Zayo announces major infrastructure upgrades

Zayo has announced a series of critical infrastructure upgrades, featuring significant expansions in network connectivity. These enhancements include the introduction of new 400G-enabled wavelength routes, expanded on-demand network capabilities, and IP core upgrades.Diversifying 400G ConnectionsSince April 2024, Zayo has completed five unique and carrier-diverse 400G wavelength routes. These routes provide unmatched diversity and connect to Zayo’s...

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NTT DATA lands major contract for FBI’s Mission Critical Services

NTT DATA, a leading provider of digital business and IT services, has been chosen as a prime contractor by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The company will deliver IT services through the FBI’s Information Technology Supplies and Support Services 2nd Generation (ITSSS-2) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). This significant contract underscores NTT DATA's role in supporting critical IT infrastructure for federal agencies.The ITSSS-2 BPA comes...

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Dell'Oro: Mobile core network market continues decline

The Mobile Core Network (MCN) market 5-year cumulative revenue forecast is expected to decline 10 percent (2024-2028), according to a new report from Dell'Oro Group. The reduction in the forecast is caused by severe economic headwinds, primarily the high inflation rates, and the slow adoption of 5G Standalone (5G SA) networks by Mobile Network Operators (MNOs)."It bears repeating, this is the fifth consecutive time we have reduced the growth rate...

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Armada secures $40 Million for its AI Edge

Armada, an edge computing start-up based in San Francisco, has announced a $40 million funding round led by M12, Microsoft's Venture Fund. This latest round brings the company's total funding to over $100 million, positioning Armada to further develop and expand its innovative edge computing solutions.Armada’s flagship products include the Edge, a full-stack modular data center solution designed to provide industry-leading compute capabilities to...

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Ekinops Reports Q2 and H1 2024 Financial Results

 In Q2 2024, Ekinops, a leading provider of telecommunications solutions, reported consolidated revenue of €29.2 million, reflecting a 25% decrease compared to Q2 2023. This decline was anticipated and consistent across constant exchange rates. However, on a sequential basis, Q2 2024 revenue showed a slight improvement, increasing by 3% relative to Q1 2024.For the first half of 2024, Ekinops' revenue totaled €57.5 million, down 19% from H1 2023,...

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Deutsche Telekom's Dr. Mudesir appointed chair of O-RAN Alliance

Dr. Abdurazak Mudesir, Group CTO of Deutsche Telekom, has been elected as Chair of the Board of O-RAN Alliance.Under Abdu’s chairmanship, O-RAN ALLIANCE stays fully committed to its mission to transform Radio Access Networks to be open, intelligent, virtualized and fully interoperable.Dr. Alex Jinsung Choi, with his departure from Deutsche Telekom, has stepped down from the O-RAN ALLIANCE Board Chair. Alex was one of the founding directors of the...

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