Open RAN is transforming mobile networks. From a starting position as an alternative to vendor-integrated proprietary Radio Access Networks(RANs), Open RAN now has broad and deep support across the mobile network ecosystem. With open interfaces, commercial hardware andcloud-native software, it may one day be the best way to build a RAN. The Open … read more
Latest
Reports
Edge Computing Platforms: Bringing the cloud out to the edge
July 2019
5G has rapidly risen to the top of the industry agenda. Leading service providers are working to finalize target network architectures for … read more
The Rise of PAM4 and 64QAM: A Competitive Analysis of Optical Modules & Components
February 2019
The shift to cloud services and virtualized networks has put the data center in the middle of our world and meant that connectivity within … read more
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White Papers
Heavy Reading’s Accelerating Open RAN Platforms Operator Survey
14th May 2021Sponsors: Qualcomm, Wind River, WWT, Xilinx
This white paper written by Simon Stanley presents the key findings from the Heavy Reading "Accelerating Open RAN Platforms Survey," … read more
Heavy Reading SmartNIC Survey 2021: Accelerating Digital Services and Cloud-Native Transition
19 March 2021Sponsors: Intel
Cloud services, virtualized networks, ubiquitous broadband, and high speed wirelessnetworks based on LTE and 5G technology are enabling a … read more
Capitalizing on Synergies Across 5G, Edge and Cloud Platforms White Paper
June 2020Sponsors: Intel
The world is changing with the widespread adoption high bandwidth wireless data and cloud services, and the development of the Internet of … read more
Webinars
The Technology & Economics of Expanding Rural Broadband in the USA
Tuesday, November 9, 2021, 10:00 a.m New York / 3:00 p.m LondonSponsors: STL
Across the country, local, state and federal initiatives are backing broadband for rural communities. While this effort to connect the … read more
C-Band Spectrum: What It Means for Accelerating 5G Deployments
Wednesday, November 3, 2021, 11:00 am New York / 4:00 pm LondonSponsors: EXFO
The newly available C-band frequencies are considered ideal for 5G as they strike the perfect balance between coverage and throughput. As … read more