Windstream Wholesale launches Regional 400G ZR+ service

Windstream Wholesale introduced a  "Regional Rapid Fiber" wavelength service based on 400G ZR+ pluggables.The service offers point-to-point connections within multiple regional sites across Windstream’s Intelligent Converged Optical Network (ICON).Connectivity is accessible within approximately 50 regional POPs across Windstream’s ICON network affording customers the following:pre-deployed 400G capacity for rapid turn-up;unique service flexibility,...

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Infinera hits 61.3 Tbps on simulated 1,240km Telstra InfraCo intercity link

Infinera achieved 61.3 terabits per second (Tbps) of unregenerated data transmission capacity on a fiber pair over a simulated intercity network trial for Telstra InfraCo’s intercity fiber project in Australia. The network trial, which simulated transmission over the equivalent of 1,240 route kilometers between Melbourne and Sydney, was implemented using Infinera’s 800G-capable ICE6 coherent solution and Corning’s SMF-28 ULL fiber with advanced...

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Kyndryl adds Fortinet's Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

Kyndryl introduced a managed Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solution powered by Fortinet.SASE converges networking and security capabilities capbilties into a unified cloud-delivered service. SASE offers Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS) and SD-WAN to deliver consistent security and enhanced user experience for users everywhere.Kyndryl said its SASE solution...

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Mitsubishi Electric invests in Elephantech for metal inkjet printing for PCBs

Mitsubishi Electric has invested in Elephantech, a start-up using metal inkjet printing to mass produce printed circuit boards.Elephantech, which is based in Tokyo, uses its metal inkjet printing and copper plating technologies to manufacture and sell its P-Flex flexible printed circuit boards (PCB). The company says its "Pure Additive" manufacturing technology has a lower environmental impact than conventional manufacturing methods. The conventional...

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Qualcomm to acquire Autotalks for V2X chips

Qualcomm agreed to acquire Autotalks, a start-up based to Israel developing vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication technologies. Financial terms were not disclosed.Autotalks is a fabless semiconductor company that has been dedicated to V2X communications since 2009. The company provides automotive qualified dual-mode global V2X solutions compatible with multiple V2X standards that are designed to reduce collisions and improve mobility. Qualcomm...

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ADTRAN posts Q1 sales of $324M

ADTRAN reported first quarter revenue of $323.9 million. Net loss inclusive of the non-controlling interest for the first quarter of 2023 was $40.5 million. Net loss attributable to the company for the first quarter of 2023 was $34.5 million and diluted loss per share attributable to the company was $0.44. ADTRAN Holdings Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Tom Stanton stated, “As mentioned in our pre-release, the results of the quarter were...

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Kingston launches 7GB data center SSD

Kingston Digital introduced a line of Enterprise SSDs optimized for mixed-use workloads.DC600M is 6Gbps SATA 3.0 storage with 3D TLC NAND, suited for use in high-volume rack-mount servers. The drive includes hardware based on-board power loss protection via power loss capacitors to protect data against unexpected power failure reducing the risk of data loss, and ensures the drive successfully re-initializes on the next system power-up. In addition,...

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