As retailers add 5G technology to their existing network architecture, the use of personalized digital signage, augmented reality, virtual reality, video and pattern recognition of shoppers and interactive mobile apps will become part of a typical shopping experience. The future of retail "is going to be much more high-tech, connected experience for both customers and businesses, complete with instantaneous communication systems and mirrors that can recognize tags on clothing." Brian Cabe, vice president and general manager of Crown Castle, said "those insights into customer behavior supplied by 5G network data will offer companies opportunities to make real-time adjustments to improve the customer experience."
Lumen SVP says 400G upgrades set the stage for edge, security push
Lumen hit a milestone with its ongoing 400G network upgrade, completing enough routes to launch inter-city wavelength services covering 70 markets. However, Lumen is squaring off in the market against the likes of Zayo, AT&T, Verizon, Windstream, Crown Castle and Aurelion.
Magic City Newsmakers: Hand in Paw, Lakeshore Foundation, BISSELL Pet Foundation, Children’s of Alabama, Crown Castle Inc.
Birmingham Business Journal covered Crown Castle's partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. Employees of Crown Castle "volunteered at the AG Gaston Boys and Girls Clubs, helping with yard work, gardening, room organization, sanitizing and safety improvements."
Moore’s Bay cleanup plan graded as ‘incomplete’; policymakers can close digital divide
The Baltimore Banner published an op-ed by Carly Didden, who is responsible for Maryland and D.C. government affairs at Crown Castle, in which she discussed closing the digital divide in Maryland through microtrenching. Didden stated, "Microtrenching is a proven method that is already being ut...
Commentary: Arlington needs to support communications network
Karmen Rajamani, vice president of government affairs at Crown Castle, discusses how Arlington (VA) needs to ensure benefits from improved connectivity by working with elected leaders in the region to provide the buildout of communication infrastructure. Doing so in a timely and predictable fa...
High-Speed Internet Upgrade Coming To Hunterdon County
Hunterdon County (NJ) commissioners authorized an agreement with Crown Castle Fiber for the installation of high-speed fiber optic Internet infrastructure. Crown Castle Fiber will be providing the "more reliable high speed Internet access up to 100 gigabits, if necessary" to county buildings, ...
15 Aspects Of Running A Business Entrepreneurs Wish They Had Understood Better
The Forbes Coaches Council often works with clients who either are or would like to become entrepreneurs. Bryan Powell, a Leader Coach at Crown Castle, is a member of the group and stated, "I have coached business owners who were pioneers with their strategic thinking, although when it came ti...