Arista debuts 32-port 400G Ethernet switches

Arista Networks introduced its first two switches supporting 400 Gigabit Ethernet and designed for high-density leaf spine data center networks, including 100G connectivity to servers and 400G connectivity in the leaf-spine fabric. Both of the new Arista 7060X4 Series switches are based on the Broadcom 12.8 Tbps Tomahawk 3 silicon, support 32 400G ports in a compact 1U chassis. In addition, each 400G port can be split into four 100G ports, which...

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OIF completes Flex Ethernet and Common ACO Electrical I/O agreements

The OIF announced three Interoperability Agreements (IAs) aimed at expanded interoperability of Flex Ethernet and increased data rates. These include: FlexE 2.0 -- initiated in 2016, the FlexE 2.0 project enables equipment to support new Ethernet connection types and FlexE allows network providers and operators to utilize optical transport network bandwidth in more flexible ways. FlexE can deterministically utilize the entire aggregated link, creating...

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FCC eyes 1200 megahertz of spectrum in 6 GHz band for unlicensed use

The FCC is proposing to make up to 1200 megahertz of spectrum in the 6 GHz band (5.925-7.125 GHz) available for use by unlicensed devices. The FCC said its proposed rules will allow unlicensed devices to operate in the 6 GHz band without interfering with the operation of the licensed services that will continue to use this spectrum.  In those portions of the 6 GHz band that are heavily used by point-to-point microwave links, the FCC proposes...

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Corning cites a 22% rise in optical sales in Q3

In its Q3 financial report, Corning reported a year-over-year sales increase of 22% for Optical Communications. Sales exceeded $1 billion for the second consecutive quarter. Sales growth was driven by strong demand from both data center and carrier customers, and the acquisition of 3M’s Communication Markets Division. Net income was up 27% year over year, as capital investments yielded clear benefits. The company said it saw increased customer commitments...

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Juniper posts Q3 revenue of $1,180 million, but sees slower cloud sales

Juniper Networks posted Q3 net revenues of $1,179.8 million, a decrease of 6.0% year-over-year, and a decrease of 2.0% sequentially. GAAP operating margin was 13.6%, a decrease from 18.4% in the third quarter of 2017, and an increase from 13.3% in the second quarter of 2018. Non-GAAP operating margin was 20.0%, a decrease from 23.5% in the third quarter of 2017, and an increase from 18.5% in the second quarter of 2018. GAAP net income was $223.8...

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ADTRAN shows SDN-Enabled Broadband Access with ONF

At this week's Broadband World Forum in Berlin, ADTRAN is participating in an SDN-Enabled Broadband Access (SEBA) demonstration with the Open Networking Foundation (ONF). ADTRAN is showcasing its integration with multiple OLT and ONU vendors in the latest version of the SEBA reference architecture. ADTRAN’s OLT and ONU solutions are shown in a SEBA pod that is on display in ONF’s Booth (Hall 22a, Booth No. B116). The ONF defines SEBA as a lightweight...

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Verizon Q3 wireless revenues up, media revenue flat, wireline down

Verizon Communications reported consolidated operating revenues of $32.6 billion, up 2.8 percent from third-quarter 2017.  EPS of $1.19, compared with 89 cents in third-quarter 2017. Year-to-date cash flow from operations totaled $26.2 billion through third-quarter 2018, up $9.8 billion year over year. Year-to-date capital expenditures were $12.0 billion through third-quarter 2018, including spending on the 4G network, the commercial launch...

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Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier deploys Ciena for Lambda Connect

Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier, the international wholesale arm of Deutsche Telekom, is using Ciena’s WaveLogic Ai coherent optical solution for its Lambda Connect wavelength service. The recent deployment is based on Ciena’s 6500 packet-optical platform powered by WaveLogic Ai, which is the industry’s first programmable coherent modem that can scale to 400Gbps per wavelength. Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier is also using Ciena’s Blue Planet Manage,...

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Deutsche Telekom revamps its International Wholesale Business

Deutsche Telekom is rebranding and refocusing its International Wholesale Business. The carrier's international wholesale arm will now be known as Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier. The company said it is implementing a fresh strategy to more quickly provide innovative solutions that will in turn result in a superior customer experience. Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier will leverage big data, AI and digitization to centralize processes and enable...

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Community Fibre picks ADTRAN to build 10G Regional FTTH in UK

Community Fibre, a fibre-to-the-home internet provider based in London, has selected ADTRAN as its technology partner to deliver 10G residential and business services in the UK. The deployment will leverage ADTRAN’s XGS-PON solutions. Community Fibre is starting with London and expanding into other areas in the UK over the next several years. “We are seeing tremendous interest for Gigabit and above service offerings, and expect that having the...

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