Monday, May 2, 2022

Arista delivers record Q1 sales despite supply chain issues

Arista Networks reported Q1 2022 revenue of $877.1 million, an increase of 6.4% compared to the fourth quarter of 2021, and an increase of 31.4% from the first quarter of 2021.GAAP gross margin was 63.1%, compared to GAAP gross margin of 63.4% in the fourth quarter of 2021 and 63.7% in the first quarter of 2021. Non-GAAP net income was $268.5 million, or $0.84 per diluted share, compared to non-GAAP net income of $198.8 million, or $0.62 per diluted...

PacketFabric and Unitas Global target edge-to-everywhere

PacketFabric announced a strategic alliance agreement with Unitas Global aimed at creating an industry-leading edge to everywhere global software defined network solution. The companies plan to expand and overlay PoPs to the other's locations and gain expanded market reach. Network interconnections at 100+ shared POPs globally will drive further platform integration, simplifying on-demand connectivity to cloud infrastructures and optimizing data...

Federated Wireless attracts additional $14M in Series D

Federated Wireless, which offers a Spectrum Access System (SAS) for managing shared spectrum,  closed on an additional $14 million in Series D funding bringing the total raised in the round to $72 million. This brings total funding raised by Federated Wireless to  $213 million.“Private wireless is one of the most transformative enterprise technologies to emerge since the cloud,” stated Federated Wireless CFO Loren Buck. “We continue...

Alaian alliance aims for open telco innovation ecosystems

Alaian, a new alliance whose founding members include Bouygues Telecom, Cellnex, KPN, MTN, Telefónica and WINDTRE, has set its sights on connecting the open innovation ecosystems driving telco innovation.  Collectively, these six global telcos have a reach spanning 50 countries and 700 million customers.Alaian members seek to join forces to share best practices on innovation and generate different use cases on the latest market developments...

DISH Wireless picks Ceragon for 5G transport

DISH Wireless has selected Ceragon Networks to provide its IP-50C microwave and IP-50E millimeter wave transport solutions.DISH will leverage Ceragon’s transport, maintenance and support solutions to ensure the smooth roll-out of its network in select locations across the U.S.Doran Arazi, Ceragon Networks CEO commented, “Ceragon is thrilled to have been selected by DISH to provide 5G wireless transport solutions. As the industry disruptor, DISH is...

NTT Ltd. debuts IoT Services for Sustainability

NTT Ltd. introduced a suite of IoT Services for Sustainability:OCR Meter Reading: An optical-based meter reader to provide near real-time data from any type of meter including water, electricity, and gas. The meter can also be used to read any type of gauge including pressure and temperature.Water Leak Management: This technology provides real-time, IoT enabled protection against water damage for smart spaces projects.Predictive Maintenance: This...

CommScope introduces XGS-PON

CommScope introduced a suite of XGS-PON solutions for both greenfield FTTH and fiber-deeper scenarios. The suite features a flexible architecture; open, interoperable components; and dynamic, cloud-based operation. There are four components: new CommScope FLX PON OLT and ONU portfolio, ServAssure domain management and ServAssure NXT performance management software, fiber connectivity solutions, and engineering and project management services. Lab...

Nokia to manufacture 5G base stations in Turkey

Nokia signed a partnership agreement with Karel, a Turkish electronics manufacturer, to manufacture 4G and 5G base stations in Turkey.The companies aim to start production in the coming months.Turkey is expected to begin 5G service rollouts in 2023.Ozgur Erzincan, Country Senior Officer Turkey at Nokia: “We are very excited about this announcement. Turkey is an important market for Nokia, where we have strong business and long-standing, trusted relationships...