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The Keysight Open Radio Access Network Architect (KORA) test solutions are moving to cloud-based deployment. In addition, the company’s LoadCore software for testing 5G Core (5GC), is now available as a metered, pay-as-you-go (PAYG) solution in AWS Marketplace to allow customers to scale costs with usage. KORA is Keysight’s suite of test solutions that verify […]
The OCP Foundation released its Bunch of Wires (BoW) specification for Chiplet interconnect, representing a next step in the OCP Open Domain Specific Architecture (ODSA) Project’s march towards establishing an open Chiplet ecosystem as a catalyst for a new silicon market place and integrated circuit supply chain model. BoW specifies a physical layer (PHY) optimized […]
Demand for optical transport DWDM equipment is forecast to surpass $17 billion by 2026, according to a new report from Dell’Oro Group. Over the next five years, it is expected that DWDM long gaul system sales will grow at a faster pace than WDM Metro system sales. “Although there is a ton of market turbulence, […]
Verizon has started deploying with 100 MHz of C-band spectrum in many markets across the US – a significant increase from the 60 MHz it has deployed in 5G markets to date. In the recent trial, using 100 MHz of C-band spectrum, engineers were able to reach 1.4 Gbps peak download speeds near active cell […]
Openreach, has deployed ADVA’s next generation of edge technology to support Ethernet Access Direct (EAD) services to customers throughout the UK. Openreach’s new infrastructure features the ADVA FSP 150-XG100Pro Series, a MEF 3.0-certified, 10Gbit/s programmable demarcation and aggregation platform. It enables Openreach to offer Carrier Ethernet and IP services with a range of bandwidth options […]
Augtera Networks, a start-up based in Palo Alto, California, unveiled its AI/ML-powered Network Operations platforms for data centers. “Over the last three years we have partnered with some of the largest Data Center Network Operations teams to refine our solution,” said Rahul Aggarwal, Founder and CEO of Augtera Networks. “Our AI/ML algorithms have been specialized […]
Rambus has expanded its DDR5 memory interface chip portfolio with the addition of the Rambus SPD (Serial Presence Detect) Hub and Temperature Sensor, complementing its Registering Clock Driver (RCD), to deliver high-performance, high-capacity memory solutions for DDR5 computing systems. Both the SPD Hub and Temperature Sensor are critical components on a memory module that sense […]
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has awarded a $400 million Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) task order to Verizon Public Sector to help the agency meet increasing demands for data bandwidth around the globe. Under the contract, Verizon will provide Ethernet access capabilities and a resilient global Virtual Private Network Services (VPNS) with a Verizon […]
AT&T has been selected for a $13 million project with the State of Indiana to bring fiber broadband to nine counties. The Next Level Connections Broadband project, which is contingent upon a final contract between the state of Indiana and AT&T, will connect nearly 6,100 homes, businesses and farm. “It’s tremendous seeing how our Next […]
Liberty Global has selected CommScope to develop and deploy a Remote MACPHY Device (RMD) Node platform for DOCSIS 4.0 (D4.0), accelerating Liberty Global’s progress towards 10G capabilities. This project marks the industry’s first D4.0 initiative in Europe and leverages CommScope’s DOCSIS leadership and end-to-end portfolio of solutions to deliver a new custom node and […]
DigitalBridge Group appointed Tae E. Ahn as Managing Director and Head of Asia Capital Formation at DigitalBridge Investment Management. Based in Singapore, he will work alongside DigitalBridge’s existing team with a focus on capital formation, coinvestment and client relationship management across Asia-Pacific. Prior to joining DigitalBridge, he served as Senior Client Relationship Manager and Head […]
The Ethernet Alliance announced Power over Ethernet (PoE) Certification Gen 2 testing in Taipei, Taiwan, with UL Solutions. Manufacturers of PoE devices can now pursue Gen 1 and Gen 2 certification via third-party testing at labs in both Asia and North America, as well as testing at their own facilities with Ethernet Alliance-approved equipment. https://ethernetalliance.org/blog/2022/07/19/ul-solutions-approved-for-gen2-poe-certification-testing/
The FCC has begun approving reimbursements for the removal and replacement of equipment from Huawei and ZTE under the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program (Reimbursement Program). The Reimbursement Program is funded by a $1.9 billion congressional appropriation. In February, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel first notified Congress that providers initially requested approximately $5.6 billion […]
