Google Distributed Cloud extends Anthos to edge and RAN

At its virtual Next'21 event, Google introduced a portfolio of solutions consisting of hardware and software aimed at extending its infrastructure to edge locations and into private data centers.Google Distributed Cloud is powered by Anthos, the open-source-based platform that unifies the management of infrastructure and applications across on-premises, edge, and in multiple public clouds.The key advantage is a consistent management and security...

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Oracle Cloud announces major expansion - 14 new regions worldwide

Citing triple-digit growth, Oracle announed plans for a major expasion of its infrastructure worldwide.Over the next year, Oracle plans to open 14 cloud regions with new locations across Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Upcoming cloud regions include Milan (Italy), Stockholm (Sweden), Marseille (France), Spain, Singapore (Singapore), Johannesburg (South Africa), Jerusalem (Israel), Mexico, and Colombia. Additional second...

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COBO focuses on Multimode Waveguide Interconnects

 The Consortium for On-Board Optics (COBO) has established a new Multi-Mode Waveguide Interconnect System (MWIS) Working Group to focus specifically on the replacement of copper traces with multi-mode waveguides and adding an extra thin interface for Electrical/Optical and Optical/Electrical conversion within close proximity to the electrical component."I am very pleased to have kicked off the new Multimode Waveguide Interconnect System (MWIS)...

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DISH picks Spirent for 5G core automated testing

DISH Network has selected Spirent Communications to autonomously test its 5G network core and validate its performance. Spirent said its library of automated compliance, capacity and performance test suites, as well as test cases, enables DISH to verify 5G functionality, measure system performance and accelerate deployment activities. By automating the testing process, DISH can continuously verify real-world performance and resilience during...

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Colt launches 400GE across Europe and Asia Pacific

Colt Technology Services announced the availability of its new 400GE Wave and Private Wave services across its European and Asia Pacific footprints.The services are delivered using Ciena’s Waveserver 5 platform, powered by WL5e 800G technology to enable efficient 400GE between locations on its IQ Network.Vivek Gaur, Colt’s VP Network Engineering, said: “As a company, we’re known for our innovation – and that’s really highlighted with this announcement,...

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Ekinops' Q3 revenue rises 12%

Ekinops reported consolidated revenue of €24.1m in the third quarter of its financial year, reflecting steady growth of 11% from third-quarter 2020. At constant exchange rates, revenue grew 12% on an organic basis. Some highlights from Ekinops:As in the first half of the year, the third quarter was marked by strong sales momentum in Optical Transport solutions in all geographical regions.Bolstered by the success of Software Defined Networks (SDN)...

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