OIF advances CEI-224G-Linear project

OIF has launched a new CEI-224G-Linear project built on the approach of CEI-112G-Linear in terms of specification methodology. It will support 224G full linear optical modules for next-gen applications (e.g., Ethernet, Ultra Ethernet Consortium (UEC), Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning [AI/ML]) with low power, cost/complexity and latency. The TP1/TP1a and TP4/TP4a electrical specifications will enable up to 224G full linear optical modules...

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Cignal AI: 400 and 800GbE module shipments jump more than 25% QoQ

Hyperscale network operator demand drove purchases of 400GbE and 800GbE datacom and 400ZR telecom optical modules to record levels, according to the latest Optical Components Report from research firm Cignal AI. Well over 3 million high-speed datacom modules were shipped this quarter in support of AI cluster interconnect and traditional computing applications.“800GbE vendor shipments have yet to match demand, though nearly as many 800GbE modules...

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Alphawave Semi tapes out multi-protocol I/O connectivity chiplet

Alphawave Semi has announced the successful tape-out of the industry’s first off-the-shelf multi-protocol I/O connectivity chiplet, utilizing TSMC’s 7nm process. The chiplet combines Alphawave Semi’s customizable connectivity IP, custom silicon, and advanced packaging capabilities. The 7nm multi-standard I/O chiplet boasts a comprehensive IP portfolio compliant with Ethernet, PCIe, CXL, and UCIe (Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express) Revision 1.1...

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O-RAN ALLIANCE Global PlugFest Spring 2024

 The O-RAN ALLIANCE (O-RAN) hosted its eighth PlugFest highlighting achievements in five themes:O-RAN Energy Consumption, Efficiency and Savings Testing:Participating labs successfully tested O-RAN energy saving use cases in different network conditions, helping to optimize RAN Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and overall sustainability of mobile network operations.Demonstrate consistent and repeatable open fronthaul testing in multiple labs:Several...

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Deutsche Telekom offers 5G mmWave for industrial customers

Following successful trials, Deutsche Telekom has now commercially launched private 5G using the  26 gigahertz (GHz) band. In a landmark trial at Berlin's Werner-von-Siemens Centre for Industry and Science, autonomous machines and robots at Ger4tech Mechatronik Center were networked using a 5G router supporting both the 3.7 GHz industrial spectrum and mmWave spectrum. The trial showcased mmWave’s low latency of three to four milliseconds RTT...

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T-Mobile wins 10-Year, $2.67 billion contract with U.S. Navy

The U.S. Department of the Navy selected T-Mobile as part of the $2.67 billion Spiral 4 contract. This new contract will give all Department of Defense agencies the ability to place orders for wireless services and equipment from T-Mobile for the next ten years.The multiple-award contract includes voice, data, fixed wireless solutions, Internet of Things and mobility management solutions. It will help ensure robust and reliable connectivity for government...

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RENATER picks Nokia for data center deployments in Paris

RENATER, the National Research and Education Network in France responsible for deploying and managing national, as well as some regional, network infrastructure for research and education, selected the full Nokia Data Center Fabric solution for its two data centers in Paris. IMS Networks, a leading French network and cybersecurity managed services provider, is supporting the deployment. The deployment in in RENATER’s two data centers will include...

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Nokia announces 2 management changes

 Nokia appointed Lorna Gibb as Chief People Officer and member of the Group Leadership Team. Prior to this role she served as Vice President, Labor and Employment, being a member of Nokia’s People and Legal & Compliance Leadership Teams. Lorna has over 20 years of experience working in people leadership roles for large scale global businesses in various industries and geographies. Before joining Nokia, she held roles as Global People Director...

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