KDDI deploys TIP's Distributed Disaggregated Backbone Routers

KDDI started deployment of the Telecom Infra Project's Distributed Disaggregated Backbone Routers (DDBR) as the Internet gateway peering routers.KDDI estimates that DDBR carrying live internet traffic could reduce power consumption by about 46% and the rack space by about 40% compared to the traditional routers in KDDI production networks.KDDI cites two key advantages for its DDBR architecture:1. Optimal Merchant Silicon Selection and ConfigurationTraditional...

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FCC considers spectrum sharing for 42 GHz band

The FCC opened a proceeding to consider innovative sharing models in 500 megahertz of spectrum in the 42 GHz band. As the spectrum between 42-42.5 GHz is largely unused, the FCC proposes exploring an innovative, non-exclusive spectrum access model in this greenfield spectrum, which is ideal for experimentation due to the lack of incumbent licensees.The FCC proceeding build a record on the benefits and drawbacks of implementing a shared licensing...

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Dell'Oro: Market for cloud security solutions continues growth

The worldwide market for virtual- and software-as-a-service(SaaS)-based network security solutions achieved its twentieth consecutive quarter of sequential revenue growth in 1Q 2023, according to a newsly published report from Dell'Oro Group.The pace of year-over-year (Y/Y) revenue growth for these solutions was over 20 percent in 1Q 2023, which was over twice as strong as for the traditional network security hardware appliances.  Network security...

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Dell'Oro: Ethernet adapter market correction underway

A correction for the Ethernet Controller and Adapter market is underway as server vendors and cloud service providers reduce excess inventories as server demand weakens, according to a new report from Dell'Oro Group. However, the Smart NIC market is poised for double-digit growth in 2023, with broader adoption in the Cloud and Enterprise markets.“After achieving record growth in 2022, the Ethernet Controller and Adapter market started the year on...

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EE expands rollout of small cells across UK

EE has now  deployed over 600 street-level small cells in cities and towns across the UK and plans to add hundreds more. In aggregate, these small cell sites currently carry 20TB of data traffic every day.Where possible, small cells take advantage of existing street assets, such as BT’s iconic red telephone boxes, lamp posts and CCTV columns.EE is using Nokia's 4G small cell integrating licenced 1800MHz and 2600Mhz spectrum with unlicenced 5GHz...

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Korea's NAVER Corp. and Nokia target telco transformation

Nokia and NAVER Cloud Corp. signed a MoU focused on digital transformation by using NAVER Cloud’s advanced Cloud Platform and Nokia’s peerless IP Routing and Data Center Switching network infrastructure.The companies are planning to scale up the best practices in the Southeast Asia (SEA) region through joint go-to-market initiatives, incubating the start-up businesses on NAVER Cloud Corp. and brand-building programs – ultimately, boosting the digital...

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