Project Nephio leverages Kubernetes to scale 5G across edge locations

A new open source project called Nephio has been launched by the Linux Foundation and Google Cloud aimed at simplifying the deployment and management of scalable 5G networks across multiple edge locations.Project Nephio aims to deliver carrier-grade, simple, open, Kubernetes-based cloud native intent automation and common automation templates that materially simplify the deployment and management of multi-vendor cloud infrastructure and network functions...

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SONiC moves under the Linux Foundation umbrella

The Software for Open Networking in the Cloud (SONiC, an open source networking operating system), is now part of the Linux Foundation. Created by Microsoft for its Azure data centers, SONiC is an open source network operating system (NOS) based on Linux that runs on over 100 different switches from multiple vendors and ASICs. It offers a full-suite of network functionality, like BGP and RDMA, that has been production-hardened in the data centers...

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LF Networking cites carrier momentum with ONAP and OpenDaylight

In a blog post, LF Networking cites ongoing deployments by leading global carriers for its  ONAP (Open Network Automation Platform) and OpenDaylight, including:Spark New Zealand is using ONAP as an  automation suite to support future use cases that 5G could enable, such as network slicing, and closed loop automation.  In partnership with Infosys, Spark took a relatively short six months to go from kickoff to implementation of ONAP. Verizon...

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Cignal AI: Total optical component revenue by company

Cloud operator capex for hyperscale datacenter expansion drove Datacom optical component revenue growth by 27% to reach $4.7B in 2021, as reported in Cignal AI’s new Optical Components Report. This growth outstripped component revenue growth from Telecom, Consumer, and Industrial optical component applications. Total revenue for optical components across all four segments grew 15% to reach $14.5B in 2021.The Optical Components Report also tracks...

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2Africa makes first landing in Genoa

The first landing of the 2Africa cable was completed in Genoa, Italy.  Vodafone, the 2Africa landing party in Genoa, has partnered with Equinix to land the cable directly into the Equinix Carrier Neutral Data Center (CNDC), with Retelit delivering the fronthaul. As with all 2Africa cable landings, capacity will be available to service providers in Genoa on a fair and equitable basis, encouraging and supporting the development of a healthy internet...

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Ericsson's Q1 sales grew by 3% YoY -- builds buffer of vital components

Ericsson reported Q1 2022 sales of SEK 55.1 (49.8) billion, up 3% compared to a year earlier. The company said sales were driven by Networks in North America and in Europe and Latin America. Reported gross margin was 42.3% (42.8%) impacted by proactive investments in supply chain resilience in Networks. Rolling four quarter gross margin was 43.2%.Ericsson cited a provision for impairment of assets and other extraordinary costs due to its indefinite...

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Renesas intros PCIe Gen6 clock buffers and multiplexers

Renesas Electronics introduced the first clock buffers and multiplexers that meet stringent PCIe Gen6 specifications. Renesasis offering 11 new clock buffers and 4 new multiplexers. The new devices, which also support and provide extra margin for PCIe Gen5 implementations, complement Renesas’ low-jitter 9SQ440, 9FGV1002 and 9FGV1006 clock generators to offer customers a complete PCIe Gen6 timing solution for data center/cloud computing, networking...

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Kioxia and Western Digital invest in new flash memory plant

Kioxia and Western Digital agreed to jointly invest in the first phase of the Fab7 (Y7) manufacturing facility at Kioxia’s Yokkaichi Plant in the Mie Prefecture of Japan. This joint-venture investment adds a sixth flash memory manufacturing facility to the Yokkaichi Plant, enhancing its position as the world's largest flash memory manufacturing site. The first phase of the Y7 facility will produce 3D flash memory including 112- and 162-layer...

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