FCC considers opening 12.7 GHz band for next-gen wireless

The FCC will launch a proceeding to explore repurposing up to 550 megahertz in the 12.7 to 13.25 GHz band (12.7 GHz band) for next-generation wireless services.  The FCC expects that this inquiry is the first step in providing for more intensive use of the 12.7 GHz band, unlocking a significant expanse of valuable mid-band frequencies that may play a key role in delivering on the promise of next-generation wireless services, including 5G, 6G,...

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Lumen wins $1.5 billion Defense Network contract

The  Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) awarded a $1.5 billion contract to Lumen to provide essential network transport and communications services in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Area of Responsibility.Lumen will supply the Defense Information Systems Network with high capacity, end-to-end communications services that enable the U.S. Department of Defense to achieve U.S. national security objectives in the 36-nation Asia Pacific region....

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Dubai looks to Nokia 5G network slicing for smart city use

Nedaa, the security network provider of the Dubai government, will upgrade its telecommunications network across Radio Access Networks (RAN) and core by leveraging 5G technology with Nokia’s technologies. 5G network with end-to-end slicing functionality will help Nedaa deliver improved public safety and smart city services to concerned organizations and citizens, as well as lay the foundations for more advanced services such as metaverse. Nedaa’s...

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A10 Networks sees Q3 revenue rise 10% yoy, margins at 80%

A10 Networks reported Q3 revenue of $72.1 million, up 10.2% year-over-year. GAAP gross margin was 79.5%; non-GAAP gross margin of 80.2% as a result of better product mix and continued successful navigation of short-term input cost pressures. Non-GAAP net income of $15.9 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, compared with non-GAAP net income of $13.7 million, or $0.17 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2021.A10 said revenue growth was broad-based,...

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A new Internet Exchange opens in Bangkok

HGC Global Communications, AMS-IX (Amsterdam Internet Exchange), and International Gateway Company Limited (IGC), a neutral regional telecommunication and network service provider, collaborated to launch a new IX, AMS-IX Bangkok, in Thailand as part of AMS-IX strategy to implement IX's in various key locations in Asia.The new Internet Exchange located at Bangkok, which is the hub and gateway of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS), will improve the...

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New Semiconductor Climate Consortium gets underway

More that 60 companies have come together to form a new Semiconductor Climate Consortium (SCC) to accelerate the ecosystem’s reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.The consortium’s members are committed to working toward the following pillars and objectives:Collaboration – Align on common approaches, technology innovations and communications channels to continuously reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Transparency – Publicly report progress and Scope...

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Auvik appoints Douglas Murray as CEO

Auvik, a start-up offering cloud-based network management software, has appointed Douglas Murray as Chief Executive Officer. Murray succeeds Marc Morin, who founded Auvik alongside Alex Hoff and David Yach in 2011 and has served as the company’s CEO since inception. Morin will continue to be an active member of Auvik’s Board of Directors.Murray most recently served as CEO of Valtix, a leading platform for multi-cloud network security.  Murray...

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