OpenSwitch Project Now Under Linux Foundation

The OpenSwitch Project, which is developing an open source, Linux-based Network Operating System, will be managed as a Linux Foundation project. OpenSwitch is designed to power enterprise grade switches from multiple hardware vendors that will enable organizations to rapidly build data center networks that are customized for unique business needs. OpenSwitch also includes optional integration with SnapRoute’s open source L2/L3 stack. The SnapRoute...

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Mellanox Intros ARM-based "BlueField" Processors for Networking

Mellanox Technologies introduced a new line of "BlueField" programmable processors for networking and storage applications, including dataplane offload for Network Functions Virtualization (NFV), advanced networking and security, and serving as the embedded storage controller of an array of solid state Flash drives. Sampling is expected in Q1 2017. BlueField incorporates Mellanox ConnectX network acceleration offload technology together with an...

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99Cloud and Aliyun Partner on OpenStack Cloud

Aliyun, the largest cloud operator in China, and China’s leading OpenStack service provider, 99Cloud, agreed to collaborate on hybrid cloud solutions for business customers. 99Cloud will leverage its expertise in the design, deployment, implementation, and operation of OpenStack platforms.  These will be integrated into the Aliyun public cloud through tailor-made APIs. Jointly, 99Cloud and Aliyun will provide customers with best enterprise...

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IDC: Server Sales Drop in Q1 Due to Hyperscale Slowdown

Vendor revenue in the worldwide server market decreased 3.6% year over year to $12.4 billion in the first quarter of 2016 (1Q16), according to IDC's freshly updated Worldwide Server Tracker. The research firm attributed the decline to a pause in hyperscale server deployments as well as a clear end to the enterprise refresh cycle. IDC said worldwide server shipments decreased 3.0% to 2.2 million units in 1Q16 when compared with the same year-ago period. "As...

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Dish Plans to Use AWS-4 spectrum (2000-2020 MHz) for downlink

DISH Network notified the FCC that it is electing to use 20 MHz of AWS-4 uplink spectrum (2000-2020 MHz) for downlink operations, resulting in all 40 MHz of DISH’s AWS-4 spectrum being designated for downlink operations. The 3GPP's RAN4 working group recently agreed on Band 70 specifications. Band 70 combines three spectrum blocks encompassing DISH’s current AWS-4 spectrum as downlink (2000-2020 MHz), DISH's H block downlink spectrum (1995-2000...

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Softbank to Sell $7.9 Billion of its Stake in Alibaba

Softbank announced plans to sell US$7.9 billion of the shares it holds in Alibaba Group Holding Limited (“Alibaba”). Specifically, the transactions are comprised of (i) the intended sale of $2.0 billion of Alibaba ordinary shares to Alibaba, (ii) the intended sale of $400 million of Alibaba ordinary shares to members of the Alibaba Partnership acting collectively, and the sale of $500 million of Alibaba ordinary shares to a major sovereign wealth...

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Video: Christie Pitts on Turning Start-ups into Strategic Assets at Verizon Ventures

Christie Pitts, Venture Development Manager at Verizon Ventures, highlights some of hot tech areas with adjacencies to Verizon's core businesses. Think drones, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and 5G. Verizon Ventures also runs a #BuiltByGirls fund to encourage female entrepreneurs. See video: https://youtu.be/CDKM643TmW0 ...

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Video: Parissa Pandkhou on Developing LTE Multicast at Verizon

Staying at the forefront of innovation, Parissa Pandkhou, Director, Product Development at Verizon , talks about working on LTE Multicast. Her advice for the next generation of innovators is to believe in what you are doing and be resilient. See video: https://youtu.be/FmA_Ju58dDc ...

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Video: Susan Lyne on Investing in Female Entrepreneurs

BBG Ventures, a seed fund with backing from Verizon and AOL, invests in tech start-ups with at least one female founder. Susan Lyne, Founder and President of BBG Ventures, a Verizon and AOL initiative, talks about the huge tech opportunities where women are leading the charge. The #builtbygirls program encourages young women to use technology to make their dreams come true. See video: https://youtu.be/loXSnN2lvoE Contact BBG Ventures #builtbygirls...

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Video: Bridgevoice - Bridging Global Voice Services

Bankim Brahmbhatt, CEO and President of Bridgevoice, talks about launching a carrier portal for bridging global voice services. Small carriers are able to access the large carriers directly, which is not possible today in the legacy way of doing business. Bridgevoice acts as a mediator, providing funding to operators while maintaining the quality of service. Bridgevoice also provides a bidding desk, enabling carriers to change their rates on a real...

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