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Verizon has successfully tested edge computing on a live 5G network Verizon announced last week that it successfully tested edge computing on a live 5G network in Houston and slashed network latency in half.
Edge computing systems process data locally, like in a nearby data center or on-device, which lessens the strain on networks and improves data reply times.
Verizon's test required engineers to install Multi-access Edge Compute (MEC) equipment and MEC platform software close to the edge of a network facility in an effort to cut down the distance data from a facial recognition application had to move when identifying people.
Verizon's test required engineers to install Multi-access Edge Compute (MEC) equipment and MEC platform software close to the edge of a network facility in an effort to cut down the distance data from a facial recognition application had to move when identifying people.
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| | | Ride-hailing giant Uber launched a new feature last week that allows users in the Denver area to open the Uber app and see public transportation options. Read More → |
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| | | Walmart's international segment is incredibly valuable, racking up $28.8 billion in net sales in its fiscal Q3 2018. Despite this, Walmart has been running into some issues overseas. Read More → |
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| | | PayPal Credit, PayPal's proprietary online consumer financing product, reached $50 billion in total payment volume (TPV) in the US since 2008, when PayPal acquired BillMeLater and rebranded it as PayPal Credit. Read More → |
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| | | Target is expanding a new loyalty program that offers personalized benefits to members, CNBC reports. Dubbed "Target Circle," the program has been piloting in Dallas but will become available in Charlotte, Denver, Indianapolis, Kansas City, and Phoenix on February 19. Read More → |
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| | | Tesla announced earlier this week that it agreed to acquire Maxwell Technologies, an electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer, for $218 million, according to TechCrunch. Read More → |
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| | | Major regional US bank BB&T announced that it's acquiring regional US bank SunTrust Banks in an all-stock deal that will value the combined company at $66 billion and create the sixth-largest bank in the US. Read More → |
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| | | Google has added real-time translation capabilities to its Google Home smart speakers, the Home Hub screened speaker, as well as other screened devices from third parties. Read More → |
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