5G requires a new approach to wireless testing

5G has the potential to significantly transform our lives, says Charles Schroeder, Business and Technology fellow, National Instruments. From better business communications, to smarter homes and factories, to advances in autonomous vehicles.

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Remcom announces 5G antenna array design features in XFdtd electromagnetic simulation software

Remcom announced 5G antenna array design features in the latest release of XFdtd 3D EM Simulation Software, including workflow enhancements for modeling complex devices at millimeter wave frequencies.

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JT signs deal to bring 5G to the Channel Islands

Just four years on from the deployment of its 4G network, JT is again partnering with ZTE to create a new 5G mobile network for the Channel Islands. The deal was signed by JT executives on Tuesday in Shenzhen, China.

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5G LampSite family released by Huawei as all indoor scenarios go to 5G

Huawei released its 5G LampSite family solutions during the 2018 Global MBB Forum. These areoriented to all indoor scenarios. Developed using the DIS architecture, the 5G LampSite Family solutions are reportedly able to help

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Developers use 5G to power robotics innovations as they vie for share of US$300,000

Leveraging the speed, bandwidth and latency benefits of 5G technology, participants in the Verizon 5G Robotics Challenge will create insights, develop new use cases, and conceive innovative products that will advance the robotics industry.

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Engineers must rethink tests to commercialise 5G products, NI Trend Watch 2019 shows

National Instruments (NI), provider of a software-defined platform that aims to accelerate the development and performance of automated test and automated measurement systems, released its NI Trend Watch 2019

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Russia to rapidly scale 5G following launch of first 5G networks in 2020, finds new GSMA study

Russia is set to become a “fast follower” 5G nation on the global stage, with 5G networks forecast to provide coverage to more than 80% of the country’s population by 2025, according to a new GSMA study.

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TIM, Ericsson and the City of Turin explore the impact of 5G

The public event took place at Palazzo Madama in Turin, Oct 26-27 and included demonstrations of a 5G-controlled driverless car, an environmental monitoring use case using drones, a 5G-connected robot for manufacturing as well as smart city applications powered by Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT).

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Machine learning-based network monitoring and troubleshooting automation launched by Bwtech

Bwtech, a provider of end-to-end performance monitoring and optimisation solutions for the mobile communication industry, announced the launch of an innovative tool, NetWarden.

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‘Incredible potential of 5G’ needs to be matched by huge investment in fibre optic network infrastructure, Dey tells ECOC

There may be a vast number of opportunities for mobile fronthaul and backhaul on the horizon but improvements in protocols, standards and technology will also need to be made.

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Network complexity, 5G rollouts will drive SON (Self-Organising Network) spending to $5.5 bn, says SNS Telecom & IT

SNS Telecom & IT‘s latest research report indicates that the growing complexity of mobile networks and 5G NR (New Radio) infrastructure rollouts will drive SON (Self-Organising Network) spending to $5.5 Billion (€4.69 billion) by 2022.

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Enhanced Ericsson Radio System aims to increase speed and adaptability of 5G rollouts

Ericsson is reported to be expanding its end-to-end 5G Platform by adding new hardware and software products to the Ericsson Radio System portfolio. The aim is to enhance the agility and speed with which communication service providers can roll out their 5G networks.

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5G brings new security threats says Mind Commerce report

The fifth generation (5G) of cellular communications introduces many new capabilities for the Information and Communications (ICT) industry, which will lead to a variety of new and enhanced apps and services ranging from flexible back-haul solutions to

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Fog World Congress schedule announced for event focused on transformation through fog computing in AI, IoT and 5G

Event organisers announced the lineup of more than 60 presenters, session tracks, tutorials and panel sessions for Fog World Congress 2018, produced by the OpenFog Consortium in collaboration with

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Mobily and Ericsson demonstrate 5G in Saudi Arabia

Ericsson supplied Mobily with a standalone end-to-end 5G system, including a prototype 3.5GHz radio, baseband, and prototype UE device for the 5G demo, which showcased 5G throughput, targeting speeds of up to 1Gbps.

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Spirent positions to assure next-generation device and network performance

Spirent, the trusted provider of test, measurement, assurance and analytics solutions for next-generation devices and networks, announced the company-wide “Promise. Assured.” business initiative to

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