Over the last ten years, technological advancement across the world has been remarkable, with the number of devices that can be connected growing exponentially. As the year unfolds, demand will only increase for different types of streaming services and high bandwidth-consuming applications, such as virtual reality.

Iskratel is committed to maintaining 'business as usual' for its customers and continuing its important work while keeping its employees and clients keep safe.

All industry segments including telecommunications must recognise how crucial sustainable action is for planet Earth and for their business success.

As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to expand, operators are considering network migration to meet this growing demand. As a result, the NFV/SDN market is growing considerably, with Ovum estimating that the market will reach $48.2 billion in 2023.

As Internet of Things (IoT) devices, Ultra High Definition (UHD) TV and Over the Top (OTT) services become increasingly present throughout the home, delivering superfast gigabit connectivity and whole-home Wi-Fi coverage is a must for operators.

At the dawn of the fourth Industrial Revolution where technology will become an integral part of our daily lives, the Internet of Things (IoT) alongside blockchain, big data, and artificial intelligence is one of the hottest topics of discussion in the technology world.

In 2010, the European Commission adopted the Europe 2020 strategy, designed to stimulate European economy and prepare it for the challenges of the next decade. The Digital Agenda was one of key initiatives, setting its only goal to encourage member states to better exploit the potential of industry, information and communication technology (ICT), public services, and society as a whole.

It is safe to say that over the past ten years, the telco industry has changed beyond recognition. Customer requirements are shifting in ways that few could have anticipated.

One of the most common questions you can stumble upon these days is how will 5G change our lives. The World Economic Forum believes 5G will be as revolutionary as electricity or the automobile. Others consider it to be the next game-changer due to its capability to transfer enormous quantities of data in real time.

As Ultra-High-Definition (UHD) TV, Over The Top Services (OTT) and a multitude of new Internet of Things (IoT) applications explode onto the scene, users are in turn demanding faster broadband at the touch of a button. This means that operators across the globe are tasked with upgrading their networks at a similar pace to ensure continued delivery of the highest-standard services that their customers have become accustomed to.