Kyocera's ceramic mirrors selected fo ISS-Earth optical comms

Kyocera's Fine Cordierite ceramic mirrors are set to play a crucial role in advancing optical communication between the International Space Station (ISS) and Earth. These mirrors have been incorporated into the Quantum-Small Optical Link (QSOL) developed by Sony Computer Science Laboratories. Commissioned by Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, QSOL is a key component of the Secure Laser Communications Terminal for Low Earth Orbit...

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Equinix to export heat from Paris data centre to Olympic Aquatic Centre

 Starting next month, Equinix will launch a significant Heat Export project at its newest data center in Paris, PA10. The recovered heat will be transferred to the Plaine Saulnier urban development zone and the Olympic Aquatic Centre, venues for the 2024 Summer Olympics. This initiative is set to provide sustainable heating solutions for the Olympic facilities, showcasing a practical application of green energy technology on a global stage.Equinix...

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Infinera hosts demo of 5G xHaul using coherent Open XR optics

Infinera hosted a multi-vendor demonstration of 5G mobile broadband xHaul using coherent open XR optics point-to-multipoint optical transmission.Hosted at the European Open Test & Integration Center in Torino by TIM, the high-capacity xHaul application testing included fronthaul, midhaul, and backhaul transport scenarios with XR-based coherent pluggable optics deployed in third-party hosts supporting point-to-point and point-to-multipoint optical...

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Aim raises $18 million for AI enterprise security

Aim Security, a start-up based in Tel Aviv, has announced $18 million in Series A funding for its development of AI-enabled enterprise security solutions.Aim’s proactive, all-encompassing security platform governs and secures all forms of AI use across the modern business environment. Specifically tailored for AI’s unique threats, including sensitive data exposure, supply chain vulnerabilities, harmful or manipulated outputs, and the emergence of...

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