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What Is A VPN

A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is the ultimate tool for your online security and digital freedom.  A VPN can be installed on your computer, mobile device or router to protect all your digital data from hacker, cyber criminals, marketing companies or government agencies.

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Tresys provides innovative solutions to hard problems in cross domain, deep content inspection, file sanitization, SELinux, mobile devices and OSs, and assured information sharing. Known for years as THE SELinux security experts, Tresys is also the go-to resource for innovative solutions in these areas. Our knowledge of secure design, certification & accreditation, software development on secure OSs, COTS, and custom hardware, sets us apart and enables unique insight into today's complex solutions. Tresys views information assurance as a key mission-enabler, from core-to-edge, and is building game-changing technologies that help customers increase security while lowering TCO.

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Wireless, 5G

Ericsson’s 5G platform adds unique core and business communication capabilities

Article | May 18, 2023

To leverage the full benefits of 5G and cloud native investments, orchestration and automation are now a critical matter of business. Ericsson’s 5G platform is now being strengthened with new solutions that enable smarter business. David Bjore, Head of R&D and Portfolio, Business Area Digital Services, Ericsson, says: “Through our core networks, service providers can get to market faster and can capitalize on new services, through leading consumer and enterprise communication and monetization solutions, enabling them to stay ahead in the race for 5G business, today and tomorrow.”

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5G

Ericsson researchers top 4.3Gbps downlink on 5G millimeter wave

Article | May 18, 2023

With a technical specification comprising 8 component carriers (8CC) aggregating 800MHz of millimeter wave spectrum, Ericsson engineers achieved delivery rates of 4.3Gbps – the fastest 5G speed to date. Ericsson Radio System Street Macro 6701 delivered data with downlink speeds of 4.3Gbps over-the-air to an industry partner test device during interoperability testing. The commercial solution, including network and terminal support, will be available to 5G consumers during 2020.

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Network Infrastructure, Network Management

Intelligence Brief: How is 5G changing network ownership?

Article | July 27, 2023

5G necessitates a different network strategy. Unlike previous generations, 5G deployment is not only about adding more sites and increasing backhaul capacity. In fact, it is more about rethinking the whole network architecture to make it agile. The high capacity requirements of 5G will necessitate the use of small cells in cities and areas of high footfall (such as airports) to complement national macro networks. Private networks (for example to sell into enterprise customers) and the concept of a neutral host (such as for sports stadiums) are further examples of diversification.

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5G Needs Edge Computing to Deliver on Its Promises

Article | February 11, 2020

Edge computing will be a key enabler for 5G to deliver on its bandwidth and latency requirements. In the short term, it can enable developers to provide a “5G experience” at scale. In the long term, it will be necessary to optimise customer experience for real-time, data hungry applications. Telecoms operators have reported that 5G in the lab can deliver network speeds that are more than twenty times faster than LTE1. But, this does not reflect the experience of the average user. And 5G roll out in many countries will be limited in terms of coverage and capabilities for several more years, given that the ultra-low latency standards will only be revealed in 3GPP’s Release 16 later this year. This is why it is likely that, for 5G to deliver on its promises, it must be coupled with edge computing.

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Wireless, 5G

5G Small Cells: The Future of Wireless Networks

Article | May 18, 2023

To leverage the full benefits of 5G and cloud native investments, orchestration and automation are now a critical matter of business. Ericsson’s 5G platform is now being strengthened with new solutions that enable smarter business. David Bjore, Head of R&D and Portfolio, Business Area Digital Services, Ericsson, says: “Through our core networks, service providers can get to market faster and can capitalize on new services, through leading consumer and enterprise communication and monetization solutions, enabling them to stay ahead in the race for 5G business, today and tomorrow.”

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5G

5G Trends That Will Shape the Future of Technology

Article | May 18, 2023

With a technical specification comprising 8 component carriers (8CC) aggregating 800MHz of millimeter wave spectrum, Ericsson engineers achieved delivery rates of 4.3Gbps – the fastest 5G speed to date. Ericsson Radio System Street Macro 6701 delivered data with downlink speeds of 4.3Gbps over-the-air to an industry partner test device during interoperability testing. The commercial solution, including network and terminal support, will be available to 5G consumers during 2020.

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Network Infrastructure, Network Management

Key Network Performance Metrics to Improve Efficiency

Article | July 27, 2023

5G necessitates a different network strategy. Unlike previous generations, 5G deployment is not only about adding more sites and increasing backhaul capacity. In fact, it is more about rethinking the whole network architecture to make it agile. The high capacity requirements of 5G will necessitate the use of small cells in cities and areas of high footfall (such as airports) to complement national macro networks. Private networks (for example to sell into enterprise customers) and the concept of a neutral host (such as for sports stadiums) are further examples of diversification.

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5G Needs Edge Computing to Deliver on Its Promises

Article | February 11, 2020

Edge computing will be a key enabler for 5G to deliver on its bandwidth and latency requirements. In the short term, it can enable developers to provide a “5G experience” at scale. In the long term, it will be necessary to optimise customer experience for real-time, data hungry applications. Telecoms operators have reported that 5G in the lab can deliver network speeds that are more than twenty times faster than LTE1. But, this does not reflect the experience of the average user. And 5G roll out in many countries will be limited in terms of coverage and capabilities for several more years, given that the ultra-low latency standards will only be revealed in 3GPP’s Release 16 later this year. This is why it is likely that, for 5G to deliver on its promises, it must be coupled with edge computing.

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Tresys Technology

Tresys provides innovative solutions to hard problems in cross domain, deep content inspection, file sanitization, SELinux, mobile devices and OSs, and assured information sharing. Known for years as THE SELinux security experts, Tresys is also the go-to resource for innovative solutions in these areas. Our knowledge of secure design, certification & accreditation, software development on secure OSs, COTS, and custom hardware, sets us apart and enables unique insight into today's complex solutions. Tresys views information assurance as a key mission-enabler, from core-to-edge, and is building game-changing technologies that help customers increase security while lowering TCO.

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Ookla launches Speedtest VPN, a free virtual private network

Notebookcheck | December 27, 2019

Ookla, the company that owns and operates speedtest.net, will soon offer another free service for savvy Internet users: a VPN. The Speedtest VPN, as it’s being called, is available through Ookla’s Speedtest apps for iOs and Android. On paper, it looks fairly good, especially for a free VPN. Ookla promises that its free VPN keeps no logs and doesn’t track user activity. It also taps into a shared pool of over 40,000 IP addresses and assigns them to users randomly to help bolster anonymity. However, like all free VPNs, there are a few catches. Firstly, the Speedtest VPN is currently in Beta, so there are bound to be a few bugs as Ookla hammers everything out. Additionally, users are capped at 2 GB of bandwidth every month. Perhaps a bit ironically, the data sent and received in Ookla’s speedtest eats up this allowance.

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ProtonMail Launches VPN Application for macOS

SecurityWeek | May 31, 2018

Encrypted email service provider ProtonMail on Wednesday announced the availability of a virtual private network (VPN) service for macOS users. Initially introduced for some of its paid ProtonMail users in early 2017, the VPN service saw a wider launch on Windows last year, and also arrived on Android in January 2018. Last year, the CERN-founded company also launched a Tor hidden service and an encrypted contacts manager. Following a beta testing period, the Swiss-based service provider is now making the VPN application available for all macOS users, allowing them to easily protect their Internet connections. Users who already have a ProtonVPN or ProtonMail account only need to download the application, log in, and start using it immediately. Developed by the same team behind ProtonMail, the VPN service takes advantage of technologies such as Secure Core and Tor integration and is available for free with no ads. Furthermore, the company claims that users can enjoy it without worrying about malware or monetization of user data. “With our VPN for Mac application, it is now extremely simple to switch countries, create custom profiles, connect to the Tor network, and route your traffic through our Secure Core servers. Not to mention all the essential perks of ProtonVPN, like hiding your IP address, defending against cyber-attacks, and unblocking censored content,” ProtonMail says.

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Netflix Blocking VPN Access Has RUINED Netflix In UK. Period.

June 09, 2016

Netflix needs to sort out its content and offer a universal service. The difference between US and UK versions is embarrassing. I like Netflix a lot. The company, which is still a youngster by most standards, has done A LOT of things in its short time in operation. It is one of the most disruptive technologies to emerge from the consumer technology space in recent times, with Uber being the latest. But there are a couple of things seriously wrong with Netflix, especially if you live outside the US. The first is content: the UK version of Netflix is an embarrassment compared to what’s available in the US. The difference between the two is similar to comparing your local corner shop to a Tesco Extra.

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Ookla launches Speedtest VPN, a free virtual private network

Notebookcheck | December 27, 2019

Ookla, the company that owns and operates speedtest.net, will soon offer another free service for savvy Internet users: a VPN. The Speedtest VPN, as it’s being called, is available through Ookla’s Speedtest apps for iOs and Android. On paper, it looks fairly good, especially for a free VPN. Ookla promises that its free VPN keeps no logs and doesn’t track user activity. It also taps into a shared pool of over 40,000 IP addresses and assigns them to users randomly to help bolster anonymity. However, like all free VPNs, there are a few catches. Firstly, the Speedtest VPN is currently in Beta, so there are bound to be a few bugs as Ookla hammers everything out. Additionally, users are capped at 2 GB of bandwidth every month. Perhaps a bit ironically, the data sent and received in Ookla’s speedtest eats up this allowance.

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ProtonMail Launches VPN Application for macOS

SecurityWeek | May 31, 2018

Encrypted email service provider ProtonMail on Wednesday announced the availability of a virtual private network (VPN) service for macOS users. Initially introduced for some of its paid ProtonMail users in early 2017, the VPN service saw a wider launch on Windows last year, and also arrived on Android in January 2018. Last year, the CERN-founded company also launched a Tor hidden service and an encrypted contacts manager. Following a beta testing period, the Swiss-based service provider is now making the VPN application available for all macOS users, allowing them to easily protect their Internet connections. Users who already have a ProtonVPN or ProtonMail account only need to download the application, log in, and start using it immediately. Developed by the same team behind ProtonMail, the VPN service takes advantage of technologies such as Secure Core and Tor integration and is available for free with no ads. Furthermore, the company claims that users can enjoy it without worrying about malware or monetization of user data. “With our VPN for Mac application, it is now extremely simple to switch countries, create custom profiles, connect to the Tor network, and route your traffic through our Secure Core servers. Not to mention all the essential perks of ProtonVPN, like hiding your IP address, defending against cyber-attacks, and unblocking censored content,” ProtonMail says.

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Netflix Blocking VPN Access Has RUINED Netflix In UK. Period.

June 09, 2016

Netflix needs to sort out its content and offer a universal service. The difference between US and UK versions is embarrassing. I like Netflix a lot. The company, which is still a youngster by most standards, has done A LOT of things in its short time in operation. It is one of the most disruptive technologies to emerge from the consumer technology space in recent times, with Uber being the latest. But there are a couple of things seriously wrong with Netflix, especially if you live outside the US. The first is content: the UK version of Netflix is an embarrassment compared to what’s available in the US. The difference between the two is similar to comparing your local corner shop to a Tesco Extra.

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