Eden Rock’s self-optimizing network (SON) technology recognizes where the demand is highest and the coverage is most sketchy in the mobile network. It can then start growing and shrinking cells to… Read more »
Tail-f Systems specializes is one of the new breed of telecom companies virtualizing telephone and mobile networks in the cloud. It’s specialization is an obscure part of the network called the… Read more »
After a year of testing small cells in every way imaginable, AT&T is ready to begin its large-scale rollout of the technology. The tiny base stations will boost bandwidth in the… Read more »
M87 has developed software that allows smartphones to hop across each other’s radios to get the best connection to the network. M87 founders gave Gigaom an exclusive look at how the… Read more »
Amdocs just bought Actix for $120 million, but it’s only the latest in a recent chain of mobile network optimization startup acquisitions, many for considerable sums. Read more »
AT&T’s fourth Foundry has a unique twist. Instead of focusing on general developer collaboration, the Atlanta facility aims to build new new internet of things apps and technology. Read more »
Cisco has announced plans to layoff about 5% of its workforce, following a conference call with analysts regarding the quarter that will end in October. While recent results showed sales up… Read more »
AT&T is opening up two more Foundry locations, with the new offices dedicated to the internet of things. The move shows the carrier’s commitment to bringing in new products and services… Read more »
Fresh off portfolio company Intucell’s $475 million exit, Bessemer Venture Partners’ Bob Goodman is on the hunt for new mobile infrastructure startups. At the wireless industry’s biggest event, Mobile World Congress,… Read more »
Israeli mobile networking startups are on a hot streak right now. Sprint wants to tap into that talent pool so it’s launching a new LTE acceleration lab project in Tel Aviv. Read more »