Nokia unveiled the world's most powerful internet routing platforms that will ensure modern networks are faster, safer and dramatically more adaptable. Nokia FP4 silicon provides a generational performance boost over existing solutions while delivering improved network security and intelligence.
Ericsson are demonstrating the world´s first 5G network slicing solution supporting multiple network slices on the same device with NTT DOCOMO, INC. The solution, was shown at 5G Tokyo Bay Summit 2017 from May 24 to 26, addresses use cases where robots are used for building automation into public and private infrastructure. The solution could also be used for other industries.
Nokia innovation and testing has underlined the flexibility, upgradeability and scalability of its AirScale radio portfolio to adapt to the frequency bands that will deliver the promise of 5G in initial applications of the technology. By proving the ability of AirScale to support both low and high bands, operators will be able to provide wide area coverage and indoor coverage from the first day of 5G operations without the need for complicated network reconfigurations.
In line with the previously announced business strategy, Ericsson in Market Area Middle East and Africa announces the appointment of Mathias Johansson as Head of Global Customer Unit (GCU) STC and Head of Ericsson Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
Telecom network equipment giant Nokia recently completed discussions for laying off employees in its home country of Finland. As a result of the talks, Nokia will cut 170 jobs, the company stated on June 9.
E-Marine, the leader in providing turnkey solutions for submarine cabling, concluded its participation as the strategic partner at the recently held International Cables Conference, a regional platform that gathered OTTs and carriers to discuss how to create synergies and best practices for cable laying, protection, commissioning and maintenance.
Huawei is exhibiting at Interop Tokyo 2017 - Japan's largest ICT exhibition - from June 7 to June 9, with a display themed "Leading New ICT, the Road to Digital Transformation". This year, Huawei won six awards, including the Grand Prize in the Demonstration Category and Grand Prize in the Server & Storage Category.
Huawei's ambition to topple its rivals in the premium smartphone market is no secret. Since 2011, the global smartphone market has been dominated by Apple and Samsung. The elusive third-best spot, meanwhile, has changed hands over the years, but now Huawei firmly holds the spot. In the GCC, Huawei experienced an increase in smartphone sales last year, but still trails behind the top two overall.
As the fourth largest converging telecommunications operator with their own fixed and mobile infrastructures in the Spanish market, MASMOVIL has selected Ericsson to provide a wide array of solutions and services, including core network evolution based on Network Functions Virtualization (NFV), enterprise billing, managed and systems support services, and deployment, installation and maintenance of fiber to the home (FTTH).So, while the size of the deal might not be earth-shattering it will certainly provide a good platform for Ericsson to show what it can do.
Nokia and Frontier Communications will deploy G.fast technology to increase in-building broadband speeds for customers living in apartment and multi-dwelling units (MDU) across Connecticut.
