Cisco Networking cloud brings the Meraki stack to Catalyst

Cisco outlined its vision a single platform experience for seamlessly managing all networking domains. The Cisco Networking cloud will be the powerful and intelligent platform to proactively manage the network, eliminate silos, assure performance, and reduce human workload.The idea is to deliver a common set of cloud management components based on the Meraki dashboard and stack for the entire Cisco networking products portfolio.“Today we are sharing...

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NTT selects Fujitsu's 1FINITY Ultra Optical for national core network

NTT has adopted Fujitsu's 1FINITY Ultra optical transport platform as a verification system for use in trials ahead of the construction of the next optical core network covering Japan. Fujitsu received the system order in June 2023 and will deliver it in the first half of fiscal 2023.The 1FINITY Ultra Optical platform leverages an open architecture system that enables flexible network construction. It is anticipated that the system, which will...

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OIF launches four new projects

 OIF has commenced work on four new projects.Management of Smart Optical Modules Project: Current system management paradigms require tight coupling between hosts and pluggable optical modules. As module capabilities advance, host software must be updated. This additional development cycle delays the deployment of these advanced capabilities. In multi-vendor environments, it is becoming challenging for the various equipment developers to implement...

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Ciena's quarterly sales rise 19% yoy to $1.13 billion

Ciena reported revenue of $1.13 billion or its fiscal second quarter ended April 29, 2023, up 19% as compared to $949.2 million for the fiscal second quarter 2022.Ciena's GAAP net income for the fiscal second quarter 2023 was $57.7 million, or $0.38 per diluted common share, which compares to a GAAP net income of $38.9 million, or $0.25 per diluted common share, for the fiscal second quarter 2022.Ciena's adjusted (non-GAAP) net income for the fiscal...

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Digital Realty raises $1.1 billion, sells Texas data center

Digital Realty raised approximately $1.1 billion of gross proceeds from the sale of approximately 11 million shares issued under the company's at-the-market program, including 3.5 million shares to be issued pursuant to forward sales agreements. In addition, Digital Realty sold a data center in Texas for approximately $150 million. The data center was originally acquired in 2012 and leased as a powered shell facility. The property was sold at...

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