Amitié transatlantic cable enters service with 16 fiber pairs

Aqua Comms, Meta, Microsoft, and Vodafone announced the commissioning of the Amitié subsea cable system, a 6,783 km (4,215 miles) trans-Atlantic system connecting North America and Europe and boasting 16 fiber pairs and up to 400 Tbps capacity -- the highest to date.The Amitié cable, which was built by Alcatel Submarine Networks, has landings in Lynn, Massachusetts; Widemouth Bay, England; and Le Porge, France. The design of the system brings...

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Tech Update: Edge at the Extreme, Connectivity for the Tour de France

Wondering how edge computing is revolutionizing the world of sports?In this video, Devin Yaung, SVP, Global Enterprise IoT from NTT explains:The importance of *edge computing* in sports events like the *Tour de France* , where real-time data processing is crucial for tracking riders' positions, speed, and other factors.The role of edge computing in creating a *digital twin* of the race, enhancing fan experience by providing accurate predictions and...

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IEEE approves 802.11bb LiFi

 The IEEE released 802.11bb, a new standard paving the way for the adoption of LiFi technology and its interoperability with WiFi.LiFi is a wireless technology that uses light rather than radio frequencies to transmit data.The standard defines the physical layer specifications and system architectures for wireless communication using light waves.The IEEE 802.11bb Task Group on Light Communications is focused on introducing necessary changes...

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