In a world of information overflow and marketing hype, one must pause and put things in perspective, as it can easily be confusing. Not every 5G network is the same, and some deployments offer more or fewer features. This is true for the 5G world. It seems that everything is about 5G today, and it makes you feel as if you are missing out on life if you do not have 5G. Hype aside, 5G is available in a few different deployments categories and offers some extremely valuable features depending on the deployment categories and focus. This blog is part of a series covering different deployment categories, associated features, and how these features translate into capabilities for the network operator and subscriber to that network. We will also look at the types of network operators and subscribers. As the first blog of the series, I decided to start with a 4G vs. 5G introduction.
Continue reading “5G Blog Series: Introduction – 4G VS 5G”Category: Energy – Digital Utilities
Why is Private 5G better than Wi-Fi in Airports, Factories, Plants, or Warehouses?
I received that question several times, so I figured I would answer it with this short blog.
Why would an airport, factory, plants or warehouse IT manager change their Wi-Fi network
and install a Private 5G SA network?
Allow me to explain why 5G SA has created such a buzz and will be so big:
Continue reading “Why is Private 5G better than Wi-Fi in Airports, Factories, Plants, or Warehouses?”CBRS for Private 4G/5G – Indoor & Outdoor!
If your organization plans a private indoor/outdoor wireless deployment in the U.S., make sure you consider the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum. Deloitte predicts that hundreds of thousands of companies in retail, healthcare, education, utilities, manufacturing, and transportation will deploy private 5G networks over the next ten years.
Continue reading “CBRS for Private 4G/5G – Indoor & Outdoor!”Industry is going LTE
(Including an embedded article from IOT Entreprise Insight’s James Blackman)
The question about Industry going to LTE is not about why, but when. The question of the day for industrial C-level, Business Unit Lead, and Investors is not about when to start going LTE, but choosing to start with a public LTE offering or jump-in and built its Private LTE infrastructures from the start, where it makes sense. Industry needs to go LTE.
CBRS – To LTE or NOT?
Like many, you have likely been following CBRS, but have yet to dip your toes in the water. You are wondering about the CBRS spectrum, how it works, and the different use cases for this new spectrum gift from the FCC. You may also be confused by the different marketing messaging.
Continue reading “CBRS – To LTE or NOT?”5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Another O-RAN Takes-off!
Now it is Vodafone’s turn up its first O-RAN site!
OpenRan (O-RAN) is a new way to design, built, deliver, and operate LTE infrastructure networks. Today the LTE infrastructures installed that we are all using, regardless of the service provider, are made of standard base main components, and most often service providers will side with one or perhaps two radio suppliers. However, some service providers elected to build their LTE network by using Vendor-A EPC (Evolved Packet Core) {the main brain managing connections}, Vendor-B RAN (Radio Access Network) [the radio units on the tower] and their infrastructure deliver the same services.
Continue reading “5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Another O-RAN Takes-off!”Edge computing and AI: 7 things to know
A good read from Stephanie Overby at The Entrepriseres Project
How do edge computing and artificial intelligence (AI) work together? Why does edge fit well with AI? What are some use cases? Let’s examine what IT leaders should know
For decades, artificial intelligence (AI) lived in data centers, where there was sufficient compute power to perform processor-demanding cognitive tasks. In time, AI made its way into software, where predictive algorithms changed the nature of how these systems support the business. Now AI has moved to the outer edges of networks.
Continue reading “Edge computing and AI: 7 things to know”5G Vs 4G Radiation Safety
This is a good article from E&T editorial staff. It was published Monday, July 13, 2020. I though I would share!
A new IET report has confirmed that 5G is very similar to existing mobile technologies in terms of radio wave exposure and pulsed signals, and will be held to the same safety standards as 4G, 3G, and the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM).
Continue reading “5G Vs 4G Radiation Safety”Microsoft’s One-Two 5G Telco Punch
Very good article from Moor. The wireless carrier or MNO space is changing. And, with the Open Ran movement there is certainly indications of changes ahead! The big boys are taking hits!
Spectrum-Sharing Technologies Like CBRS Key To More Robust Wireless Networks
A good read from Bob O’Donnell.
Bob O’DonnellContributor5G I’m a tech industry market research analyst that writes about 5G, Edge Computing, AI, Cloud Computing, IoT, Smart Devices and more.
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