Meta to build $800 million data center in Alabama

Meta plans to build an $800 million data center in Alabama’s capital city.The new 715,000-square-foot, AI-optimized data center will be built off Interstate 65 in Montgomery, across from a Hyundai automotive assembly plant.The Montgomery data center, reflecting Meta’s latest design, will become its 24th data hub and the 20th in the United States. Once operational, the facility will be LEED Gold certified by the U.S. Green Building Council. It will...

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Microsoft boosts RAN slicing with AI-assisted app service assurance

 Microsoft has developed a radio resource scheduler that fulfills throughput and latency SLAs for individual apps operating over a cellular network. Microsoft's system organizes applications with similar SLA requests into network slices. It utilizes traditional schedulers that optimize base station throughput by creating resource schedules for each slice to meet the requirements of each application. In this model, applications convey their...

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IDC: Slower Growth for Global Telecommunications Services

Worldwide spending on Telecom Services and Pay TV Services reached $1,509 billion in 2023, an increase of 2.1% over 2022, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Telecom Services Tracker. IDC expects worldwide spending on Telecom and Pay TV services will increase by 1.4% in 2024 and reach a total of $1,530 billion.The five-year outlook for the global connectivity services market remains positive, albeit slightly...

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Oracle deploys GPU infrastructure at Digital Realty in No VA

Digital Realty and Oracle have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in enterprises. This partnership signifies a significant step forward in the advancement of AI technologies, leveraging the expertise and resources of both industry leaders to empower businesses to unlock the full potential of their data.Key PointsCollaboration between Digital Realty and Oracle to boost AI adoption...

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GLDS integrates Adtran's Mosaic CP and its OLTs

Adtran and GLDS have joined forces to integrate GLDS’s BroadHub platform with Adtran’s Mosaic CP and SDX Series of optical line terminals (OLTs). This collaboration improves service management by allowing quick adjustments to network conditions and fast responses to customer needs. It aims to enhance service capabilities and operational efficiency for global service providers, offering scalability for expanding networks and real-time data analytics...

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