Cisco boosts its Routed Optical Networking solutions

Cisco is rolling out a number of enhancements to its Routed Optical Networking portfolio with new products and features, including a new Cisco NCS 1010 open optical line system, Bright ZR/ZR+ pluggable optics, and expansion of Cisco Crosswork Automation portfolio.   "Cisco is committed to powering an inclusive future for all, where everyone has access to quality internet, and that requires fundamental changes in networking,” said Bill Gartner,...

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Open XR Forum releases its first specification

The Open XR Forum, which aims to advance the deployment of software-configurable point-to-point and point-to-multipoint coherent optical networks utilizing XR optics pluggable transceiver technology has released its first specification. The first approved specification defines enhanced network management of pluggable coherent optical technology. It addresses challenges associated with managing advanced coherent optical engines and features as...

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Argonne and Fermilab connected via quantum network over fiber

The DOE’s Fermi National Accelerator and Argonne National Laboratory have been connected over a distance of 50km via the Illinois Express Quantum Network.The experimental quantum network is being used to test the synchronicity of two clocks — one at Argonne and one at Fermilab. Scientists transmitted a traditional clock signal (blue) and a quantum signal (orange) simultaneously between the two clocks. The signals were sent over the Illinois Express...

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Red Hat joins HPE GreenLake ecosystem

 Red Hat is joining the HPE GreenLake ecosystem. The partnership combines HPE GreenLake edge-to-cloud platform with Red Hat’s enterprise open source technologies will help address IT organizations’ need for agile technology solutions that can accelerate business outcomes and help fuel their digital transformations. “This extended partnership makes it easy for HPE GreenLake customers to consume and work with Red Hat’s highly regarded...

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Sabey Data Centers commits to Net Zero carbon emissions

Sabey Data Centers has committed to reach net-zero carbon emissions by or before 2029 across its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The Science-Based Target Initiative (SBTi), a global body that aligns enterprise emission reduction efforts with climate science, last year validated Sabey’s target and methods to achieve a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Significantly, the company is now increasing and accelerating its commitment...

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Rural Independent Network Alliance deploys Mavenir

The Rural Independent Network Alliance (RINA Wireless), a leading provider of technology services across rural wireless carriers in the United States, is deploying Mavenir’s cloud-native, small footprint containerized Evolved Packet Core (EPC), with a remote redundant User Plane Function (UPF). Mavenir’s EPC, part of the Converged Packet Core solution, enables the separation of the control and user plane allowing RINA Wireless to deploy remote...

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MaxLinear unveils modem chipset developed with Aviat

MaxLinear introduced its next-generation MODEM System on Chip (SoC), developed in partnership with Aviat Networks. The MxL852xx will integrate MaxLinear’s highest performance capabilities to provide a compact and complete MODEM solution, including:Multicore MODEM implementation supporting millimeter and microwave transmissionMulti-band operation support enabling more extended reach, higher throughput greater link availabilityEnhanced IP traffic...

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GSMA confirms Barcelona will host MWC at least until 2030

GSMA confirmed its intention to host the annual MWC event in Barcelona until at least 2030.Since a change in location from Cannes to Barcelona sixteen years ago the GSMA has grown MWC to a show where more than 109,000 global visitors attended in 2019.In a statement, GSMA Ltd CEO John Hoffman pointed to Barcelona’s role as more than just the host city of MWC. “We’ve not just grown the event since our move to Barcelona but evolved it to include an...

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