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The UIC Rail Academy: Telecoms Section features a suite of specialist training solutions for the railway industry covering rail radio engineering and associated technologies. Join us for live instructor-led training courses: FRMCS Overview: 1-2 Jul & 13-14 Aug FRMCS Engineering: 20-21 May, 3-6 June & 15-18 July GSM-R Engineering Overview: 10-13 Jun ERTMS/ETCS for Radio Engineers: 8-10 May & 5-8 Aug Early Bird Discounts Available: Save 20% (Register 1 month before the course date)

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...

New Whitepaper from Wray Castle and Sirius Analysis. The global ICT sector faces significant challenges due to rising energy costs and increasing demand. This report explores the current landscape, outlining the key issues and potential solutions for ensuring energy security in the ICT industry. This white paper explores: Current Electricity Market Challenges Outlook for Electricity Prices Impact on High Energy Users in the ICT Market Opportunities for Energy Self-Sufficiency Government Policy and Strategic Decision-Making  Download whitepaper here.  

We're pleased to announce that Wray Castle will be attending Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona (26-29 Feb). If you're going to be in Barcelona come and meet us to learn how we empower the global telecoms world by providing the specialised knowledge, skills, and competencies required by organisations to build, manage, optimise, and operate cutting-edge telecommunications networks. If you’d like to arrange a time to meet please email MStJohn@wraycastle.com. We’d love to meet with you and discuss how we can help you and your organisation build the skills and competencies you need to succeed. About Mobile World Congress MWC Barcelona is the world’s most...

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...

Wray Castle Africa is here to help the African telecom world develop the specialist knowledge, skills and competencies organisations need to build, maintain, optimise and operate cutting-edge communications networks. Combining Wray Castle’s 65+ years’ experience training the telecoms world with a highly experienced executive team with decades of experience in senior leadership positions across the ICT and Telecoms industry in the region, Wray Castle Africa is uniquely placed to help both identify the skills gaps and build the learning programmes they need to thrive. The Wray Castle Africa Executive Team   Mr. Thami Magazi is a matured and experienced business leader....

A concise course on interpreting TowerCo Master Services Agreements, focusing on telecommunications industry contracts. While this course is not a substitute for legal advice, it will empower you to understand and navigate these complex agreements, covering topics from the importance of contracts to verifying agreement accuracy, contract validity, proactive contract management, and an in-depth exploration of typical contract sections. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped to make informed decisions and safeguard your organisation's interests. Course Contents: Contractual fundamentals Jargon buster approach Cellsite outsourcing in context Importance of proactive contract management to avoid costly disputes Generic form of...

Radio communications impact nearly every aspect of our lives, whether it’s watching TV, using a mobile, or using Wi-Fi. If you’re embarking on a career in telecommunications an in-depth understanding, becomes critical. We have full portfolio of radio engineering courses, from 1 day introductions for those with no technical background, to 3-day technical deep dives. Wondering how good your radio engineering knowledge is or which is the best radio engineering course for you? Have a quick look at these questions from our Radio Principles course and see how you do... Are you able to describe the nature of a radio wave?The Wray Castle...

We're pleased to announce that Wray Castle will be attending Rail Live 2023 in Madrid (29 Nov - 1 Dec). Meet us as Rail Live 2023 and learn about our partnership with the UIC to build and launch the UIC Rail Academy: Telecoms Section. The UIC Rail Academy: Telecoms Section features a suite of specialist training solutions for the railway industry covering rail radio engineering and associated technologies. The Telecoms Section includes courses ranging from individual self-study and instructor-led courses to the Diploma in Rail Radio Network Communications and the comprehensive UIC Rail Academy: Telecoms Collection that includes access to all our rail communications system training...

1 Days / 2 Live Online Sessions (0900-1230) Procurement plays a vital role in the telecommunications industry, ensuring the efficient and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services necessary for operations. With the rapid pace of technological advancements and evolving customer demands, telecom companies rely on procurement professionals to source and negotiate contracts for network infrastructure, equipment, software, and services. Effective procurement strategies can help telecom companies optimize their supply chains, control costs, and ensure efficient delivery of products and services. Furthermore, the procurement function involves managing vendor relationships, conducting market research, and staying updated on industry trends to drive innovation...

Introduction to Energy Security & Net Zero is brought to you by Wray Castle, one of the world’s most established technology training providers and TÜV UK, a member of TÜV NORD GROUP, one of the leading technology services companies delivering a wide range of engineering support, testing and inspection services in the Systems, Mobility, Certification, Energy and Systems Engineering sectors. This combination of in-depth energy market knowledge and technology training expertise is uniquely positioned to deliver an effective learning solution on energy and Net Zero. Introduction to Energy Security & Net Zero  provides a one-day introduction to aid better understanding...

The Global Centre of Rail Excellence being constructed in South Wales is one of the most critical and creative infrastructure projects happening anywhere in European rail. With benefits for the industry and for government; for our natural environment and for the local and national economies, the project is unique in its vision and the multiple benefits it will bring. As a site for world class rail innovation GCRE will bring people and ideas together, supporting the design and development of imaginative new technologies and concepts that can be the backbone of the stronger, greener, and more affordable rail network of...

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: ...

FRMCS Overview Live Online: 7-8 Nov (9am-1pm CET) Course Modules FRMCS – An Introduction FRMCS Requirements Spectrum Issues FRMCS Reference Architecture 5G Mission Critical Communications Learn more and registerBook by 15th October: Save 20% FRMCS Engineering Live Online: 5-7 Dec (9am-2pm CET) Course Modules: FRMCS – An Introduction FRMCS Reference Architecture FRMCS On-Board Architecture FRMCS Addressing Common Functions and Applications 5G The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Mission Critical Push to Talk (MCPTT) Mission Critical Data (MCDATA) Mission Critical Video (MCVIDEO) Radio Spectrum and Coverage Learn more and registerBook by 5th November: Save 20%  

The UIC Rail Telecoms Academy: Telecoms Section features a suite of specialist training solutions for the railway industry covering rail radio engineering and associated technologies. The Telecoms Section includes courses ranging from individual self-study and instructor-led courses to the Diploma in Rail Radio Network Communications and the comprehensive UIC Rail Academy: Telecoms Collection that includes access to all our rail communications system training material (online and instructor-led) plus an additional range of courses on wider telecoms network technologies. Learn more here.

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 -...

Join us on 4-5 October at the UIC Headquarters in Paris for the new in-depth FRMCS Engineering Course.GSM-R end of life is anticipated to be around 2030 which only leaves a few years to find a replacement system. The UIC has published updates to the FRMCS documents, which outline what will be required of a future system.  One of the key elements of success is developing the necessary skills of engineers well in advance of the start of FRMCS deployment. This fully updated 2-day FRMCS Engineering instructor-led training course is designed for anyone who would like to gain insight into how mobile telecommunications for railways may migrate to FRMCS.During this course, you will:...

Become a certified expert in Cellular Radio, Core Network, LTE or 5G Engineering with our Certificate and Diploma in Telecoms programme.  We have combined some of our most popular training courses to build guided learning pathways enabling you to demonstrate your expertise and competence in your chosen field.   Certificate programme students’ study the three foundation courses plus two specialist courses.  The Diploma level programme allowing you to widen your knowledge base, by selecting an additional two courses from a portfolio of over 18 leading Wray Castle courses. Learn more. How do the Certificate and Diploma programmes differ? What specialisms are...

  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  *...