5G hype vs reality: what are the real problems and new opportunities?

Throughout the telecom world, if people aren’t talking about Covid-19, then they’re probably talking about 5G.   The promise of 5G wireless service is significant. It is touted to provide cheap, fast, ubiquitous connectivity by increas… Continue reading 5G hype vs reality: what are the real problems and new opportunities?

Cybersecurity & Coronavirus: Protecting Customers at Home

During these challenging times, when everyone is working, studying, and streaming from home, securing the home network is more important than ever.   I’m co-producing a webinar about this, where you can learn more about the growing threat la… Continue reading Cybersecurity & Coronavirus: Protecting Customers at Home

Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2020 canceled – here’s what to do instead

(written with Dan Bloom)   What is the Mobile World Congress? For years, the Mobile World Congress (MWC) has been the world’s largest exhibition for the mobile industry. In 2019, the annual communications industry event attracted over 109,00… Continue reading Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2020 canceled – here’s what to do instead

FTC warns VoIP providers that help robocallers: we can and will sue

It put 19 internet-calling companies on notice that helping illegal robocalls is illegal. It has sued before, and it can do it again. Continue reading FTC warns VoIP providers that help robocallers: we can and will sue

The top telco conferences and trends shaping our future

For those of you that may not know about Allot, we’re a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions for communication service providers and innovative network intelligence for both service providers and enterprises all over the world. We help top… Continue reading The top telco conferences and trends shaping our future

Quality of Experience – How machine learning, net neutrality, and 5G relate to QoE

Around the world, an enormous amount of money is being spent on bandwidth and network equipment as communications service providers (CSPs) strive to deliver optimal Quality of Experience (QoE) across a range of existing and planned services. During 201… Continue reading Quality of Experience – How machine learning, net neutrality, and 5G relate to QoE

AWS IQ matches AWS customers with certified service providers

AWS has a lot going on, and it’s not always easy for customers to deal with the breadth of its service offerings on its own. Today, the company announced a new service called AWS IQ that is designed to connect customers with certified service providers. “Today I would like to tell you about AWS IQ, […] Continue reading AWS IQ matches AWS customers with certified service providers

Determinants of Success in Tomorrow’s Ultra-Connected World

(The following article is reprinted from The Fast Mode)   A growing number of players, from Mobile Network Operators to Mobile Virtualized Network Operators, are vying for their share of today’s competitive telecoms market. With brand loyalt… Continue reading Determinants of Success in Tomorrow’s Ultra-Connected World

CSPs Have a Chance to Address Consumer IoT Security Needs

(The following article is reprinted from Brilliance Security Magazine) Consumer cybersecurity needs have significantly changed over the past years. With the rising global dependence on smart devices for everything from waking up in the morning to dimmi… Continue reading CSPs Have a Chance to Address Consumer IoT Security Needs

Silex Malware: Deadly New Virus Bricks 1000s of IoT Devices

Your IoT’s not sick – Someone just turned it into a brick! A 14-year-old hacker created a new strain of malware called “Silex malware” which bricked over 4000 IoT devices in the span of a few hours.   Once again, the w… Continue reading Silex Malware: Deadly New Virus Bricks 1000s of IoT Devices