Singtel pioneers National Quantum-Safe Network

 Singtel has unveiled Southeast Asia’s first National Quantum-Safe Network Plus (NQSN+), designed to shield enterprises from emerging quantum threats. Singtel's pioneering initiative offers a customized program for businesses to trial the technology before full-scale adoption. Singtel’s Quantum-Safe Network (QSN) supports a wide array of network and security devices, enabling seamless integration and enhanced connectivity for enterprises looking...

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Verizon Leverages AI to Prevent Fiber Cuts

Verizon has introduced an innovative program to safeguard its extensive fiber infrastructure from accidental cuts during construction and excavation activities. Each year, thousands of fiber lines are damaged, leading to significant connectivity disruptions for customers. To address this, Verizon is deploying proprietary technology that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to proactively identify and prevent potential fiber damage....

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Cogent Sees Lingering Covid Impact in Central Business Districts

Cogent Communications reported mixed results for Q2 2024, with service revenue rising to $260.4 million, an 8.6% increase compared to the same period in 2023, but a 2.2% decline from the previous quarter. The company’s performance was influenced by the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on its corporate network operations, particularly in central business districts where remote work policies have led to decreased office occupancy and slower...

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Swisscom Broadcast develops Drones-as-a-Service with Nokia

 Nokia and Swisscom Broadcast have announced the deployment of the largest Drones-as-a-Service network in Switzerland. This project will utilize 300 Nokia Drone-in-a-Box units to enhance public safety and industrial operations, demonstrating Nokia's capabilities in digital infrastructure and mission-critical edge computing.Deployment Scale: Nationwide network with 300 Drone-in-a-Box units.Safety and Efficiency: Enhances safety and operational...

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Dell'Oro: AI Data Centers Drive Ethernet Adapter and Smart NIC Market

A new report from Dell'Oro Group projects the Ethernet Adapter and Smart NIC market to exceed $16 billion by 2028. We raised our market outlook significantly because of strong requirements for back-end Ethernet server connectivity to support the scale out of AI server clusters.“The advent of generative AI applications is driving the demand to interconnect accelerated servers with a back-end Ethernet network necessary for the training of large language...

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Viavi Reports Fiscal 2024 Revenue Decline and Restructuring Efforts

Viavi Solutions reported a notable dip in performance for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024, highlighting the challenging market conditions and the company's ongoing restructuring efforts. The company experienced a 4.4% year-over-year decrease in fourth-quarter net revenue, totaling $252.0 million, and a 9.6% drop in fiscal year revenue, reaching $1.0 billion. GAAP operating margins were also significantly impacted, declining by 680 basis points...

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Nokia Self-Certifies Fiber Product for Buy America Build America

Nokia has announced that it is the first technology vendor to self-certify its U.S.-manufactured fiber products, ensuring they meet the requirements outlined in the newly established Buy America Build America (BABA) compliance and self-certification guidelines for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. With this certification, BEAD applicants can now obtain a Certification Letter from Nokia to demonstrate BABA compliance, facilitating...

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ADTRAN's Q2 Highlights Growth in Fiber Networking

ADTRAN has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2024, reporting revenue of $226.0 million. The company experienced growth in its customer base across the U.S. and Europe, driven by increased adoption of its latest fiber networking solutions. While the company saw improvements in key operating metrics, challenges remained in profitability. The GAAP gross margin stood at 36.1%, while the non-GAAP gross margin was higher at 41.9%....

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