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V. P. PonomarenkoDYNAMICAL MODES AND BIFURCATIONS OF TWO INTERACTING SYSTEMS WITH PHASE AND DELAY CONTROL 6

O. G. Antonovskaya, V. I. Goryunov, Yu. P. PalochkinON THE SYNTHESIS OF COMBINED CONTROL BY NONLINEAR PHENOMENA ANALYSIS FOR FREQUENCY SYNTHESIZER, WORKING IN WIDE BAND 10

O. V. VarlamovINDUSTRIAL DIGITALIZATION IS DRIVING DEMAND FOR PRIVATE MOBILE NETWORKS 13

S. S. DymkovaBREAKTHROUGH 5G DATA CALL USING DYNAMIC SPECTRUM SHARING TO ACCELERATE NATIONWIDE 5G DEPLOYMENTS 17

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Web Infrastructure Industry Predictions for 2020 23

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New ITU case study shines spotlight on a 'smart city' journey 27

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Huawei's Horizon Digital Platform for Cities to Build Fully Connected Intelligent City 30

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Abstract – With pressing capacity, security and

critical communication needs, industries and public

agencies are seeking to establish their own private LTE

and 5G networks. Here’s a look at what is rapidly becom�

ing the preferred approach to delivering wireless broad�

band connectivity to industrial campus environments.

Index terms – Ericsson, 5G evolution, private

mobile networks.

With 3GPP technologies able to meet increasing

industry requirements on performance, as well as a

broader range of spectrum options, the demand for

private cellular networks is growing rapidly. According

to Arthur D Little’s predictions, the market for private

campus networks, services and solutions are expected

to be worth EUR 60�70 billion by 2025 [1].

Ericsson is a leading provider of private LTE and

5G networks and has partnered with a broad range of

service providers to connect industries and enterprises

whose businesses are rapidly digitalizing. In the first

half of 2019, Ericsson entered agreements with

Telefуnica, Telia, Telstra, Vodafone, Deutsche

Telecom, and Elisa to provide its Private Networks

solutions.

Manuel Ruiz, Head of Mission Critical &

Private Networks, Ericsson, says: “Industries benefit

from the technical expertise and 5G evolution plans

that service providers bring to their business. They can

also rely on existing service provider investments to

extend their operations to new, unexplored use cases.

By doing so, they can focus on innovating and opti�

mizing their core business, leaving the complexity and

evolution of connectivity services in the capable hands

of their service provider.”

The demand for Private Network solutions

comes from a variety of industries and enterprises that

share a common need: to look beyond Wi�Fi for

secure and highly reliable broadband connectivity.

From voice and data, to industrial connectivity

About 20km from its headquarters in Stuttgart,

Germany, Mercedes�Benz is building a new,

220,000sq m production facility. At Factory 56, all

production systems and machines will be connected

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and operated via secure 5G that will achieve real�time

low latency performance while handling enormous

amounts of data. The 5G network, built by Ericsson

and Telefуnica Germany, will help Mercedes�Benz to

boost the flexibility, precision and efficiency of its pro�

duction operation.

Factory 56 is just one of Ericsson’s ongoing

projects that are enabling service providers to develop

capabilities and gain experience of entering the private

networks market.

About 400km away, another automobile factory

is implementing Ericsson’s 5G networking solutions

for secure and near real�time data networking across

the production chain.

At the e.GO electric car factory in Aachen,

Germany, network slicing and mobile edge computing

are set to enable secure automatic identification and

delivery of production materials to each vehicle as it

goes through the assembly process. The private 5G

network, built together with Vodafone Germany, will

support fully autonomous vehicles to replace the tradi�

tional production line, increasing operational speed

and efficiency throughout the production chain.

And recently, Telstra’s Mining Services

announced its second official Private LTE mining

partnership with Ericsson as the technology partner.

The project involves the development of an under�

ground private 4G network for South32’s Cannington

mine in North West Queensland. At full installation, it

would be one of the largest LTE networks for under�

ground mining in the world.

Ericsson is also using dedicated cellular network

solutions at its own production facilities to increase

production efficiency and sustainability. The private

LTE network at Ericsson’s factory in Tallinn, Estonia,

is enabling the use of automated guided vehicles and

augmented reality (AR) along with massive real�time

data collection and analytics to create a more sustain�

able, efficient and safer production environment.

The extreme low latency and highly adaptable

characteristics of Ericsson Private Networks is

enabling the rapid integration of sensors, machines,

in�vehicles such as built�in remote�control devices in

a ship�to�shore crane at a port, and hand�held devices

across a wide range of applications for industry enter�

prises.

Spectrum a key enabler for private networks

Regulators have been releasing more and more

spectrum to traditional mobile network operators as

well as specialist service providers, and in some coun�

tries even directly to local industries and enterprises.

These moves have all helped to accelerate the growth

and deployment of private networks.

Private networks can use licensed, unlicensed

and, in some countries, shared spectrum in the 3.5�

4.2GHz and 5GHz bands. In licensed spectrum, many

countries have defined specific frequency ranges for

public safety and/or utilities. Flexible in meeting var�

ied market demands, Ericsson has been working with

the utilities sector, for instance, to explore functional�

ities for critical communications such as eMBMS,

enabling broadcast services for efficient group com�

munications to large numbers of users simultaneously.

Ericsson is running collaborative projects with

Orange Poland and German companies Innogy and

450Connect. These projects complement the experi�

ence from existing deployments in the utilities sector.

Innogy, 450Connect and Ericsson have together

launched a pilot project to confirm the suitability of

LTE in the 450MHz frequency range for the critical

communication needs of their energy operations in

Germany. In particular, voice communications,

decentralized power generation, telecontrol systems

and smart meter gateways are being tested.

Other related projects

Telstra has implemented a private LTE network

at a gold mine in Papua New Guinea. The private LTE

network will allow Newcrest Mining, operator of the

Lihir gold mine, to connect trucks, drills, excavators,

bulldozers, shovels and barges for significant perform�

ance improvements in terms of reliability, speed and

latency.

In China, Ericsson and China Mobile in Jiangsu

are jointly running a PoC project to enable advanced

use cases for manufacturing. Ericsson and Elisa have

teamed up to successfully pilot a private cellular net�

work for the operator and its customers.

Deutsche Telekom and Ericsson have

announced a strategic campus networks partnership to

address the growing market demand in Germany for

mobile solutions at industrial sites. Ericsson has sup�

ported AT&T in deploying the FirstNet first responder

network.

Industry 4.0

Industries are under constant pressure – to

improve product quality, boost factory efficiency, stay

competitive, enhance safety, security and sustainabili�

ty, and remain profitable.


Continuing to drive operational efficiencies

through traditional cost�cutting measures now pro�

vides only marginal gains. Industry 4.0 is about the sig�

nificant transformation taking place in the way goods

are produced and delivered – moving toward industri�

al automation and the flexible factory. To stay compet�

itive, factories and warehouses must leverage the

industrial internet of things (IIoT) and digitalization

to become much more agile and efficient.

While industries have automated many process�

es, secure wireless connectivity empowers factory

automation, making industrial automation possible on

a much larger scale. By creating a digital foundation,

industrial automation will increase productivity and

performance. Huge gains await industries that cut the

cord and go wireless. Wireless cellular connectivity

supports the business outcomes that industry expects

from Industry 4.0. For instance, in manufacturing, it

enables flexible production by allowing smart factories

to rapidly changeover production lines to shorten lead

times.

Enable smart manufacturing

The transition to Industry 4.0 will depend on a

successful adoption of many new technologies. To

accelerate smart manufacturing, digital twins of

machines and operations will be a necessity, as will

factory automation and real�time control of equip�

ment and tasks. For instance, Ericsson’s factory in

Tallinn has demonstrated that with augmented reality

troubleshooting, the average fault detection time

reduction combined with better ergonomics and faster

information sharing, can boost productivity by up to

50%.

Industry 4.0 will help make smart machines

smarter, factories more efficient, processes less waste�

ful, production lines more flexible and productivity

higher. Built on the foundation of smart, secure, wire�

less connectivity there are opportunities to extend

machine life through predictive maintenance, support

rapid material handling, monitor every detail of the

shop floor, and leverage collaborative robots simulta�

neously with mobile communication. This will help

factories realize their goal of becoming a fully auto�

mated factory.

Wireless cellular solutions for factories and warehouses

Enterprises implementing Industry 4.0 need

fast, reliable, secure wireless connectivity solutions.

Ericsson’s wireless connectivity solutions, purpose�

built for industrial environments, provide secure, reli�

able coverage, high device density, predictable latency,

and full visibility of machines, processes and data.

Ericsson offers global connectivity and user

management through the IoT Accelerator as well as

on�premise connectivity solutions for industries.

How the wireless factory improves efficiency forsmart manufacturing

The manufacturing industry is entering Industry

4.0. In the quest for lean manufacturing and smart

production, petabytes of data are being generated and

streamed for analysis. This makes safe and sustainable

management of data and devices a challenge.

Intelligence is being moved from the devices

into the cloud for increased performance, cost�effi�

ciency and flexibility. The requirements for lean man�

ufacturing and concepts like digital twins in the pro�

duction line call for a fast, stable, secure and simple

connectivity solution. Digital transformation of an

industrial environment is only as strong as its underly�

ing foundation, which is why choosing a secure, reli�

able cellular connectivity standard is essential.

When you automate manufacturing, a dedicated

4G/5G network offers a smart, secure, wireless con�

nectivity solution. By eliminating costly cabling, it

enables easy reconfiguration of production lines for an

agile factory. This flexible manufacturing helps meet

customer demand for a variety of products. It has the

benefits of cellular security for data and device integri�

ty and an open platform for applications and services

for factory developers, device manufacturers and

OEMs. A private cellular network in the factory is the

first step towards exploiting the value, efficiencies and

gains of Industry 4.0 concepts and use cases. Any busi�

ness or industry that wants to be part of the new wave

of economic growth should start using 4G/LTE to

begin the digital transformation now and quickly tran�

sition to 5G.

Simple Connectivity

Massive IoT means millions of devices like sen�

sors, requiring a simple and secure way of adding, acti�

vating and managing new device connections.

Secure Connectivity

With more connected and wireless devices

comes a higher risk of issues & cyber breaches. Secure

transmissions, updates and ways to verify assets & data

will be crucial.

Stable Connectivity

Critical IoT use cases require low latency and

instant feedback. Processes will be orchestrated and


controlled remotely from the cloud and need a stable

and resilient connection with SLA guarantees.

Ericsson Industry Connect

Operators of most manufacturing, logistics, and

distribution plants want a communications solution

that simplifies, not complicates [2].

That's why many are turning to Ericsson

Industry Connect, a turnkey solution that solves the

connectivity needs of the smart factory or warehouse

with an unequalled level of ease. To deliver high relia�

bility, high device density, robust security and pre�

dictable latency, Ericsson Industry Connect network

relies on LTE technology, the trusted technology used

in cell phones around the world.

Easy to install and use

Installation and network setup are easy. Once

setup is complete, you'll be up and running quickly,

often within 24 hours

Highly reliable

No handoffs between access points means no

dead spots – just reliable connectivity throughout the

factory. No kidding.

Highly secure

Industry Connect keeps all data on premises

using built�in LTE security protocols to increase data

security.

Built for Industry 4.0. Ready for 5G

Built on the Ericsson 5G�capable cellular plat�

form, Ericsson Industry Connect not only enables

Industry 4.0 today, but also readies your operations for

5G.

References

[1] https://www.ericsson.com/en/news/2019/9/

momentum�in�private�networks.

[2] https://www.ericsson.com/en/internet�of�

things/industry4�0/solutions.

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Abstract – Cost�effective and efficient solutions

that enable a smooth transition from 4G to 5G have been

part of Ericsson and Qualcomm Technologies’ pioneering

5G approach from day one. With Ericsson Spectrum

Sharing and Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 5G Mobile

Platforms, service providers can tap spectrum currently

used for 4G to launch nationwide 5G coverage with a

simple network software upgrade.

Index terms – 5G, Ericsson, Qualcomm

Technologies, mobile platforms, network software

upgrade.

Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) is emerging

as a key part of mobile service providers’ 5G strategy.

Ericsson’s offering in this space offers the lowest total

cost of ownership (TCO) to launch 5G in bands cur�

rently used for 4G – enabling nationwide 5G coverage

in short time after launch. Ericsson Spectrum Sharing

allows an existing LTE carrier to operate 5G New

Radio (NR) and LTE simultaneously – with a simple

software upgrade. The solution is based on innovative

intelligent scheduler algorithms that enable optimal

performance as the mix of 4G and 5G devices in the

network changes over time [1].

Ericsson Spectrum Sharing for immersive, wide�area 5G coverage

With 5G networks going live and consumers get�

ting their hands on the first 5G devices, user expecta�

tions are high. Communications service providers

need to make the best use of their spectrum assets and

utilize each band’s performance characteristics to sup�

port their business strategies, while maintaining coex�

istence between all technologies deployed in the net�

work. Ericsson Spectrum Sharing (ESS) allows opera�

tors to run LTE and NR simultaneously on the same

carrier frequencies and base station hardware.

With a simple software installation, ESS offers

quick introduction of 5G over a wide area, for all 5G�

enabled devices leveraging 4G spectrum and existing

Ericsson Radio System infrastructure.

The challenge

Operators will need new spectrum for 5G, not

least because its high expectations are fully achieved in

the new mid� and high�bands.

In millimeter�wave frequencies, with extremely

wide bands, operators will achieve 5G’s ultra�high

peak rates and low latency. This will create new capac�

ity and throughput levels for mobile broadband, espe�

cially as a way of offloading congested 4G networks

(and for new special use cases).

But there is also broad interest in deploying 5G

technology in new mid�bands (3.5–6GHz), an opti�

mal compromise between coverage, capacity and

latency; as well as existing mid�bands (1.8–2.6GHz),

to achieve wide 5G coverage as rapidly as possible.

The solution

ESS is a unique solution, including coordinated

scheduling with 1ms granularity and frequency divi�

sion multiplexing. Deploying ESS in a network is

highly TCO efficient – existing Ericsson Radio

System baseband and radio units can be upgraded with

software to support ESS, without the need for addi�

tional hardware. With a simple software update and

based on unique, intelligent scheduler algorithms,

ESS permits dynamic spectrum allocation to 4G and

5G on the same band.

ESS and inter�band NR carrier aggregation

enable a fast introduction of 5G and smooth evolution

of 5G networks which maximize the infrastructure

usage and spectrum assets. This hands service

providers the control to introduce 5G coverage at a

pace that suits their business needs. Migration from

4G/LTE to 5G NR can be made simpler, more effi�

cient and faster by giving both technologies instant

access to the same spectrum.

Now, together with Qualcomm Technologies,

Ericsson has achieved the world’s first 5G data call

using spectrum sharing on a 3GPP Frequency

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Division Duplex (FDD) low band using commercial

hardware and software based on Ericsson Radio

System, and a mobile test device powered by the

Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X55 5G Modem�RF

System. This is a major breakthrough for wireless com�

munication given that frequency sharing had never

been done between any cellular generation since 2G.

This technology is poised to change how new genera�

tion radio access technologies are introduced in oper�

ator networks using one of the most limited resources

in mobile, which is spectrum.

Ericsson Radio System for 5G

Operators are seeking solutions to both support

traffic growth as well as emerging use cases and busi�

ness opportunities. To assist operators with these chal�

lenges and opportunities, Ericsson 5G radio access

technologies are being created to provide the infra�

structure needed to support the world’s growing

demand for high�bandwidth connections and support

the real�time, high�reliability communication

requirements of mission�critical applications.

The specification of 5G will also include the

development of a new flexible air interface, NR, which

will be directed to extreme mobile broadband deploy�

ments. NR will also target high�bandwidth and high�

traffic�usage scenarios, as well as new scenarios that

involve mission�critical and real�time communica�

tions with extreme requirements in terms of latency

and reliability. Ericsson is extending the Ericsson

Radio System to deliver new radio access products and

functionality to smooth the operator’s transformation

journey to 5G. Ericsson Radio System extensions

deliver a high performance, end�to�end 5G access sys�

tem which includes the industry’s first global portfolio

of 5G NR radios.

Ericsson is also first to market with solutions

that enable 4G LTE networks to evolve smoothly on

the journey to 5G, such as Ericsson’s new 5G platform

for combined core and radio use cases . The platform

comprises the 5G core, radio and transport portfolios,

together with digital support systems, transformation

services and security.

Per Narvinger, Head of Product Area Networks,

Ericsson, says, “With Ericsson Spectrum Sharing,

service providers can reuse their Ericsson Radio

System investments on bands currently used for LTE

to support the introduction of 5G. With the TCO

advantages offered by Ericsson Spectrum Sharing, we

are convinced that it will be a catalyst to drive the rapid

build�out of wide area 5G coverage. This first call

marks an important milestone in evolving the 5G net�

works to cater for the extreme demands ahead.”

“This achievement is the result of our long�

standing collaboration with Ericsson and is a critical

step toward enabling operators worldwide to utilize

DSS for a seamless global transition to nationwide

5G,” said Durga Malladi, senior vice president and

general manager, 4G/5G, Qualcomm Technologies,

Inc. “With DSS support included in our comprehen�

sive Snapdragon X55 5G Modem�RF System archi�

tecture, we’re looking forward to helping fast�track the

mobile industry to nationwide coverage during the

second phase of 5G commercialization next year.”

A unique technology milestone over 5G

The dynamic spectrum�sharing data call was set

up earlier in August at Ericsson’s lab in Ottawa,

Canada using an Ericsson macro radio that supports

both 4G and 5G, along with a mobile test device pow�

ered by the Snapdragon X55 5G Modem�RF System,

and a commercial LTE smartphone.

The LTE smartphone and 5G testing device data

call sections were running simultaneously on the same

FDD spectrum. Making this 5G call aided by DSS is

an important milestone as it shows that operators can

avail of this unique solution to share spectrum for fast

and smooth deployment of 5G coverage. As 5G com�

mercial rollouts move ahead, spectrum sharing repre�

sents an attractive option for service providers looking

to rapidly roll out 5G on FDD bands without the need

to re�farm spectrum. This milestone achieved by

Ericsson and Qualcomm Technologies shows real

progress towards rapid 5G commercialization, with

dynamic spectrum sharing playing a key role.

Traditionally, new generation radio access tech�

nologies are deployed on separate spectrum blocks –

as was the case with 2G, 3G and 4G. This would

require operators to buy new spectrum or re�farm the

existing spectrum to allocate the new generation. This

is a very slow and costly process. Spectrum re�farming

could take a decade but with spectrum sharing, this

can be done overnight.

Dynamic spectrum sharing revolutionizes the

introduction of new technologies with a breakthrough

innovation that allows the deployment of both 4G and

5G in the same band and dynamically allocates spec�

trum resources between 4G and 5G based on user

demand.

*Qualcomm and Snapdragon are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries.

**Qualcomm Snapdragon and Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 5G Modem�RF System are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

and/or its subsidiaries.

***Ericsson study on 15 largest markets in the world that have 4G (Data from Ovum WCS database)


The time to act is now

Gaining a first�mover advantage has significant

benefits. According to an Ericsson study*, 73 percent of

the service providers that were the first to move on 4G

have gained market share in their respective markets.

The combination of faster time�to�commercialization

and low investment requirements has made spectrum

sharing an essential part of operator’s 5G strategies.

Ericsson also provides an opportunity for service

providers to extend the coverage of new 5G NR mid

and high bands by applying Inter�band NR Carrier

Aggregation between low�mid and low�high frequency

bands. Here, Ericsson Spectrum Sharing is key to

allowing an easy introduction of NR on low bands. In

combination with NR Carrier Aggregation, spectrum

sharing can typically double the coverage area of new

5G mid and high band cells, delivering hundreds of

megabits per second indoors and at cell edge.

The new 5G NR solutions that enable far�reaching performance fast

No matter where in the world you need to pro�

vide 5G coverage, there are now more ways than ever

to evolve your Ericsson radio access network quickly

and cost�efficiently [2].

Our standalone 5G solutions ensure super�fast

response times as well as the future�readiness of your

network architecture, opening up new service�cre�

ation opportunities. NR Carrier Aggregation extends

the capacity and coverage of mid� and high bands

when combined with NR on low bands. With us, you

can switch on 5G on low bands using your existing

Ericsson Radio System radio and baseband, and share

spectrum between 4G and 5G carriers based on traffic

demand. And with our two new 16�transceiver Massive

MIMO radios, you can build your 5G network with

precision.The key benefits of our latest 5G access solutions

Creating new opportunities

NR enables super�fast response times, better 5G

coverage and an immersive media experience. It

secures a service�based architecture, and supports net�

work slicing and the swift creation of new services.

Increased capacity and coverage

Carrier Aggregation boosts network capacity by

27 percent or brings coverage to 25 percent more peo�

ple using the mid�band for the downlink.

Peak performance

The latest radio solutions bring optimized 5G

performance – by providing wider coverage for longer

inter�site distances – and easy site build with the low�

est total cost of ownership.

The 5G Switch made easy

Ericsson has played a pivotal role in the

advancement of 5G technology. Together with our

partners, we have led an ecosystem of expertise from

the early stage of network trials to making this tech�

nology a commercial reality. As a result, our 5G lead�

ership position is evident in several critical areas:

• Ericsson is currently supporting more than 20

5G live networks across 4 continents. That is more net�

works, on more regions, than any other vendor. All those


networks use Ericsson Radio, Ericsson Core, or both.

• We provide a smooth evolution path, enabled

by the Ericsson 5G platform and the 4 million 5G

ready radios we have shipped.

• We have the largest number of supported 5G

devices on live networks, currently more than 15.

We have also successfully completed comprehensive

interoperability tests, across all main spectrum bands.

• We are on the top when it comes to estimating

essential 5G patents, and applying a rapidly increasing

number of new standards to our portfolio.

A new standard for Dynamic Spectrum Sharing

Software bugs are part and parcel of product

development. You identify it, fix it, move on. However,

what happens when you discover a bug in the 5G spec�

ification at the eleventh hour of 3GPP standardiza�

tion? And when that very bug can affect performance

of a business�critical product by up to 15 percent?

In this blog, Mattias Frenne, a principal researcher

and an Ericsson RAN1 delegate for 3GPP, reveals

exactly what happens next [3]. This blog entry is part

of Ericsson's Standardization Stories series.

My position as an Ericsson delegate for 3GPP

takes me across the world – from Busan in South

Korea, via Athens in Greece, to Vancouver, Canada –

to help secure the best possible standards across tele�

com. It's a coming�together of hundreds of actors from

across industry, government and other sectors to joint�

ly develop the best possible technologies into a shared

global standard.

Last year, as with many of the previous years, I

was part of the Ericsson RAN1 delegation (comprising

approximately 25 expert delegates) quietly working on,

among other things, Ericsson's business�critical

Dynamic Spectrum Sharing solution as part of the

upcoming 3GPP Release 15. The outcome would ulti�

mately form the final specifications for the 5G stan�

dard and would follow years of daily technical debate

and discussion across hundreds of stakeholders.

In mid�autumn 2018, I received a phone call

from a colleague in an Ericsson product development

team that was looking into the fine details needed to

support Dynamic Spectrum Sharing. By this stage, the

5G New Radio (NR) specifications were all but com�

plete, the hardware design all but settled and the stan�

dard all but good to go. I took the call, spoke for a cou�

ple of minutes and then hung up. We had a problem.

The how and why of Dynamic Spectrum SharingTo gauge the scale of the problem, it’s important

that you know a little more about the strategic impor�

tance of Dynamic Spectrum Sharing as part of the

migration story from 4G LTE to stand�alone 5G.

Dynamic Spectrum Sharing is a unique piece of

Ericsson innovation and the piece in the puzzle which

makes it easier for our customers to be first to market

with nationwide 5G coverage through only a single soft�

ware upgrade. It allows them to dynamically switch

between both LTE and 5G NR coverage on existing 4G

assets. In fact, the technology is so intuitive that it would

be easy to overlook the years of complex research and

development which went into the product.

From the early stages of our research into 5G

NR, when we began to map 5G transmissions to time�

frequency resources, we created the possibility for

holes in the 5G transmission grid which could be used

for 4G LTE transmissions. This means that, by simul�

taneously sharing frequency bands which are already

available today, service providers can fire up 5G on

existing LTE bands without actually shutting off LTE.

This means that, as well as having the option to roll out

5G on existing Ericsson 4G hardware, operators can

keep the LTE network up and running while starting

5G. This can truly make it easier for thousands of

operators to transition to 5G in the coming years.

To find out more about the technology, visit

Ericsson’s Spectrum Sharing page.

An unprecedented challenge awaits

Back to that phone call. During the systemization

phase, we identified a specification bug which led to

some 5G reference signals colliding with those of 4G,

meaning that a 5G terminal would not be able to receive

the data transmission. A potential workaround for this

bug would likely result in a huge 15 percent drop in

expected NR downlink throughput whenever Dynamic

Spectrum Sharing was used. The stakes couldn’t have

been higher. With such a drop, the full potential of

Dynamic Spectrum Sharing would never be realized.

However, the real challenge wasn’t the fix itself.

This was swiftly identified and resolved by our stan�

dardization team, following consultation with the

major chipset vendors. I won’t get too technical, but

we found a solution which would allow the 5G devices

to receive the data transmission without the need for

the 15% throughput drop. The real challenge would be

in persuading all other stakeholders to push through

such an amendment so late in the game – something

unprecedented in the history of 3GPP.

Release 15 completion was literally weeks away.

Actually, the NR completion date had already passed

in June 2018 and specification work was now in main�

tenance mode whereby only very minor non�critical

fixes were allowed. The spec was “frozen” to prevent

any delay to eventual product launches. A consensus to

modify the specifications would require extensive

negotiations and convincing of many different stake�

holders across vendors, customers and the major

3GPP stakeholders. Yet, even so, there would still be

no guarantee of a desirable outcome for our team.


Securing a consensus at the eleventh hour

And so, with commitment and conviction, our

delegation got to work. Drawing on Ericsson's wider

trust in the 3GPP domain, our delegates began an

extensive campaign across several fronts together with

our product management team. With the right solu�

tion in place, and following weeks of intense technical

discussions with major 3GPP partners, the 3GPP

RAN1 working group agreed by consensus to our late

change request on the specification. Approved just a

matter of weeks before the final close of implementa�

tion of Release 15 NR in products, this unprecedent�

ed feat looks set to secure a significantly easier migra�

tion to 5G for thousands of operators – and, by exten�

sion, consumers and industries alike – over the com�

ing years. Achieving such a feat was a clear demonstra�

tion of the credibility, trust and integrity which

Ericsson is known for across the wider telecom indus�

try. Here's to many more successes on the forthcoming

3GPP Release 16.

About Ericsson and 3GPP standardization

3GPP is the body responsible for global stan�

dardization of 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G mobile networks.

As a technology leader with an extensive patent port�

folio, Ericsson places strategic importance in leading

3GPP initiatives so as to align new telecom standards

with our vision for the future. In our series of

Standardization Stories, we showcase that, through

leadership and innovation, Ericsson plays a leading

role in building today's and tomorrow's global eco�sys�

tem of Core and Radio Access Networks.

Here’s what you need to know about 5G and C�V2X

Vehicle to everything (V2X) is a term that refers

to high�bandwidth, low latency and highly reliable

communication between a broad range of transport and

traffic�related sensors. 5G mobile networks will be key

to providing connectivity for vehicle to vehicle (V2V)

and vehicle to infrastructure (V2I) communications.

The V2X ecosystem will feature a broad range of trans�

port�related applications: cars communicating with one

another, with traffic lights or parking spaces, with near�

by pedestrians, or with central planning systems that are

coordinating the flow of traffic. All of these use cases

will have different sets of requirements, which need to

be handled efficiently and cost�effectively.

Current cellular networks already provide a wide

variety of tools that address some of the technology

and business requirements of connected vehicles. For

example, LTE Cat�M and Narrow Band�Internet of

Things (NB�IoT) are excellent low�power sensor

communication technologies. Network slicing,

already possible with existing 4G connectivity, is yet

another tool that enables operators to provide virtual�

ized end�to�end networks, optimized for certain use�

cases or industry segments. However, in order to

enable complex vehicle maneuvering, it must be feasi�

ble for autonomous vehicles to share their driving

intentions in rapid two�way communications. These

interactions will make it possible for vehicles to behave

as smart clusters rather than inert, individual units.

In Europe, a broad consortium of companies,

led by Ericsson, is helping to develop an overall 5G

system architecture to provide optimized end�to�end

vehicle to everything (V2X) connectivity. The 5GCAR

project, which is supported by the EU Commission,

involves a total of 14 European organizations includ�

ing the PSA group, Bosch, Orange, and Volvo Cars.

In June 2019, the consortium demonstrated a

unique lane�merge coordination use case at the UTAC�

TEQMO test track in France. The demonstration show�

cased how to optimize a merging process for vehicles

entering a highway. As part of the demonstration, con�

nected vehicles near a highway entrance shared their sta�

tus information with a central maneuver planning sys�

tem that was then able to recommend individual actions,

including acceleration, deceleration, and lane changes,

on behalf of connected vehicles in the area.

By investigating the value of 5G for connected

cars, the 5GCAR project represents an important step

towards making the V2X ecosystem a reality. However,

there are still challenges ahead including the legal

frameworks and spectrum availability. Different regions

are at different stages of their V2X maturity. China for

example plans to install sensors on 90 percent of the

country’s highways by 2020. The US is re�evaluating

past usage restrictions and in Europe, the CEOs of 24

companies (including BMW, Daimler, Deutsche

Telekom and Ericsson) have urged the EU to allow for

C�V2X and wide�range cellular as a solution for

Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C�ITS).

5G as a technology has the potential to have

wide�ranging effects on the V2X ecosystem. To take full

advantage of its capabilities, operators and industry

leaders must familiarize themselves with the tools that

modern cellular networks provide and understand how

these tools can best be applied in end�to�end solutions.

Ericsson has been connecting vehicles for the last 10

years and now connect more than four million vehicles

globally on the Connected Vehicle Cloud platform.

References

[1] https://www.ericsson.com/en/news/2019/9/

ericsson�spectrum�sharing.

[2] https://www.ericsson.com/en/networks/offer�

ings/5g/stand�alone�nr.

[3] https://www.ericsson.com/en/blog/2019/6/

dynamic�spectrum�sharing�standardization.

[4] https://www.ericsson.com/en/news/2019/9/5g�

and�v2x.

Review is based on materialshttps://www.ericsson.com


TELENET SELECTS INFRADATA AND BROADFORWARD TOENABLE CONVERGED SIGNALING FIREWALL SOLUTION

Infradata deploys BroadForward's signaling firewall solution at Telenet, enabling security across 2G, 3G, 4G and later 5G access networks

Zaventem, December 18th, 2019. Infradata and BroadForward are proud to announce to have been select�

ed by Telenet to implement a converged signaling firewall solution. The firewall will provide Telenet Group, the

largest provider of cable broadband services and third largest mobile operator in Belgium, an additional layer of

security for both SS7 and Diameter networks to detect and prevent attacks such as subscriber ID theft, content

theft and identify fake subscriber profiles. Telenet specialises in the supply of broadband internet, fixed and

mobile telephony services and cable television over a powerful HFC (hybrid fibre�coax) network to 4.9 million

service subscribers. The acquisition of mobile operator Base enables Telenet to benefit from considerable oper�

ating synergies between their fixed and mobile network assets. The world's largest international TV and broad�

band company, Liberty Global, owns a 57.8% stake in Telenet.

Infradata is a preferred BroadForward Partner with the distinction of multiple certified engineers on staff.

Infradata engineers are recognized by BroadForward as technical experts and advocates of BroadForward solu�

tions, which includes 5G ready products for routing, interworking, security and number portability. Infradata is

selected by Telenet based on their technical know�how and hands�on experience to design, implement and sup�

port BroadForward based solutions. The BroadForward firewall solution is the first single�engine software solu�

tion designed to provide protection across 2G, 3G and 4G signaling protocols and will later include support for

5G (HTTP/2). The BroadForward solution enables security measures across network protocols. It includes

message screening and filtering for SCCP, TCAP, INAP and MAP messages according to the relevant GSMA

FS.11 (SS7) specifications, as well as support for FS.19 (Diameter) enabling security measures such as anti�

spoofing and Diameter peer authentication.

Luk Bruynseels, VP Mobile Technology at Telenet, about selecting Infradata, "There are a lot of security

products designed for a specific technology. Because networks today are highly integrated, operators should con�

sider a threat to one domain as a threat to all domains. In a converged network such as ours, the traditional

approach to secure signaling per access network and protocol doesn't suffice. This is where the BroadForward

converged firewall solution excels, allowing us to detect attacks across networks and provide the tools to imme�

diately act". Infradata Managing Director Nico van Buitenen added: "The converged Firewall solution provides

Telenet with a gradual path to a converged security architecture across Diameter, SS7 and later HTTP/2 �

required for 5G signaling operations. Telenet now has a highly flexible central firewall function that works across

legacy, current and future networks".

About TelenetTelenet is the largest cable television operator in Belgium. Telenet offers quadruple�play services consisting of video,

broadband Internet, and fixed�line telephony (VoIP) as well as mobile voice and data services to 4.9 million service sub�

scribers (RGUs) represented by 2.2 million customers as of September 30, 2016. Liberty Global indirectly owns 57.8% of

Telenet. Telenet is listed on NYSE Euronext Bruxelles.

About InfradataInfradata is an award�winning provider of cutting�edge security, cloud and network services and solutions. We enable

clients to drive innovation and value with our best�of�breed approach. Infradata is a trusted partner for IT organisations of

every size in all industries. Our experienced engineers and certified experts make the difference. Infradata creates the foun�

dation for a secure and thriving digital economy and society.

About BroadForwardFour�time GSMA nominee for Best Mobile Technology, BroadForward is leader in intelligent signaling software for

2G/3G, 4G/LTE, 5G, IMS, Fixed, Wi�Fi, IPX and M2M networks. BroadForward delivers core network products for

routing, interworking, security and number portability, designed for convergence across legacy and next generation net�

works. BroadForward's active 5G roadmap supports service providers with their network transition to Next Generation

Core, and includes the Service Communication Proxy (SCP), Binding Support Function (BSF), Security Edge Protection

Proxy (SEPP), 5G EIR, 4G�5G interworking and multi�protocol signaling orchestration). All BroadForward products are

hardware�agnostic and supporting virtualization and cloud deployment (VMware, KVM, OpenStack, Amazon etc.) as well

as containerized application deployment (Docker, Kubernetes). BroadForward's software development is entirely done in

The Netherlands. www.broadforward.com


WEB INFRASTRUCTURE INDUSTRY PREDICTIONS FOR 2020

From the establishment of the 5G technology to the growing Cloud influence, the web infrastructure industry isembracing changes. Vincentas Grinius, CEO of Heficed, a network infrastructure provider, highlights web infra�

structure industry predictions for 2020 and discusses how these trends will impact the sector as we know it.

From the establishment of the 5G technology to the growing Cloud influence, the web infrastructure

industry is embracing changes. Here are six predictions for the network infrastructure industry in 2020 as seen

by Vincentas Grinius, CEO of Heficed, a network infrastructure provider. The demand for IP addresses leasing

is growing, and IP brokers focus on optimizing their services to leasing instead of selling. When buying an IP

address, it might take as long as a month to transfer all required licensing and usage rights. As IP acquisition is

slowing down, the market is changing to make room for leasing opportunities.

“What we see now is that consumers don’t want to waste their time and resources on acquiring IP addresses.

It’s more cost�effective and efficient to sign an IP lease contract. Heficed is already preparing for the emerging

changes by building an IP marketplace for brokers to integrate their services with IP leasing features. Brokers will be

able to add their offerings on our platform and resell or lease them to their clients,” said Vincentas Grinius.

Bare – Metal solutions

The bare metal cloud service market is estimated to reach USD 4510 million by the end of 2024. Bare

metal solutions offer companies to rent hardware from remote service providers. It started growing in populari�

ty as more customers had a need for server automatization, open computing features, and faster hardware, as it

often fails to meet software efficiency. Bare metal is trending due to its versatility and efficiency. From small

businesses to large enterprises � these solutions are easy to implement, and they offer to connect the company’s

resources to one pool. This way, a company can optimize its IT resources and ensure faster services to its clients.

IPv4 vs. IPv6 debate will intensify

IPv4 is the fourth version of the Internet Protocol, and as for this day, it’s the most commonly used ver�

sion. Yet, with the internet rapidly expanding, we face the depletion of IPv4s as there was a finite number of

these created from the outset, and the number can’t be expanded. Meanwhile, IPv6, a newer version of the

Internet Protocol, is practically unlimited in the number of IPs that could be created within it. However, many

experts debate whether IPv6 is the future of the internet and would it take over IPv4, or the latter is still enough,

as there are still plenty of allocated yet unused IPv4 resources.

Eventually, the internet will run out of IPv4 addresses, and we will have to find new ways to host the grow�

ing number of users. Vincentas Grinius adds, “The problem is that we have 25% of Internet accessibility over

IPv6, which means that since 1999 we made minimal progress adopting IPv6. However, the IPv4 high prices will

push the adoption forward, and we might see faster implementation to keep cost efficiency.”

Cloud security

As more companies transition to cloud environments, the need for improved security grows. Although

cloud security has been on the radar for a while now, we need to take it much more seriously. The significant

realization that data needs more advanced security measures happened after Intel’s meltdown. It affected many

– from private to corporate consumers. However, AMD, the main competitor for Intel, is working on a new

architecture, which is meant to surpass Intel’s CPU. ARM CPU is now on the big rise and becoming popular.

Yet the event showed how vulnerable our data is online, and that not even the most prominent corporations can

ensure overall data protection. If we look at the most potential solutions, again, bare metal could be one of the

ways to guarantee increased security for cloud users. SDN (software�defined network) is also getting more pop�

ular within the sector. It allows companies to program their own networks and manage privacy and security fea�

tures privately.


IP price paradox

With internet connection getting more accessible and fast, we see that the internet prices decrease, yet IP

addresses are getting more expensive. The primary cause of the paradox is the shortage of IPv4 resources and the

emerging need for IPv6 addresses. Yet implementation is not that simple. Service providers have to find ways on

how to integrate IPv6 connection to the IPv4 and communicate through IPv4 networks. Deployment issues affect

IoT development and mass integration, as most of the connected devices are connected via IPv4 addresses.

Vincentas Grinius explains ISP’s attitudes towards new changes, “The internet is becoming more afford�

able globally, which raises two groups of IP service providers: those who seek to improve their product and the

ones who lower prices. We might see more of similar cases in the upcoming years. Yet again, the decision falls

on consumers’ shoulders as they will have to choose between more affordable or quality service, which, in many

cases, can be difficult to determine.”

Abuse protection

IP abuse and spam are sensitive topics for both IP holders and brokers. DNS (Domain Name System)

provides lists of IP addresses that are linked to unwanted activity such as spamming. Although most of ISP go

through blacklists, it’s challenging to ensure that your address wouldn’t be abused.

“Increased supply of ISP encourages consumers to look for service providers that offer abuse protection

and limit spam. At Heficed, we are also working on adopting innovative methods to reduce numbers of IP

address abuse and spam cases. At this day and age, it’s crucial to deliver a service without compensating on users’

data and experience.” – Adds Vincentas Grinius.

These six trends are predicted to dominate the sector in 2020 and the upcoming years. Besides the pre�

dictions, you might also see Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) growth among large and small organi�

zations, as advanced cryptography delivers higher security levels and faster ecosystem development. We should

also see an increased need for open�computing solutions to save companies the trouble of owning private infra�

structure.

ABOUT HEFICED

With its headquarters in London and server locations in every continent, Heficed is an IP address�oriented company

offering flexible and custom IP address infrastructure solutions, cloud services and bare�metal servers. At the core of Heficed‘s

business is its world‘s first automated IP address infrastructure engineering platform, which streamlines the process of leasing and

managing IP addresses. www.heficed.com.


IRIDIUM AND ONEWEB TO COLLABORATE ON A GLOBAL SATELLITE SERVICES OFFERING

MoU between LEO Ku�band and L�band satellite operators is the first of its kind in the industry

Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) and OneWeb today announced they have entered into

a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together toward a combined service offering. This combined

service offering would be designed to make it easier for their mutual partners to offer unique bundling and co�

marketing opportunities for the Iridium Certus® L�band services and OneWeb's Ku�band service. The offering

would leverage the strengths of their respective low�Earth�orbit (LEO) networks. This is the first time that LEO

operators have collaborated to deliver services in L�band and Ku�band.

The MoU also creates opportunities for companies that manufacture both OneWeb and Iridium

CertusTM terminals. Such new options could include Iridium�OneWeb companion packages in addition to

providers being able to offer combined equipment or even new dual�constellation terminals.

While both are LEO constellations, Iridium® and OneWeb services have different capabilities on their

respective bands (L�band and Ku�band), which can create a complementary, full�service option for applications

such as heads of state comms, critical tactical services, maritime, disaster response and more.

"It's an exciting time for the industry, and we see great potential for this offering," said Matt Desch, CEO

of Iridium. "Our services are unique and complementary, and we know that customers are looking for the capa�

bilities of both our low�Earth�orbiting networks."

Adrian Steckel, CEO of OneWeb said: "We believe our new offering can bring many benefits for our dis�

tribution partners. By combining the strengths of our services, we can ensure our partners are able to deliver the

most innovative, seamless services to their subscribers across many markets, and in all the places that don't yet

have access to the internet."

Due to the physics associated with L�band and Ku�band spectrum, the two come with different yet com�

plementary attributes. The OneWeb network will deliver very high�speed broadband connectivity that transfers

large amounts of data. It is ideal for applications including Inflight WiFi, Government, and Maritime networks

that require global reach, high speed and low latency. Iridium's crosslinked satellite constellation brings seam�

less truly global connectivity with highly weather resilient L�band user terminals, making it uniquely suited to

provide safety services for ships, aircraft, vehicles and deployed personnel, and can be a regulation�required

capability. The combined power of these two networks can work together to deliver capacity, resiliency, and high�

speed connectivity to customers anywhere in the world.

With the first six satellites already launched, OneWeb's system has already demonstrated broadband

speeds of 400 Mbps and an average latency of 32 milliseconds. OneWeb will begin monthly launches of more

than 30 satellites per month starting in December enabling OneWeb to provide partial service in late 2020 and

global coverage in 2021. Iridium Certus® is Iridium's new technology platform launched in January 2019, and

offers the flexibility to scale device speeds, sizes and power requirements both up and down based on the needs

of the end�user. The announcement was first made at Iridium's 2019 partner conference in Coronado,

California, attended annually by hundreds of Iridium partner companies.

About Iridium Communications Inc. Iridium® is the only mobile voice and data satellite communications network that spans the entire globe. Iridium enables

connections between people, organizations and assets to and from anywhere, in real time. Together with its ecosystem of partner

companies, Iridium delivers an innovative and rich portfolio of reliable solutions for markets that require truly global communi�

cations. The company has recently completed its next�generation satellite network and launched its new specialty broadband

service, Iridium Certus®. Iridium Communications Inc. is headquartered in McLean, Va., U.S.A., and its common stock trades

on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol IRDM. For more information about Iridium products, services and

partner solutions, visit www.iridium.com.

About OneWebOneWeb's mission is to enable Internet access for everyone, everywhere. OneWeb is building a communications network with

a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide connectivity to people around the world. OneWeb is creating business

solutions for Broadband, Government and Cellular Backhaul. Its high�speed, low�latency, network will offer game�changing

Mobility solutions to industries that rely on global connectivity, such as Aviation, Maritime, Automotive, Enterprise and more.

For more information about OneWeb, visit: www.oneweb.world


SEABORN DELIVERS HIGH QUALITY/LOW LATENCY IP SOLUTIONS TO TOP QUALITY TRANSIT SERVICES, CONTENT

PROVIDERS AND MAJOR PEERING EXCHANGES IN BRAZIL AND THE U.S.

Boston. October 25, 2019. Seaborn Networks, a leading developer�owner�operator of transoceanic subsea

fiber optic cable systems (Seaborn), announced today that its IP network, Autonomous System Number: 13786,

is fully operational. The network builds upon the delivery and service success of Seabras�1, the only direct con�

nection and leading service delivery network between the commercial centers of Brazil and the US.

Seaborn’s newly launched IP network provides high quality, low latency connections for internet service

providers (ISPs), telecom operators and global content providers, combining that with Seaborn’s industry�lead�

ing short installation timelines and dedication to service. With locations in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, New

Jersey and New York, Seaborn is now able to provide high capacity connections to top quality transit services,

content providers and the major peering exchanges in these regions.

“Our IP network is ideal for ISPs in Brazil looking for quality connections to top content with high levels

of adjacency for their customers, and content providers looking to get closer to their end users via Tier 1 mobile

and broadband operators in Brazil,” said Larry Schwartz, Seaborn’s Chairman & CEO. “Seaborn’s IP network

is a solutions�based approach, designed to enable success and growth without throttling and congestion tradi�

tionally associated with services in that region.”

“This unique combination of high quality network services and tailored customer�centric approach sets

Seaborn apart from its competitors in terms of overall quality of service, and is a real differentiator in the mar�

ket,” according to Andy Bax, Seaborn’s COO.

Seaborn’s network offers additional benefits to customers, including:

Consolidated capacity contracts and billing with industry�leading SLAs

The newest network architecture with 100Gbps coherent technology on an end�to�end solution from

New Jersey to Sao Paulo

Proprietary ultra�low latency solutions for the financial services vertical

A direct relationship with the operator that built and now operates the submarine cable system, providing

higher quality of service and improved information access

A route to and from South America that avoids the hurricane�prone areas of Florida, the Caribbean and

Bermuda, with 100% of the Brazilian terrestrial network buried and protected with latency�matched diverse ter�

restrial routes in Brazil, ensuring maximum performance, security and reliability

Reduced delivery times for all on�net and off�net services, enabling Seaborn to provide the industry’s

fastest turn up of services for our customers

Seaborn’s independently owned and operated 24?7 primary network operations center (NOC) and back�

up NOC.

About Seaborn Networks

Seaborn Networks is a leading developer�owner�operator of transoceanic submarine fiber optic cable systems, including

Seabras�1 between Sao Paulo and New York. Seabras�1 is the only direct POP to POP system between Sao Paulo and New

York/New Jersey, offering the lowest latency route between B3 and the trading exchanges in New Jersey. For more informa�

tion, please visit www.seabornnetworks.com and follow Seaborn on LinkedIn.


NEW ITU CASE STUDY SHINES SPOTLIGHT ON A ‘SMART CITY’ JOURNEY

The City of Pully, Switzerland, reports experience with ‘Key Performance Indicators for Smart Sustainable Cities’

Geneva, 04 December 2019. A new ITU case study offers an evaluation of the Key Performance Indicators

for Smart Sustainable Cities developed by the United for Smart Sustainable Cities Initiative (U4SSC), an ini�

tiative supported 16 United Nations bodies. U4SSC develops practical tools to support cities' application of dig�

ital technologies to become smarter and more sustainable, with the aim of achieving SDG 11: "Make cities and

human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable".

Pully, a Swiss municipality home to some 18 000 residents, has reported its experience applying the

U4SSC Key Performance Indicators to help meet the objectives of its 'smart city' strategy. Human, friendly, effi�

cient and practical – these are the values at the core of Pully's strategy. Practical innovation is Pully's priority, as

it sees technology as a means to strengthen relationships between citizens and help them lead simpler, happier

lives.

"I would like to commend Pully for its will to share its experience with other cities around the world," said

ITU Secretary�General Houlin Zhao. "This Pully case study follows similar case studies of Dubai, Singapore

and Moscow, offering a strong reminder that no two cities are the same. Learning from diverse experiences will

be essential to the achievement of the smart city vision."

The case study – "Pully under the microscope" – was developed in collaboration by the City of Pully,

Swisscom and ITU. The case study reports Pully's self�evaluation of its urban operations, contributing to an

international effort to refine the U4SSC Key Performance Indicators based on cities' experiences with their

implementation.

"This case study is the culmination of the huge task of collecting a whole range of data from the city's var�

ious areas of action," says the Mayor of Pully, Gil Reichen. "But I would like to emphasize in particular the

remarkable summarization and formatting of the report, which was done in order to make it as accessible as pos�

sible to the greatest number of people."

The collaboration encouraged by U4SSC has led more than 100 cities worldwide to evaluate their effi�

ciency and sustainability using the U4SSC Key Performance Indicators. The indicators enable city planners to

assess how information and communication technologies (ICTs) have improved economic, environmental and

social aspects of their cities, according to the parameters set out by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable

Development. The body of empirical knowledge being amassed by U4SSC offers valuable support to the inter�

national standardization work of ITU�T Study Group 20 (Internet of Things and Smart Cities and

Communities).

ITU�T Study Group 20 develops international standards for Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and

applications. One of its top priorities is to leverage IoT technologies to address urban development challenges.

The U4SSC Key Performance Indicators are based on the ITU international standard, ITU

Y.4903/L.1603 "Key Performance Indicators for Smart Sustainable Cities to assess the achievement of

Sustainable Development Goals".

Towards a global Index for Smart Sustainable Cities: Working group to meet in AustriaBy ITU News

13 December 2019 will host a meeting of the U4SSC Thematic Group developing a ‘U4SSC Index’ to

offer a global view of the transition to Smart Sustainable Cities.

The meeting will present a first draft of the methodology to underlie the U4SSC Index, an index to build

on the U4SSC Key Performance Indicators for Smart Sustainable Cities.

Participation is open to all and free of charge.

The meeting will be hosted by Austria’s Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology. It is

co�organized by ITU, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), and the United


Nations University (UNU).

U4SSC (the United for Smart Sustainable Cities Initiative) is supported by 16 United Nations bodies,

with the aim of achieving Sustainable Development Goal 11: “Make cities and human settlements inclusive,

safe, resilient and sustainable”.

The collaboration encouraged by U4SSC has led more than 100 cities worldwide to evaluate their effi�

ciency and sustainability using the U4SSC Key Performance Indicators. These cities are contributing to an

international effort to refine the U4SSC Key Performance Indicators based on cities’ experiences with their

implementation. The indicators enable city planners to assess how ICTs have improved economic, environ�

mental and social aspects of their cities, according to the parameters set out by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable

Development.

The body of empirical knowledge being amassed by U4SSC offers valuable support to the international

standardization work of ITU�T Study Group 20 (Internet of Things and Smart Cities and Communities).

ITU�T Study Group 20 develops international standards for Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and

applications. One of its top priorities is to leverage IoT technologies to address urban development challenges.

The U4SSC Key Performance Indicators are based on the ITU international standard, ITU

Y.4903/L.1603 “Key Performance Indicators for Smart Sustainable Cities to assess the achievement of

Sustainable Development Goals”.

ITU case studies share the experiences of Dubai, Singapore, Moscow and Pully with the implementation

of the U4SSC Key Performance Indicators.

THE IMPORTANCE OF 5G – IN THE BALTIC SEA REGION AND BEYOND

By Malcolm Johnson, ITU Deputy Secretary�General

The following article is adapted from my opening remarks at the second�annual 5G Techritory event in

Riga, Latvia. The three�day event, which is held in close cooperation with ITU, brings together policymakers,

heads of major industry organisations and business leaders from Europe, the United States, and Asia to network

and discuss the commercialization of 5G in the innovation�rich Baltic Sea region.

It is already fifty years ago that a team of graduate students at UCLA sent a digital data transmission mak�

ing two computers talk to each other for the first time. What started as a small network of academics’ comput�

ers eventually led to the Internet revolution.

Today, we are on the verge of another revolution: the 5G revolution. So, I am delighted to be here in the

beautiful city of Riga for this forum organized by the Electronic Communication Office of Latvia in close coop�

eration with ITU, to bring together regional and global business leaders, technical experts, academics, and pol�

icymakers to discuss the future of 5G.

RELATED: Why 5G will be important for the Baltic Sea Region: Q&A with Talis Linkaits

This mix of stakeholders is very important. So many different industry sectors and organisations will be

involved in the implementation and use of 5G products and services that collaboration across sectors and bor�

ders will be key to its success, both here in the Baltic Sea region and around the world. Collaboration is at the

heart of ITU’s work and that is why we are happy to support this event.

A unique platform to bring all stakeholders together

ITU is a bit different to most United Nations agencies in that it has benefited, through its long history,

from having a large private sector membership, which is becoming ever more diverse, as well as more recently a

growing academia membership. These, together with our 193 Member States and members from other interna�

tional and regional organizations, provide a unique platform to take forward the technical, regulatory and poli�

cy issues related to today’s emerging technologies.


ALE JOINS THE UN GLOBAL COMPACT, A VOLUNTARY LEADERSHIP PLATFORM FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION

AND DISCLOSURE OF RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS PRACTICES

ALE, operating under the Alcatel�Lucent Enterprise* brand, is pleased to announce that the company has

joined the United Nations (UN) Global Compact initiative – a voluntary leadership platform for the development,

implementation and disclosure of responsible business practices. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is part of

what defines ALE as a company. Business ethics, integrity, sustainability and compliance commitments are docu�

mented in the Alcatel�Lucent Enterprise Code of Conduct, and are closely aligned with the stated goals of the UN

Global Compact. Carla Haag, Head of the Executive Office, leads CSR and is responsible for managing the imple�

mentation of the Alcatel�Lucent Enterprise Impact program, reporting and improvements, in line with the compa�

ny’s commitment.

“We believe that monitoring the social and environmental impact of our business activities, and enriching our

local and global communities, are essential responsibilities to meet our strategic objectives, and the basis for our sus�

tainable growth.” explains Jack Chen, CEO of Alcatel�Lucent Enterprise.

The UN Global Compact is a call to companies to align their operations and strategies with ten universally

accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labour, the environment and anti�corruption, and to take action in

support of UN goals and issues embodied in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

As a Participant of the initiative, ALE will soon be updating its profile on the UN Global Compact website to

showcase progress. With this announcement, ALE is proud to join thousands of other companies around the globe

who are committed to taking responsible business action to help make the world a better place.

THE STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIP DELIVERS A MOBILITY�ENABLINGWORKPLACE COMMUNICATIONS PLATFORM TO SPANISH ENTERPRISES

Madrid, October 11st, 2019. ALE, which operates under the Alcatel�Lucent Enterprise brand, and Samsung

Electronics Spain have launched a workplace mobility communications platform for enterprises. This integrated

solution, which is already being marketed by both companies, offers a secure option to all companies that need to

facilitate employee mobility. Companies across all sectors are seeing an increase in the mobility needs of their

employees. Workplaces are now required to deliver the connectivity, communication and collaboration, security, pol�

icy compliance, network control or use of business and personal devices to enable this mobile workforce.

The solution is designed to offer a new level of mobility and productivity through the collaboration of the lead�

ing products in its segment (Samsung DeX for mobile devices, Samsung Knox Security and Alcatel�Lucent

Rainbow™). In addition, it can be personalised to meet specific business needs and integrate with business process�

es, applications and technologies, such as artificial intelligence and bots, allowing for easy adoption at any stage of

the company digital transformation journey. Personalisation of the workplace and enabling mobility are among the

features of this comprehensive communications and collaboration solution. This serves as the basis for the develop�

ment of apps integration and smartphone monitoring that allows customisation of client apps and supports the activ�

ities of all business cycle stakeholders (B2B2C), which opens the way for integration of communication platforms as

a service (CPaaS) in business processes.

“Workplace evolution during digital transformation is promoting and facilitating greater mobility. Smartphones,

the cloud, artificial intelligence or big data make the development of innovative and open collaboration solutions possi�

ble and necessary. As an industry leader with a vision for the future, Samsung partners with ALE to present a secure and

integrated communications offering that improves the experience of the connected workplace of the future”, indicates

David Alonso, Director, Enterprises, from Samsung Electronics Spain.

"Following the agreement between ALE and Samsung that helps enterprises in Singapore adopt a secure business�

grade collaboration solution for their mobile employees, we are very proud to partner again in Spain to deliver an inte�

grated communications and collaboration solution that improves the user experience for employees, and that is inte�

grated in company business processes”, adds Marcos Sбnchez, Channel Director of ALE Spain.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining

the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, network systems, and memory, system LSI, foundry

and LED solutions. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at http://news.samsung.com

* The Alcatel�Lucent name and logo are trademarks of Nokia used under license by ALE.


HUAWEI’S HORIZON DIGITAL PLATFORM FOR CITIES TO BUILD FULLY CONNECTED INTELLIGENT CITY

Huawei Announces Latest Cooperation Efforts at SCEWC 2019

Barcelona, Spain, November 20, 2019. The ninth Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) is held in

Barcelona from November 19 to 21, 2019. Huawei, together with more than 20 industry partners and customers,

jointly attended the event under the theme of "Building a Fully Connected, Intelligent City." Based on the

Horizon Digital Platform and Intelligent Operation Center (IOC) for cities, Huawei showcased a wide�range of

urban applications, such as intelligent education, intelligent healthcare, intelligent government, as well as the

latest strategic cooperation with Barcelona. Meanwhile, at the EU�China City Forum, Huawei demonstrated

its strategy in intelligent city construction and substantial practices in cities worldwide. Additionally, Huawei

released the Smart City Development and Governance Standpoints Paper during the expo to encourage gov�

ernments to adopt a systematic approach to digitalization and be economical in developing smart cities, while

sharing Huawei's point�of�view on smart city governance.

Building a Future Intelligent City in a “More Intelligent Way”

The EU�China City Forum was held on November 19. Shan Zhiguang, Director of the Informatization

and Industry Research Department at the State Information Center, Rudolf Niessler, Principal Advisor for

International Relations at the European Commission, and Sun Fuyou, Vice President of Huawei Enterprise

Business Group shared their views. How to integrate various new technologies, connect information silos, effi�

ciently govern data, and promote organizational and process transformation are common concerns between

China and Europe, which are also challenges Huawei is dedicated to helping customers address.

"Smart city development needs to consider both technical and human factors, and needs to be done more

intelligently," said Mr. Sun. "It is a government�led initiative that requires a long�term, continuous process of

development. Innovation, trial, and constant iteration will be key. An integrated digital platform can help pow�

erful ecosystem partners conduct agile development and iterative operation based on the individual needs of the

city.” Mr. Sun Fuyou, Vice President of Huawei Enterprise Business Group at the EU�China City Forum

Based on the Horizon Digital Platform, Huawei launched the “HiCity” Intelligent City Solution, which

optimizes the integration of a variety of new ICT technologies and data to streamline service processes, share

service data, and transfer information flows, reducing the threshold for the use of new technologies and makes

integration easier. Together with ecosystem partners, Huawei aims to better support the governance and inno�

vation of smart cities.

Economic Vitality and Systematic Planning Are the Keys to Intelligent City Development

During the expo, Huawei officially released the Smart City Development and Governance Standpoints

Paper. Through urban case analysis, the paper comprehensively details two typical models and six paths of how

intelligent cities empower urban development. It is proposed that “economic” and “systematic” will be the keys

to urban development.

The paper offered four initiatives on intelligent city construction. First, adaptation to new trends and

shifting of the role of governments can accelerate intelligent city deployment. Second, adopting an economy�

driven model can boost economic vitality. Third, systematic planning is needed to build a comprehensive and

layered intelligent city capability system. Fourth, multi�faceted efforts help secure the sustainable development

of intelligent cities.

During the expo, Smart City Industrial Ecosphere (SCIE), with Huawei as a member, reached strategic

cooperation with the SCEWC to develop all�round cooperation in new technologies, industry incubation,

industry standards, and industry ecosystems. Huawei hopes to contribute to the intelligent city standards, help

cities build and enhance global competitiveness in the process of digitalization and intelligent transformation to

jointly realize the vision and dream of a great city.


At the SCEWC, Huawei showcased its latest intelligent city solutions:

IOC: A visualized, efficient, and intelligent city "brain" that enables visual management of city assets.

Horizon Digital Platform for cities: This helps customers achieve the overall planning of urban infra�

structure, enhance the business experience, and accelerate the launch of services. It also provides partners with

integrated ICT infrastructure capabilities, accumulates industry assets, and unifies open interfaces to enable

more efficient development and innovation.

Intelligent applications: Including intelligent pole, intelligent road analysis, and intelligent indoor navi�

gation solutions, which integrates with Huawei AR, Wi�Fi, and IPC products.

Intelligent education: The Campus OptiX solution ensures superior service experience of classrooms in

high�density scenarios. The Wi�Fi 6 solution offers high�bandwidth and low�latency classroom scenarios and

the electronic whiteboards that enable remote teaching.

Digital hospital: Huawei Wi�Fi 6 medical third�party asset management solution based on Wi�Fi 6, intel�

ligent pharmacy based on Huawei edge computing, as well as Hospital Information System (HIS) and Picture

Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) solutions using Huawei’s dual�active high�reliability all�flash

storage.

Intelligent customs: e�Government cloud, desktop cloud, national broadband, and government private

network solutions. At the SCEWC, Huawei showcased its latest intelligent city solutions.

For more details about Smart City Development and Governance Standpoints

Paper and to download please visit: e.huawei.com/topic/smartcity2019/en/index.html.

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