Tuesday, October 25, 2016

ARM Extends its IoT Strategy with Secure Cortex Processors

ARM unveiled new processors for delivering security, efficiency, low-power connectivity and device life cycle management for the Internet of Things (IoT).  The rolluot includes the new processors, radio technology, subsystems, end-to-end security and a cloud-based services platform, ARM is aiming to increase the rate at which IoT scales globally. Some highlights: Cortex-M33 features configuration options including a coprocessor interface,...

Netronome Brings Express Virtio for OpenStack

Netronome announced the addition of Express Virtio (XVIO) technology to its Agilio Server Networking Platform. The XVIO technology brings to the standard Virtio drivers available in many Guest OS’s the level of performance of SR-IOV solutions but maintains full VM mobility. The advanced XVIO technology is based on and builds upon industry standard and open source technologies such as SR-IOV, Virtio and DPDK supported by OpenStack. The XVIO technology...

Sprint's Revenues Return to Growth

Sprint reported the first year-over-year increase in total net quarterly operating revenues in over two years, a year-over-year increase of more than five times in postpaid phone net additions, and record low postpaid phone churn. Total net operating revenues were $8.25 billion grew 3 percent year-over-year and wireless net operating revenues of $7.85 billion grew nearly 5 percent year-over-year. The company also reported a net loss of $142 million,...

Juniper Posts Q3 Revenue of $1.285 Billion, up 3% YoY

Juniper Networks reported Q3 revenues of $1,285.3 million, an increase of 3% year-over-year and an increase of 5% sequentially. GAAP operating margin for the third quarter of 2016 was 19.5%, a decrease from 20.7% in the third quarter of 2015, and an increase from 16.7% in the second quarter of 2016. Net income (GAAP) was $172.4 million, a decrease of 13% year-over-year and an increase of 23% sequentially. GAAP diluted earnings per share for the third...

Radisys Posts Q3 Revenue of $55 Million, up 24%

Radisys posted Q3 revenue of $55.4 million, representing a 24% year-on-year revenue growth. GAAP loss per share was $0.07, with non-GAAP earnings of $0.07 per diluted share. Software-Systems revenue was $10.4 million, compared to $14.6 million in the prior quarter and $15.5 million in the third quarter of 2015. The year-on-year decline was the result of large prior year orders for MediaEngine product from an Asian service provider deploying its...

The Daily Beast Discloses AT&T's "Hemisphere" Tracking Program

The Daily Beast published details on "Hemisphere," a secret program run by AT&T to provide law enforcement agencies with location data gleaned from trillions of call records. The searches are performed by AT&T without legal warrants but with administrative subpoena, according to the report, as a product for the law enforcement agencies. The Daily Beast article also says alleges that the Hemisphere has grown to become a very lucrative operation...

Google Fiber Expansion Officially Halted, Craig Barratt Steps Down

The Google Fiber project officially confirmed that it is pausing operations and laying off workers in many cities where it had once anticipated deploying an FTTH network. The company is now considering new technology options and may resume discussions with potential partners in the future. Google Fiber will continue the rollout in cities where the service has already launched or where construction is underway. Craig Barratt, SVP, Alphabet and CEO...