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MantisNet, a start-up based in Reston, Virginia, introduced its next-generation Reconfigurable Frame Processor (RFP) for real-time monitoring, managing and securing network traffic at speeds up to 100G and beyond. The MantisNet RFP-NG consists of MantisNet software applications running on a P4-programmable SDN platform to provide next-generation packet broker (NGPB), flow-aware load balancing, advanced telemetry and […]
At Broadband World Forum 2018 in Berlin, Huawei introduced a Flex-PON 2.0 tool that for replacing PON modules in live networks. Huawei will offer 6 possible OLT replacement service boards to help operators using its large-capacity, MA5800 OLT platform evolve from GPON to XG(S)-PON. Currently, two reconstruction solutions are available for the upgrade of OLT […]
CityFibre announced a new £2.5 billion full fibre investment plan to extend its network in 37 towns and cities across the UK. The plan is underpinned by significant existing network assets and operations in these municipalities. CityFibre was acquired in June 2018 by Antin Infrastructure Partners and West Street Infrastructure Partners, a fund managed by […]
Fortinet has acquired ZoneFox Limited, a privately-held cloud-based insider threat detection and response company headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland. Financial terms were not disclosed. ZoneFox uses machine learning to automatically detect when a user’s behavior changes, rapidly spot compromised user accounts being used to harvest valuable IP and confidential data, and identify users who present a […]
Arista Networks introduced its first two switches supporting 400 Gigabit Ethernet and designed for high-density leaf spine data center networks, including 100G connectivity to servers and 400G connectivity in the leaf-spine fabric. Both of the new Arista 7060X4 Series switches are based on the Broadcom 12.8 Tbps Tomahawk 3 silicon, support 32 400G ports in […]
The OIF announced three Interoperability Agreements (IAs) aimed at expanded interoperability of Flex Ethernet and increased data rates. These include: FlexE 2.0 — initiated in 2016, the FlexE 2.0 project enables equipment to support new Ethernet connection types and FlexE allows network providers and operators to utilize optical transport network bandwidth in more flexible ways. […]
The FCC is proposing to make up to 1200 megahertz of spectrum in the 6 GHz band (5.925-7.125 GHz) available for use by unlicensed devices. The FCC said its proposed rules will allow unlicensed devices to operate in the 6 GHz band without interfering with the operation of the licensed services that will continue to […]
In its Q3 financial report, Corning reported a year-over-year sales increase of 22% for Optical Communications. Sales exceeded $1 billion for the second consecutive quarter. Sales growth was driven by strong demand from both data center and carrier customers, and the acquisition of 3M’s Communication Markets Division. Net income was up 27% year over year, […]
Juniper Networks posted Q3 net revenues of $1,179.8 million, a decrease of 6.0% year-over-year, and a decrease of 2.0% sequentially. GAAP operating margin was 13.6%, a decrease from 18.4% in the third quarter of 2017, and an increase from 13.3% in the second quarter of 2018. Non-GAAP operating margin was 20.0%, a decrease from 23.5% […]
At this week’s Broadband World Forum in Berlin, ADTRAN is participating in an SDN-Enabled Broadband Access (SEBA) demonstration with the Open Networking Foundation (ONF). ADTRAN is showcasing its integration with multiple OLT and ONU vendors in the latest version of the SEBA reference architecture. ADTRAN’s OLT and ONU solutions are shown in a SEBA pod […]
Verizon Communications reported consolidated operating revenues of $32.6 billion, up 2.8 percent from third-quarter 2017. EPS of $1.19, compared with 89 cents in third-quarter 2017. Year-to-date cash flow from operations totaled $26.2 billion through third-quarter 2018, up $9.8 billion year over year. Year-to-date capital expenditures were $12.0 billion through third-quarter 2018, including spending on the […]
Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier, the international wholesale arm of Deutsche Telekom, is using Ciena’s WaveLogic Ai coherent optical solution for its Lambda Connect wavelength service. The recent deployment is based on Ciena’s 6500 packet-optical platform powered by WaveLogic Ai, which is the industry’s first programmable coherent modem that can scale to 400Gbps per wavelength. Deutsche […]
Deutsche Telekom is rebranding and refocusing its International Wholesale Business. The carrier’s international wholesale arm will now be known as Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier. The company said it is implementing a fresh strategy to more quickly provide innovative solutions that will in turn result in a superior customer experience. Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier will leverage […]
