"Future networks" has been a buzzword for decades, well before the furor surrounding 5.5G began. But what is a future network? The concept of a future network has been the driving force behind our industry's advancement. It gives us targets that we can use to decide what steps to take on our journey towards ever more advanced and effective connectivity.
Telecom Vendors
The World's First 5.5G Villa: The Home of the Future
Along the sidelines of the 2023 Global Mobile Broadband Forum (MBBF), Huawei, in collaboration with du, unveiled the world’s first 5G Advanced (5G-A) demonstration villa, which featured innovative use cases and improved real-life experience by utilizing 5G-A’s technological innovation.
Nokia Corporation's Q3 2023 Interim Report: Insights and Highlights
Outlook Maintained Despite Weak Operator Spending Weighing on Q3
RedCap: Pioneering a New Era in 5G Connectivity
In a groundbreaking announcement at the 5G Industry Summit during the Global Mobile Broadband Forum 2023, Huawei unveiled that RedCap, the revolutionary 5G technology, is officially embarking on its global commercialization journey with a connection forecast of 100 million connections in 3 years.
Huawei Launches the Next-Generation OTN — DC-Centric Kepler Platform
During UBBF 2023, Huawei launched the industry's first next-generation OTN — Kepler platform oriented to Data Center scenarios.
Ericsson and Hack for Earth to Launch Impactful Hackathon on Climate Change at COP28
Ericsson and Hack for Earth have partnered to launch the ‘Hack for Earth at COP28 co-organized with Ericsson’, taking place between 1 and 3 December 2023, online.
GITEX 2023 Witnessed Nokia’s Technologies for Premium Connectivity and Sustainability in MEA
At the week-long annual tech event (GITEX) in Dubai, Nokia’s Network Infrastructure (NI) team demonstrated how disruptive network technologies for infrastructure is pushing the boundaries of innovation and sustainability to open new opportunities for the telecom industry. The global B2B innovation leader showcased its technology prowess to help the telecom industry customers transform their business to the ‘power of n’ and harness the exponential potential of networks.
Ericsson ConsumerLab Report: 5G Connectivity Opportunity for CSPs
Over 37,000 consumers in 28 countries were interviewed during May and June 2023 for the latest Ericsson ConsumerLab Report. The research scope is reflective of the opinions of about 1.5 billion consumers, including 650 million 5G users.
ZainTECH and FICO Join Forces to Propel AI and Advanced Analytics in MENA
ZainTECH, the integrated digital solutions provider of Zain Group, entered a strategic partnership with global analytics software provider FICO to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced analytics for clients in the Middle East. The agreement was signed at GITEX Global 2023, where ZainTECH made its inaugural presence as an exhibitor.
Huawei Network Digital Map Builds a Highly Stable Network and Accelerates Carriers' Move to AN L4
During Ultra-Broadband Forum (UBBF) 2023, Wang Hui, President of Huawei NCE Data Communication Domain, delivered a keynote speech titled "Huawei Network Digital Map Builds a Highly Stable Network and Accelerates Carriers' Move to AN L4." In his speech, he highlighted that Autonomous Network (AN) has become an industry-wide consensus with joint efforts from all parties. However, native networks still face three challenges. To address these challenges, Huawei iMaster NCE developed the Network Digital Map with three key capabilities: one-map visualization, one-second demarcation, and one-click optimization. Network Digital Map has helped nearly 100 global customers accelerate their move to intelligent networks. Notably, Network Digital Map has undergone an independent evaluation by EANTC and achieved an AN Level of 3.8, the highest in the industry. It is oriented to the AI era and equipped with the industry's first large network model to accelerate carriers' evolution toward AN L4.