Cignal AI: the 800 GbE optical market is ramping up fast

 Datacom optical component revenue grew for the 4th straight quarter with the explosion of demand for optics used in AI clusters, according to the most recent 4Q23 Optical Components Report from research firm Cignal AI. Nvidia, Coherent, and Innolight lead in 800GbE Datacom module shipments for hyperscale AI applications. Acacia and Marvell lead in shipments of high-performance coherent interfaces based on large volumes of 400ZR pluggables.“Datacom...

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Intel Foundry advances in DoD's RAMP-C

Intel has been awarded Phase Three of the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) Rapid Assured Microelectronics Prototypes - Commercial (RAMP-C) program. This development marks a crucial step in testing and deploying defense industrial base (DIB) product prototypes. Announced via the National Security Technology Accelerator’s consortium-based program, this phase emphasizes Intel's readiness in process technology and the ability to meet high-volume manufacturing...

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Samsung: 1024 QAM boosts downlinks by 20%

Samsung Electronics and Qualcomm Technologies have successfully completed tests for 1024 Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM) on both Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) and Time Division Duplex (TDD) spectrum bands. This accomplishment is notable as it marks the first time 1024 QAM has been achieved in an FDD band, a significant step in advancing 5G technology. The tests, which were conducted in Samsung’s R&D lab in Korea, utilized Samsung’s 5G...

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Verizon posts flat Q1 revenue of $33.0 billion

 Citing price increases and a substantial cut in CAPEX,  Verizon reported operating revenue of $33.0 billion, up 0.2 percent from first-quarter 2023. Consolidated net income was $4.7 billion, compared to consolidated net income of $5.0 billion in first-quarter 2023. Consolidated adjusted EBITDA of $12.1 billion, up from $11.9 billion in first-quarter 2023. Earnings per share of $1.09, compared with earnings per share of $1.17 in first-quarter...

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euNetworks adds metro fiber network in Brussels

euNetworks Ghas added a new duct and fibre-based network in Brussels to its Pan-European network footprint. This new addition takes the company’s owned and operated metropolitan network count to 18 in Europe. This is the latest of the company’s investments in digital infrastructure in the Benelux region, following the addition of a duct-based fibre network in Belgium through acquisition in April 2023.Last year, the 1,660 kilometres of fibre network...

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Network-as-a-Service (#NaaS) in 2030 - Which vendors survive?

Welcome to 2030, where Network-as-a-Service has revolutionized the way we do business!With #NaaS, businesses can scale their network on-demand, ensuring they always have the speed and capacity needed without hefty upfront costs. Gone are the days of managing cumbersome and disjointed network hardware. Everything is built to work together and transparently managed behind-the-scenes.From retail to manufacturing, businesses enjoy enhanced connectivity...

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