Cisco Scales its Core Routers for 64x100 GE Density

Cisco is extending its core routing product line with a new model boasting 400 Gbps per slot capacity and the ability to scale to multi-chassis configuration with nearly 1 petabit per second capacity.  The platform is engineered for high densities of 10 GE, 40 GE and 100 GE in core service provider networks.  The scalability enables up to 64x100 GE ports in one chassis.  The platform is powered by a new set of custom ASICs developed...

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Broadcom's XLP900 Flagship Processor Packs 80 CPUs

Broadcom unveiled its highest performance, multicore processor to date -- the XLP900 Series, packing 80NX CPUs on a single die for 160 Gbps performance.  The new XLP900 Series is optimized for deployment of network functions such as hardware acceleration, virtualization and deep packet inspection. Broadcom's XLP900 Series, which is implemented in 28nm, extends the company's portfolio of multicore processors for networking applications. The...

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Infinera Architects an Intelligent Transport Network

Infinera outlined its architecture for an Intelligent Transport Network for the Terabit Era. The company will leverage its photonic integrated circuits, converged OTN switching + WDM transport, 500G super-channels, and next-gen Transport Software Defined Network (SDN) capabilities to enable dynamic carrier infrastructure for cloud-based services and data center connectivity. Infinera said its Intelligent Transport Network represents an evolution...

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TeliaSonera International Carrier Extends Infinera Infrastructure into Europe

TeliaSonera International Carrier, which has previously deployed Infinera's DTN-X platform across its North American network, is now extending the rollout of Infinera equipment in its European network.  The first route is Stockholm-to-Hamburg, one of the busiest on its European network. TSIC, which operates a wholly owned fiber optic network connecting 200 Point of Presence (PoPs)) across Europe, North America and Asia, said it chose Infinera...

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Facebook's Arctic Circle Data Center Boasts 1.07 PUE

Facebook activated its newest data center - Luleå, Sweden, on the Gulf of Bothnia near the Arctic Circle. Facebook said the new facility, which is powered by locally-generated hydro power, is averaging a PUE of 1.07 in early tests.  The entire data center is based on Open Compute Project designs. Excess heat is used to heat staff offices. https://www.facebook.com/luleaDataCenter The Open Compute Project (OCP), which was launched by Facebook...

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Gigamon Rockets Ahead in IPO - Up 50% on Opening Day

On the first day of public trading, shares of Gigamon (NYSE: GIMO) rose 50% to close at $28.47.  The company offered 6,750,000 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $19.00 per share. Gigamon provides intelligent Traffic Visibility Networking solutions for enterprises, data centers and service providers.  The company is based in Milpitas, California. http://www.gigamon.com In April, Gigamon outlined its vision for software-defined...

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Nokia Siemens Networks: Technology Vision 2020

Nokia Siemens Networks outlined its Technology Vision 2020 blueprint for future mobile networks to help operators deal with extreme traffic growth, simplify network operations and provide the ultimate personal gigabyte experience. Nokia Siemens Networks said it is committed to addressing the surging tide of mobile data by implementing the following six pillars that have been defined in cooperation with operators globally: enable 1000 times more...

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AT&T Announces 1,800 Job Openings in Texas

AT&T is seeking applicants for more than 1,800 jobs that are now open throughout Texas. The positions include technicians to help with U-verse installation, customer service representatives for the company's call centers and hundreds of openings at retail stores. AT&T currently employs more than 35,000 Texans.  From 2010 through 2012, the company invested more than $7.0 billion in its Texas wireless and wireline networks.  In addition,...

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