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The Chicago Auto Show brought a bevy of new connected technology to the marketplace, along with a slew of high-end hybrids like the Porsche 918 Spyder (pictured below), which gets 67 miles per gallon and accelerates from 0-60 in 2.2 seconds (the fastest Car and Driver has ever tested). BMW also had a hybrid super car on display, the BMW i8.... More Info

Fast analytics over slow data might sound like an oxymoron because when we talk about fast analytics, we relate to its applicability only for data that is fast moving and where we need faster response time for actions. For communications service providers (CSPs), the Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and Machine-to-Machine (M2M) devices bring a different challenge.... More Info

As we begin 2015, global mobile network operators have launched 360 commercial 4G LTE networks in 124 countries, and this number will likely reach 450 by the end of the year. The next evolution, LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) is also rapidly taking shape, with 49 commercially launched LTE-A systems in 31 countries.... More Info

"Technology businesses are like sharks too. You either move forward ambitiously or poof, you become small or irrelevant or both."--Steve Ballmer Former CEO, MicrosoftSteve Ballmer’s pronouncement, in part an explanation for Microsoft’s failure to crack into mobile, is at the crux of the many challenges facing enterprises and communications service providers today.... More Info

Service providers are continually striving to reduce churn and increase wallet share. The traditional and most common method to do this is through aggressive advertising campaigns and price reductions.... More Info