F5 enables 5G services for service providers

F5 Networks has announced several new solutions and enhancements designed to allow service providers to launch 5G services. The announcements include a new network functions virtualization (NFV) package that will enable the optimization and scale of existing 4G and...

Etisalat Misr and Ericsson prepare for 5G

Ericsson has announced the signing of two new contracts with Etisalat Misr to expand the latter’s 4G network capabilities and extend the Managed Services deal. The first agreement entails expansion of current 4G capabilities, advanced features deployment all...

Rakuten selects Nokia IMPACT for IoT

Nokia has announced that Rakuten has selected its Intelligent Management Platform for All Connected Things (IMPACT) to help the company tap new revenue opportunities through the rollout of Internet of Things (IoT) services across Japan. As an integrated,...

Ericsson, VMware simplify network virtualisation

Ericsson and VMware have signed a global partnership that will simplify deploying and running a combination of Ericsson applications and VMware’s vCloud NFV platform for CSPs. The alliance includes technical collaboration and interoperability testing across...

Etisalat partners with Huawei on 5G network

During Mobile World Congress, Etisalat and Huawei announced a strategic partnership to deploy end-to-end 5G network in UAE in 2019. The new network will enable Etisalat to deliver innovative solutions and services targeting various sectors including education,...

Home WiFi performance testing standard launched

Broadband Forum, in collaboration with industry partners, has released the industry’s first WiFi performance test standard – the TR-398 Indoor WiFi Performance Test Standard (TR-398) – during Mobile World Congress 2019. TR-398 is the first standard...