OCTOBER 2018

Issue Theme: NETWORK EVOLUTION & OPTIMIZATION

Pipeline's October 2018 issue will focus on the continued evolution networks. The pressures on our networks are many: shifting user behavior, device proliferation, increasing saturation, the demands of virtualization and decentralization, demands for bandwidth, low-latency requirements, edge and fog computing, and much more. How will the network continue to evolve to meet these challenges and capitalize on opportunities?

Some potential article topics include:

• Smart networks: applying AI and machine learning
• The impact of blockchain
• Fog computing
• Building more efficient networks
• Leveraging data centers and cross-connect
• Intent-based networking
• Programmable networks and automation
• Meeting the demands of 5G
• RAN Optimization
• The future of mobile spectrum
• The role of SD-WAN
• IoT network requirements
• LPWA, LoRa, and NB-IoT
• Automating virtual network functions
• IOTA, blockchain and the future of inventory
• The pros and cons of ONAP
• Open network collaboration
• Network monetization strategies
• Software-defined Networking
• Orchestrating VNF lifecycles
• Service automation over hybrid networks
• The evolution of the network core
• The role of LTE
• Tapping into the telco cloud
• Betting big on fiber deployments
• Advancements in satellite connectivity
• Smartgrid: tapping into energy
• Capitalizing on the smart home
• Future cities: making smart cities a reality
• Enabling augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR)
• Under the sea: connecting global access
• Customer experience in an age of change
• The state and role of networking standards
• Building first responder networks and services
• Securing critical infrastructure
• Vendor Spotlight: highlighting a leading ICE technology solution provider (Sponsored)
• Thought Leaders: highlighting perspectives from industry thought leaders (Sponsored)
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These topics are only the beginning. We want your perspective on the technology, trends, and solutions that are shaping the network of the future.

NOVEMBER 2018

Issue Theme: SECURITY & ASSURANCE

Pipeline's November 2018 issue will explore network security, device security, cyber security, data security, organizational security, fraud and other risks that threaten service providers' operations, as well as prevention risk mitigation methods and technical solutions that can help protect them.

Some potential article topics include:

• IoT Device Integrity
• Protect us, robots! AI and network security
• Leveraging Blockchain for network, cyber, and data security
• Securing virtual networks
• Single Pane of Glass: Security for hybrid environments
• Security for 5G and beyond
• New technology, new risks
• Protecting the network from end users
• IoT security: Securing cars, toasters, and power grids
• Increasingly Aware Malware
• Emerging global security threats
• Combating global cyber-terrorism
• GDPR and the impact on telco data
• Inside out: security begins within
• Everyone in: raising security awareness across the value chain
• Post-breach damage mitigation
• Recognizing network anomalies in real time
• Advancements in fraud detection
• Combating SIM fraud
• Revenue assurance: covering your assets
• Vendor Spotlight: highlighting a leading security solution provider (Sponsored)
• Thought Leaders: highlighting perspectives from industry thought leaders (Sponsored)
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These topics are only the beginning. We want your perspective on the technology, trends, and solutions that are shaping the future of security and assurance. Pitch us below on one of the topics above or submit your own!

DECEMBER 2018

Issue Theme: TOP TRENDS

Pipeline's December 2018, Top Trends issue will focus on the trends driving the world of information, communications and entertainment (ICE) technology. The world is continuing to change, and we want to know what you see as the leading trends that will continue to shape the landscape in the near future.

Some potential article topics include:

• The Top 2018 Trends
• 2019 Trend Predictions
• Harnessing the power of AI
• Blockchain in telecom
• Big data security
• Fleshing out the AI ecosystem
• AI and process hyper-automation
• Systems-driven agility
• Next-gen analytics
• Zero-touch automation across the customer lifecycle
• Analytics and the customer experience
• Aggregating and visualizing data
• Exploring the telco cloud
• Virtualizing the network and network functions
• Leveraging software-defined networking
• The death of B/OSS and what's next
• 5G: deployments and use cases
• Top telecom innovations
• Supporting and monetizing AR/VR/XR
• Video, TV and the content grab
• Transforming into digital service providers
• Increasing profitability
• Top threats to service provider operations
• Confronting new security threats
• Combating fraud
• Protecting the business: revenue assurance
• Capitalizing on IoT market opportunities
• NB-IoT networks
• Emerging telecom regions and markets
• Mergers & acquisitions among both carriers and vendors
• Vendor Spotlight: highlighting a leading technology provider (Sponsored)
• Thought Leaders: highlighting perspectives from industry thought leaders (Sponsored)
• Pitch a topic by clicking the button below

These topics are only the beginning. We want your perspective on the technology, trends, and solutions that are shaping the future of integrated communications and entertainment. Pick a topic above or suggest your own below!