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Worldwide NVFI revenues were just $564 million in 2017 but will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 58.1% over the 2017-2022 forecast period, reaching $5.6 billion in 2022, according to a new study from IDC. In defining NFVI, IDC relies on ETSI’s proposed architecture to identify five segments: software-defined compute, networking, storage, management, […]
Alibaba’s Cloud Computing division recorded revenue of RMB 4,698 billion (US$710 million) for Q2 2018, up 93% over the same period last year. EBITA was RMB (488) million, reflecting a margin of -10% for the division. Overall, the Alibaba Group achieved quarterly revenue of RMB 80,920 million (US$12,229 million), an increase of 61% year-over-year. Some […]
The CBRS Alliance, an industry organization focused on driving the development, commercialization, and adoption of “OnGo” shared spectrum solutions, now has over 100 member organizations. The CBRS Alliance, which is now two years old, two-year anniversary, also announced the establishment of its Deployment and Operations (D&O) Working Group (WG), to be chaired by Piyush Raj, […]
Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) will relocate one of its two data centers to a CyrusOne data center in Northern Virginia by the first half of 2019. “During the past seven years, CyrusOne and SAIC have developed a strong relationship that will continue to grow with our new long-term lease agreement,” said SAIC Chief Information […]
LITE-ON Storage is developing a “ruler style” EDSFF 1U solid-state drive (SSD) in conjunction with CNEX Labs. The design aligns to Open Compute Project (OCP) specifications and delivers storage density, system design flexibility, thermal efficiency, scalable performance and easy maintenance with front-load hot swap capabilities. “Standard SSD solutions are great at handling many typical business […]
This year, Finisar marks its 30th anniversary in the optical components and subsystems business. I recently sat down with Michael Hurlston, who took over as CEO in January following the retirement of founder Jerry Rawls. Hurlston previously served as a Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Mobile Connectivity Products/Wireless Communications and Connectivity Division […]
Qualcomm confirmed that its upcoming 5G system-on-chip (SoC) will be implemented on a 7nm process node. The 7nm SoC can be paired with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X50 5G modem for premium tier smartphones and other mobile devices. Qualcomm Technologies has begun sampling of its upcoming flagship mobile platform to multiple OEMs developing next-generation consumer devices. […]
Qualcomm and the Datang Telecom Group, also known as China Academy of Telecommunications Technology (CATT), have conducted a multi-chipset vendor interoperability test of 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) Release 14 C-V2X direct communications (PC5) Mode 4, which is also referred to as LTE-V2X. The cross-chipset interoperability test, which was held at Qualcomm Wireless Communication Technologies’s […]
The Australian government issued guidance to mobile operators requiring them to protect their networks and facilities against threats to national security from unauthorised access or interference. The guidance prohibits vendors “who are likely to be subject to extrajudicial directions from a foreign government that conflict with Australian law, may risk failure by the carrier to […]
Samsung Electronics Co. unveiled its new narrowband (NB) Internet-of-Things (IoT) chip. The Exynos i S111 integrates a modem, processor, memory and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) into a single chip design to enhance efficiency and flexibility for connected device manufacturers. Samsung said its NB-IoT solution offers extremely wide coverage, low-power operation, accurate location feedback and […]
Zayo Group reported $657.6 million in consolidated revenue for its fourth quarter ended June 30, 2018, and net income of $43.8 million, including $30.6 million from the Communications Infrastructure segments and a net income of $13.2 million from its Allstream segment. Fourth quarter operating income increased $14.9 million and net income increased by $20.4 million […]
Zayo announced a contract to provide multiple 100G wavelengths to an international telecom carrier to connect its new point of presences (PoPs) in North America. The name of the carrier customer was not disclosed. Zayo’s solution, which also includes multiple 10G routes, is part of the customer’s global 100G upgrade to support its cloud connectivity […]
We are big believers in taking fiber all the way to the customer, said Lee Hicks, Verizon, speaking at ADTRAN’s Broadband Business Solutions event in Huntsville, Alabama. Verizon’s One Fiber program is its multiyear strategy to build a common fiber plant for all services, including consumer, business and mobile backhaul. The carrier starts with a […]
