ETSI Releases First NFV Specifications

ETSI published the first five specifications on Network Functions Virtualisation (NFV), which aims to simplify the roll-out of new network services, reduce deployment and operational costs and encourage innovation. These new specifications were produced in less than 10 months. ETSI’s Industry Specification Group for Network Functions Virtualisation (NFV ISG) said this first release identifies a framework and terminology for NFV that will help the...

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CenturyLink Activates First 100G Customer

CenturyLink activated its first, dedicated 100 Gbps circuit for a CenturyLink business customer through a direct connection to the company's recently upgraded 100 Gbps nationwide network. DigitalGlobe, a leading provider of commercial high-resolution earth observation and advanced geospatial solutions, will use CenturyLink's 100 Gbps Optical Wavelength Service to launch a new product allowing its customers direct access to satellite mapping data....

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NSN and Juniper Expand Partnership to Mobile Backhaul

Nokia Solutions and Networks and Juniper Networks have expanded their long-term partnership to cover secure IP connectivity for high-performance mobile broadband networks. The jointly-developed solutions focus upon these four key areas of mobile broadband: Next generation mobile backhaul: for mobile operators that need to upgrade and consolidate their backhaul networks to support LTE and LTE-Advanced architecture. Radio access security: to encrypt...

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NTT Comm Powers Cloud for Yamaha Motors

NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com) will provide Yamaha Motor Co. with a cloud platform to operate mission-critical systems in Japan for production, procurement, product development, human resources and finance operations. NTT Com will deploy its Enterprise Cloud global cloud service and Arcstar Universal One global network service to create a highly robust and scalable cloud platform. Yamaha Motor will use the platform to strengthen business...

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GigOptix Confirms Sole Supplier Status for 40G Supply Contract

GigOptix has become the sole long reach (LR) transimpedance amplifier (TIA) supplier for one of the largest suppliers for fast growing 40 Gbps QSFP+ LR transceivers. GigOptix said this new supply partnership is with one of the world's largest suppliers of optical communication components and subsystems.  Financial terms were not disclosed. "GigOptix is pleased to now become the sole independent 40 Gbps LR TIA production supplier to one of...

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CommScope Commences Initial Public Offering

CommScope completed an initial public offering of 38,461,537 shares of its common stock. The anticipated initial offering price is between $18.00 and $21.00 per share. CommScope has applied for listing of its common stock on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “COMM.” http://www.commscope....

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