Dell'Oro: Total telecom equipment market up 15% in Q1

 The overall telecom equipment market grew 15% year-over-year (Y/Y) in the first quarter, reflecting positive activity in multiple segments and regions, lighter comparisons, and a weaker US Dollar, according to analysis from Dell’Oro Group.  This includes sales in the following categories:  Broadband Access, Microwave & Optical Transport, Mobile Core & Radio Access Network, and Service Provider Router & Switch revenue.Some...

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VMware and Cohere Technologies collaborate on O-RAN

Cohere Technologies and VMware are developing an O-RAN solution to help CSPs improve network and spectrum efficiencies and deliver new and differentiated services and experiences for their customers.The solution will bring together:VMware’s RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) PlatformCohere’s Spectrum Multiplier and Cloud Scheduler xAppsThe RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) is a new function introduced by the O-RAN Alliance that enables CSPs to deploy...

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AT&T delivers managed SASE from Palo Alto Networks

AT&T announced a new, global managed Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) offering in collaboration with Palo Alto Networks.AT&T SASE with Palo Alto Networks brings together software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) technology, security capabilities and fiber-based network connectivity. AT&T also brings expertise in design configuration, deployment, and 24/7 management from a single provider.AT&T SASE with Palo Alto Networks is...

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Nokia: Most DDoS attacks originate from under 50 hosting companies

In-depth analysis provided by Nokia Deepfiled across large sample of networks globally finds that majority of DDoS attacks originate from fewer than 50 hosting companies and regional providers.Nokia said its study examined service provider network traffic encompassing thousands of routers on the internet between January 2020 and May 2021. Among the findings, which were presented by Dr. Craig Labovitz, Nokia Deepfield CTO, at NANOG82: more than 100%...

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Senko introduces highest density fiber connector

 Senko introduced the industry’s highest density fiber connector - the SN - CONNECTOR.The connector carries a maximum of 16-fiber in a row with the same footprint and features as the company's SN duplex connector. The design improves connector density by 2.7X over MPO-16F and 1.3X over MPO-32F. It’s suitable for many applications that require high-density fiber solutions such as patch panels, cassettes, a faceplates to next gen co-packaged optics...

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NTT Communications expands Flexible InterConnect globally

NTT Communications will expand the footprint of Flexible InterConnect service to overseas markets beginning this month.Flexible InterConnect leverages the global data centers and network facilities operated by NTT Ltd. The service delivers private and secure connections to various cloud service providers as well as interconnection between NTT Group's global data centers.NTT Communications said its new network infrastructure overseas will enable clients...

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NTT Ltd. launches a Global Data Center Interconnect service

NTT Ltd. announced the launch of Global Data Center Interconnect (GDCI), an integrated global network fabric service that delivers private and secure connections between NTT’s global data centers and major cloud service providers with a single physical port supporting multiple virtual network services. The SDN-based service lets clients connect to an ecosystem of cloud service providers in different geographic regions, addressing hybrid and...

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DARPA: Filtering out interference for next-gen wideband arrays

DARPA is pursuing a COmpact Front-end Filters at the ElEment-level (COFFEE) program that aims to develop a new class of integrable, high-frequency RF filters for next-generation wideband arrays. The idea is to build filters that operate over a wide range of frequencies that are also small enough to fit behind each element of a phased array.“Wideband, digital-at-every-element AESAs are particularly compelling for applications like advanced radar,...

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American Tower acquires Telxius' 7,000 towers in Latin America

Last week, Telefónica completed the sale of Telxius' tower business in Latin America to American Tower Corporation (ATC) for approximately EUR 900 million. The deal includes over 7,000 communications sites in Brazil, Peru, Chile and Argentina.Tom Bartlett, American Tower’s Chief Executive Officer stated, “We are pleased to add more than 7,000 sites to our extensive portfolio of communications infrastructure across Latin America. With Telefónica as...

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Dell’Oro: Ethernet controller and adapter sales up 6%

Ethernet controller and adapter revenue grew 6 percent quarter-over-quarter in 1Q 2021 as inventory correction from the prior quarter eases, according to a new report from Dell'Oro Group. The market research firm projects the server refresh and cloud expansion to drive higher demand later this year. “In light of the tightening global semiconductor supply chain, we believe server vendors are proactively increasing inventory levels of Ethernet controllers...

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Nokia to upgrade core network for Beeline Georgia

Beeline Georgia, a division of VEON, has selected Nokia to upgrade its core network throughout Georgia and to strengthen customer services, network performance and security. The operator also chose Nokia’s Home Location Register (HLR), making Nokia the sole network vendor for VEON in Georgia. HLR is a critical core component, given its role as the repository for storing subscriber data such as phone numbers and user location information.In addition...

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