IBM Deals With Telefonica and DISH, Nokia’s Silicon Moves – Futurum Tech Webcast

In this latest episode of Futurum’s The 5G Factor webcast series, analysts Shelly Kramer and Ron Westfall cover the latest news and trends in the 5G ecosystem. This week’s episode includes coverage of Ericsson’s move to power 5G cloud gaming, Vodafone’s NB-IoT deal, IBM’s Global Business Services unit’s deals with Telefonica and DISH, and Nokia’s move to thwart DDoS attacks at the silicon level.

5G, Cloud, Communications Networks, Hybrid Cloud, Infrastructure, and Operations

October 7, 2021

Ron Westfall

Research Note

NEC and Netcracker Join Forces with ADVA and Juniper to Boost 5G xHaul Transport Automation

NEC and Netcracker unveiled an integrated multi-vendor solution with ADVA and Juniper that targets packet optical automation and the streamlining of 5G transport. Futurum’s Ron Westfall examines why the alliance bolsters NEC’s strong hand as lead integrator for Open RAN projects across broader Open 5G network builds, enhances Netcrackers’ Network Domain Orchestration credentials, and augments the 5G ecosystem prospects of ADVA and Juniper.

5G, Automation, Communications Networks

October 6, 2021

Daniel Newman

Research Note

Qualcomm Deal to Acquire Veoneer Will Prove Strategic For Its Automotive Ambitions

Qualcomm has partnered with SSW to complete a strategic deal to acquire Arriver from within the Veoneer portfolio while selling other assets.

5G, Automation, Communications Networks, Emerging Technologies

October 1, 2021

Ron Westfall

Research Note

Mavenir Adds ngOSS to Strengthen MAVscale and Open 5G Arsenal

Mavenir introduces its ngOSS offering as a new addition to its MAVscale platform, blending AI, analytics, automation, and orchestration key to advancing 5G capabilities through intelligent network operations. Futurum’s Ron Westfall examines why Mavenir’s ngOSS bolsters its MAVscale platform and overall open 5G proposition by countering rival OSS offerings and augmenting the company’s open RAN messaging providing the foundation to make long-term competitive waves across the 5G ecosystem.

5G, Communications Networks

September 24, 2021

Ron Westfall

Video Research Note

Vodafone Sustainability Report Finds 5G and IoT Ready to Move UK to Net Zero Emissions

5G, Communications Networks, IoT

September 24, 2021

Ron Westfall

Video Research Note

Orange Selects Amdocs as the Monetization Engine for Its 5G Experimental Network

5G, Communications Networks

September 23, 2021

Daniel Newman

Research Note

Apple’s 5G Strategy Appears To Put Profits Before Innovation

Principal Analyst, Daniel Newman breaks down Apple’s 5G strategy, as it appears to put profits before innovation.

5G, Communications Networks, PCs and Devices

September 22, 2021

Shelly Kramer

Video Research Note

AT&T Partners With U.S. Military on 5G Focused R&D Experiments

In this episode of The 5G Factor, a Futurum Research production, analysts Shelly Kramer and Ron Westfall discuss AT&T’s partnership with the U.S. Military in a three-year R&D agreement focused on 5G experiments with the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), the Department of the Navy’s applied research university.

5G, Communications Networks

September 22, 2021

Shelly Kramer

Research Note

GlobalFoundries Announces New Solutions for 5G and Wi-Fi 6/6e Enabled Devices

Futurum’s lead analyst Shelly Kramer explores GlobalFoundries’ announcement of new solutions for 5G and Wi-Fi 6/6e enabled devices from the 2021 GF Summit.