Blog | ADRF - Part 2

July 3, 2018

Recognizing our System Integrators

Systems Integrators play a critical role in making ADRF successful, taking our hardware and oftentimes, identifying ways to incorporate it into connectivity solutions that we’d never even considered. This might mean coming up with unique ways to disguise hardware, or solving a previously unsolvable connectivity issue. As such, we’re going to start honoring excellence and […]

June 28, 2018

Wireless Week in Vegas

In mid-June, our team attended a number of events in Las Vegas, including DASPedia, NFPA Conference, DAS and Small Cells Congress, and the Safer Buildings Coalition. At each event, we were able to connect with partners and customers, and also discuss the future of our Industry. Here are three trends we saw emerging from the […]

June 7, 2018

In-Building Solutions Supporting CBRS and LAA Bands

‘Making An Effortless Spectrum Shift From Fiber Optics To Total Wireless’ In-building connectivity is often challenging, with issues such as BYOD increasing network costs and coverage requirements. With typical wireless towers able to shoulder a limited number of connections from a location, enterprises and businesses have to make do with what is offered or take […]

March 27, 2018

Recapping IWCE

Earlier this month, we debuted new and enhanced public safety connectivity equipment featured at the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) in Orlando, FL. The technology upgrades included software improvements to our FiReTM product line, a first-of-its-kind public safety product that combines a DAS head end and repeater into one device. ADRF’s own Greg Najjar discussed […]

March 1, 2018

Cable Management Challenges & Best Practices

Cable installations for in-building wireless networks can be cumbersome to install and difficult to maintain. With an increasing consumer and business demand for higher performance, and with a larger number of devices connected to any given network, it’s important that the cabling that forms the backbone of a network is installed correctly and future-proofed. Taking […]

January 25, 2018

Throwback Thursday – Recapping VZTUF and Celebrating Women in Wireless

Verizon’s Technology User Forum (VZTUF) gathers the company’s employees along with their external vendors and systems integrators to highlight what’s to come in the new year. The annual event showcases product launches and exhibits the technology that will be available to Verizon and its customers in the near future. Generally speaking, no “hard news” […]

January 11, 2018

Adios 2017 and Bonjour 2018

December was ADRF’s favorite time of year again! Our annual End of Year Onsite, which took place at our headquarters in Burbank CA. The ADRF family has certainly grown since our mid-year onsite back in the summer of June 2017. This time around we had a crowded office with a new group ready to expand […]

January 4, 2018

2018 Predictions for Connectivity

With Net Neutrality dominating the conversation right now, it’s easy to miss how wide-ranging the trends in telecom really were. From IoT expansion and security to the state of FirstNet adoption, and the implications of 5G, 2017 laid the groundwork for an even more robust 2018. Here are a few of the things we believe […]

December 20, 2017

Bolstering Public Safety Assets

The string of natural disasters in the U.S., including Hurricane Irma, Harvey and Maria underlines the value of proper connectivity during disasters for first responders and citizens alike. Having network access in dire situations can significantly soften the impact and complications of emergency situations, provided consumers and first responders have network access. The difference between […]

November 7, 2017

How BYOD Forced Enterprise to Re-think Connectivity

Today, employees expect to use personal mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops at work to access company information and applications. This shift in workplace behavior caused enterprises to change their stance from “connect to our network our way” to “always be connected your way.” BYOD has become the standard. According to Sapho, 78% […]