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Webinar Recording The first release of the FRMCS standards have been published and the 5G Rail project was successfully concluded. Based on the findings from that project, FRMCS v2.0 will be created, paving the way for the MORANE 2 project leading ultimately to the ‘1st Edition’ of the FRMCS specification (v3.0). Version 3.0 is anticipated to be available in 2027 allowing FRMCS to gradually replace GSM-R. The two systems will initially operate in parallel, known as the migration period. But how will the two peacefully coexist? This webinar looks at the work being undertaken by the Franco-German Ecosystem for Private...

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming complimentary training sessions, sponsored by the UK Telecommunications Innovation Network (UKTIN). This series is designed to upskill professionals with best practices in standardisation, crucial for thriving in today’s rapidly evolving industries.Standards are the foundation of interoperability, efficiency, and safety. They facilitate global trade, foster innovation, and drive economic growth by providing a consistent framework for quality and reliability.Our complimentary training sessions will delve into the importance of standards across industries and how they can be utilised to promote transformation and thought leadership amongst professionals. Standardisation in Industry – A Framework for Global Success...

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...

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...

The Introduction to Energy Security & Net Zero webinar is brought to you by Wray Castle in partnership with TÜV UK Ltd, bringing together unrivalled expertise, global reach, specialist training development skills, and a consultancy network, products, services, and much more. During the ‘Introduction to Energy Security & Net Zero’ webinar we'll introduce the concepts of energy security and net zero. Those who attend will emerge with a raised awareness of the subject and its importance.Topics covered: Net Zero. Energy Security Energy Market. Energy Production. Global Energy Factors. Energy Security & Net Zero Delivery Role. Government Energy Security & Net Zero Strategy & Policy. Webinar Speaker: ...

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  *...

Wednesday 14th June (10am UK Time) Join Tony Wakefield on Wednesday 14th June for a live webinar Enabling the Metaverse. The term “Metaverse” describes new virtual worlds that are emerging from the convergence of virtual and augmented reality, blockchain, and other key technologies. During this webinar, we start with a brief history of the Metaverse and explore how it is being built and developed by many companies and individuals around the world. We explain the key features and characteristics, potential applications and use cases, and how they can be used to create immersive and engaging experiences that go beyond what...

Recorded: 23rd March 2023 Webinar recording of Radio Propagation Mechanisms Explained is now available on Wray Castle Connect (Free Membership Required), you can view the recording here. The aim of this Webinar is to explain the range of factors that impact the way radio waves propagate and therefore impact radio connectivity and coverage in fixed and mobile radio systems. The session commences with a look at how variations in atmospheric conditions will affect the trajectory of radio signals – the process of refraction.  The natural phenomena of diffraction, reflection, and absorption will then be described, finishing with an explanation of fast and...

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...

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...

Recorded 13th September 2022 The energy and utility sectors are going through a time of unprecedented change, driven largely by the drive for “net zero” and “smart grids”.  A shift towards renewable and more localised energy sources, coupled to a greater reliance on digital technology and automation, has transformed these industries. The sector is now actively envisioning how new wireless broadband communications technologies, and the cloud, can help them harness the power of the growing wave of connected devices and data. These technologies will replace traditional narrowband telemetry, tele-control and tele-protection systems, and enable utilities to move increased volumes of data...

Recorded: 31st March 2022 Join Les Granfield on Thursday 31st March (10-11am UK time) for this live training webinar looking at Open Radio Access Networks (ORAN) This webinar aims to de-mystify the world of Open Radio Access Networks (ORAN).  It will provide a meaning for the acronyms associated with the technology.  It will explain the need for open radio access networks, the key players and the associated technologies.  Topics include: Acronyms and abbreviations Radio access networks to date Why the need for open radio access networks Disaggregation Virtualized RAN Open RAN Cloud RAN 3GPP xRAN Cisco TIP O-RAN Small Cell Forum 3GPP Split Architecture O-RAN Architecture TIP Whitebox...

Recorded: 23rd November 2021 Cloud computing has revolutionized the way IT Services are deployed and used, allowing major improvements in flexibility, availability, and simplification, whilst offering opportunities to speed up time to deploy new services and realise cost savings. The core technology behind Cloud based services is virtualization; could this be leveraged to provide the same benefits to the communications market? Many communications services are of course based on software applications, which do lend themselves to virtualization and thus cloud deployment. However, communications are also dependent on connectivity services – can virtualization of these services be modelled and managed in a...

Webinar Recorded:  9th November 2021 FRMCS is the Future Railway Mobile Communications System and is an integral part of the digital railway. The term digital railway was coined when GSM-R was deployed on the European networks to provide train to trackside communications. GSM-R is a digital radio system that has been used successfully over the past 20 years - over 100,000 Km of lines have been covered with more to come in the coming years. However, GSM-R has a limited lifespan with equipment vendors stating that they no longer wish to support GSM-R beyond 2030. GSM-R, as well as providing...

Webinar Recorded: 13th October 2021 The Service Based Architecture (SBA), standardised as part of 5G, represents a paradigm shift in the way the telecoms core network is planned, deployed, and operated. Using virtualisation principles, the SBA provides a more flexible, efficient, and capable set of features – provided by the different Network Functions in the form of NF “Services”. SBA techniques can also be applied to 4G, and if adopted early, would enable a smooth transition to the 5G Core.This talk examines the principles of the SBA, before looking in more detail at the architecture, network functions, protocols, and operation. We also...

Webinar Recorded: 12th October 2021 Delivering ever-increasing data volumes to a growing customer base who are willing to accept mobile and nomadic broadband services places enormous strain on telecoms operators in terms of capacity requirements and network densification. New broadcast-based services and business models, as well as connected innovation and IoT, add to the challenges. A range of measures can be used to ease the pressure, and many have been the subject of ongoing development as part of the 4G LTE Radio. The introduction of 5G New Radio, however, has provided an opportunity to take a fresh look, optimise techniques, and,...

When planning a microwave link it is imperative to ensure there is sufficient clearance between the main bore of the radio signal and any obstacles along the radio path. There are various rules and guidelines defining what is meant by sufficient clearance - they may be set by a national spectrum management authority, in-house criteria, or recommended by a body such as the ITU-R. All of them, however, require the radio planner to apply the relevant k factor associated with the chosen clearance criteria and model. It is therefore paramount that the radio planner fully understands the function of the...

We are delighted to announce a partnership that will see the delegates at FutureNet Asia in October gain free access to a Wray Castle virtual telecoms training course focusing on 5G SBA (Service based architecture), which is an important theme at the event. 5G SBA Virtualizing the Core:  13th October @ 4pm-5.30pm (SGT, UTC+8) The Service Based Architecture (SBA), standardised as part of 5G, represents a paradigm shift in the way the telecoms core network is planned, deployed, and operated. Using virtualisation principles, the SBA provides a more flexible, efficient, and capable set of features – provided by the different...