BICS & bytes Blog

23 Apr

By: BICS
In: Global IoT, Roaming

Three top trends in IoT roaming

A global company with a global outlook – and ever the globe-trotter – BICS was on the road again this month, attending WAS #9 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The GSMA’s Wholesale Agreements and Solutions (WAS) Group is responsible for operator-to-operator and operator-to-hub interoperability (including inter-working and roaming). The bi-annual gathering provides an opportunity for WAS…

05 Apr

By: BICS
In: BICS Corporate, Capacity, Data and Connectivity

Three peering approaches to improve QoS and optimise costs

Peering enables a direct connection from one network to another over an Internet Exchange Point (IXP). It’s a common strategy among service providers to gain a competitive advantage. By directly connecting to other networks, SPs can improve quality of service with faster throughput and lower latency. Aside from an increased QoS, peering has a number…

02 Apr

By: BICS
In: Global IoT

BICS looks back at another successful MWC Barcelona which drives forward the connected car industry

Earlier this month, the EU signalled its favour for wi-fi connectivity over cellular technologies (such as cellular vehicle-to-everything, for example) for supporting connected cars. MWC organiser the GSMA condemned the move, commenting that the EU’s preference of “outdated” technology “deals a blow to 5G rollout plans across Europe.” The EU has made some fantastic moves…