| | April 20176CIOReviewEverything has broken out of the bounds of electrical cords--from mobile phone chargers to Apple's recent AirPods and even something as complex as virtual reality gear, for that matter--making technology entities `portable'. Along with these developments, the long-awaited 5G era may have just inched closer within grasp to widen the spectrum and allow more such gadgets to `talk' to each other effortlessly. At the recent Mobile World Congress 2017, Verizon put the word on the street about its pre-commercial 5G pilot phase. As Qualcomm, Intel, AT&T, and Ericson closely follow Verizon's hot heels, the fog is being lifted and more practical use-cases for 5G have begun to surface.Dimming 4G in comparison, 5G networks--that are believed to be framed on entirely renewed software-defined delivery infrastructure--may find a reserved seat at the healthcare table. With the promise of unwavering real-time data transmission and reception powered by 5G technology, remote robotic surgery may no longer be a scene out of a utopian sci-fi movie.Meanwhile, Software Defined Networking (SDN) is quickly becoming central to the ongoing innovations in wireless arena. By a large scale, enterprises will want to strengthen their branch network connectivity through SD-WAN technology that centralizes network control and with added WAN optimization techniques coupled, the future looks promising for zero-latency networks. For an enterprise network infrastructure to embrace the new-fangled software-defined everything paradigm and the accompanying in-building wireless architecture, it essentially requires a forklift-upgrade.As the industry is gearing up for the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) 2017 this spring, CIOs will want to explore their options, on where best to start in the `enterprise cordless journey.' On its part, CIOReview is presenting its annual special edition on wireless technology.We hope this edition will add value to your business strategies. Let us know your thoughts.Jeevan George Managing Editoreditor@cioreview.comEditorialThe "Wireless" JourneyCopyright © 2017 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.CIOReviewAPRIL - 11 - 2017Mailing AddressCIOReview44790 S. Grimmer Blvd Suite 202, Fremont, CA 94538T:510.402.1463, F:510-894-8405 APRIL - 11 - 2017, Vol 06 SE 38 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc.To subscribe to CIOReviewVisit www.cioreview.com CIOReviewEditorial StaffSalesT: 510.402.1463Alex D'SouzaCarolynn WaltersFrank NoelJustin SmithSarah FernandesMelissa ReaktenwaltMary Elizabethmary@cioreview.comVisualizersAsher BlakeJohn GouthamManaging EditorJeevan GeorgeWIRELESS TECHNOLOGY SPECIAL
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