Centralized RANs take Layer 2 and higher baseband functionality out of the cell site and centralize that processing for resource pooling and …
Service Providers
Circuit-Emulation: The path to modernizing your legacy SONET/SDH network
Do you find yourself in this conundrum: The legacy SONET/SDH gear in your network still generates revenue, but the cost and complexity of …
Ten Reasons Why you Need Insight+ Network Monitoring
The digital infrastructure supporting your business has transformed. No longer a completely controlled environment, networks are …
Automation Will Always Need the Human Element
I read an interesting article from Gartner recently. I found it so interesting I decided to do something I don’t often do, which is write …
How to Build a More Resilient Business for the Future
by Rhonda Holloway As we know all too well, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on how we live and work, causing repercussions …
ORAN vs vRAN – What You Need to Know
by Rob Hughes Open RAN is a hot topic in the wireless business—with good reason. Assuming its current trials convert to commercial …
Planning for 400G: Transponder or 400ZR?
The 400ZR Implementation Agreement was released in March 2020. It standardized the transport of 400 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) traffic over a …
Are You Ready to Operate a Broadband Business?
For utilities considering becoming rural broadband service providers, it’s vital to get guidance on business operations as well as network …
Sorting Through Your Options for 5G Transport
More than just the next-generation wireless technology, 5G seeks to serve as an enabler for a broad range of applications and markets. The …