How to ensure peak performance for an enterprise Wi-Fi 6 network
As the number of Wi-Fi 6-capable Stations (STAs) continues to increase, wireless networks built using enterprise-class Wi-Fi 6 Access Points (APs) are becoming more popular than ever before. When upgrading legacy or deploying new Wi-Fi networks, Wi-Fi 6 is the obvious...
Industry-leading Wi-Fi 6: new engine for enterprise digital transformation
Wi-Fi, with a history of more than 20 years, has always been driven by the pursuit for ever higher bandwidth. In fact, there have been major upgrades to Wi-Fi almost every four to five years, with bandwidth increasing each time. The latest standard, Wi-Fi 6, is a game...
Location intelligence can help telcos maximise 5G ROI
Telcos are faced with multiple challenges in a saturated market, where margins are low, competition is high and churn between networks is high. By Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management Now, as 5G gains momentum, intelligent network coverage becomes more...
Econet and X’s Project Taara connect communities
Econet Group has teamed up with X's Project Taara to expand and enhance affordable, high speed connectivity to communities across Sub-Saharan Africa using a new optical wireless technology developed by Taara. This is the first roll-out of Taara's technology in Africa....
The fibre versus wireless debate
Even though 5G coverage is currently limited in South Africa, mobile operators are already positioning it as the panacea of internet connectivity. Shane Chorley, head of sales and marketing at Frogfoot Networks This has re-awakened the age-old debate on which is...
Vox offers UC with Far South and 3CX
Vox is introducing a cost-effective, feature-rich unified communications solution, based on Far South 3CX PBX appliances, that helps businesses cut costs, improve customer experience and scale to match their needs. "Vox and Far South Networks have a 10 year-long...
BT expands digital workplace portfolio with Zoom
BT is expanding its multinational customers' choice of cloud-based audio and video collaboration managed services with the addition of Zoom Meetings to its portfolio. This follows the signing of a new carrier agreement between BT and Zoom Video Communications. The...
Realising abundant connectivity through open access fibre
The concept of open access (OA) business model is here to stay. It provides the most effective way of driving competition between internet service providers (ISPs) while giving customers freedom of choice at affordable rates. By Shane Chorley, head of sales and...
Nokia automates 4G/5G network slicing in RAN, transport and core domains
Nokia believes it is the first vendor to offer extreme automation of 4G and 5G network slicing across all network domains, including RAN, transport and core. The company has introduced new network management, controller and orchestration capabilities to its solution,...
Nokia signs 5G deal to become BT’s largest infrastructure partner
Nokia has extended its long-term strategic relationship with BT into the 5G arena, following its selection as a 5G RAN vendor for the UK operator. As part of the deal, which will make Nokia BT's largest equipment provider, Nokia will provide equipment and services at...
Ericsson launches integrated Packet Core Firewall
Ericsson is advancing 5G core network security for communications service providers (CSPs) through the launch of the cloud native Ericsson Packet Core Firewall. Core network security is a key factor in CSPs' forward business planning as they pursue innovative new...
Ericsson to acquire Cradlepoint
Ericsson has agreed to acquire Cradlepoint, the US-based market leader in Wireless Edge WAN 4G and 5G Enterprise solutions, for $1,1-billion. The investment is key to Ericsson's ongoing strategy of capturing market share in the rapidly expanding 5G Enterprise space....