NTT Demos High-Accuracy Optical Fiber Monitoring

NTT demonstrated a new optical fiber monitoring technology that significantly advances the development of all-photonics networks. This technology allows for the visualization of end-to-end fiber-optic links without the need for dedicated measuring equipment, providing an efficient and accurate method to monitor and maintain optical networks. In a joint experiment with Duke University and NEC Laboratories America, NTT achieved the world’s first...

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Open Compute Project: Green Concrete for Data Centers

The Open Compute Project Foundation (OCP) has announced a partnership with major data center companies, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google, Meta, and Microsoft, to trial the use of low-embodied carbon concrete, or “green concrete,” in data center construction. This collaborative effort, conducted through Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE), aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from concrete production, a key contributor...

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Dell’Oro: Spending on Service Provider Routers Pulled Back Sharply in Q2

 Spending on Service Provider Routers declined sharply in the second quarter of 2024, resulting in a 33 percent year-over-year decline in router equipment revenue, according to a new report from Dell'Oro Group.“The Service Provider Router market contracted for a fourth consecutive quarter due to customers pulling back on spending to lower equipment inventory,” said Jimmy Yu, Vice President at Dell’Oro Group. “The drop in quarterly revenue was...

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Dell’Oro: Mobile Core Network Market Drops 15% in Q2

The 2Q 2024 Mobile Core Network (MCN) market cratered 15 percent year-over-year (Y/Y), marking a historic low point in growth, according to Dell'Oro Group. The 5G MCN market growth stalled for the first time, declining 8 percent Y/Y in 2Q 2024. “We have entered unchartered territory, indicating that economic headwinds have a firm grip on the market. It also strongly suggests that Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) have excess capacity to meet...

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xMEMS Launches Ultra-Thin Micro-Cooling Chip for Mobiles

xMEMS Labs, a start-up based in Santa Clara, California, introduced ots XMC-2400 µCooling chip, an active micro-cooling solution designed for ultramobile devices and AI applications. The all-silicon chip, which measures 1 millimeter in thickness, offers active, fan-based cooling for smartphones, tablets, and other compact devices. The XMC-2400 is notable for its compact size—96% smaller and lighter than traditional active-cooling alternatives—while...

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Highway 9 Networks Launches Mobile Cloud Alliance Program for Private 5G

Highway 9 Networks, a start-up based in Santa Clara, California, has introduced its Mobile Cloud Alliance Program, an initiative designed to help enterprises rapidly deploy private 5G networks. The program brings together leading vendors to create a unified, cloud-native mobile environment that supports ubiquitous connectivity, AI, and automation. This ecosystem enables enterprises to integrate and manage their existing mobile and network infrastructure...

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Lumen Taps Blue Planet for Network Inventory Transformation

Lumen Technologies has selected Blue Planet, a division of Ciena, to drive its network inventory transformation initiative. This partnership will enable Lumen to consolidate its legacy inventory systems, digitize its network assets, and enhance its service delivery processes. By deploying Blue Planet Inventory (BPI), Lumen aims to improve operational efficiency, streamline customer experiences, and support new solutions such as Network-as-a-Service...

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LightRiver Appoints John Hayduk to Board of Directors

LightRiver appointed John Hayduk to its Board of Directors. Hayduk most recently served as President and COO of Tata Communications. LightRiver, which is a portfolio company of Grain Management, offers solutions for automating multi-vendor, software-controlled and open DWDM, MPLS, IPoDWDM and Carrier Ethernet networ...

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NTT DOCOMO Tests D-Wave's Quantum to Optimize Mobile Traffic

NTT DOCOMO has implemented quantum optimization from D-Wave Quantum Inc. that has significantly improved mobile network performance. Through a pilot project using D-Wave’s annealing quantum computing technology, DOCOMO successfully reduced congestion at base stations by decreasing paging signals during peak usage by 15%. This enhancement allows more terminals to connect during high call volumes, potentially reducing the need for additional infrastructure...

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Juniper Unveils AI-Native Acceleration Blueprint

 Juniper Networks unveiled a Blueprint for AI-Native Acceleration designed to streamline and accelerate the adoption of its AI-Native Networking Platform. The initiative includes a suite of new training courses, trial offers, flexible purchasing options, and innovative support services to help enterprises realize the benefits of AI-driven networking. By leveraging this blueprint, Juniper aims to reduce deployment times by up to nine times,...

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Mitsubishi Electric Samples 200Gbps PIN-PD Chip for 800 Gbps and 1.6Tbps

Mitsubishi Electric will begin shipping samples in October of its new 200Gbps PIN-photodiode (PD) chip for use in next-generation optical transceivers to support 800Gbps and 1.6Tbps.The addition of the new receiver chip to Mitsubishi Electric's optical device lineup will enable existing devices capable of transmitting at 800Gbps/1.6Tbps to newly receive optical data at these same speeds, thereby expanding the communication capacity of optical transceivers,...

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ESMC Breaks Ground on €10 Billion Semiconductor Fab in Dresden

ESMC, a joint venture between TSMC, Robert Bosch GmbH, Infineon Technologies AG, and NXP Semiconductors N.V., has officially begun the initial phase of land preparation for its first semiconductor fab in Dresden, Germany. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on August 20, 2024, marked a significant milestone in the establishment of the EU’s first FinFET-capable pure-play foundry. The event was attended by prominent figures including European Commission...

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Zayo Expands Middle-Mile in Dallas with $28M ARPA Funding

 Zayo has secured $27.8 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to expand its middle-mile network infrastructure across Dallas County, Texas. This project aims to bridge the digital divide by providing reliable and affordable internet access to approximately 24,000 households that currently lack home internet. The investment will enhance the region’s digital infrastructure, enabling local internet service providers (ISPs)...

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FCC Reauthorizes Globalstar’s HIBLEO-4 Constellation for 15 Years

Globalstar has received a 15-year license extension from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for its HIBLEO-4 satellite constellation. This reauthorization allows Globalstar to continue its exclusive operations in the Big LEO Band and deploy up to 26 replacement satellites, ensuring the company’s ability to meet growing demand for its satellite and communications solutions globally.Key Points: • FCC grants a 15-year extension for Globalstar’s...

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Bhutan Telecom Enhances Network with Ciena’s Coherent Routing

 Bhutan Telecomis deploying Ciena’s coherent routing solutions to address increasing traffic demands and improve network performance. With the integration of Ciena’s 5164, 8110, and 8114 routers, Bhutan Telecom aims to enhance the customer experience as the nation shifts towards advanced technologies like edge cloud applications. This deployment is expected to simplify the network infrastructure and meet the growing bandwidth needs across the...

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Arrcus: Four Use Cases for AI in Networking

How can AI and ML revolutionize network operations?Sanjay Kumar, VP of Products and Marketing from Arrcus gives several examples:- AI/ML enables anomaly detection, providing recommendations and closed-loop remediation for unusual network patterns- Advanced technologies enhance root cause analysis, capacity planning, and network design based on traffic demands- AI/ML improves security posture by detecting unusual patterns in real-time and automates...

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Spirent: AI and Automation Unlock Network Operations

How can AI help improve network operations?Steve Douglas, Head of Market Strategy from Spirent discusses the following in this video:- AI is moving from tactical implementations to a strategic focus, unifying its use across network lifecycles and processes- The combination of analytics, automation, and AI (both predictive and generative) is unlocking AI's true potential in networks- Digital twin technology is emerging as a critical governance tool...

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NIST Finalizes Quantum-Resistant Encryption Standards

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has finalized its primary set of encryption algorithms designed to withstand the potential cyberattacks posed by quantum computers. These algorithms, part of NIST’s post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standardization project, represent a significant advancement in securing data against the emerging threat of quantum computing. Quantum computers, which operate differently...

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AMD to Acquire ZT Systems for $4.9B, Boosting its Data Center AI Team

AMD announced it will acquire ZT Systems, a leading provider of AI and general-purpose compute infrastructure for hyperscale computing companies, in a transaction valued at $4.9 billion. The acquisition is part of AMD’s strategy to enhance its AI systems capabilities, enabling the company to deliver optimized rack-scale solutions that address the growing demand for data center AI infrastructure. The transaction, expected to close in the first half...

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Sateliot Launches 4 NanoSatellites Aiming for Global IoT

Sateliot, a start-up based in Barcelona, has taken a significant step forward in its mission to provide global Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity. On August 16, 2024, the company successfully launched four new satellites as part of its ambitious ‘Revolution’ mission, bringing it closer to establishing a comprehensive low-Earth orbit (LEO) nanosatellite constellation designed to offer 100% global coverage.Sateliot’s primary objective is to extend...

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InfoRR and 4WNet pick Padtec for 800-km DWDM Net in No. Brazil

 InfoRR and 4WNet, two internet providers based in Roraima, Brazil, have chosen Padtec’s DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing) technology to build a new high-availability optical network connecting the cities of Boa Vista and Manaus. The 800-kilometer network, known as Projeto Rizolmar, is designed to enhance internet connectivity across Roraima and Amazonas states. The project features advanced network reconfiguration and monitoring...

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Kinetic Reports Vandalism of Fiber Cables in Kentucky

Windstream's Kinetic business reported an incident of vandalism in Hazard, Kentucky, that disrupted telecommunications services for residential and business customers. The vandalism, which occurred between August 8-9, targeted fiber-optic cables, causing significant outages across the region. Local law enforcement and Kinetic are investigating the incident, which is part of a broader pattern of cable thefts in Kentucky, with over 66 reported cases...

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Télécoms Sans Frontières: Observing World Humanitarian Day

 Monique Lanne-Petit, Co-founder and Director of Télécoms Sans Frontière (TSF), posted the following in observance of World Humanitarian Day:  “As we mark World Humanitarian Day in the midst of several global humanitarian crises, this year's #ActForHumanity theme alerts: 2023 was the deadliest year on record for humanitarian workers, and 2024 could be even worse. Télécoms Sans Frontières calls to end these violations of international law,...

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Rakuten Symphony: AI Augments Humans

How is AI transforming operations at Rakuten?Geoff Hollingworth, Chief Marketing Officer from Rakuten Symphony explains:- Predictive AI has been automating network operations by detecting anomalies without human intervention- Generative AI is revolutionizing the software development lifecycle, improving efficiency by 30-70% in various phases- AI, especially generative AI, is augmenting human capabilities rather than replacing them, requiring a gradual...

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AIRA: AI Toolsets for RAN Optimization

How is AI revolutionizing RAN technology?RaviKiran Gopalan, Chief Technology Officer from Aira Technology explains:- AI in RAN is structured in three layers: standard software, traditional AI for optimization, and generative AI for advanced applications- Generative AI is being applied in three modalities: human-computer interface, mapping user intent to hyperparameters, and direct code generation- Future developments in generative AI will enable...

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Texas Instruments Secures $1.6 Billion in CHIPS Act Funding

Texas Instruments (TI) reached a preliminary agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce to potentially receive up to $1.6 billion in funding under the CHIPS and Science Act. This financial support will aid in the construction of three new 300mm semiconductor wafer fabs located in Sherman, Texas, and Lehi, Utah. The investment is expected to enhance TI's manufacturing capabilities, providing a reliable supply of analog and embedded processing...

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Ericsson to Sell iconectiv (formerly Telcordia, Bellcore) to Koch for US$1 billion

 Ericsson  announced a strategic divestment of its U.S. subsidiary, iconectiv, to Koch Equity Development. Acquired by Ericsson in 2012 through the Telcordia acquisition, iconectiv specializes in network number portability and data exchange services. The sale is expected to provide Ericsson with a cash benefit of approximately SEK 10.6 billion (USD 1.0 billion) after accounting for taxes and transaction costs. The deal, which will require...

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Archtop Fiber picks Render to accelerate rollout in Hudson Valley

Render Networks announced a partnership with Archtop Fiber to expedite the deployment of high-speed, reliable, and affordable fiber internet across underserved markets in the Northeast U.S. This collaboration aims to enhance efficiency through Render’s network construction management technology, which will streamline the entire process from construction to operations. Render Networks, based in Melbourne, Australia, offers a construction management...

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Sterlite to Appeal Verdict in Prysmian Lawsuit

Sterlite Technologies has decided to appeal a recent federal district court verdict in a lawsuit filed against it by Prysmian Cables & Systems. STI asserts that the verdict is not supported by the evidence and testimony presented during the three-year case and believes the lawsuit was initiated for anti-competitive reasons. The court dismissed all but two of Prysmian’s claims against STI.Earlier this month, a jury in South Carolina awarded $96.5m...

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Quantum Circuits Secures $60M or Error-Detecting Qubits

Quantum Circuits, a spinout from Yale University specializing in superconducting quantum computing, has closed its Series B funding round with more than $60 million. This final investment round aims to advance the company's efforts to commercialize its quantum systems, which feature an industry-first: a powerful qubit with built-in error detection, addressing one of the critical challenges in quantum computing—error correction.The funding round was...

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Key Observations from Cisco's Q4 2024 Analyst Call

 Following Cisco Systems' release of its financial results on August 14th, key observations from the subsequent market analyst call provide insight into the company’s performance, strategic shifts, and future outlook. Cisco reported strong fourth-quarter results for fiscal year 2024, with $13.6 billion in revenue, surpassing its guidance range. The company demonstrated robust demand across its product lines, particularly in security, AI infrastructure,...

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