NTT demos real-time optical and wireless cooperative control

NTT demonstrated for the first time an interface for cooperatively controlling mobile systems and optical systems based on its IOWN APN (All-Photonics Network) architecture.The extended Cooperative Transport Interface (eCTI) could be used, for example, by mobile robots in factories, to access applications and data connected over a cooperative transport link from the wireless access point and over a fiber connection.Two demonstration experiments were...

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IBM and Palo Alto Networks enter cybersecurity partnership

Palo Alto Networks and IBM announced a broad-reaching partnership to deliver AI-powered security solutions.Under the deal, Palo Alto Networks has agreed to acquire IBM's QRadar SaaS assets, including QRadar intellectual property rights, subject to customary closing conditions. Upon closing, Palo Alto Networks and IBM will facilitate the migration of QRadar SaaS clients to Cortex XSIAM, the leading next-generation security operations (SOC) platform,...

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BT accelerates FTTP build

BT reported full year revenues of £20.8bn, up 1%; adjusted revenue £20.8bn, up 2% on a pro forma basis due to price increases and fibre-enabled product sales in Openreach, increased service revenue in Consumer with annual contractual price rises being aided by higher roaming and increased FTTP connections, partly offset by legacy product declines and a one-off revenue adjustment in Business. Reported profit before tax amounted to £1.2bn, down 31%...

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Infinera delivers 83.6 Tbps on simulated Telstra InfraCo intercity fiber

A desktop simulated network evaluation conducted by Infinera demonstrated a maximum single fiber capacity of 83.6 Tbps using its ICE7 and Super C+L technology.The desktop evaluations were conducted on two simulated links − the 1,240-km link between Melbourne and Sydney and the 3,937-km link between Perth and Sydney − achieving a fiber capacity of 83.6 Tbps and 57.6 Tbps, respectively. The simulated evaluation was performed using Infinera’s GX...

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Indonesia’s Super Sistem Selects Infinera for SSBS Cable System

Super Sistem has selected Infinera’s GX Series and ICE6 800G coherent solution to power the Super Sistem Batam Singapore (SSBS) Cable System connecting Batam to Singapore. The SSBS is a subsea fiber optic cable system and is part of a broader initiative to bring broadband to underserved communities. Super Sistem’s broader national initiative will connect Batam, Jakarta, and Manado, and include seven landing stations spanning more than 4,700...

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TruVista uses Adtran’s ALM to monitor fiber access network

TruVista is using Adtran's ALM fiber monitoring solution to ensure the reliability of its high-speed broadband services for residential and business subscribers across South Carolina and Georgia.Adtran’s ALM gives TruVista’s maintenance teams comprehensive and immediate insight into their optical infrastructure, including third-party links. By continuously probing the fiber network for breaks, bends, damage and more, the technology empowers field...

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Conterra activates 400G wave services using Ciena

Conterra Networks, which operates over 14,000 route miles of fiber connecting more than 8,000 on-net locations across the United States, is now offering 400G wavelength services to carrier clients in Texas, North Carolina, and Louisiana. Conterra is leveraging Ciena's WaveLogic 5 Extreme (WL5e) platform.Conterra says it can activate new wave services in hours rather than weeks. In addition, Conterra has achieved a 30% increase in fiber capacity without...

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