The Carbon Footprint of Telecommunications: Understanding, Acting, and Advancing

The impact of telecommunications on the carbon footprint is a complex and multifactorial subject. It depends on several factors such as the type of network (fixed or mobile), the type of device (smartphone, tablet, computer, etc.), data consumption, equipment lifespan, recycling, and more. The carbon footprint of telecommunications is the quantity of greenhouse gases (GHGs) …

Driving Digital Transformation in the Telecom Industry: A Focus on Latin America

Introduction: The telecom industry in Latin America (LatAm) is experiencing a dynamic shift driven by digital transformation. As technology rapidly evolves, telecom companies must adapt and embrace digital innovations to stay competitive in this rapidly changing landscape. This article will explore the key drivers, challenges, and opportunities associated with digital transformation in the LatAm telecom …

Where Next for Cloud Computing in the Telecom Industry?

The telecoms industry relies on cloud computing services to provide on-demand platforms and infrastructure. This lets it quickly scale out new services to meet changing customer demands without the hassle of having to re-tool on-premises architecture or re-skill its IT workforces. In particular, the rollout of hyper-fast, wireless 5G networks by all service providers means …

Telecom Implementations Are Messy – How Can The Suppliers Clean It Up?

If you google the question “How many technology projects fail?” you will find many sources that give some approximation of the following data taken from the article “Are These The 7 Real Reasons Why Tech Projects Fail”, by Bernard Marr: 25% of technology projects fail outright 20-25% of technology projects never show any return on …

How to build for the future in today’s networks

Vodafone Germany became the first operator to launch 5G standalone in Europe and is bringing a wealth of new opportunities and use cases to shape Germany’s 5G future Every day we learn more and more about the potential that 5G has to transform the world and how the benefits that 5G brings, even when stated …

How to make the most of the 5G opportunity, securely

Organizations everywhere are talking about the exciting potential of 5G technology. 5G is set to change the way we connect people, processes and assets over public or private networks. But it’s not only organizations that are anticipating the possibilities – businesses can also expect cyber attackers to be poised to respond. It’s critical, therefore, that …

Telecoms and Artificial Intelligence

Telecommunication companies face growing demand from clients for better customer experience as well as a wider range of digitalized products and services. By leveraging AI solutions, telecoms can benefit from the vast amounts of user data collected over years of operations. Such data is observed from devices, networks, user profiles, geolocations, mobile applications, service and …

Digital Transformation in Energy Sector

Technology has been increasingly adopted by all major industry sectors over the last several years—and the energy industry is no exception. The energy sector has been an early adopter of digital technologies. In the 1970s, power utilities were digital pioneers, using emerging technologies to facilitate grid management and operation. Years ago, companies started by switching …

Breakthrough Technology Trends that will be Transforming the Oil & Gas industry

The modern oil and gas industry is undergoing significant changes related to the digitalization of the sector. Growing volatility in oil prices further complicates a rapidly changing energy sector. Accenture specialists identify 4 main factors changing the oil and gas industry: Carbon-free energy systems. As demand for hydrocarbons decreases in many developed markets, economic growth …

Silicon Power Installs Innova STS Sub-cycle Transfer Switch at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Maximizing NIST’s Power Resilience for Uninterrupted Operations MALVERN, PA, January 8, 2021 – Silicon Power Corporation today announces the installation of an Innova STS sub-cycle transfer switch at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Boulder, CO. The Innova STS monitors the power quality of two distinct and redundant feeders to the NIST …