This August 2020 report by CommScope, subtitled “Building a smart, simple infrastructure with advanced network capabilities,” sets out a strategic approach for planned and building network convergence. By embracing such an approach, operators can solve issues of network complexity with “one smart, simple network architecture which provides a common network to handle today’s demand.” Topics include enhanced mobile broadband and the path to convergence, planning and building for convergency, and the many ways convergence transforms an operator’s network. The report will be of interest to engineers, technologists, IT professionals, wireless operators, and network service providers.
Key words: architecture/engineering, audio/video, intelligent buildings, controls and sensors, smart cities, controls/sensors, hyper fiber coaxial