Five key ingredients for success are: Architecture, App Classification, Measurement, Data Layer, Visualization Layer and Workflow
In this 5G tech turn, if you’re a CTO or VP of Planning, Big Data, Ops or Engineering...
By Cam Cullen, VP of Government Solutions March 18, 2020
Since the pandemic started, I have been deluged with inbound requests for updates on what has happened to video traffic during the shutdowns. Up until now, there has not really been an impact on the volume of video traffic overall, with one exception in a shift of content preferences. For the first time that I have seen in the Global Data, YouTube is above...
Topics: Netflix, Youtube, Global internet phenomena, Covid 19
By Trish Crompton, Senior Product Marketing Manager March 17, 2020
In a recent chat with one of my friends, I made reference to the toilet paper crisis of 2020, which for some is eclipsing the real crisis of 2020 – COVID-19.
Topics: Netflix, Video streaming, Streaming video, Covid 19
By Alexander Haväng, Chief Technical Officer March 16, 2020
With schools and offices closing, the nature of daytime internet usage in mobile and fixed broadband networks will change. The traffic and activities that would have taken place face-to-face or on networks in the schools, universities, and offices will move to the home.
Topics: Traffic management, Maximizing qoe, Wifi, Automation, Covid 19, Capacity
By Cam Cullen, VP of Government Solutions March 13, 2020
I have been getting a lot of requests for data on what is happening worldwide with more people practicing social distancing, events being cancelled, and people working from home. Sandvine is in a unique position with our Global Internet Phenomena customer base to see what is happening and, more importantly for many people, what is GOING to happen.
Topics: Global internet phenomena, Covid 19
By Cam Cullen, VP of Government Solutions February 20, 2020
Hey! Did you know that people like to watch videos on their phones? Well, according to the latest Mobile Internet Phenomena Report, people really, really, like mobile video. That isn't a surprise to any mobile operator in the world, but things have shifted over the past year.
Topics: Streaming video, Mobile internet phenomena, Instagram
By Cam Cullen, VP of Government Solutions February 18, 2020
If I told you that Facebook video has spiked in the last year, would you be surprised?
Topics: Youtube, Facebook, Streaming video, Mobile internet phenomena, Instagram, Social media, Social sharing
By Cam Cullen, VP of Government Solutions February 17, 2020
If I asked which brand has the largest traffic share on mobile, a few names come to mind. In the Global Internet Phenomena Report, we reported the traffic share of the six major brands on the internet is 43%. Are these brands the ones that dominate mobile traffic as well?
Topics: Google, Netflix, Apple, Facebook, Whatsapp, Mobile internet phenomena, Instagram, Microsoft, Amazon
By Cam Cullen, VP of Government Solutions February 14, 2020
Mobile gaming has evolved from Facebook-oriented games like Farmville (remember that one!) to real-time strategy games like Game of War and Clash of Clans, to a new level of prominence now with the popularity of the Battle Royale and MOBA games. However, gaming today does not generate a lot of traffic (outside of downloads), so does gaming really matter for...
Topics: Pokemon go, Mobile internet phenomena, Pubg, Fortnite, Gaming, Cloud gaming
By Cam Cullen, VP of Government Solutions February 13, 2020
Messaging is a key component of the mobile experience for users – in the past, that was SMS. Now, it is some form of messaging application, often associated with a social network. And messaging is no longer just text – it's audio, video, and live streaming.
Topics: Facebook, Whatsapp, Mobile internet phenomena, Snapchat, Messaging
By Cam Cullen, VP of Government Solutions February 12, 2020
What if 5G networks were actually used as a fixed line replacement? Many operators (TMobile and Verizon among them) have announced that they will offer 5G modems for home use to compete with fixed line services with the higher throughput supported by 5G. Is building that network to deliver good QoE different than a normal mobile network?
Topics: Netflix, Amazonprime, Youtube, Nest, Xbox live, Playstation network, Mobile internet phenomena, Hulu, Disney