TECH Mahindra offers network monitoring and Smart Device assurance

Tech Mahindra introduced SANDSTORM, a remote real-time network monitoring and smart device assurance service for telcos and enterprises that remotely measures customer experiences on any device, from smartphones, tablets, VR headsets, smart TVs, to connected cars.SANDSTORM DELIVERS insights into device lower-layer information mapped to applications. Rohit Madhok, Global Head of Digital Engineering Services at Tech Mahindra, said, "The launch...

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DOCOMO advances Open RAN with 5 global operators

NTT DOCOMO is now cooperating with KT, Vodafone Group, Smart Communications in the Philippines, DISH Wireless, and Singtel Open RAN initiatives.KT and DOCOMO signed a memorandum of understanding in January 20221 to support Open RAN and are now verifying an Open RAN system. Smart successfully demonstrated Open RAN, a first in the Philippines. In addition, Vodafone and DOCOMO agreed in October 20222 to collaborate towards harmonizing mobile operator...

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Nokia launches its "Habrok" massive MIMO radios

Nokia launched its latest generation AirScale massive MIMO radios, code-named "Habrok" at Mobile World Congress 2023 in Barcelona.Habrok radios are powered by Nokia’s latest generation of ReefShark System-on-Chip (SoC), now implemented in 5nm. The radios are available in both 32 TRX (Habrok 32) and 64 TRX (Habrok 64) versions, covering all massive MIMO use cases and deployment scenarios.Nokia cites spectrum flexibility and network performance as...

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Nokia pushes smartNIC-powered "anyRAN"

Nokia is driving the concept of "anyRAN" as a means to drive CloudRAN partnerships efor mobile network operators and enterprises.The concept of anyRAN aims to assist  mobile operators and enterprises extend their options for building and evolving their radio access networks. The anyRAN software can run on any partner's Cloud and Server infrastructure in addition to Nokia AirScale base stations and Nokia AirFrame servers. To ensure performance,...

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Cisco and NTT Collaborate on Private 5G

Cisco and NTT Ltd. agreed to collaborate to drive Private 5G adoption across the Automotive, Logistics, Healthcare, Retail and Public sectors.The companies plan to accelerate edge connectivity through NTT’s first-to-market, Managed Private 5G solution, combined with Intel hardware, so that Cisco and NTT customers will be able to seamlessly integrate Private 5G into their pre-existing LAN/WAN/Cloud infrastructure.“Together with NTT, we aim to help...

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HPE acquires Athonet for its private cellular tech

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has acquired Athonet, a private cellular network technology provider based in Vicenza, Italy that delivers mobile core networks to enterprises and communication service providers. Financial terms were not disclosed.Athonet claims more than 450 successful customer deployments in various industries, including leading mobile operators, hospitals, airports, transportation ports, utilities, government and public safety organizations.Athonet´s...

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Nokia's new logo unveiled at MWC

Nokia is refreshing its brand at Mobile World Congress 2023 with the unveiling of a new logo.In a pre-show press conference, Nokia's CEO, Pekka Lundmark, unveiled the new logo, saying that it brings energy and vitality to company's brand, reflecting Nokia's belief that the networks of the future will be used for s will be sensing, thinking, and acti...

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Nokia and Bosch develop 5G precision positioning ~ 50cm

Nokia and Bosch have jointly developed 5G-based precision positioning technology intended for new Industry 4.0 use cases.  The positioning technology tracks mobile and portable devices connected to the 5G network.Extensive tests under realistic manufacturing conditions have shown an accuracy within 50 cm in 90 percent of a factory footprint where a proof-of-concept is running.Andreas Mueller, Chief Expert and responsible for the 6G activities...

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