Maximizing 5G Energy Efficiency: Challenges, Solutions, and AI’s Role
How FEMA uses Fiber Optics
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is looking to the technology industry to aid in its relief efforts. The Federal Emergency Management Agency or FEMA is tasked with the difficult job of both preparing areas for, and aiding areas after emergencies occur. However,...
Has the “Fake News” fear spread to GIS?
Bots, a technology used to assist companies in the analyses of files, are now being blamed for the creation of false maps. As one of the first means of communication and direction, maps have long held a certain level of esteem among individuals. The centuries-old...
Fiber Optics and Disaster Relief
Geomatics technology is being utilized as a proactive and reactive aid for disaster relief. Through an extensive analysis of fiber optics mapping, scientists can speed up the process of disaster relief and hopefully increase the chances of being more proactive than...
International Race for 5G Connectivity
In the international race for 5G connectivity, China and the European Union make strides in 5G connectivity, while Australia bans the technology for “security risks.” The European Investment Bank loaned Nokia a $572 million dollar loan so that European companies can...
Telecommunications Infrastructure Datasets Can Help Service Providers Plan
Telecommunications infrastructure datasets can help service providers plan for network expansion, assist with knowledge management, and view the competitive landscape In early September 2017, Hurricane Irma slammed the southeast as a Category 3 storm carrying winds...
Telecom Companies Investing Big Dollars in Fiber
With the emergence of new technologies, telecom companies are spending big dollars and using various approaches to stay ahead of the curve. The cloud, IoT, and the rapid advancement of 5G are all helping to shape the future of technology. Technology is advancing...
GeoTel’s Predictive Analytics
According to the experts at Quantzig, “telecom service providers will have to develop innovative approaches to address the growing data needs of their customers.” As the buzzwords, “artificial intelligence” and “machine learning” continue to trend in the business...
GeoTel and Burns & McDonnell Form Alliance to Assist Businesses in Locating Fiber Optic Routes
Massive telecom database to be accessible via new web portal featuring geospatial mapping capabilities to locate fiber. KANSAS CITY, Missouri (June 14, 2016) – Fiber optic infrastructure is a necessity for businesses looking to build and/or upgrade facilities, make...
Microsoft Sinks Underwater Data Center for Project Natick Testing
by Sarah Pereau | 07 Jun 2018 Microsoft recently dropped a data center underwater off the coast of Scotland as part of Phase II of Project Natick, Microsoft’s research project for testing underwater data centers. The vessel, named the "Northern Isles Data Center," was...