OIF publishes CEI-224G Framework Project white paper

OIF's CEI-224G framework project published a white paper summarizing the consensus findings and guidance for new OIF project starts for future CEI clauses addressing specific 224 Gbps reaches and architectures. The whitepaper identifies key technical challenges for next-generation systems, defines electrical interconnection applications, and discusses some of the interoperability test challenges.  This provides the OIF and other industry...

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Intel to acquire Tower Semi, expanding its foundry footprint

Intel agreed to acquire Tower Semiconductor for $53 per share in cash, representing a total enterprise value of approximately $5.4 billion. Tower Semiconductor, which is based in Migdal Haemek, Israel, offers expertise is in specialty technologies, such as radio frequency (RF), power, silicon-germanium (SiGe) and industrial sensors, extensive IP and electronic design automation (EDA) partnerships, and an established foundry footprint. It operates...

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Citing supply disruption and strong demand, Ciena updates outlook

 Citing supply chain issues, Ciena now expects revenue for its fiscal first quarter 2022, ended January 29th, to be in the range of $840 to $850 million, compared to the company’s previous expectation of $870 to $910 million. Ciena’s GAAP gross margin for the fiscal first quarter is expected to be approximately 44% to 45%. Adjusted (non-GAAP) gross margin for fiscal first quarter is expected to be approximately 45% to 46%, at the high end of...

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FEMA looks to AT&T to modernize disaster response communications

AT&T has been awarded four separate contracts valued at $167 million over 5 years to modernize the communication capabilities of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which coordinates federal response to disasters within the United States. FEMA is already a FirstNet subscriber.AT&T will transition FEMA voice and data systems, wireless LAN capabilities, Contact Center Capability Modernization Program (C3MP), and The National...

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AT&T commits to 155 MW of solar power from Vitol

AT&T confirmed two virtual power purchase agreements for approximately 80 MW and 75 MW from Vitol to support new solar projects in Maryland and Pennslyvania. The projects are expected to be fully operational in 2022 and 2023, respectively.AT&T said these new deals with Vitol bring its total renewable portfolio to more than 1.7 gigawatts of capacity. AT&T previously purchased 500 megawatts of solar power in Texas in 2019.https://about...

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Verizon fully allocates third $1 billion green bond

Verizon has fully allocated nearly $1 billion of net proceeds from its third green bond, which was issued in September 2021, to renewable energy purchase agreements (REPAs).  These projects are for an aggregate of approximately 910 megawatts (MW) of new renewable energy generating capacity across seven states, of which about 51 percent is wind energy generating capacity and 49 percent is solar energy generating capacity.“The $3 billion in green...

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Aeris enhances its Intelligent IoT network

Aeris, a global IoT solutions provider currently connecting some 15 million devices, unveiled the the next generation of its Intelligent IoT Network featuring Machine Learning and AI-based capabilities that extends shared intelligence across infrastructure, applications, and services.New capabilities include an Intelligent Security Center that provides built-in visibility and analytics to help clients accurately prevent, detect, and respond to potential...

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Keysight and Samsung Research sign 6G MoU

Keysight Technologies and Samsung Research signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance research and development of 6G. The two companies will work together to develop test and verification technologies for 6G wireless systems.The collaboration will accelerate the development of AI-enabled air interfaces that leverage massive multiple input multiple output (MIMO) antenna technology. Such air interfaces support deployment of energy-efficient...

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MaxLinear develops 5G Open RAN platform on Intel Agilex FPGA

 MaxLinear announced a new reference design for next-generation 5G infrastructure Radio Units (RUs) that combines Intel's high performance and low power Agilex FPGA family with MaxLinear RF transceivers and MaxLIN ultra-wideband digital predistortion (DPD) solution.Highlights:Intel's Agilex SoC FPGA devices use heterogeneous 3D system-in-package (SiP) technology to integrate Intel's first FPGA fabric built on 10 nm SuperFin Technology. Leveraging...

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FCC and NTIA aim to align spectrum management

The FCC and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced a new initiative to improve U.S. government coordination on spectrum management.  Specifically, the FCC and NTIA committed to the following initial actions:Reinstate High Level Meetings.  For the first time, the Chair of the FCC and the Assistant Secretary will hold formal, regular meetings, beginning monthly, to conduct joint spectrum planning.  This...

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