Samsung smartphones beat Apple iPhones in download speeds - Opensignal
Samsung smartphone users experienced 8.2 Mbps faster download speeds in the U.S. than those with Apple iPhones, despite the latter only offering premium-priced…
Tuesday, August 06, 2019
Cisco Relies on ‘Sexy’ Kubernetes to Bolster Cloud Management
It was a key part of adding native integration of Microsoft’s Azure Kubernetes Service as a managed Kubernetes option within its Cisco Container Platform.
The calm before the storm – semiconductor sales plummet in Q2
Data from the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) show semiconductor sales are hitting depressing levels, though history suggests this might be the fast before the feast.
Headcount: Summer Edition — Firings, Hirings, and Retirings — June & July, 2019
This summer's latest executive hirings, promotions, and staff changes.
BT sells fleet management business and diversification opportunity
Just as almost every telco is searching for new ways to diversify and target non-core revenues, BT has decided to sell its Fleet Solutions business unit.
ZTE claims first 5G smartphone in China
ZTE seems to have beaten its many Chinese smartphone competitors to the first domestic 5G commercial launch.
Verizon Connect delivers new field service dispatch solution
In order to make it easier for dispatchers to coordinate jobs with technicians, Verizon Connect announced its Field Service Dispatch solution.
Hacker bribed AT&T workers to illegally unlock cell phones, DoJ alleges
A 34-year-old man is being charged for allegedly paying insiders at AT&T to plant malware and otherwise misuse computer networks to unlock cell phones,…
Microsoft debuts Azure Security Lab
At Black Hat 2019 this morning, Microsoft doubled down on cloud security by announcing its Azure Security Lab.
Would you pay $500 a year to use your apps?
With Silicon Valley facing a barrage of fire and fury over data practices, some might question whether it would be more beneficial to ban hyper-targeted advertising models and move back to a fee-based economy.
Itential Streamlines Enterprise Network Automation
The company's Automation Gateway simplifies network automation by seamlessly integrating with customer's existing solutions and scripts.
AT&T turns on mmWave 5G in NYC
Separately on Tuesday, AT&T CFO John Stephens spoke at an investor conference about network enhancements and implications of a Sprint/T-Mobile merger.
Vivendi hopes to raise €3 billion by flogging 10% of Universal Music to Tencent
French media giant Vivendi seems to be a bit short of cash, so it’s thinking of selling 10% of Universal Music to Tencent for three billion euros.
Misconfiguration the culprit for Capital One data loss-WSJ
A misconfiguration in Amazon's cloud metadata service led to the theft of million Capital One Financial records, according to a story by The WSJ.
AT&T Activates 5G Service in New York City
AT&T’s burgeoning 5G network is now live in parts of 21 cities and the company says it’s on track to have “nationwide” 5G coverage during the first half of 2020.
Microsoft Doubles Bug Bounty, Opens Azure Security Lab
It also added new scenario-based challenges with bounties up to $300,000 for specific challenges in Azure Security Lab and said it will offer $2 million in rewards this year for participants.
400G shipments to surpass 15M switch ports by 2023 - report
While 400G shipments are projected to surpass 15M million switch ports by 2023, 100G shipments will peak next year, according to a report.
Telcos aren’t the only ones to blame for poor mobile experience
We’ve all experienced this frustration. Maybe its ordering an Uber, downloading a document or doing online banking, only for poor performance to be the buzzkill. But what if the telcos aren’t to blame?
Monday, August 05, 2019
AT&T Brings 5G to Businesses in Downtown Manhattan
NYC gets AT&T business 5G in downtown Manhattan. The carrier won't have 5G for consumers until next year.
Google Uses Wireless to Expand Fiber in Austin
Google plans to use both fiber and wireless technologies to deliver Internet services in Austin, a first for the company.
Comcast Expands Reach of 'Internet Essentials,' 15-Meg Remains Service's Sweet Spot
By including people with disabilities and seniors, Comcast says 3 million more homes are eligible for Internet service, subsidized PCs and digital literacy training targeted to low-income Americans.
Houston, We Have a Problem: Satellite Alliance Fractures Over 5G Spectrum Sale Profits
There appears to be dissension in the ranks of satellite companies hoping to cash in on the sale of 5G spectrum.
CableLabs Looks Outward With '4Front' Event
Organization hopes to draw 1,500 for 4Front, a cross-industry event set for June 23-24, 2020, in Denver that will span areas such as gaming, broadband, healthcare, AI, automotive and security.
Cable MVNOs Are Beginning to Hurt U.S. Cellular
U.S. Cellular acknowledged that cable MVNOs from the likes of Comcast and Charter are now beginning to affect the company's mobile business.
Chinese Fight Losing Battle With Fake Basestations
The curiously Chinese phenomenon of fake basestations is a long-running problem for the country's authorities.
Ericsson, Nokia at Front of Queue for Orange 5G Contracts
The Nordic vendors built the French incumbent's domestic mobile network and that means they are likely to become its 5G suppliers too.
SES Takes ONAP to the Final Frontier
SES Networks is using Amdocs to implement the Open Network Automation Platform (ONAP) on Microsoft Azure, to allow its telco customers to seamlessly extend to SES's satellite service.
We're Still Not Sure How Verizon Is Going to Provide Nationwide 5G
Verizon has led the way with early high-band, millimeter-wave 5G, but the carrier faces lots of questions about how it can deploy 5G on low- or mid-band frequencies nationwide next year.
Eurobites: Vivendi May Sell 10% Stake in Universal Music to Tencent
Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Arqiva plotting break-up and sale; Ericsson, Elisa test private cellular; Detecon gets new boss; Accenture snaps up Northstream.