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The Network APIsmarket is expected to experience significant growth in the coming years, driven by factors such as the increasing adoption of cloud computing, location-based services, the rise of the IoT, and the growing demand for digital services. Network APIs allow external applications and services to interact with the core functionalities of mobile networks and offer new avenue for revenue generation by enabling them to monetise the network and open it up to developers to create new innovative services whilst enhancing the customer experience. Below you’ll find a roundup of some of the latest market forecasts from leading research houses....

Recorded: Tuesday 11th June Network APIs will unlock up to $300 billion in connectivity and edge computing-related revenue for operators over the next 5-7 years (McKinsey, Feb 24). As the telecoms landscape evolves with the rollout of 5G technology, understanding APIs are a top priority for developers, network operators, and industry stakeholders alike. The 5G Network APIs: Unlocking $300 billion of value for telcos webinar will explore the fundamental concepts and practical applications of 5G Network APIs. This webinar is your gateway to understanding the crucial role of 5G Network APIs in shaping the future of connectivity. Whether you're a seasoned...

  The new Wray Castle Hub gives you unlimited access to a comprehensive library of material covering key technology and business topics within the telecoms industry.   The Wray Castle Hub builds your knowledge, empowers your professional development, and includes access to new courses that will cover the latest technology developments throughout your subscription. Endlessly flexible and applicable to any role within the telecoms industry a subscription to Wray Castle Hub is your ultimate learning resource. You can choose to follow one of our suggested learning pathways, build your own or dip into the learning material module by module. Learn more. What courses are included...

We are pleased to announce that the new Applied Telecoms Engineering and Critical Communications and Infrastructure Programmes have has achieved City & Guilds Assured Status. Assured status provides validation and recognition for the learner, it's a symbol of learning excellence and quality and is a reassurance that the training undertaken meets best practice standards. Each programme features guided learning pathways combining foundation courses designed to give learners a thorough understanding of the telecoms industry. The specialist learning tracks aim to equip learners with the necessary expertise to excel in their chosen field. Applied Telecoms Engineering Programme The Applied Telecoms Engineering Programme provides individuals working...

Webinar Invite: 15th February 2024 (12.00 GMT/15.00 GMT+3 Turkey) Duration: 1 Hour The 5G system's evolving capabilities have a significant impact on industry strategy and investment. These are essential tools that enable a variety of industry applications and deployment scenarios. The 5G Enablers for Industry – Underpinning 5G Advanced webinar brought in partnership with Online Bilgi, you will gain a good understanding of the key emerging 5G enablers; we will discuss the use cases, performance objectives, and overall industry requirements for Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC), Private Networks, Network Slicing, Satellite Communications in 5G (Non-Terrestrial Networks), and Open Radio Access Networks...

We're delighted to announce that we have partnered with the GSMA to deliver a series of short training seminars at this years' MWC Las Vegas (25-28 September)Part of the GSMA Advance Training Programme each 3-hour training seminar with give  you a thorough grounding in the topic. The courses will cover AI, 5G enablers for industry, sustainability in telecoms, and network vulnerabilities. You'll find brief details of  the content of each course below. For more information and details on how to register follow the links below.  Places are limited so reserve your place today.   AI Primer Mon, Sep 25: 10:00 am -...

  Our unique Virtual 5G Lab is a cloud-based tool that allows you to simulate and experiment with 5G core protocols and procedures. It is a powerful learning tool that can help you gain a deeper understanding of the 5G network. The Lab is a great way to learn about 5G networking. It is a safe and controlled environment where you can experiment freely and without fear of making any irreversible changes. In this webinar, we will introduce the main features and capabilities of the lab. We will also show you how to use the lab to simulate and analyze...

Wednesday 16th August (1pm Mexico City) This webinar aims to clarify why there is a requirement for more radio spectrum for 5G systems, what bands have been identified, and why, and the challenges and solutions these new bands bring.      Topics covered include: The relationship between bandwidth and bit rate The relationship between frequency band and coverage Bands identified for 5G by regulators Impact of radio channel bandwidth on spectrum allocations Impact of wavelength upon antenna dimensioning Propagation issues associated with Millimetre wave bands (mmWave) How higher frequencies facilitate the realisation of massive MIMO Impact of mmWave on device power consumption  *...

Watch our recorded webinar SA 5G (Standalone 5G) With SA 5G, we witness the evolution of mobile networks - from being reliant on legacy infrastructure to achieving true independence and unlocking unprecedented capabilities. In this webinar, we guide you through the fundamentals of Standalone 5G, exploring its architectural advancements, unique features, and the benefits it brings to both consumers and businesses. We highlighting the enhanced capabilities and expanded use cases made possible by SA 5G - including network slicing, edge computing, virtualization, and network automation. We discuss the implications of SA 5G for network operators, service providers, and enterprises, exploring the...

Our cloud-based labs that allow you to explore the signalling procedures in the 5G system. They provide hands-on experience and reinforce theoretical knowledge. Each lab includes a simulated 5G network, guided exercises for signalling scenarios, and Wireshark (pcap) output files. The labs are available 24/7 on any connected device, and each user has their own dedicated server.  The 5G Virtual Labs are a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn about the 5G system. They are particularly useful for engineers, technicians, and other professionals who need to understand how the 5G system works in order to design, deploy, and maintain...

Course Code:  FG2305 An introduction to the principles of parameter setting and optimisation in the Next Generation Radio Access Network (NG-RAN). The material covered includes cell configuration, signal measurements, and parameters in idle and connected mode. Who Would Benefit? This course is intended for experienced radio access optimisers, and for those involved with device development or functionality testing in 5G systems. Prerequisites The course assumes an engineering background, with some knowledge of digital radio systems in general and the 5G air interface in particular. Experience of parameter tuning and optimisation for LTE would be useful. Course Contents Fundamentals of the...

Recorded: 4th May 2023 A number of evolving capabilities of the 5G system are impacting and driving industry strategy and investment – they are essential enablers for a range of industry use cases and deployment scenarios. In this webinar, you will gain a good understanding of the key emerging 5G enablers; we will discuss the use cases, performance objectives, and overall industry requirements for Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC), Private Networks, Network Slicing, Satellite Communications in 5G (Non-Terrestrial Networks), and Open Radio Access Networks (O-RAN), as well as other key topics. Participants will build a solid appreciation of the opportunities that these...

We've partnered with Excelerate, the foremost skills transformation organisation in Malaysia to deliver a series of training courses addressing the key  technology and business topics facing the telecoms industry. These courses are deliver either live in Malaysia or via Virtual Classroom and will deliver the knowledge, skills and competencies you need to succeed. Mini-MBA in Telecoms – a Blueprint for Future Business Training Dates: (Classroom) | 12-22 May, 1-11 Sep, 17-27 Nov The Mini-MBA in Telecoms explores the key areas for business success, bringing the concepts together within a comprehensive team-based business simulation that runs throughout the programme - allowing the ideas to...

Our mission at Wray Castle we empower the global telecoms world by developing the specialist knowledge, skills and competencies organisations need to build, maintain, optimise and operate the cutting-edge communications networks of today and tomorrow. As part of that commitment and to support professionals across the industry and encourage lifelong learning, we’ve launched Wray Castle Connect, the new networking hub for telecoms professionals. Wray Castle Connect provides its members with regular blogs, recorded training content, and a range of programs and events, offering various activities to engage and educate. Wray Castle Connect is a welcoming place with an open door...

Transportation, including Connected and Autonomous Vehicles, is a key enabler for society and a big focus for governments as they develop strategies for a sustainable, safe and better future for all. Along the way, a multitude of technical, commercial and regulatory challenges need to be tackled in a coherent and effective way in order maximise the emerging opportunities – and connectivity has a key role to play. This webinar explores the overall requirements, use cases, emerging solutions, deployment and evolution of connected vehicle systems. In particular, we look at C-V2X (Cellular Vehicle to X) as one of the major connectivity mechanisms...

Recorded | 4th November 2022 To be able to satisfy the 3GPP defined ‘use cases’, including enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB), massive Machine Type Communications (eMTC) and Ultra Reliable Low Latency Communications (URLLC) demands additional radio spectrum, in particular millimetric radio spectrum. Never before has this spectrum been used for cellular mobile communications and this requires a different approach to cell planning.This webinar examines millimetric radio propagation and how cells can be effectively planned to match use cases in different environments. Topics to be discussed include: 5G Frequency bands 3GPP use cases Why do we need to plan? Overall planning process Radio propagation at 26GHz...

Designed as foundation building blocks for organisations seeking to build skills and organisational competencies, our foundation courses are designed both for those who are new to the industry wishing to build a thorough understanding of the technologies on which modern telecoms networks are built, and, for those who are working in the industry who aspire to continue their professional development towards becoming an industry expert.  In addition, these courses are enjoyed and appreciated by those in non-technical roles who need to develop an awareness of the technology, its capabilities and the services it can enable. 2G to 5G Mobile Technologies...

Recorded 24th June 2022 5G improves performance in areas critical to many of the new use cases that it has been designed to support - providing a toolkit of techniques that we can use to support Connected Innovation, Smart Technologies, and the Internet of Things. These 5G capabilities build on 4G techniques and provide significant revenue opportunities for telecoms and adjacent industries. This talk focuses on some of the key 5G tools and techniques available to us (including those adopted from 4G), specifically in support of the Internet of Things (IoT). We cover the device, radio, and core network aspects;...

Recorded: 10th June 2022 5G enables cost effective capacity provision whilst at the same time improving performance in areas critical to many of the new use cases that 5G has been designed to support. In particular, the low latency capabilities of 5G are seen as essential in enabling connectivity for industrial automation / robotics and for connected vehicles – among many other applications. Starting with the requirements and performance targets, this talk explores how low latency (and ultra-low latency) is achieved in 5G from a technical perspective. We delve into the different mechanisms and features that are available and the flexible...

Recorded: 23rd May 2022 The developments within 4G LTE provides much of the foundation for 5G. In fact, 5G incorporates 4G (but not 2G or 3G) as part of the ongoing 5G system development. Whilst 5G introduces more flexibility and efficiency into the overall cellular system (in a number of ways, including enabling efficient use of mm Wave spectrum), 4G will remain an integral part of the system for many years to come. Effective technology decision making is made easier because many of the improvements that LTE Advanced and Advanced Pro bring to cellular will remain relevant and fully utilised as...