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Amazon Web Services (AWS) introduced Amazon DocumentDB, a fast, scalable, highly available, and fully managed document database service that supports MongoDB workloads. The implementation allows developers to reuse existing MongoDB application code, drivers, and tools. This enables AWS customers to migrate their on-premises or Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) MongoDB databases to Amazon DocumentDB. “While […]
MaxLinear is working with Intel on the home gateway designs supporting 10 Gigabit Full Duplex DOCSIS 3.1 (FDX) cable services. Specifically, MaxLinear is currently developing a new front-end SoC for these platforms based on its patented Full-Spectrum Capture (FSC) technology that includes diagnostic and spectrum management capabilities. The front-end will include high-speed connectivity to Intel’s […]
T-Mobile US reported the following preliminary customer results. Preliminary Fourth Quarter 2018 Customer Highlights: 2.4 million total net additions – best quarter ever 1.4 million branded postpaid net additions – best Q4 ever 1.0 million branded postpaid phone net additions – best Q4 in 4 years Lowest ever Q4 branded postpaid phone churn of 0.99%, […]
Mitsubishi Electric introduced the first ultra-wideband digitally controlled gallium nitride (GaN) amplifier. The new device, which is compatible with a range of sub-6GHz bands focused on 5G mobile communication systems, offers a power efficiency rating of above 40%. The company says the amplifier will reduce the power consumption of mobile base stations. Key features: Mitsubishi […]
The Wi-Fi Alliance will launch a “Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6” program in 3Q19 to ensure devices based on IEEE 802.11ax technology meet industry agreed standards for interoperability and security. Wi-Fi 6 benefits include higher data rates, increased network capacity, improved performance in congested environments, and improved power efficiency: Uplink and downlink orthogonal frequency division multiple access […]
Gemalto has integrated its embedded SIM (eSIM) for AT&T into its Cinterion LTE-M IoT module; The new solution streamlines development for OEMs and reduces the cost and complexity of IoT deployment by eliminating the need for SIM card integration after manufacturing. eSIMs also help maintain the strongest security levels with continuous security updates for the […]
Lexar announced its Professional 633x SDXC™ UHS-I card with 1 terabyte (1TB) of memory. The Class 10 card offers read speeds of up to 633x (95MB/s). “Almost fifteen years ago, Lexar announced a 1GB SD™ card. Today, we are excited to announce 1TB of storage capacity in the same convenient form factor. As consumers continue […]
Comcast launched a new artificial-intelligence-powered service that monitors, blocks and informs customers of online threats to connected devices, and provides seamless digital protection for those devices when connected to their home network’s Xfinity Advanced Gateway. The new Xfinity xFi Advanced Security service is powered by Cujo AI, a start-up based in Mountain View, California. The […]
A new report from Reuters alleges that corporate filings and documents from Iran and Syria suggest that Huawei is linked to Skycom Tech Co Ltd and shell company Canicula Holdings Ltd. The report suggests that high-level Huawei executives controlled both companies, undermining the claim that Huawei was not directly involved in business transactions in violation […]
Infinera completed of a major upgrade to Australia-Japan Cable’s (AJC) submarine cable system connecting Australia, Guam and Japan, tripling the lit capacity on the 12,700-kilometer subsea cable system. AJC upgraded their Infinera DTN-X network with Infinera’s fourth generation optical engine – ICE4 (Infinite Capacity Engine). The network upgrade also delivers a 60 percent end-of-life capacity […]
Molex is working with Accenture and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to bring edge computing and voice assistant capabilities to the Molex Automotive Ethernet Network Platform for autonomous vehicles. The Molex platform is an Ethernet-based vehicle connectivity system with a multi-zone architecture across hardware, software and interconnect cabling systems, with the flexibility to incorporate legacy automotive […]
Verizon Communications reported a strong finish in fourth-quarter 2018, noting 1.2 million retail postpaid net additions in fourth-quarter 2018, of which approximately 650,000 were phone net additions. Retail postpaid phone churn was 0.82 percent in the fourth quarter, indicating continued strong customer loyalty. The full earnings report is expected on January 29th.
Verizon is offering up to $1 million in total grant funding as part of a “Built on 5G Challenge”. The funding will be provided to winning innovators to develop their concepts on live 5G networks located at Verizon’s 5G New York Lab, 5G Waltham Lab, 5G Cambridge Lab, and new locations being developed in Los […]
