Freescale Debuts 64-bit ARM-based Processor for SDN/NFV

Freescale introduced a power-efficient, 64-bit ARM-based processor designed for highly virtualized, software-defined networks. The new QorIQ LS1043A quad-core processor delivers 1.5 GHz of performance and requires power as low as just 6 W to operate. The device integrates four 64-bit ARM Cortex-A53 cores, delivering 10+ Gbps and an estimated 16,000+ CoreMarks of CPU performance. It features advanced virtualization hardware, supports flexible, secure...

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Zayo Signs O2 for Nationwide UK Network

O2 has awarded a 15-year contract to Zayo to provide and manage a fully resilient core fibre network throughout the UK. The nationwide fibre network, which uses the acquired Geo Networks infrastructure, spans from Glasgow to Salisbury, comprises more than 4,500 route km and incorporates 19 connectivity points around the UK. Under the agreement, O2's underlying infrastructure will shift from SDH and Ethernet-based managed services infrastructure...

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Nokia Optimizes 3G Signaling and Boosts Smartphone Performance

Nokia Networks announced a High Speed Cell FACH software feature that significantly improves smartphone performance on 3G networks, cutting smartphone-generated network signaling by up to 80%, boosting response time by up to 65% and achieving up to 20% faster browsing. The figures were obtained from tests run on the commercial 3G/HSPA network of a major European operator using test devices fitted with Qualcomm  Snapdragon™ processors that...

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ZTE's Revenue and Profits Soar

ZTE reported that its third-quarter revenue rose 24% to RMB 21.1 billion, as sales of handsets increased more than 40% from a year earlier. ZTE also posted growth in revenue from Carriers’ Networks, including 4G systems, in addition to Telecommunications Software Systems. Net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company increased to RMB 703 million in the quarter ended 30 September -- an increase of 191% increase in third-quarter profit. In...

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HP Intros Moonshots for App Delivery, Transcoding, Web Infrastructure

HP introduced ProLiant Moonshot servers based on Intel silicon and aimed at a number of specific use cases, including: Application delivery with Citrix XenApp Video transcoding with Harmonic Inc. and Vantrix Web infrastructure in-a-box Managed web hosting “A transformative approach to computing is required to enable breakthrough capabilities not possible using traditional servers and move the needle on workload optimization,” said Paul Santeler,...

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Amazon Web Services Launches in Germany

Amazon Web Services launched its new AWS EU (Frankfurt) region, its 11th technology infrastructure region globally for AWS and the second region in the European Union (EU).  AWS also operates in Ireland. AWS said all its data centers are designed, built, and regularly audited to meet rigorous compliance standards, including ISO 27001, SOC 1 (Formerly SAS 70), PCI DSS Level 1, and many more, providing high levels of security for all AWS customers....

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Huawei Unveils Smart Optical Line Terminal

Huawei introduced a "smart: optical line terminal (OLT) with distributed architecture for next generation passive optical networks (NG-PON). The SmartAX MA5800 is designed for the rapid creation of new network services as fixed broadband increasingly shifts from home access to multi-service access (e.g. enterprise access and Wi-Fi hotspot backhaul), and from simple bandwidth-rental operations to flexible user experience operations. It leverages...

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ADTRAN Enters G.fast Carrier Trials

ADTRAN confirmed that it has G.fast ultra-broadband trials underway with service providers in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific. The company said G.fast is moving beyond a technology concept toward a commercial reality “G.fast FTTdp is an ideal solution to offer ultrafast broadband speeds to our customers, reducing installation impacts and costs of FTTH,” said Andrea Calvi, responsible for IP Networks, at Telecom Italia. “We were pleased...

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Napatech Delivers Network Appliance Acceleration for Dell OEM

Napatech released a pre-integrated, pre-tested platform for appliance development based on Dell PowerEdge servers. The Napatech Acceleration Platform optimizes network analysis applications to ensure full throughput with zero packet loss under all conditions. Other key features include: Precision time-stamping:  nanosecond-precision time synchronization and time-stamping capabilities. Pre-integrated platform available in two configurations:...

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NeoPhotonics Acquires EMCORE’s Narrow Linewidth Tunable Lasers

NeoPhotonics agreed to acquire EMCORE Corporation's tunable laser and transceiver product lines for approximately $17.5 million, which consists of $15.0 million and a working capital and inventory adjustment of approximately $2.5 million.  The deal includes production and development fixed assets, inventory and intellectual property for the ECL-based Integrable Tunable Laser Assembly (ITLA), micro-ITLA, Tunable XFP transceiver, tunable optical...

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Alcatel-Lucent Submarine Networks to acquire Optoplan

Alcatel-Lucent Submarine Networks (ASN) agreed to acquire Optoplan, a leading provider of 4D permanent reservoir monitoring solutions used in offshore oil and gas production. Financial terms were not disclosed. Optoplan, which is based in Trondheim, Norway, develops 4D PRM technology used in seabed seismic surveys. 4D Permanent reservoir monitoring – 4D PRM – requires the permanent installation of seabed sensors to carry out frequent 4D seismic...

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Riverbed Revenue Rises 6% YoY

Riverbed Technology reported GAAP revenue for Q3'14 was $276 million, compared to $262 million in the third quarter of 2013 (Q3’13), representing 6% year-over-year growth. GAAP net income for Q3'14 was $11.5 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, compared to GAAP net income of $3.8 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, in Q3'13. “Our third quarter financial results were in-line with our revised guidance. While we are not satisfied with our top line...

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Gigamon's Sales Rise 13% Sequentially

Gigamon reported Q3 2014 revenues of $39.3 million, up 13% from the second quarter of fiscal 2014 and up 1% year-over-year. GAAP net loss was $3.0 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, compared to GAAP net income of $1.5 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, in the prior-year period. "We are pleased to have delivered sequential revenue growth of 13% and returned to non-GAAP profitability in the third quarter," said Paul Hooper, chief executive officer...

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