At this time of year, it is hard not to be touched by nature. The weather has at last turned sunny and we have been treated, in the UK at least, to a fantastic show of blossom throughout April and May. Our impact on the natural world around us has very much been present inContinue reading “Sustainability: ensuring mobile infrastructure continues to blossom”
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£40 million 5G Innovation Regions competition launched to unlock 5G benefits across the UK
Real Wireless welcomes the launch of a £40 million Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) competition for local authorities to apply to drive 5G innovation and the use of other advanced wireless technologies in their areas. The goal is to accelerate innovation in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, transport, agriculture, and public services, helpingContinue reading “£40 million 5G Innovation Regions competition launched to unlock 5G benefits across the UK”
Q&A with Julie Bradford
Q&A with Julie Bradford, Head of Techno-Economic Analysis at Real Wireless 1. How does your prior work experience relate to this position? Techno-economics is an area that I was probably always destined to go into but never really knew about as an area of expertise until I joined Real Wireless. At school, I always enjoyedContinue reading “Q&A with Julie Bradford”
Q&A with Scott Kelton – Head of Wireless Built Environments
Q&A with Scott Kelton 1. How does your prior work experience relate to this position? I’ve tried to experience as many different roles during my 22 years in the wireless industry as I could, be it from the client, supplier, technology equipment vendor or wireless user perspective. It’s much easier to empathise and understand aContinue reading “Q&A with Scott Kelton – Head of Wireless Built Environments”
CWIC 2022 – the hyperconnected human
More than 400 delegates convened at Hinxton Hall near Cambridge for the Cambridge Wireless International Conference (CWIC) this year, with many more joining this hybrid event online. There was a tremendous buzz about the conference with face-to-face tickets sold out well in advance. Delegates easily filled the main auditorium and some sessions were left withContinue reading “CWIC 2022 – the hyperconnected human”
Assessing 5G use cases in Europe
5G means more use cases – doesn’t it? Well, yes it does, but are they commercially viable and therefore a good private investment? Or are they socially beneficial, and therefore a worthwhile public investment? Or is there a case for public and private to work together? We are often asked to apply our techno-economic skillsContinue reading “Assessing 5G use cases in Europe”
SCWS 2022: Wireless connectivity for venues: getting the basics right
In May, after two years of virtual events, the Small Cells World Summit in London was back – with a full house, a packed agenda and many engaging presentations, discussions and interactions. In the day one ‘Enterprise and Industry Requirements’ track my focus was on stadiums and venues – and an important question. There areContinue reading “SCWS 2022: Wireless connectivity for venues: getting the basics right”
Convergence across verticals means new revenue opportunities for the wireless industry
This piece originally appeared on RCR Wireless as part of the publication’s “Analyst Angle” section. You can view the piece here. Last month’s Cambridge Wireless Future of Wireless International Conference (FWIC) provided a great opportunity to bring together representatives from many vertical industries with wireless technology providers. As ever the attendees were highly engaged, withContinue reading “Convergence across verticals means new revenue opportunities for the wireless industry”
Christmas is the time for retailers to make the most of wireless
We recently launched a report outlining the opportunities for retail businesses that take advantage of wireless technology to support their business — and as the first Christmas products are already beginning to hit the shelves, now is the time to react ahead of the busiest period of the year. For many businesses, Christmas is aContinue reading “Christmas is the time for retailers to make the most of wireless”
The future of retail is already here
The retail sector is one of the most advanced in the use of consumer facing technology. Faced with strong competition from online retailers, the use of innovative technology – supported by in-store wireless – is being used to help encourage people back onto the high street and into stores, as well as opening up newContinue reading “The future of retail is already here “
Technology and retail: how wireless is key to bricks-and-mortar shopping
The media love a good “the high street is dying — online shopping is the future” story. Compelling headlines that talk about the death of one industry in favour of another make for an entertaining read, and who wants the truth to stand in the way of a good headline? The reality is that bricks-and-mortarContinue reading “Technology and retail: how wireless is key to bricks-and-mortar shopping”
Wireless technology and commercial property: why should property developers care?
In 2015, mobile users — including both you and I — expect to be able to use our mobile devices and laptops wherever we are. More than this though, we expect to receive the same level of service, functionality and, increasingly, data speeds, regardless of the environment we are in. This has big implications forContinue reading “Wireless technology and commercial property: why should property developers care?”