TeleDynamics Think Tank

LoRa delivers some extremely attractive functionalities, especially for a specialized set of applications that are currently experiencing an explosion in growth. LoRa, which is short for “long-range,” is a low-power wide-area network modulation technique. In simpler terms, it is a method of transmitting data using wireless signals over long distances while consuming very low power. 

In this article, we look at LoRa as a technology and examine how it is becoming an important enabler for some of the most innovative applications of today and tomorrow.

Topics: Wireless, Trends, IoT, WAN Technology

Telecommunications is a fast-paced field that changes constantly. It is more than a full-time job just keeping up with all of the emerging innovations that affect this industry. One of the fascinating aspects of this evolution is the fact that telecom relies heavily on companion technologies, emerging practices, and new methodologies that enable novel applications with seemingly science-fictionesque capabilities and functionality.

In this article, we talk about some of the most important technologies and methodologies that are changing the telecom landscape and which are expected to continue to do so in the coming years.

Topics: Wireless, VoIP, Software Integration, Trends, Mobility (including remote work), Mobile, Network Design, Cloud, Wi-Fi, IoT

Smart cities use multiple technologies to resolve some of the most complex challenges facing today’s cities. When implemented well, these technologies can truly make a difference in the lives of city dwellers.

In this article, we examine the various technologies involved – including VoIP – and how they can work together to bring about these desirable results.

Topics: Wireless, VoIP, Software Integration, Trends, Mobility (including remote work), Cloud, Wi-Fi, IoT, Unified Communications, WAN Technology, Collaboration

All cutting edge technologies have a specific lifecycle that includes their inception, general adoption, and gradual decline. This is a process that inevitably ends with a retirement of the technology with an end-of-life or end-of-service announcement from service providers. Cellular networks are no exception, and 2G and 3G retirement dates have already been set by most U.S. mobile service providers.

Topics: Wireless, Trends, Mobile, IoT

Product Review

Yealink’s innovative MP IP phone series is now Zoom certified, making this advanced series of IP phones all the more useful and functional for employees of all types. In this article, we explore the implications of this certification and what it means for businesses with a high percentage of mobile and hybrid employees.

Topics: Wireless, Business Telephone System, Yealink, Software Integration, Mobility (including remote work), Videoconferencing, Conferencing, Product Review, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zoom

Product Review

There are many businesses that require wireless telephony on their premises. Hospitals, hotels, warehouses, universities, and a multitude of manufacturing environments require employees to maintain a high level of mobility within an enterprise’s facilities while simultaneously maintaining their reachability via the internal phone system.

For such environments, a DECT-based system is arguably the simplest turn-key solution. Snom has made such a solution even simpler and highly scalable with its M900 DECT base station.

Topics: Wireless, Business Telephone System, VoIP, SIP, DECT, Product Review, Voice Protocols, Snom

A software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) is a concept that has been around for over a decade. Even so, there are still many areas of this technology that are difficult to fully understand, especially for administrators and decision-makers whose expertise lies elsewhere. However, it is important for people in management positions to be aware of the benefits of SD-WANs because they are becoming increasingly essential as cloud-based services become more ubiquitous. 

In this article, we shed light on SD-WANs and their usefulness in modern networks.

Topics: Wireless, Network Design, Cloud, SD-WAN, WAN Technology

Wireless communication based on the Wi-Fi family of technologies has been around for over two decades. During this time, many innovations have been introduced into this standard, making it an essential part of today's data and voice networks.

In this article, we examine the latest Wi-Fi trends and what we can expect in the near future.

Topics: VoWi-Fi, Wireless, Mobility (including remote work), Mobile, Wi-Fi, Regulations

When they are fully deployed, fifth-generation mobile communications networks are expected to deliver unprecedented speeds and network performance. However, 5G is not all about delivering high bitrates to smartphones. In actuality, other areas of application will benefit most from the proliferation of this innovative technology.

In this article, we take a deeper look at some of these applications and how they are poised to change the way we work, play, and communicate.

Topics: Wireless, VoIP, Trends, Productivity, Mobile, Cloud, Wi-Fi, IoT, Unified Communications

The Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access, known simply as WiMAX, is a technology that is often overlooked as an option for wireless connectivity. In this article we’ll shed some light on this often-misunderstood technology and how it can be used to benefit your business in various applications.

Topics: Wireless, Productivity, Wi-Fi, IoT