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Innovation isn’t just a science—it’s an art. You can’t force it and you can’t demand it from your employees, but in the communications technology space it’s what separates the winners from the losers in very short order.... More Info

In this article, generationE Technologies CEO Casey Kindiger outlines innovative strategies for leveraging operational support in a competitive manner, and focuses on cultivating a culture of knowledge sharing and automation.... More Info

A wide reaching survey of Operations Managers in airlines, corporate banks and telecommunications companies. This study examines how these organizations are positioning themselves given their recent economic experiences.... More Info

Cloud based innovation using SaaS CAD software is explored in this Pipeline article. Read the full, free article to learn how CAD is being used to save Covid-19 patients and explore the Titanic in NASA subs.... More Info

The Top 5 security and cybersecurity innovators are explored in this Pipeline article, which leverage advanced encryption, AI, and managed security service innovation to help enterprises and CSPs.... More Info

Today’s data-centric mobile experience is driving a fundamental shift in the communications industry: away from physical transactions and services towards a new digital era – think mobile broadband access, online banking, downloadable content, and much more. This new and dynamic ecosystem requires service providers to be innovative, flexible and able to scale quickly in order to monetize digital services and defend their market share against disruptive new entrants and over the top (OTT) players…... More Info

The connected vehicle data and connected-car connectivity ecosystem is explored in this Pipeline article from CerebrumX. Learn how connected vehicles are unlocking innovation.... More Info

IT, telecom, and technology industry news headlines are explored in this Pipeline magazine monthly industry news column including news related to 5G, AI, automation, innovation, the Metaverse, IoT, regulations, digital transformation and more.... More Info

Network automation middleware is discussed in this Pipeline magazine article form LightRiver. Learn how middlware is accelerating network automation and innovation.... More Info

There’s a scene in Noah Baumbach’s film While We’re Young in which a group of friends, in conversation, is trying to recall the name of the almond-based “candy that they sometimes make into pigs or little fruits.” After a few seconds of thinking and a few failed attempts at recalling the word (“I want to say baklava, but that’s a Greek dessert…”), one character, played by Ben Stiller, reaches for his phone to look it up. But that move is thwarted by his conversation mates, a couple of idealistic young hipsters who suggest they try to remember it on their own, insisting that looking it up is too easy…... More Info

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The word edge means different things to different people. Time is also a factor.... More Info

In his letter Scott St. John, managing editor of Pipeline discusses the Innovation issue of Pipeline including tech topics such as generative AI, ESG, blockchain, quantum networking, 5G, FFWA, CX/DX, workforce automation, and more.... More Info

This month brought news of a massive $146 million merger between T-Mobile US and Sprint Corporation to accelerate nationwide 5G innovation. Collaborations between enterprises resulted in several key proof of concept innovation scenarios and use cases to advance preparations for 5G.... More Info

If you think about it, service providers should be transformation experts by now. Remember, we’re talking about an industry today that was, just 20 years ago, a monopolistic, government-controlled utility.... More Info

We are in the midst of a revolutionary moment in the delivery and practice of healthcare and pharmaceutical trial practices across the globe. The proliferation of ubiquitous connectivity, sensors, analytics, Big Data capabilities, cloud infrastructures and multiple other innovative technologies are rapidly changing the face of medicine, patient care and the ability to manage trials, medical devices, home care and intervention protocols.... More Info

As most of you know, AT&T and Verizon just a few weeks ago wrapped up a bidding war for Straight Path Communications. Verizon came out on top with a $3.1 billion offer.... More Info

The set top box has been a fixture in our homes for almost half a century. With the broadcast television spectrum gasping its last breath, the delivery of traditional televised video content is now the domain of the satellite, cable and telco providers, ensuring the presence of the set top box for many years to come.... More Info

Over the past two decades telephone companies and pay-TV operators have evolved and abstracted to become communications service providers (CSPs). Now they’re transitioning into a new phase of existence, as digital lifestyle providers.... More Info

In the rapidly evolving digital universe, innovation is everything. Service and solution providers that peer beyond the horizon will end up sketching the shape of tomorrow, leaving behind the companies that are happy to pursue old roads in search of new destinations.... More Info

In this article we examine the evolution of services being delivered by telecommunications including, smart grids, connected cars, mobile money, telemedicine and more.... More Info

In this article, we explore how regulation, often considered a barrier to business growth and innovation, may actually drive growth among some communications IT vendors responsible for compliance.... More Info

Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) for fiber and broadband network design and deployments are explored in this Pipeline magazine article by CHR Solutions.... More Info

Dr. Cummings Technology Manifest destiny is explored in this exclusive Pipeline article covering the spectrum of customer intelligence and innovation.... More Info

Pipeline had the opportunity to meet with Chris Winslow from Flex to discuss next generation, digital innovation in Telecom at Mobile World Congress Americas.... More Info

There are indications that we have entered the Winter of NFV. This is occurring because the CSP’s and their associated large vendors are trying to implement NFV, but they are missing a key ingredient.... More Info

Industry 4.0, programmable media analytics and how AI and 5G are unlocking value in autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) and self-driving cars is covered in this Pipeline magazine article by Radisys.... More Info

Passive optical networks and LANs for IoT are explored in this Pipeline article. Learn about PON (Passive Optical Network) and the optimal design for IoT.... More Info

Regional clouds, and regional cloud computing are explored in this Pipeline magazine article. Read to learn how regional clouds are the answer to diverse ecosystems, cultural concerns, and regulatory environments.... More Info

The latest IT, technology, and telecom news is explored in this Pipeline article. Read the monthly news column to stay current on the latest technology, industry, and innovation news.... More Info