Industry Insights
25 years of GCF - Helping the telecom industry to connect mobile devices and networks seamlessly since 1999
- 15 Apr 2024
- Lars Nielsen
The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there. But in technology, the past can feel so different that it’s a whole new planet. Let’s look back 25 years, to 1999: we were dealing with the Millennium Bug, while navigating the World Wide Web via dial-up.
The Non-Terrestrial Network opportunity – how GCF certification is enabling a rapid transformation
- 15 Jan 2024
- Carlos Pedraz
In this article, we will look at certification for devices connecting to Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs), using 3GPP wireless communications standards over satellite communications, how the Global Certification Forum (GCF) is extending its activities to cover this sector and how we will address challenges arising.
GCF certification simplifies technology evolution for mobile network operators and service providers
- 30 Nov 2023
- Lars Nielsen
From GSM to 5G, all generations of mobile wireless communication have been supported by GCF. In this article, we’ll look at how GCF handles the evolution of mobile technologies, and how it can help operators and service providers keep up with the latest changes.
GCF expands certification programmes to meet the needs of IoT use cases
- 06 Sep 2023
- Carlos Pedraz
In this article, we will review the challenges of testing and certification for the IoT, the industry trends as the sector evolves, and how GCF is helping ensure cost-effective, time-efficient certification programs are available.
How broadband mission critical device certification is being led by GCF and TCCA
- 18 Jul 2023
- Asif Hamidullah - GCF Office
Mission critical services (MCS) and critical communications must be available when needed, reliably providing voice and data connectivity to first responders, public safety services, transportation sectors, and more.
GCF at NGMN IC&E 2022 in Paris
- 12 Oct 2022
- Lars Nielsen
Sustainability and new technologies were at the heart of discussions among key figures in the mobile industry.
New DCC Database Platform Strengthens GCF for the Future
- 20 Jun 2022
- Lars Nielsen
GCF’s new Device Certification Criteria database (DCC) strengthens the organisation's existing infrastructure and paves the way for the evolution of new certification solutions.
Mission critical certification expected to start by end of 2022
- 13 Jun 2022
- Lars Nielsen
The shape and scope of next generation mission critical services are being defined now and GCF and TCCA are working on a certification programme to support seamless interoperability of the devices and networks.
A needle in a haystack: Ericsson Device Hub and the digital device avalanche
- 12 Oct 2021
- Carlos Alonso
A new global database for device manufacturers, devices, communications service providers and test labs provides a centralised and interactive web tool for each party in the industry.
Securing a communications standard for safer roads
- 14 Jul 2021
- Asif Hamidullah - GCF Office
Seamless interoperability is essential for the safe and reliable deployment of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications systems and this must be underpinned by a proven certification programme.