5G

Thermal Management: The Key to Meeting the 5G Hype, Reports IDTechEx

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020

PCMag recently published a report comparing 4G and 5G download speeds across various regions in the US ( PCMag report ).

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  • PCMag recently published a report comparing 4G and 5G download speeds across various regions in the US ( PCMag report ).
  • Verizon showed the fastest download rate at around 2 Gbps but found only 4 % of the network has 5G coverage.
  • 5G utilizes either mmWave spectrum or sub-6GHz, mmWave achieves the fastest download rates but also has the shortest range, hence Verizon's limited 5G coverage.
  • IDTechEx's report on " Thermal Management for 5G " includes an extensive analysis of the 5G infrastructure market, considering an analysis of current installations and trends in the industry.

Richardson Electronics Provides Continued Support For Junkosha Interconnect Cables in 5G Applications

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020

(NASDAQ: RELL) announced today its continued support for Junkosha's renowned interconnect cables for 5G applications.

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  • (NASDAQ: RELL) announced today its continued support for Junkosha's renowned interconnect cables for 5G applications.
  • As the next significant evolution of mobile communication technology, 5G has evolved considerably over the past few years, with networks launching worldwide.
  • However, for 5G to provide breakneck data speed, it must utilize mmWave, a higher frequency on the spectrum previously used for military and space-age applications.
  • The company provides wire and cable products, including microwave interconnects, robot cables, high data rate cables, camera link cable assemblies, ultrafine coaxial cables and assemblies, cables for clean environments, and general wires and cables.

5G Smartphones Account for 14% of Total US Smartphone Sales in Aug

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020

5G sales will likely spike even higher in Q4 when Apple launches its latest iPhone 12 line-up with 5G.

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  • 5G sales will likely spike even higher in Q4 when Apple launches its latest iPhone 12 line-up with 5G.
  • Carriers want more of their subscriber base on 5G networks and are pushing OEMs to launch more affordable 5G smartphones.
  • Overall, we expect 5G smartphones to make up around 20% of total sales in 2020."
  • Research Analyst Maurice Klaehne added, "The most popular 5G smartphone so far in 2020 is the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G .

Global Hyper-Converged Infrastructure Market to 2028 - Increased Investments in Data Center Infrastructures Presents Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020

The report by the publisher's analysts suggests that the global market for hyper-converged infrastructure would notice a CAGR of 24.15% over the projected period of 2019-2028.

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  • The report by the publisher's analysts suggests that the global market for hyper-converged infrastructure would notice a CAGR of 24.15% over the projected period of 2019-2028.
  • The increase in the number of data centers, demand for data protection and disaster recovery, demand from virtual desktop infrastructure, and cost savings owing to hyper-converged infrastructure are driving the market growth in the evaluated period.
  • Certain aspects generate opportunities in the market, such as a surge in investments in data center infrastructure and increased investment in edge technology due to the 5G network implementation.
  • The global hyper-converged infrastructure market covers the Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa regions.

OMDIA ranks South Korea as top global 5G market

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LONDON, Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Global research company OMDIA has released the second version of its Global 5G Progress Update, March 2020 report showing that South Korea is the leading country for 5G deployment in the twenty two leading 5G countries OMDIA analyzed for their deployment of 5G technology.

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  • LONDON, Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Global research company OMDIA has released the second version of its Global 5G Progress Update, March 2020 report showing that South Korea is the leading country for 5G deployment in the twenty two leading 5G countries OMDIA analyzed for their deployment of 5G technology.
  • The OMDIA research assessed the deployment progress of 5G based on operator launches, network coverage, subscriber take-up as well as 5G spectrum availability and regulatory eco-system.
  • Commenting on the report OMDIA Principal Analyst Stephen Myers said:
    "The global market is steadily gearing up for 5G deployment but right now South Korea is leading the way although markets like Switzerland have also made steady progress.
  • Ecosystem a more subjective assessment of factors that enhance the adoption of 5G services and creation of value from 5G services.

Verizon Business and Cisco Bringing 5G-Enabled, MEC Solutions to Sports and Entertainment Venues

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Powered by Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband with mobile edge computing (MEC) capabilities, 5G Edge interfaces with the Cisco Sports and Entertainment portfolio.

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  • Powered by Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband with mobile edge computing (MEC) capabilities, 5G Edge interfaces with the Cisco Sports and Entertainment portfolio.
  • The joint solution integrates with a variety of Cisco innovations including: Cisco DNA Spaces for secure location analytics, Cisco switching and data center technology, connected venue analytics and more.
  • The 5G and MEC environments will help deliver near real-time enablement and experiences.
  • Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $131.9 billion in 2019.

Virtusa iComms Marketplace to Help CSPs Quickly Assemble and Launch New Services

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020

To be successful, CSPs are increasingly challenged to integrate products and services from dozens, if not hundreds of technology providers.

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  • To be successful, CSPs are increasingly challenged to integrate products and services from dozens, if not hundreds of technology providers.
  • Other examples include building and launching new services quickly that capitalize on emerging Cloud, 5G, NaaS, and Edge trends to grow new revenue streams.
  • Virtusa iComms is the result of over 15 years of delivering complex, innovation solutions to CSPs across Consumer, Enterprise, and MSOs, said Ravi Kumar Palepu, global head, technology, media, and telecommunications solutions, Virtusa.
  • CSPs are facing significant pressures on top-line revenues due to changing consumer behaviors and technology drivers like Over-The-Top (OTT) services.

Equinix adds Nokia IP to its global interconnect network to support customers moving to 5G

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Espoo, Finland Nokia today announced that Equinix will deploy a new Nokia IP/MPLS network infrastructure to support its global interconnection services.

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  • Espoo, Finland Nokia today announced that Equinix will deploy a new Nokia IP/MPLS network infrastructure to support its global interconnection services.
  • Equinix currently provides metro, national and international interconnectivity and cloud services to its customers to distribute content that delivers the best user experience.
  • In response, Equinix is replacing its older multi-vendor networks with a single global IP/MPLS network from Nokia, powered by its innovative FP4 routing silicon and Network Services Platform (NSP).
  • With an end-to-end portfolio, including the Nokia FP4-powered routing family, Nokia is working in partnership with operators to deliver real 5G.

Keysight’s Open RAN Test Solutions Support Validation of the Qualcomm® 5G Radio Access Network Platform for Small Cells

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020

The test environment in New Jersey enables Qualcomm Technologies to validate the performance of the Qualcomm 5G RAN platform for small cells across radio frequency (RF) and protocol measurement domains.

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  • The test environment in New Jersey enables Qualcomm Technologies to validate the performance of the Qualcomm 5G RAN platform for small cells across radio frequency (RF) and protocol measurement domains.
  • Keysights integrated test solutions support evolving open RAN standards to address a diverse set of use cases for consumers and vertical industries.
  • Qualcomm Technologies selected Keysights Open RAN Studio to validate compliance to specifications set by the O-RAN Alliance, as well as Keysights 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver to validate 3GPP radio frequency (RF) compliance of a radio unit (RU) reference design using the Qualcomm 5G RAN platform.
  • Were happy to support small cell vendors speed up validation of new designs using Keysights integrated 5G test solutions and small cell reference designs using the Qualcomm 5G RAN platform.

Verizon named official 5G and wireless partner of Prudential Center

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Verizon to Equip New Jersey Devils, Prudential Center and Adjacent GRAMMY Museum ExperiencePrudential Center

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  • Verizon to Equip New Jersey Devils, Prudential Center and Adjacent GRAMMY Museum ExperiencePrudential Center
    BASKING RIDGE, N.J. and NEWARK N.J., Oct. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon is bringing the power of 5G to the New Jersey Devils and Prudential Center through a multi-year partnership, making Verizon the Exclusive 5G and Wireless Partner of each.
  • Via the agreement, Verizon will bring 5G innovation to Prudential Center and GRAMMY Museum Experience Prudential Center; this makes the home arena of the Devils the first indoor arena equipped with 5G technology in the State of New Jersey.
  • Verizon will additionally create a 5G Gaming Center experience within Dignitas East Coast Studio adjacent to Prudential Center, providing a high bandwidth meeting place and training ground for Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainments competitive esports organization.
  • This news comes on the heels of the Sept. 28, 2020 announcement between Verizon and the National Hockey League (NHL) to bring the power of 5G to center ice with an exclusive, multi-year deal that will make Verizon the Leagues Official 5G Partner, Official Wireless Services Partner and Official Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) Partner in the U.S. Verizon is also an Official Technology Partner for the League.