Signaling System number Seven (SS7) is a critical component of modern telecommunications systems. SS7 is a communications protocol that provides signaling and control for various network services and capabilities. Being a layered protocol, SS7 provides various protocol levels for connection oriented and connectionless (database) signaling in fixed and mobile networks. While the Internet, wirelessRead More…
The fifth generation (5G) of cellular communications embodies a much anticipated technology solution set consisting of higher frequency RF, extreme densification of HetNets, MIMO based antennas, and millimeter wave technology. 5G commercial deployment is not anticipated in earnest until approximately 2020. However, there is substantial R&D effort underway with major telecom infrastructure pRead More…
Wireless Waypoint is part of the telecom and computing industry, so don’t take this post the wrong way as we are all for more bandwidth, advanced applications and services. This post is not indicative of an adverse posture towards 5G as there will be many societal benefits associated with the technology. For example, anticipated reduction in latency for 5G enabled apps and services is expectedRead More…
The world’s urban population is expected to increase by 60 per cent between 2014 and 2050, when 6.3 billion people are projected to live in urban settlements. New insights and solutions are urgently needed in order to manage the scarce resources that will be impacted by this trend, as well as operate new and regenerated urban spaces. New generations of sensor networks, Big Data analytics, and IntRead More…
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a game changer that will impact every industry vertical, across every business ecosystem, ranging from product/service idea to consumption. IoT poised to provide businesses with greater efficiencies, operational effectiveness, and improved revenue potential. IoT will provide consumers with more flexibility and choices in products and services while transforming lRead More…
Looking at two technology examples, text messaging (SMS) and 4G (LTE), we see two very different ways that things unfolded with consumers. With text messaging, Short Messaging Service (SMS) never really became part of the consumer vocabulary (at least not in the USA), whereas with the 4th Generation of cellular (4G), wireless carriers promoted “LTE” (which stands for the “Long Term EvolutiRead More…
