Intel and VMware target virtualized Radio Access Networks

Intel and VMware are collaborating on an integrated software platform for virtualized Radio Access Networks (RAN) for LTE and 5G networks. As part of this effort, Intel and VMware will collaborate in building programmable open interfaces that leverage Intel’s FlexRAN software reference architecture and a VMware RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC), to enable development of innovative radio network functions using AI/ML learning for real time resource...

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SES awards launch contracts to ULA and SpaceX

SES awarded a launch contract to U.S.-based United Launch Alliance (ULA) to launch two C-band satellites. ULA’s Atlas V rocket will launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida in 2022 and carry the two stacked satellites. SES also awarded a contract to SpaceX to provide launch capability for up to 3 of its C-band satellites over two launches. The launches will be part of SES' accelerated C-band clearing plan to meet the Federal Communications Commission’s...

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Verizon invests in PICadvanced for NG-PON2

Verizon Ventures led a $4.5 million Series A financing round backing PICadvanced, a start-up targetting NG-PON2. PICadvanced, which is based in Portugal, is working on NG-PON2 transceivers - including innovation in the optics, electronics and in the blending of the the two. The investment round also included the participation of 200M Co-Investment Fund managed by PME Investimentos, which makes co-investments in high-growth Portuguese startups....

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DE-CIX adds POP at Carrier-1’s Dallas facility

DE-CIX Dallas has added a new switch and Point of Presence (PoP) in Carrier-1’s Data Center in Dallas, which ranks as one of the largest data centers in North Texas. This new switch site with Carrier-1 provides customers access to DE-CIX Dallas that is fully diverse from 1950 Stemmons and can be utilized by customers seeking a diverse PoP. As an independent data center owner and operator, Carrier-1 Data Centers offers a diverse suite of connectivity...

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Infinera posts Q2 revenue of $331.6 million, up 8% YOY

Infinera reported Q2 GAAP revenue of $331.6 million compared to $330.3 million in the first quarter of 2020 and $296.3 million in the second quarter of 2019. GAAP gross margin for the quarter was 29.4% compared to 23.3% in the first quarter of 2020 and 20.7% in the second quarter of 2019. GAAP net loss for the quarter was $(61.6) million, or $(0.33) per share, compared to $(99.3) million, or $(0.55) per share, in the first quarter of 2020, and $(113.7)...

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Renesas adds RF Amplifier for 4G/5G

Renesas Electronics is now sampling a new F1490 second-generation high-gain, 2-stage RF amplifier that covers the key sub-6 GHz 5G frequency bands from 1.8 GHz to 5.0 GHz. The F1490 benefits designers with simplified product selection for their transmitter (Tx) lineup, elimination of a gain block with better margin, two selectable gain modes for system design flexibility, lower power consumption, and superior performance. The device is suited...

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Keysight intros 60 GHz optical-to-electrical converter

Keysight Technologies introduced an optical-to-electrical converter designed for use with its Infiniium UXR-series of high-performance real-time oscilloscopes. Keysight said its new N7005A, which offers up to 60 GHz of optical measurement performance (O/E), used in conjunction with the company’s 70 GHz Infiniium UXR oscilloscope, offers designers end-to-end debugging capabilities that reduce time needed to debug, while simplifying overall workflow...

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Infinera announces CEO transition

Infinera announced that Tom Fallon will step down as CEO before the end of 2020, to be replaced by David Heard, who currently serves as Infinera's Chief Operating Officer. Fallon, in his 17th year with Infinera and 11th as CEO, will remain on the Board of Directors. “I couldn’t be more pleased with the Board’s selection of David as Infinera’s next CEO and I have the utmost confidence in his ability to successfully lead the company in its next phase...

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Fujikura develops 5G millimeter-wave module for 66~71GHz

Fujikura has developed a millimeter-wave communication module operating at a new 5G band (66~71GHz). The company has acquired a license for this frequency band to conduct a variety of experimental field tests, including for fixed wireless access and V2X applications. The 66~71GHz range has already been allocated as an unlicensed band in the US, but WRC-19 has newly identified it as a globally allocatable 5G band and is expected to be used all over...

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ADTRAN posts Q2 revenue of $128.7 million

ADTRAN reported Q2 revenue of $128.7 million, down from $156.3 million for the same period last year. Net income for the second quarter of 2020 was $0.8 million and earnings per share, assuming dilution, was $0.02 per share. Non-GAAP net income was $1.6 million and non-GAAP earnings per share, assuming dilution, was $0.04 per share. ADTRAN Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Tom Stanton stated, “The world has changed dramatically since the start...

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CommScope announces the death of Jeff White

CommScope announced the passing of Jeff White, its Chief Commercial Officer. CommScope Chief Executive Officer Eddie Edwards said, “Although new to CommScope, Jeff made an immediate impact on our team, bringing his expertise and talents to our sales and marketing teams, positioning them for success during an extremely challenging period.” Jeff White joined CommScope in May 2020. Before CommScope, Jeff served in leadership roles for Here Technologies,...

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