'Keep Talkin' Larry' – AWS CEO Trolls Oracle's Ellison, as Amazon Dumps Oracle

Amazon is making good progress moving its databases from competitor Oracle's software, and AWS CEO Andy Jassy can't resist tweaking Oracle about it.

'Keep Talkin' Larry:' AWS CEO Trolls Oracle's Ellison, as Amazon Dumps Oracle

Amazon is making good progress moving its databases from competitor Oracle's software, and AWS CEO Andy Jassy can't resist tweaking Oracle about it.

Ericsson preps for autonomous driver demo at CES

Ericsson filed an application with the FCC to conduct an autonomous driver demo at CES 2019.

SpaceX proposes lower orbit for its 4,000+ satellite constellation

SpaceX wants to lower the elevation of its constellation of non-geostationary satellites from 1,150 kilometers to a new altitude of 550 km.

SES Networks preps SD-WAN service

Satellite provider SES Networks is currently evaluating its own SD-WAN service ahead of launching it next year.

UK telecoms complaints at an all time low

The latest complaints data shared by UK telecoms regulator Ofcom reveals the level of moaning are at their lowest since it started collating them.

Orange hits green button on LTE-M network

Orange has unveiled its Long Term Evolution for Machines (LTE-M) network in France, with plans to launch in Spain and Romania by the end of the year.

Doyle: ADCs play a key role for service providers

ADCs play a critical role in accelerating application performance in leading communications service provider networks.

As Sprint/T-Mobile merger odds reach 90%, rivals eye conditions

Analysts increasingly expect regulators to approve the merger of Sprint and T-Mobile.

Telecoms was the ultimate winner at the 2018 Glotel Awards

The winners were evenly distributed among a broad range of operators, vendors and industry specialists at the 2018 Global Telecoms Awards.

Windstream planning ‘meaningful’ fixed wireless deployment

Telecom operator Windstream said its fixed wireless effort will expand in a “meaningful” way next year.

O2 bags Midlands driverless gig

O2 has announced a partnership with Wireless Infrastructure Group (WIG) to deliver connectivity for driverless vehicle test bed trials in the West Midlands.

NetApp: HCI Means Hybrid Cloud, Not Hyperconverged

What’s in a name? NetApp says its HCI is really hybrid cloud infrastructure (not hyperconverged), but it sounds more like composable.

Xilinx, Under a New CEO, Mulls Acquisition of Mellanox

Xilinx is renown for its field programmable gate array (FPGA), which the company's founder invented. A purchase of Mellanox could give it additional products to sell into the data center.

Xiaomi the difference: Chinese smart device maker vows to disrupt UK market

Xiaomi launched Mi 8 Pro, the first time it has unveiled new products outside of Greater China, a sign of its ambition to expand in more mature markets.

Alibaba Group Leans Into Cloud Computing Business

Alibaba Group’s CEO said that cloud computing will be its “main business” in the future — following closely in Amazon’s footsteps.

Cable Companies Eye Dish’s Greenfield 5G Network

Dish says it is building a neutral-host 5G network that customers can rent space on to deliver different types of services.

SDxCentral's Weekly Roundup — November 9, 2018

Docker containerizes Windows Server 2008; Rumors fly that Thoma Bravo will buy Symantec; CommScope buys Arris.

Cisco, Huawei Among Alef Mobitech Edge Platform Test Partners

The software-based platform is focused on mobility network functions needed to interconnect any edge application without any upgrades to the underlying network or origin cloud.

Verizon outspends rivals in TV ads ahead of holiday shopping season

Verizon continues to spend millions of dollars per month on TV ads for its services ahead of the critical fourth-quarter holiday shopping season.

FCL Tech files to test in airborne environment

FCL Tech wants to conduct an experiment in a low-altitude, controlled airborne environment in Southern California.  

ForeScout Buys SecurityMatters for $113M to Expand Network Protection

The Netherlands-based startup provides device visibility, continuous network monitoring, and threat and anomaly detection specific to operational technology and industrial environments.

VMware Swings to Kubernetes

With the acquisition of Kubernetes startup Heptio, VMware takes a careful step navigating the delicate transition to cloud and open source without alienating its existing customers.

Cisco & Amazon Bring Public Cloud On-Prem

Cisco has deals with all the major cloud providers now, building its multicloud vision for enterprises.

Microsoft Scores Another Retail Win, Taking Gap to the Cloud

Gap Inc. is moving its 3,100 stores and other channels to the Microsoft cloud, including Old Navy, Gap and Banana Republic, as well as mobile and other channels.

Ericsson's CTO Talks Up 5G Opportunities

CTO says Erisson is already an early 5G leader, 'in technical terms.'

Eurobites: Swisscom Bangs Its 5G Cowbell

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Telenor tests 5G in Norway; former Orange man joins Vodafone board; China's Xiaomi enters UK; Telefónica offloads insurance arm.

Loss-Making Telecom Italia Casts Doubt Over Debt Target

Italian telecom incumbent swings to a net loss after conditions worsen in Italy and indicates that its debt-reduction targets look doubtful.

WiCipedia: All-Female Boards, Google 'Utterly Unprepared' & Insecure Men

This week in our WiC roundup: Pro-life hackers; Google in a flap; all-female boards; and more.

Standalone or Non-Standalone, That Is Not the Question

Both the standalone and non-standalone approaches to 5G rollouts offer benefits to network operators.

CenturyLink's Dugan: On-Demand Services Critical to Telco's Future

CenturyLink is moving to 'as-a-service' model to support enterprise use of multiple cloud platforms, says Andrew Dugan, who is now the carrier's CTO.

Liberty Global's Cloud Network Strategy Explained

Liberty Global's director of Strategy Roadmap & Innovation, Chris Aspell, explains how the cable giant's network will evolve to a more cloud-based architecture in the coming years.

OTT-TV Gains Slow to a Crawl in Q3, but Cord-Cutting Does Not – Analyst

Losses of 'traditional' US pay-TV subs accelerated to 1.12 million in Q3 2018, widening from 870,000 a year earlier.

Why CommScope Wooed Arris

'We certainly weren't out trolling or looking' to be acquired, Arris CEO Bruce McClelland says.

Breznick Digs Into Europe's Cable Trends

LR's Cable/Video Practice Leader Alan Breznick explains how Europe and North America are not in sync when it comes to DOCSIS 3.1 and Distributed Access Architecture (DAA) developments and looks at how 5G is shaping MSO mindsets.

Verizon to launch new messaging service in February

Verizon will launch a new messaging service that will change how the operator handles application-to-person messaging.

UK shines for Liberty Global in Q3

The UK market proved to a be a success over the last three months for Liberty Global, though the same could not be said for the Belgium and Swiss operations.

Broadcom Cuts More Than 300 CA Technologies Jobs, Report Says

Broadcom closed on its $18.9 billion acquisition of CA earlier this week.

Qualcomm shares fall on concerns about its dispute with Apple

Mobile chip giant Qualcomm delivered fairly solid quarterly numbers but it lowered its outlook thanks mainly to Apple.

Qualcomm nabs 5G design win with 'leading automaker'

Qualcomm's CEO said the company has secured the "world's first major 5G design win with a leading automaker."

Bullish Ericsson raises its sales forecast

Ahead of its capital markets day, kit vendor Ericsson has announced it now hopes to bring in 10% more cash in 2020 than it previously did.

Verizon’s Palmer is now head of tech and product development

Verizon said that Nicola Palmer will now serve as head of the company’s technology and product development, reporting to Kyle Malady.

Cisco, Amazon Web Services team up on hybrid cloud

Cisco and AWS have teamed up on a Kubernetes-based hybrid cloud solution that allows customers to bridge the gap between hardware and the cloud. …

The iStore is a perfect example of how we can make money – Vodafone

Many around the world will use Apple as a benchmark of how to successfully engage the digitally native consumer, though it’s the development of the iStore ecosystem which can be used as a model for the telcos.

Ericsson: Things are getting better

Ericsson raised its 2020 sales targets due to what the company said was an improving outlook for its sales of wireless network equipment.

Samsung details its foldable display plans

Tech giant Samsung reckons there might be a market for a foldable phone that turns into a tablet.

Cisco Continues Kubernetes Kraze With AWS Hybrid Software

While Cisco adds Kubernetes support across its portfolio, other vendors like VMware and IBM recently bought companies to boost their container cred.

IDC: It’s Too Early to Determine 5G Vendor Winners and Losers

The 5G-related network infrastructure market will grow from about $528 million in 2018 to $26 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate of 118 percent, predicts IDC.

CommScope gobbles up Arris for $7.4B

CommScope has inked a deal to buy telecommunications equipment maker Arris in an all-cash deal valued at $7.4 billion.

Ericsson Forecasts Brighter Days Ahead

CEO Borje Ekholm said that the company’s turnaround strategy is working. Ericsson increased its sales goals by $2 billion for 2020.

Mimik Unleashes the Server Power of Edge Devices

The platform minimizes the need for cloud resources to power edge devices by turning ordinary devices, like a mobile phone, into a mini cloud server.

Azure Tops AWS, GCP in Cloud Performance, Says ThousandEyes

In ThousandEye's first report on cloud performance, Azure demonstrated the highest amount of performance stability, and AWS the least.

Culture is holding back operator adoption of open source

If open source is the holy grail for telcos, more than a few of them are getting lost trying to uncover the treasure; but why?

What to bin and what to keep; the big data conundrum

Figuring out what is valuable data and binning the rest has been a challenge for the telco industry, but here’s an interesting dilemma; how do you know the unknown value of data for the usecases of tomorrow?

Maxta Adds Analytics to Hyperconverged Software Stack

This provides visibility into customers’ data centers and clouds and helps them address problems before they occur.

Wireless capex shows signs of sluggishness

At the start of 2018, analysts predicted a dramatic upswing in wireless capex. Now, though, the capex situation looks decidedly less rosy.

Eurobites: US Unit Continues to Power Deutsche Telekom Growth

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: VEON blown off course by currency fluctuations; Orange launches LTE-M network in France; Virgin Media adds units; O2 goes driverless; smart speakers don't speak Finnish.

Comcast Vetting Video Streaming Box for Broadband-Only Subs

Tests centered on X1-powered device with voice remote capability will integrate Netflix and other OTT content, provide customers an upgrade path to Comcast's pay-TV bundles.

Vodafone's Sanches on Cloud TV

Vodafone's group head of fixed development, Nuno Sanches, explains how the operator has adopted an OTT, cloud-based approach to its TV services strategy.

Microsoft Beats Amazon & Google for Network Reliability – Research

Microsoft Azure tops Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services in providing predicable latency, packet loss and jitter, according to network monitoring company ThousandEyes.

CommScope Puts Up $7.4B for Arris

They expect the merger, valuing Arris at $31.75 per share with an eye fixed on the 5G era, to produce annual cost synergies of more than $150 million within three years.

Telefónica's 'Pre-Crime' Unit Is Fighting Hurricanes & Sloppy Workmen

The Spanish operator is using data and sophisticated algorithms to predict when hurricanes and careless roadworkers could strike.

Spectrum: SD-WAN Is Coming Soon, but It's Complicated

Satya Parimi of Spectrum Enterprise, says managed SD-WAN services are coming shortly following trials that revealed the complexity of deploying this new service.

Faster Mobile Will Not Justify €2.4B 5G Spectrum Fee, Says Telecom Italia Exec

Despite his high-speed name, Telecom Italia's Giuseppe Ferraris is concerned about any 5G business case based entirely on providing faster mobile connectivity to consumers.

Entering the Era of Cloud TV

Midia Research's Paolo Pescatore talks about the advent of cloud TV services and assesses the impact of 5G's arrival on the cable operator community. And drinks beer.

Is Arris the Answer to CommScope's Pain?

Arris deal presented 'best path' after CommScope analyzed how to rejuvenate its business and shore up its positioning for the 5G era, CEO says.

Digital Business Transformation: Where Should You Begin?

The Open ROADS Community has created the Digital Mastermind to guide your entire transformation journey.

Emboldened Ericsson Lifts Sales Target

Swedish equipment vendor raises sales targets in expectation of market share gains, improved conditions in the networks industry and a push into non-telecom sectors.

Cisco to trim workforce by hundreds of jobs

Cisco is cutting back its workforce with a new round of layoffs, according to published reports.

Teridion unwraps cloud-based SD-WAN service for enterprises

Teridion is rolling out its route optimization and cloud-based SD-WAN service to enterprises to offer them MPLS-like service level agreements.

Nokia to provide SDN, NFV in China

Nokia has signed three separate frame contracts for a combined value of more than $2.3 billion, with each of China’s mobile operators.

Dish’s Ergen hints at cable interest in its planned 5G network

Dish Network’s Charlie Ergen suggested that cable companies could be interested in purchasing bandwidth on the company’s planned 5G network.

Three UK talks up its 5G investment plans

The UK’s fourth MNO, Three, has given a public update on its investment priorities and plans for 5G.

Three UK talks up its 5G investment plans

The UK’s fourth MNO, Three, has given a public update on its investment priorities and plans for 5G.

Dugan takes over as CTO of CenturyLink

Former Level 3 executive Andrew Dugan takes over the CTO role at CenturyLink by replacing Aamir Hussain.

Verizon’s 5G launch has had ‘no impact’ on Frontier

Frontier, which is competing against Verizon’s new 5G Home service in Los Angeles, said that so far it has not lost any customers to the service.

Travis Ewert signs on with LightRiver Software as COO

LightRiver Software announced Wednesday that former CenturyLink and Level 3 executive Travis Ewert has been hired as its new chief operating officer.

Nokia gets a bunch more cash from Chinese operators

Nokia is so keen for everyone to know how well it’s doing in China that is it makes an announcement every time it wins some business.

Nokia gets a bunch more cash from Chinese operators

Nokia is so keen for everyone to know how well it’s doing in China that is it makes an announcement every time it wins some business.

This 5G device maker is moving out of China because of Trump's tariffs

Inseego, the company that makes some of Verizon’s 5G devices, said that it will no longer manufacture its equipment in mainland China.

Citrix, Teridion Combine SD-WAN With a Routing Optimization Network

Teridion says its technology optimizes the middle mile of connectivity between public cloud providers and ISPs, but where enterprises have no control. And Citrix brings SD-WAN to the first and last mile of enterprises.

Headcount: The Latest in Firings, Hirings, and Retirings — November 7, 2018

CenturyLink adds another Level 3 employee to C-Suite; Intel reorganizes its chip manufacturing business; and Docker expands its leadership team.

EU divided on digital tax

Fears over a reaction from the US has sent Finance Ministers from Ireland, Sweden and Denmark cowering back to their spreadsheets as the EU digital tax hits an early stumbling block.

EU divided on digital tax

Fears over a reaction from the US has sent Finance Ministers from Ireland, Sweden and Denmark cowering back to their spreadsheets as the EU digital tax hits an early stumbling block.

Nokia Strikes Infosys Deal That Targets Enterprise Digitization

The vendor recently announced plans to slash thousands of jobs as part of a major corporate restructuring.

Cisco Axes Hundreds of Jobs

This round of layoffs follows several recent departures from Cisco’s senior executive team.

Midco pursues trial at 3.7-4.2 GHz in the Midwest

Midcontinent Communications (Midco) has filed an application to conduct a technology trial using the 3.7-4.2 GHz band.

Packet Pockets Edge Data Center Deal With SBA

Packet is working with other tower owners besides SBA on similar projects. The company plans to install around 50 new sites.

Packet Pockets Edge Data Center Deal With SBA

Packet is working with other tower owners besides SBA on similar projects. The company plans to install around 50 new sites.

Nokia introduces ‘Future X for industries’

Nokia unveiled its “Future X for industries” strategy and architecture designed to drive productivity improvements across a range of industry sectors.

OVH Public Cloud, Built on OpenStack, Arrives in U.S.

“We are the perfect global partner even if they don’t know the OVH name,” says Russell P. Reeder, CEO of OVH US.

OVH Public Cloud, Built on OpenStack, Arrives in U.S.

“We are the perfect global partner even if they don’t know the OVH name,” says Russell P. Reeder, CEO of OVH US.

Apple Isn't Talking Settlement Over Qualcomm Case – Report

The iPhone licensing battle between Apple and former modem supplier Qualcomm rolls on.

Nokia Pockets €2B From China 5G Deals

Deals with China's big three operators should buoy investor spirits as the Finnish equipment vendor looks to end 2018 on a high.

Eurobites: EU Makes Life Awkward for OTT Video Crew

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: EU approves Disney-Fox deal; Nokia helps create private LTE network for BMW in China, gets cozy with Infosys; Hyperoptic attracts Middle Eastern money; Three UK trumpets 5G progress.

Banning Huawei From UK Could Drive Up Consumer Prices, Warns Three CEO

Having chosen Huawei to supply its 5G radio access network, Three would be hard hit by a UK government ban on the Chinese vendor.

Key Takeaways From Cable Next-Gen Europe

Light Reading cable guru Jeff Baumgartner highlights some of the key takeaways from the inaugural Cable Next-Gen Europe, noting how the region's operators are taking different routes with their network strategies and digging into the impact that 5G will have on the sector.

Apple Isn't Talking Settlement Over Qualcomm Case — Report

The iPhone licensing battle between Apple and former modem supplier Qualcomm rolls on.

Public Safety Agencies Exhorted to Embrace Cloud

Public safety expert tells conference there's no reason agencies can't be 'mobile-first' and consume as-a-service apps immediately to save more lives.

The Cloud Sets Clear Vision for Vodafone's TV Strategy

Vodafone's Nuno Sanches says focus on a cloud-powered, OTT-centric approach to pay-TV bridges Vodafone's disparate fixed networks in Europe and establishes the foundation for a scalable, feature-rich service.

CommScope, Arris Nearing $5.6B Deal – Report

A deal would value Arris at more than $31 per share, CNBC says.

BT's McRae: Vendors Need to Support Automation or They're Out

Vendors that want to get their technology deployed in BT's network will need to prove to the operator's chief architect that they can support his automation plans, he tells the Light Reading event audience.

What's Hot in Software-Defined Operations?

Heavy Reading's James Crawshaw highlights the key debate topics from the Software Defined Operations & the Autonomous Network event in London, including the data analytics challenge in a 5G world and how service assurance appears to still be an afterthought in virtualization strategies.

New Website Promotes Automation, Announces First Partnership

Recognizing that service providers are heeding the hue and cry to automate or die, Light Reading has created a new online marketplace, Automation Exchange.

Nokia Reveals Future X Network Project

Nokia and Bell Labs have big plans for the future of IoT.

Facebook referred to EU over suspect tracking methods

The UK’s Information Commissioners Office has referred an investigation into Facebook to the EU’s lead data protection watchdog over concerns about how the internet giant is tracking users.

Facebook referred to EU over suspect tracking methods

The UK’s Information Commissioners Office has referred an investigation into Facebook to the EU’s lead data protection watchdog over concerns about how the internet giant is tracking users.

GSMA reckons spectrum might come in handy for 5G

In a new ‘industry position’ mobile trade association the GSMA warns that clever new 5G tech won’t be much good without the spectrum to carry it.

GSMA reckons spectrum might come in handy for 5G

In a new ‘industry position’ mobile trade association the GSMA warns that clever new 5G tech won’t be much good without the spectrum to carry it.

TalkTalk takes swipe at competitors over pricing fairness

TalkTalk has launched its Fairer Broadband Charter calling into question whether competitors know the definition of simple concepts such as honesty and fairness.

TalkTalk takes swipe at competitors over pricing fairness

TalkTalk has launched its Fairer Broadband Charter calling into question whether competitors know the definition of simple concepts such as honesty and fairness.

Special Report—Vote for the top mover and shaker in telecom

To close out the year, FierceTelecom is naming its 25 top movers and shakers in the telecom industry. Now, you can let us know who leads the list.

Tower company SBA jumps into edge computing with Packet deal

Edge computing company Packet announced that it has broken ground on its first Boston edge computing data center location.

DCMS and NCSC warn UK telco review might impact 5G supply chain

A letter has reportedly been sent to UK operators warning them about network security but the DCMS has played down any anti-China sentiment that may have been read into it.

DCMS and NCSC warn UK telco review might impact 5G supply chain

A letter has reportedly been sent to UK operators warning them about network security but the DCMS has played down any anti-China sentiment that may have been read into it.

Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile tweak service plans for fall shopping

Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile all adjusted various elements in their rate plans and service offerings this week.

Wifi performance is the service provider’s problem whether they like it or not

At the Cable Next-Gen Europe event in London a panel discussed the lessons learned from offering 1 Gbps domestic broadband.

Wifi performance is the service provider’s problem whether they like it or not

At the Cable Next-Gen Europe event in London a panel discussed the lessons learned from offering 1 Gbps domestic broadband.

VMware Embraces Containers at VMworld Europe

The virtualization giant updated its hybrid cloud stack with new Kubernetes support and also announced a new integration with IBM Cloud’s managed Kubernetes service.

VMware Embraces Containers at VMworld Europe

The virtualization giant updated its hybrid cloud stack with new Kubernetes support and also announced a new integration with IBM Cloud’s managed Kubernetes service.

Telefónica Business Solutions Uses VMware for Its Virtual Data Center Cloud Service

The VDC service is based on VMware’s Cloud Provider Platform, and it enables customers to create virtual infrastructure combining compute, storage, and advanced networking.

Telefónica Business Solutions Uses VMware for Its Virtual Data Center Cloud Service

The VDC service is based on VMware’s Cloud Provider Platform, and it enables customers to create virtual infrastructure combining compute, storage, and advanced networking.

VMware Snaps Up Heptio to Boost Its Kubernetes Cred

The deal was based on growing demand from enterprise customers that want to use Kubernetes as the basis for their cloud-agnostic infrastructure.

VMware Snaps Up Heptio to Boost Its Kubernetes Cred

The deal was based on growing demand from enterprise customers that want to use Kubernetes as the basis for their cloud-agnostic infrastructure.

Net neutrality’s last life kept intact by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has rejected attempts by the telco industry and the Trump administration to completely erase net neutrality rules from the lawbooks.

Net neutrality’s last life kept intact by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has rejected attempts by the telco industry and the Trump administration to completely erase net neutrality rules from the lawbooks.

Dish’s first wireless partners revealed: Ericsson and SBA

Dish Network has inked agreements with network equipment vendor Ericsson and tower company SBA Communications for its wireless efforts.

Thoma Bravo Acquires Veracode From Broadcom for $950 Million

Broadcom took over Veracode as part of its $18.9 billion purchase of CA Technologies, which it completed this week. CA bought Veracode in 2017.

Thoma Bravo Acquires Veracode From Broadcom for $950 Million

Broadcom took over Veracode as part of its $18.9 billion purchase of CA Technologies, which it completed this week. CA bought Veracode in 2017.

Dish’s 5G Aspirations Move Closer to Reality With NB-IoT Deals

The company will use Ericsson NB-IoT equipment and SBA Communications’ towers for the first phase of its 5G network, which it says will be done in March 2020.

Dish’s 5G Aspirations Move Closer to Reality With NB-IoT Deals

The company will use Ericsson NB-IoT equipment and SBA Communications’ towers for the first phase of its 5G network, which it says will be done in March 2020.

Nokia, China Unicom use vMEC in BMW network

Nokia and China Unicom announced they have created a private LTE network for a BMW Brilliance Automotive plant in China.

VMware strikes a deal for Kubernetes startup Heptio

At VMworld Europe this morning, VMware added another Kubernetes arrow to its quiver with the news that it is buying startup Heptio.

UK Govt Warns Telcos on Choice of 5G Vendors

UK government review and letter stoke concern about reliance on China's Huawei in the country's telecom networks, according to a Financial Times report.

Budgets Lag Despite CSP Concern Over Network Security

Most communications service providers (CSPs) surveyed for this month's Thought Leadership Council (TLC) report feel they are on track with network security planning, but more than 80% of respondents worry about future technology being used to launch complex attack vectors.

Altice USA Downplays Verizon's 5G Broadband Threat

Cable op doesn't view 5G as a credible substitution of its own fixed-line broadband product, CEO Dexter Goei says.

Microsoft & Walmart Heat Up Amazon War

The two companies are collaborating in a 'cloud factory' in Austin, Texas, to migrate thousands of Walmart apps to the Microsoft Azure cloud. And that's just the beginning.

Eurobites: KPN Lubricates Shell's Industrial Processes With a Squirt of 5G

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Telia clears out of Kazakhstan; Openreach brings fiber to Nottingham and Belfast; EU divided over digital services tax.

Will Hong Kong Make the 5G Deadline?

Tien Fu, senior creative video producer at Light Reading, travels to Hong Kong to talk about 5G, take stock of its awesome telecom achievements, ask whether Hong Kong is as 5G-ready as it could be, and take a look at the longest sea-crossing bridge in the world.

CityFibre's CEO Courts Cable

Greg Mesch, founder and CEO at CityFibre, explains why wholesale fiber networks are relevant to cable operators, offering them a new network asset option outside their existing coverage areas.

Consumer Broadband Focus Shifts From Big Billboard Speeds to a Broader, Whole-Home Experience

Whole-home device and software setups have become a critical, new weapon in broadband service arsenals.

CenturyLink Switches CTOs

CenturyLink has confirmed that the former Level 3 CTO Andrew Dugan will be the carrier's new technology boss. Aamir Hussain, CenturyLink's CTO since 2014, is leaving the company.

Sierra Wireless Has First CBRS Module Approved by FCC

Sierra Wireless gets first CBRS module approved by FCC, paving the way for private LTE networks.

CityFibre Model Heading to US, Says CEO

Investors in the US are queuing up to fund wholesale fiber specialists with nationwide plans, according to CityFibre boss Greg Mesch.

Podcast: Agile IT & the Rush Toward Digital Transformation - Sponsored by SAP

Today's two topics are ones that CIOs and IT professionals have been wrestling with for some years now. We're talking about agile IT and the rush toward digital transformation.

T-Mobile/Sprint merger finds a new enemy in mysterious lobby group

A new non-profit organization called ‘Protect America’s Wireless’ has emerged, seemingly with the sole objective of hurling spanners at the T-Mobile US and Sprint merger.

T-Mobile/Sprint merger finds a new enemy in mysterious lobby group

A new non-profit organization called ‘Protect America’s Wireless’ has emerged, seemingly with the sole objective of hurling spanners at the T-Mobile US and Sprint merger.

Altice CEO: 5G won’t threaten cable for ‘an extremely long time’

Altice CEO Dexter Goei offered additional details on his company’s plans to launch a mobile service in the first half of next year.

Verizon reworks the corporate jigsaw puzzle in the name of 5G

Verizon has unveiled a new corporate structure in an attempt to make a lean, mean, money-making machine at the dawn of the 5G era.

Verizon reworks the corporate jigsaw puzzle in the name of 5G

Verizon has unveiled a new corporate structure in an attempt to make a lean, mean, money-making machine at the dawn of the 5G era.

TriggerMesh Taps Knative for Serverless Management Platform

Developers are able to manage their serverless and FaaS deployments from the platform to work across different infrastructure environments.

TriggerMesh Taps Knative for Serverless Management Platform

Developers are able to manage their serverless and FaaS deployments from the platform to work across different infrastructure environments.

Intel Quietly Previews Next-Gen Cascade Lake Processors

The chipmaker expects to release the new class of Intel Xeon Scalable processors in the first half of 2019.

Intel Quietly Previews Next-Gen Cascade Lake Processors

The chipmaker expects to release the new class of Intel Xeon Scalable processors in the first half of 2019.

Ofcom’s competitiveness quest continues with another ducts and poles assault

Ofcom has unveiled its latest edition of its business connectivity market review with an all too familiar feel; how can it force Openreach and BT to play nicer with competitors.

Ofcom’s competitiveness quest continues with another ducts and poles assault

Ofcom has unveiled its latest edition of its business connectivity market review with an all too familiar feel; how can it force Openreach and BT to play nicer with competitors.

Softbank is now more of a VC than a telco group

Back in 2016 when Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son announced plans for the $100 billion Vision Fund it looks like a ludicrous plan, but with such incredible growth perhaps we should ask whether Son has been missing his calling for decades.

Softbank is now more of a VC than a telco group

Back in 2016 when Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son announced plans for the $100 billion Vision Fund it looks like a ludicrous plan, but with such incredible growth perhaps we should ask whether Son has been missing his calling for decades.

Telefónica Business Solutions tunes up virtual data center service

Telefónica Business Solutions is showing off the latest evolution of its virtualized data center at VMworld Europe this week.

5G – more than just a RAN on steroids

The metamorphosis currently underway in the communications networking industry is unprecedented, and many are worried it will turn a functioning (but flawed) industry into something more frightening.

5G – more than just a RAN on steroids

The metamorphosis currently underway in the communications networking industry is unprecedented, and many are worried it will turn a functioning (but flawed) industry into something more frightening.

U.S. Cellular eyes 5G for fixed wireless

U.S. Cellular has been testing various 5G services and executives said the company is determined to become a player on the 5G field.

Verizon’s Kyle Malady now in charge of 5G build-out

Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg named Kyle Malady as the head of the company’s new Global Network & Technology organization.

Apple reportedly plans to use Intel 5G modem in 2020, but will it be any good?

Apple has boxed itself into a corner by going to war with Qualcomm, so a lot rides on the competitiveness of Intel’s 5G modem.

Apple reportedly plans to use Intel 5G modem in 2020, but will it be any good?

Apple has boxed itself into a corner by going to war with Qualcomm, so a lot rides on the competitiveness of Intel’s 5G modem.

T-Mobile, Sprint Merger Foes Raise Security Concerns Related to Huawei, ZTE

It's no surprise that groups representing wireless workers claim the merger will cost American jobs. But connecting T-Mobile and Sprint to possible security risks related to China is a new angle that could have an impact on the deal.

T-Mobile, Sprint Merger Foes Raise Security Concerns Related to Huawei, ZTE

It's no surprise that groups representing wireless workers claim the merger will cost American jobs. But connecting T-Mobile and Sprint to possible security risks related to China is a new angle that could have an impact on the deal.

Iliad threatens Italy with legal action over 5G spectrum extensions

Iliad is reportedly on the verge of taking Italian watchdog Agcom to court over licence extensions in the valuable 3.5 GHz band which were offered to various WiMAX operators back in 2008.

Iliad threatens Italy with legal action over 5G spectrum extensions

Iliad is reportedly on the verge of taking Italian watchdog Agcom to court over licence extensions in the valuable 3.5 GHz band which were offered to various WiMAX operators back in 2008.

Vestberg Revamps Verizon to Focus on Consumers, Enterprise, and Media

Calling the initiative Verizon 2.0, the new operating structure is intended streamline the company. This latest move builds on Verizon’s promise to cut $10 billion in costs.

Vestberg Revamps Verizon to Focus on Consumers, Enterprise, and Media

Calling the initiative Verizon 2.0, the new operating structure is intended streamline the company. This latest move builds on Verizon’s promise to cut $10 billion in costs.

Kymeta not changing strategy in wake of CEO transition

Kymeta appears to be sticking to its strategy of offering bundled solutions as its founder and CEO Nathan Kundtz steps down.

BT's Jansen: We Need to Talk About Openreach

Figuring out what to do about the access infrastructure part of BT may be the biggest challenge that faces its next CEO.

Eurobites: US Lawsuit Alleges Corruption at Iraq's Korek Telecom

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Hyperoptic extends Thurrock network; Synamedia appoints new CFO; streaming VoD turns into a torrent.

What's Cable's Tech Game Plan in Europe?

Bracing for 5G, network upgrades and enhancements, and pay-TV's next chapter will be among the themes and topics for Tuesday's Cable Next-Gen Europe event in London.

Verizon Restructures in Bid for 5G Growth

US telco giant has gone in for some organizational slicing as it tries to position itself for growth opportunities in the 5G market.

US Supremes Won't Hear Appeal of FCC's 2015 Net Neutrality Order

Ajit Pai-led FCC rolled back the Tom Wheeler-era 2015 rules with the more recent Restoring Internet Freedom Order, which took effect in June.

Making Smart Cities Smarter

At SCTE Cable-Tec Expo in Atlanta last week, Arris and its partners demonstrated how fast broadband links can enable a growing array of smart-city applications.

How CSPs Can Thrive in the 'Digital Darwinism' Era

Why CSPs should adopt an omni-channel approach to improve the customer experience and regain their competitive advantage

China Mobile Takes Global Broadband Crown

The world's biggest mobile operator is now also its biggest provider of broadband services.

How Red Hat Could Give IBM's Telco Strategy a New Lease of Life

With telco cloud and open source developments playing a key role in network operator strategies, Red Hat's acquisition could bolster IBM's opportunities with communications service provider customers.