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Comcast will begin offering Netflix subscriptions in its new and existing Xfinity packages. Comcast first launched Netflix on its X1 platform in 2016, offering voice control and seamless access to the Netflix service through its platform. Since then Netflix has become one of the most popular voice searches and highly-viewed services on the platform. “Netflix […]
Nokia and Telia conducted a 5G trial at the end of March to test its usefulness in real-world applications of ‘Industry 4.0’, the industrial trend of automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies. Specifically, Nokia and Telia worked with Intel and Finnish software startup Finwe to provide a 5G radio access network operating in the […]
iconectiv (Telcordia Technologies) has joined The LF Networking Fund (LFN), a new open source networking initiative created by The Linux Foundation. The focus of LFN is to increase collaboration and operational excellence across networking projects, including Open Platform for NFV (OPNFV), to help deliver a new generation of services. “The move to hybrid networks that […]
Four leading global carriers – Etisalat, Singtel, Softbank, and Telefónica — agreed to create a Global Telco Security Alliance that will offer enterprises access to a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity services. The group will share network intelligence on cyber threats and leverage their joint global reach, assets and cybersecurity capabilities to serve customers worldwide. The […]
ADTRAN announced a significant expansion to its Mosaic Subscriber Experience Suite adding two new applications that give service providers network and subscriber intelligence, as well as remote in-home device management. The enhancements include: Mosaic Subscriber Insight – personalizes the subscriber experience through a network intelligence tool that improves business operations, drives new service adoption and […]
CommScope and Ericsson have successfully completed interoperability testing of their equipment for use in Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) deployments. Specifically, the interoperability test confirmed that CommScope’s Spectrum Access System (SAS) and Ericsson’s radio infrastructure with CBRS spectrum support will work together as part of a CBRS network. The companies said this SAS–Citizens Broadband Radio […]
Nutanix reported strong adoption of its AHV hypervisor by U.S. federal government customer, saying 74 percent of all Nutanix Enterprise Cloud OS nodes sold to federal agencies in 2017 leveraged AHV, compared to 30 percent adoption by the Nutanix worldwide customer base, based on a rolling four-quarter average. Some highlights: added nearly 100 new customers […]
Zscaler is now offering FIPS 140-2 validated encryption within Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Zscaler Private Access (ZPA), including the Zscaler application (Z-App). Zscaler partnered with SafeLogic to provide FIPS compliant crypto libraries. FIPS 140-2 is the U.S. government standard used to ensure that cryptographic modules meet the necessary security levels for confidentiality and integrity […]
ZTE has been designated as the chair of newly formed IEEE 802.11 NGV SG (Next Generation V2X Study Group), which will look at the requirements for adopting recent 802.11 technologies for new V2X applications, specifically for higher throughput applications, better reliability/efficiency, and extended range as well. The goal of the NGV SG is to define […]
Intel’s FPGA-powered accelerator cards are featured in a new range of Xeon processor-based servers coming from major OEM customers, including Dell EMC and Fujitsu. Both Dell EMC and Fujitsu will incorporate a complete Intel hardware and software stack in their individual offerings, consisting of Intel Programmable Acceleration Cards with Arria 10 GX FPGA and the […]
AT&T and Crown Castle announced a new and expanded long-term leasing deal for wireless network infrastructure. Under the new agreement, leasing management and operations are streamlined to improve the efficiency and flexibility under which AT&T can deploy new technologies and increase network capacity. In addition to macro sites, the new agreement covers small cell deployments. […]
The evolution of optical transport technology in terrestrial and subsea networks as we approach Shannon’s limit is the topic of discussion in this conversation with Glenn Wellbrock, Director, Backbone Network Design, Verizon, Stuart Barnes, Chairman and CSO, Xtera, and Vijay Rudravajjala, VP Engineering, Xtera. See video: https://youtu.be/H3zt-Nd-xQ8
In this segment, the conversation turns to network disaggregation trends. A key question that is raised by network operators is “what value am I going to get out of disaggregation if I am not interested in becoming an equipment manufacturer or system integrator?” The value may be in standardizing APIs and driving network agility. On […]
