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  RedCap in 5G: A New Device Platform for Mid-Tier IoT Applications 5G is designed to serve a wide range of use cases and applications with a single global standard. However, there is a gap between the extremes of 5G capabilities and complexity, such as enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) for high-speed data services, massive IoT (mIoT) for low-power wide-area (LPWA) deployments, and ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC) for mission-critical applications. To bridge this gap, 3GPP introduced a new device tier in Release 17, called  reduced capability (RedCap) NR  or  NR-Light ¹². RedCap NR is an optimized design for mid-tier IoT applications that require moderate data rates, low latency, and long battery life. RedCap NR devices can support up to  150 Mbps  in the downlink and  50 Mbps  in the uplink, with narrower bandwidths, lower transmit power, lower-order modulation, and simpler antenna configurations than eMBB devices¹². These design c...

  How Data-Driven Operations in Mobile Towers Managed Services Can Boost Your Business Performance Mobile towers are essential infrastructure for the telecom industry, enabling wireless communication and connectivity across vast areas. However, managing and maintaining these towers can be challenging, costly and risky, especially in remote or harsh environments. That's why many telecom operators outsource their mobile towers operations to specialized service providers, who can offer better efficiency, reliability and quality. But how can these service providers optimize their operations and deliver value to their clients? The answer lies in data-driven operations, which leverage the power of data analytics, artificial intelligence and automation to improve performance, reduce costs and enhance customer satisfaction. What are data-driven operations? Data-driven operations are operations that use data as a strategic asset to inform decision-making, optimize processes and drive innova...

  WiFi 7: The Next Generation of Wireless Connectivity WiFi 7 is the latest and most advanced WiFi standard, also known as IEEE 802.11be or EHT (Extremely High Throughput). It is expected to be finalized by 2024 and will offer unprecedented performance, reliability and efficiency for wireless networks and devices. In this post, we will explore some of the key features and benefits of WiFi 7 and how it will enable new and exciting use cases for consumers and businesses. What WiFi 7 Offers? 4.8× Faster  WiFi 7 accelerates throughput up to 46 Gbps, a four times increase over WiFi 6E²³⁵. 100× Lower Latency  Worst Case Latency is 100× better compared to WiFi 6 with 15× better AR/VR performance¹³. 5× Network Capacity  With 320 MHz and MLO (Multi-Link Operation), WiFi 7 provides up to 5× greater capacity than WiFi 6¹³. What’s Different from the Previous Generations? WiFi 7 builds on the innovations of WiFi 6 and 6E, such as OFDMA, MU-MIMO, BSS Coloring and TWT, but also int...

  The Power of Middle Managers in Organizatio nal Success Middle managers are often overlooked or undervalued in the corporate world. They are seen as mere administrators, mediators or followers, rather than as leaders, innovators or influencers. However, research shows that middle managers are actually vital to the performance, health and resilience of any organization. They are the ones who connect the vision and strategy of the top executives with the execution and feedback of the frontline employees. They are the ones who foster a culture of collaboration, creativity and accountability among their teams. They are the ones who can make or break an organization's success. In this blog post, we will explore how middle managers can leverage their unique position and skills to create value for their organizations, and what actions they can take to enhance their effectiveness and impact. How to be a great middle manager According to Indeed.com¹, a great middle manager should: Underst...

5G Advanced: Evolution towards 6G As a telecommunications engineer, you might be wondering what the future holds for mobile networks. How will 5G evolve and what will 6G bring? In this blog post, I will share some insights from a recent white paper by Ericsson that explores these questions. What is 5G Advanced? 5G Advanced is the term used to describe the evolution of 5G beyond Release 16 of the 3GPP standards. It is not a new generation, but rather a continuous development of 5G to meet the growing and diverse demands of users, industries and society. 5G Advanced will leverage the existing 5G infrastructure and spectrum, while introducing new technologies and capabilities to enhance performance, efficiency and flexibility. Some of the key features of 5G Advanced are: Ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC) :  This will enable critical applications that require high reliability, low latency and high availability, such as industrial automation, remote surgery and autonomous...

  Private Wireless Networks: What They Are and Why You Need Them Private wireless networks are standalone networks that use wireless spectrum and cellular technology to provide broadband connectivity for industrial or enterprise use cases. Unlike public wireless networks, which are shared by multiple users and operators, private wireless networks are owned and controlled by the organization that built or purchased them. This gives the organization more flexibility, security and reliability in their wireless communications. We will explore the benefits, challenges and use cases of private wireless networks, as well as the technologies and spectrum options that enable them. Benefits of Private Wireless Networks Private wireless networks offer several advantages over public wireless networks or wired networks for industrial or enterprise applications. Some of these benefits are: High performance : Private wireless networks can deliver high-speed, low-latency and high-capacity connecti...