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Below you will find a selection of our latest blog posts that are designed to give you an insight into trending topics and general mobile technology concepts.
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Cloud Technology and Future Mobile Networks

It is becoming increasingly clear that the future of mobile networks is intrinsically linked with cloud computing. This relationship is highlighted by the transition towards the cloud-native approach of 5G. The core of this integration lies in the ...
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20th February 2024
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The Impact of 5G ROI on Future-G Investment 

The rollout of 5G has been more of a slow burn than a big bang and it may be some time before we see its full potential. This slower pace can be attributed to a variety of global challenges, including the impacts of the pandemic, geopolitical ...
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20th February 2024
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The Role of 5G Within Industry 4.0

On the whole, the global manufacturing industry is seeing a fundamental change as it experiences the fourth industrial revolution or “Industry 4.0”. 5G is considered to be a potential key enabler, since many of the facets of Industry 4.0 such as ...
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20th February 2024
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5G New Security Challenges

The development and implementation of 5G has gone hand in hand with discussion surrounding the enhancement of security for mobile networks. This has seen security led collaboration between 3GPP, ETSI, and IEFT standards outlining a new ...
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20th February 2024
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How Close Are We to Industry 5.0? 

Industry 5.0 is gaining traction and evolving, although its implementation and widespread adoption vary by region, industry, and organizational readiness. Industry 5.0 is not a fixed point to reach but a continuous evolution that builds upon the ...
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20th February 2024
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What is a Neutral Host Network?

Mitigating the costs of RAN deployment In 5G, the capital cost of deploying the 5G NG-RAN is significant, particularly with higher frequency bands such as mmWave (Millimeter Wave), which will require significant investment in small cell deployments ...
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16th January 2024
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5G NTN (Non Terrestrial Networks)

As the CW’s International Conference (CWIC) draws closer it is interesting to see the great line up of topics; it is truly “From the Moon to the Deep Blue Sea”. As such, I thought I’d provide a little background for NTN, particularly in the context ...
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29th November 2023
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A Timeline from 1G to 5G: The Evolution of Mobile Communication

In the past few decades, mobile communication has witnessed remarkable advancements, transforming the way we connect, communicate, and access information. From the early days of brick-sized mobile phones with limited capabilities to today’s sleek ...
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11th August 2023
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What is Small Cell Technology?

Small cell technology refers to a type of wireless communication infrastructure that is designed to enhance network capacity and coverage in areas with high user density or limited space. It involves the deployment of small, low-powered cellular ...
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9th June 2023
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AI and 5G Use Cases – How AI Uplifts 5G Technology

AI and 5G use cases AI (Artificial Intelligence) and 5G are two of the most transformative technologies of our time. In combination, they have the potential to revolutionize the way we live and work. In this blog post, we will explore the link ...
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17th April 2023
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What is 5G? Everything You Need to Know - Part 2

In Part 1 of our “Everything You Need to Know” article on 5G, we explored a number of basic areas: 5G’s driving factors, Non-Standalone vs Standalone 5G, the progress of 5G’s rollout, 5G coverage and the notion of public and private 5G. In Part 2 ...
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14th March 2023
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What is 5G? Everything You Need to Know - Part 1

5G continues to hit the headlines across the cellular space and with 5G-Advanced on the horizon, will undoubtedly continue to do so until the impending launch of 6G (don’t get too excited, it’s some way off yet). In reality however, there’s a ...
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30th January 2023

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