The FCC crackdown on location data abuses by US wireless carriers sends dangerous message on customer privacy, but it’s a pretty significant win for carriers and tech companies. Here’s a look at all the things that are wrong with that.
Google Applies for Permission to Resume Business with Huawei
Google has applied for permission to resume business with Huawei, looking to ease restrictions on Google apps and services being excluded from Huawei devices. With Microsoft recently receiving approval for its Windows OS to be installed on Huawei laptops, perhaps it’s time to move this along.
Intel is all in on 5G Networks
Intel is set to alter the competitive landscape with debut of new 5G infrastructure products including the Intel Atom P5900 platform, 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, “Diamond Mesa”, Intel’s first next-generation structured ASIC for 5G network acceleration, and new Intel Ethernet 700 Series Network Adapter.
Apple Rumored to be Moving Mac Processors to ARM by 2021?
Rumors that Apple is planning an ARM based chip on 5nm have started spreading, leading some to wonder what that means for Intel and Qualcomm.
Ericsson Enlists AI to Galvanize Energy Infrastructure Operations
Ericsson’s AI-powered Energy Infrastructure Operations is blueprinted to decrease OPEX and CO2 emissions for operators using AI and data analytics to improve energy efficiency and improve site availability.
Ribbon’s New CEO is the Right Fit to Expand Sales Capabilities and Pilot ECI Integration
With the appointment of new CEO and President Bruce McClelland and the onboarding of Krish Prabhu and Stewart Ewing to the Board of Directors, Ribbon’s competitive prospects brighten, especially toward assimilating the ECI acquisition into its portfolio and culture and bolstering the company’s sales resources for pursuing burgeoning 5G business prospects.
Microsoft’s ElectionGuard Software Could Have Far-Reaching Impact
Microsoft’s ElectionGuard software could have far-reaching impact. After a beta test in local elections in Wisconsin yesterday, here are my thoughts on what’s ahead—the goals, opportunities, and challenges. This could well be one of the most important products Microsoft has ever developed—at least so far. Equally important, it’s an example of Big Tech doing more, because it can.
Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon X60, Its 3rd Generation 5G Modem-RF System
With the announcement of the Snapdragon X60, Qualcomm is ushering in its 3rd generation 5G platform with improved antenna and carrier aggregation technology
Cloud Wars: Amazon Scores as Judge Blocks Microsoft’s JEDI Cloud Contract Award
The cloud wars continue to be exciting. Amazon scored today as a judge blocked the Department of Defense $10Bn JEDI cloud services contract award to Microsoft pending decisions on Amazon’s request to depose the President and other government officials with regard to the award of this contract. But in the big scheme of things, will it matter? Here’s what I think.
T-Mobile Sprint Deal Wins Merger Approval — Wreaking Competitive Havoc is Next Up
The T-Mobile Sprint deal wins merger approval, and no doubt wreaking competitive havoc is on the agenda for the new entity, called The New T-Mobile. That said, there’s more ahead than just shaking up the mobile carrier space. Here’s my perspective on the merger and the various 5G benefit claims made by The New T-Mobile, along with what’s likely ahead for cable operators. There are also some concerns that loom ahead, including delivering on the promised benefits, legal approval of the Dish Network settlement, and securing approval from the California Public Utility Commission.