Cisco expands its data center architecture with ACI Anywhere

Cisco announced a new data center architecture that extends its Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) framework into public data and its HyperFlex hyperconverged servers into branch offices. The idea is "ACI Anywhere" and "HyperFlex Anywhere." To bring this “data center anywhere” vision to life, Cisco is introducing a range of innovations across networking, hyperconvergence, security and automation. They include: The expansion of ACI into the...

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Cisco expands IoT portfolio with Catalyst industrial switches

Cisco is rolling out new IoT networking products, developer tools, validated design guides and partner specializations, including the following: New Catalyst industrial switches and industrial Integrated Services routers purpose-built for IoT environments. Both run Cisco's IOS XE operating system and are managed by Cisco DNA Center, which gives customers a single pane of glass view across their campus, branch and IoT environments. Both are now...

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Eoptolink samples sub-10W 400G DR4/FR4 transceivers

Eoptolink Technology announced sampling of the first sub-10W 400G QSFP-DD and OSFP DR4 and FR4 optical transceiver products. The new optical transceivers are enabled by Broadcom’s latest 7nm 400G 8:4 gearbox PHY device, the BCM87400. Eoptolink said its new transceivers feature a typical power consumption of 8W in compact form factors. This enables higher switch density and better system-level thermal performance, allowing network operators to cost-effectively...

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Orange acquires SecureData, a UK-based consultancy

Orange has acquired SecureData Group, a UK-based cybersecurity service provider, for an undisclosed amount. SecureData, has over 200 employees in the UK and South Africa, a cybersecurity consultancy with a 25-year track record. The company recorded annual revenues of circa 50 million euros in 2018 and has enjoyed consistent growth rates of approx. 20% since 2016. Orange said SecureData will help reinforce its strategic position in cyberdefense...

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CyrusOne activates IBM Cloud Direct Link

CyrusOne has activated IBM Cloud Direct Link within its data center in Carrollton, Texas. The service is further available to customers in the U.S. via CyrusOne’s National IX. IBM Cloud Direct Link provides customers with a secured, dedicated network connection from their own IT infrastructure to the IBM Cloud. CyrusOne operates more than 45 data center facilities across the United States, Europe, and Asia “We are excited to welcome IBM Cloud...

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Japan's KDDI deploys Nokia's G.fast in apartment buildings

Japan's KDDI is deploying Nokia's G.fast solution to apartments and multi-dwelling units (MDU) buildings to power its "au Hikari MDU Type G" service. Nokia said its solution will enable KDDI to use existing copper lines in MDU buildings to deliver 830 Mbps combined uplink and downlink speeds to customers. Nokia's G.fast solution supports Japan's VDSL2 specifications, which will minimize the impact to existing VDSL systems and enable operators to...

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Digital Realty and Facebook sign renewable energy deal

Digital Realty announced a virtual power purchase agreement on behalf of Facebook, a client at some of its data centers. Specifically, Digital Realty has executed a long-term renewable power purchase contract with SunEnergy to secure approximately 80 megawatts of solar power capacity for Facebook. The solar project will be located within Virginia Electric and Power Company territory in North Carolina.  All renewable energy certificates and...

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