SC15: Intel Shows HPC Scalable System Framework and Omni-Path Fabric

At this week's SC15 in Austin, Intel is showcasing several advancements to its Scalable System Framework (Intel SSF) that promise to bring high performance computing (HPC) capabilities and benefits to more industries and new workloads. One of the foundational elements of the Intel SSF is its Omni-Path Architecture, a new HPC-optimized fabric technology that makes the performance of HPC clusters more accessible to a broader variety of users. Some...

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SC15: CenturyLink and Infinera Deliver 1.5 Tbps of Super-Channel DWDM

CenturyLink is delivering 1.5 terabits per second (Tbps) of super-channel transmission capacity to support SCinet at this week's International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage and Analysis (SC15)p in Austin. The 1.5 Tb/s of line-side capacity will connect the Austin Convention Center to CenturyLink's global fiber optic network, utilizing the Infinera DTN-X platform. The terabit deployment will demonstrate CenturyLink's...

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Nokia Networks joins Open Compute Project

Nokia Networks has joined the Open Compute Project (OCP), demonstrating its commitment to openness and collaboration in offering leading cloud-based solutions. Nokia Networks said it will work with the OCP Foundation to build an OCP variant of the Nokia AirFrame Data Center Solution. The vision is to deliver modular and flexible cloud architectures and delivering low latency and telco-grade reliability for all types of workloads.   Nokia plans...

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NEC's UNIVERGE BLUE Delivers UC

NEC Corporation of America (NEC) introduced its UNIVERGE BLUE Business Cloud Services (UNIVERGE BLUE) for cloud unified communication (UC) services. UNIVERGE BLUE delivers business-class voice, mobility, messaging, presence, web conferencing and contact centers. The solution consists of NEC Fault Tolerance servers, software-defined networking (SDN), software, and data centers. Some highlights: Architected for high availability, 99.999 percent Multi-tenant,...

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Procera Intros Virtual Probe for Subscriber Intelligence

Procera Networks is launching a Virtual Experience Probe designed to deliver intelligence to real-time analytics systems. Procera's "eVolution" is an all-virtual data enablement solution that empowers fixed, cable, mobile and WiFi operators to enhance the subscriber experience, by providing contextual intelligence they can act upon immediately. The eVolution data probe runs in VMware or KVM virtualization environments on COTS hardware. Procera said...

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Alcatel-Lucent Intros Radio Interface for DAS

Alcatel-Lucent introduced a radio frequency module for distributed antenna systems (DAS) for connecting subscribers at large public venues. The Distributed Antenna System Radio Frequency Module is a wideband low-power LTE interface card which removes the need for bulky radio technology in a public installation. It connects to Alcatel-Lucent's 9926 digital baseband unit, working directly with the analog DAS through RF signals that consume just one-eighth...

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CableLabs Schedules Conference for April 2016

CableLabs will host a new Inform[ed]: conference series beginning on April 13, 2016 in New York City. Phil McKinney, President and CEO, CableLabs Prof. Theodore S. Rappaport, NYU (founding director of NYU WIRELESS) Neville Meijers, VP of Small Cell, Qualcomm Jeremy Bye, VP of Carrier and Wholesale, Cox Business Paul de Sa, Bernstein Research Rob Howald, VP of Network Architecture, Comcast "As wireless technology continues to advance, it’s imperative...

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PMC-Sierra Reiterates Commitment to Skyworks Deal

PMC-Sierra's board of directors unanimously determined that the proposal received on November 9, 2015 from Microsemi Corporation to acquire all of the outstanding shares of PMC common stock is not superior to PMC’s existing agreement with Skyworks Solutions, Inc.. The company's board said the Skyworks all cash proposal provides more value certainty to PMC stockholders than the stock and cash consideration provided in the Microsemi proposal. ...

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Ericsson Wins 5-Year Deal with Ooredoo Group

Ooredoo Group awarded a five-year frame agreement to Ericsson for 2G, 3G and 4G radio, core and transmissions solutions. Financial terms were not disclosed. The group frame agreement includes radio, core and transmission equipment as well as related services. The agreement also covers Ericsson's Software model with its predefined software value packages which ensures better performance and reduces time to market for new functionalities. Using these...

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