NTT, NEC and partners develop DCX optical path algorithm

NTT, NEC Corporation, the Politecnico di Torino, Columbia University, Duke University, and Dublin University have developed a Data Center Exchange (DCX) solution designed to automate the complex process of setting optical wavelength paths. The DCX technology relies on an intelligent algorithm that calculates the optimal path based on factors that influence data flow, such as the quality of optical signals and the specific equipment in use.The...

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Verizon has deployed 130,000 O-RAN capable radios

Verizon has now deployed over 130,000 O-RAN capable radios which includes the massive MIMO radios as part of the previously announced 15,000 O-RAN compliant virtualized cell sites with O-RAN compliant baseband units in its commercial Radio Access Network. The deployment is part of Verizon's multi-year upgrade of its network architecture that consolidates, simplifies, and modernizes its core and access networks. Virtualization and orchestration...

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Nokia reaches patent deal with vivo

Nokia signed a multi-year patent cross-license agreement under which vivo will make royalty payments to Nokia. The arrangement will make catch-up payments to cover the dispute period. The agreement resolves all pending patent litigation between the parties, in all jurisdictions. Financial terms were not disclosed.Nokia said it will begin recognizing net sales from this agreement, including catch up payments covering the periods of non-payment, in...

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NXP posts Q4 sales of US$3.42 billion, ahead of expectations

NXP Semiconductors reported Q4 2023 revenue of $3.42 billion, up 3 percent year-on-year. Full-year revenue was $13.28 billion, up 1 percent year-on-year.Fourth quarter GAAP gross margin was 56.6 percent, GAAP operating margin was 26.5 percent and GAAP diluted Net Income per Share was $2.68. Full-year GAAP gross margin was 56.9 percent, GAAP operating margin was 27.6 percent and GAAP diluted Net Income per Share was $10.70.“NXP delivered full-year...

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Intelsat validates Arctic Circle high-speed aircraft connectivity

 Intelsat completed a series of historic test flights to the Arctic Circle demonstrating that airlines that require inflight internet connectivity on long-haul flights at extreme northerly latitudes can access low-latency, high-throughput service at any point on their route map. The test flights were completed on Intelsat’s test aircraft, a CRJ-700 regional jet equipped with an Electronically Steered Array (ESA) antenna.On December 17, 2023,...

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Oracle Cloud to open in Nairobi

Oracle is planning to open a public cloud region in Nairobi, Kenya, underscoring its commitment to Africa and the digital transformation of the Kenyan government, public institutions, enterprises, startups, universities, and investors in Kenya and the continent. The facility enables Oracle to offer its full suite of more than 100 hyperscale cloud services. “We are delighted to see Oracle planning such an important investment in Kenya,” said...

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