Conventional macro cells are not able to handle the challenge of increasing demand for both mobile data and in-building wireless. The combination of small cells and Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) could be the answer. The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank Group, has launched a new investment platform that aims to support wirelessContinue reading “Small cells and DAS – the answers to the growth of mobile data traffic and demand for in-building wireless?”
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Axon Consulting: Commercialising Emerging Technologies
When it comes to digitalizing and expanding the ICT domain, we immediately confront with emerging technologies and their power to change daily lives of people, transform way of doing business and value proposition of governments, public entities and enterprises. While technological developments keep enabling such technologies to become practical, stakeholders within ICT industry such asContinue reading “Axon Consulting: Commercialising Emerging Technologies”
Sustainability in the Digital Sphere: How green is ICT?
Information and Communication Technology’s share of global greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) is believed to have stood at between 1.8-2.8% in 2020. However, despite huge projected sector growth, the sector still can stabilise or even reduce its carbon footprint. To do so, the world needs to reach net-zero emissions by revamping current climate policies and adoptingContinue reading “Sustainability in the Digital Sphere: How green is ICT?”
Regulating `Big Tech´ & current initiatives in key jurisdictions
The Big Tech companies have grown at an astronomic pace over the last decade, becoming vital enablers in both our private and professional lives. Particularly the US tech giants have redefined digital economy through extremely popular proprietary products and services, and unassailable network economies. On the flipside, their outsized market power and immense influence onContinue reading “Regulating `Big Tech´ & current initiatives in key jurisdictions”
The European Commission’s proposed AI Act: a global regulatory paradigm?
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in business is increasingly prevalent and disruptive. According to a recent study, up to 7% of all SMEs and 24% of all large companies in the EU were using some form of AI in 2020. This is a vast number of businesses and will only increase as the technologyContinue reading “The European Commission’s proposed AI Act: a global regulatory paradigm?”
The European Investment Bank (EIB) publishes Axon´s study to accelerate the investments in transformative 5G solutions
In the context of the European 5G Conference 2021, held on 23-25 February 2021, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced and published the report “Accelerating the 5G transition in Europe – How to boost investments in transformative 5G solutions.” This report examines the access to finance conditions for the optimum development of innovative services, applications andContinue reading “The European Investment Bank (EIB) publishes Axon´s study to accelerate the investments in transformative 5G solutions”
Axon Research: A collaborative approach to national cybersecurity
Information sharing initiatives are proven to be effective in achieving a nationally secure cyber space, whether industry-based, cross industry, or internationally. But putting together an information sharing program is not necessarily a simple job, and as such the governments of many developing countries are still not putting such initiatives into practice. In this article weContinue reading “Axon Research: A collaborative approach to national cybersecurity”
Axon Research: The telecom industry during times of crisis
In light of the COVID-19 crisis, the telecom industry has shown itself to be a crucial asset for society overall. This crisis has provided some lessons that will help key players and decision makers navigate the various strategic challenges that are still ahead of us. Since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Coronavirus DiseaseContinue reading “Axon Research: The telecom industry during times of crisis”
Axon Research: Edge Computing
“Edge computing is one such technology architecture and is key in enabling 5G to meet new human demands, from VR solutions to autonomous vehicles. Our whitepaper: “Edge Computing: a key enabling technology in 5G transformation” explains why. The development of 5G will not only bring about new capabilities to mobile networks, but also highly disruptiveContinue reading “Axon Research: Edge Computing”
Opportunities and challenges arising from the telecom towers business
Monetisation of telecom towers has been gaining traction since a while back, but there is still room for growth in the years to come. Although key stakeholders – MNOs, tower companies, and financial investors – are keen to exploit the benefits of this opportunity and deliver on the value promise that the tower business presents,Continue reading “Opportunities and challenges arising from the telecom towers business”