Friday, August 2, 2024

Supermicro's Latest SuperClusters for NVIDIA AI Workflows

Supermicro has unveiled a significant addition to its SuperCluster portfolio, specifically designed for the NVIDIA Omniverse platform, to support high-performance generative AI-enhanced 3D workflows at an enterprise scale. This latest SuperCluster incorporates the newest Supermicro NVIDIA OVX systems, enabling enterprises to seamlessly scale their infrastructure as workloads grow. By broadening its application-optimized AI rack solutions, Supermicro...

DOCOMO Launches 6.6Gbps 5G Service using NR-Dual Connectivity

NTT DOCOMO announced the commercial deployment of New Radio-Dual Connectivity (NR-DC) technology, utilizing three frequency bands—Sub-6 (3.7GHz and 4.5GHz bands) and millimeter-wave (28GHz band)—for high-speed transmissions. This advancement allows the simultaneous transmission and reception across multiple frequencies supported by two 5G base stations. Starting August 1, 2024, this technology will offer Japan’s fastest download speeds of up to 6.6Gbps...

Canada's TELUS Sees 6.9% YoY Increase in Subscribers in Q2

TELUS reported consolidated operating revenues and other income of $5.0 billion for Q2 2024, marking a 0.6% increase over the same period last year. This growth was driven by higher service revenue in the TELUS technology solutions (TTech) segment, while the TELUS digital experience segment (TELUS Digital) saw a decline. The TTech segment saw increases in mobile network, residential internet, and security services due to subscriber growth, though...

AMD Reports Strong Q2 with 30% Growth in Data Center Segment

On July 30th, AMD reported a revenue of $5.8 billion, marking a 9% year-over-year increase. The company’s gross margin was 49%, with an operating income of $269 million and a net income of $265 million, resulting in diluted earnings per share of $0.16. On a non-GAAP basis, AMD’s gross margin stood at 53%, with an operating income of $1.3 billion and a net income of $1.1 billion, translating to a diluted earnings per share of $0.69.The company attributed...

AMD President Victor Peng steps down

AMD President Victor Peng has announced his retirement effective August 30, 2024. He will remain on the AMD executive team in an advisory role to support the transition until his retirement date. Peng played a crucial role in integrating and scaling AMD’s embedded business and leading the company’s AI strategy following the acquisition of Xilinx.Victor Peng re-joined AMD in 2022 after the acquisition of Xilinx, where he served as president and CEO.Under...

ATIS and O-RAN ALLIANCE Unite on Open RAN in North America

The Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) and the O-RAN ALLIANCE have announced a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will enable the transposition of O-RAN ALLIANCE specifications into ATIS standards. This partnership is a significant move towards the broader adoption of Open Radio Access Network (RAN) technology in North America, giving O-RAN specifications the recognition and endorsement of ATIS, an accredited standards...

#FiberConnect24: Accelerating Fiber Rollouts - Tak Communications' Heather Gold

How can we accelerate the fiber future?Heather B. Gold, VP, External Affairs from Tak Communications offers three key observations:- Simplify regulations to make them more understandable for ISPs- Address match and letter of credit requirements to encourage smaller players to enter the market- Urge ISPs to carefully choose experienced partners with proven track records in building networkshttps://youtu.be/pHZ6AIcoupoWant to be involved our video...

MACOM posts 28.3% Revenue Growth, Driven by Portfolio Expansion

MACOM announced its financial results for the fiscal third quarter ending June 28, 2024. The company reported strong growth, driven by its portfolio expansion strategy, which continues to create new business opportunities across Industrial, Defense, Telecom, and Data Center sectors. Revenue for the third quarter reached $190.5 million, a significant increase of 28.3% compared to the previous year’s third quarter and a 5.1% rise from the prior fiscal...