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ADVA launched its latest optical cesium atomic clock designed to protect synchronization networks from satellite signal interruptions while providing stability and lifetime holdover margins. The Oscilloquartz OSA 3350 SePRC is a super ePRC that leverages optical pumping technology to deliver full high-performance frequency stability. When used with enhanced primary reference time clocks (ePRTCs), it delivers […]
CyrusOne has pledged to become climate neutral by 2030, moving up its previous 2040 commitment by a decade. To achieve this milestone, CyrusOne will continue to improve the energy efficiency of its new and existing data centers, procure renewable electricity at an accelerated rate to power the facilities, and investigate zero-carbon alternatives to traditional diesel […]
Keysight Technologies introduced a set of 5G solutions for automated service assurance, end-to-end quality of experience (QoE) and quality of service (QoS) verification, and active testing in private and public 5G networks. Keysight’s solutions for maintaining QoE and QoS in 5G networks includes its Nemo Industry Probe, which supports early detection of issues such as […]
Telstra, Ericsson claimed a new 5G download peak speed benchmark of 7.3Gbps for a single user. The result was achieved at a Telstra live mobile site located at the Gold Coast, Queensland Australia. This new global 5G benchmark of 7.3Gbps for a single user was demonstrated using a smartphone form factor mobile test device, powered […]
Apple introduced three advanced security features to protect user data in the cloud: iMessage Contact Key Verification, allows users to verify they are communicating only with whom they intend. Security Keys for Apple ID – users have the choice to require a physical security key to sign in to their Apple ID account. Advanced Data […]
Ericsson will divest its IoT Accelerator and Connected Vehicle Cloud businesses to Aeris, The IoT business, with 2022 full year forecasted net sales of SEK 0.8 billion, has been the key driver of the losses in Business Area Technologies and New Businesses in the Enterprise segment. The transaction will eliminate quarterly losses of SEK 0.25 […]
Korea Internet Neutral eXchange (KINX) will use Nokia’s optical networking solution to connect KINX data centers in Korea. Nokia’s Re-Configurable Optical Add-Drop Multiplexer (ROADM) solution supports Colorless, Directionless, Contentionless, and FlexGrid (CDC-F) capabilities to enable improved performance and reduced operational costs. The solution will allow KINX to ensure reliable services to its end users without […]
Fujitsu Network Communications is partnering with Accelecom to connect businesses throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky with a high-speed fiber broadband network. Accelecom leverages dark fiber from the KentuckyWired middle mile network, which connects all 120 counties and provides commercial access to 100G symmetrical data services. Kentucky is the first U.S. state to build an open-access, […]
Proxxima Telecom, a telecommunications service provider of Paraíba (Brazil), is deploying Padtec’s new line of dual 400 Gbps transponders for its new DWDM network connecting the municipalities of Campina Grande, in Paraíba, and Caruaru, in Pernambuco. Proxxima Telecom intends to expand the service offerings and its customer base in this region and to later expand […]
SiTime introduced a new precision timing platform for wireless infrastructure including radios in small cells, remote radio units (RRUs), microwave backhaul, and SATCOM equipment. The new SiTime Elite RF Super-TCXO is an entirely new class of MEMS-based temperature-controlled oscillators designedto withstand extreme environments in which 5G radios are deployed, while delivering the phase noise, accuracy, […]
Lumen Technologies has partnered with Genesys to launch a cloud-based Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS). Lumen Solutions for Contact Center – Genesys Cloud is an all-in-one contact center solution for enterprise-grade and Public Sector-grade communications, collaboration, and customer experience management. The API-first, experience-orchestration platform enables organizations to coordinate every customer interaction and touchpoint with […]
Qualcomm Technologies introduced a Compact Macro 5G RAN Platform to address macro cell infrastructure for mobility and Fixed Wireless Access (FWA). Sampling is expected to start in Q1 2023. The new platform leverages the Qualcomm FSM 5G RAN Platform for Small Cells, while featuring macro-grade antenna module support with 256 antenna elements, delivering up to […]
Lumen Technologies recently upgraded over 24,000 route miles across its U.S. intercity network with new ultra-low-loss fiber capable of supporting wavelength services up to 400G and faster. Lumen is continuing to deploy Corning’s SMF-28 ULL fiber and SMF-28 Ultra fiber in its multi-conduit infrastructure. Lumen also confirmed plans for another 6 million fiber miles, expected […]
