NIST Finalizes Quantum-Resistant Encryption Standards

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has finalized its primary set of encryption algorithms designed to withstand the potential cyberattacks posed by quantum computers. These algorithms, part of NIST’s post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standardization project, represent a significant advancement in securing data against the emerging threat of quantum computing. Quantum computers, which operate differently...

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AMD to Acquire ZT Systems for $4.9B, Boosting its Data Center AI Team

AMD announced it will acquire ZT Systems, a leading provider of AI and general-purpose compute infrastructure for hyperscale computing companies, in a transaction valued at $4.9 billion. The acquisition is part of AMD’s strategy to enhance its AI systems capabilities, enabling the company to deliver optimized rack-scale solutions that address the growing demand for data center AI infrastructure. The transaction, expected to close in the first half...

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Sateliot Launches 4 NanoSatellites Aiming for Global IoT

Sateliot, a start-up based in Barcelona, has taken a significant step forward in its mission to provide global Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity. On August 16, 2024, the company successfully launched four new satellites as part of its ambitious ‘Revolution’ mission, bringing it closer to establishing a comprehensive low-Earth orbit (LEO) nanosatellite constellation designed to offer 100% global coverage.Sateliot’s primary objective is to extend...

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InfoRR and 4WNet pick Padtec for 800-km DWDM Net in No. Brazil

 InfoRR and 4WNet, two internet providers based in Roraima, Brazil, have chosen Padtec’s DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing) technology to build a new high-availability optical network connecting the cities of Boa Vista and Manaus. The 800-kilometer network, known as Projeto Rizolmar, is designed to enhance internet connectivity across Roraima and Amazonas states. The project features advanced network reconfiguration and monitoring...

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Kinetic Reports Vandalism of Fiber Cables in Kentucky

Windstream's Kinetic business reported an incident of vandalism in Hazard, Kentucky, that disrupted telecommunications services for residential and business customers. The vandalism, which occurred between August 8-9, targeted fiber-optic cables, causing significant outages across the region. Local law enforcement and Kinetic are investigating the incident, which is part of a broader pattern of cable thefts in Kentucky, with over 66 reported cases...

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Télécoms Sans Frontières: Observing World Humanitarian Day

 Monique Lanne-Petit, Co-founder and Director of Télécoms Sans Frontière (TSF), posted the following in observance of World Humanitarian Day:  “As we mark World Humanitarian Day in the midst of several global humanitarian crises, this year's #ActForHumanity theme alerts: 2023 was the deadliest year on record for humanitarian workers, and 2024 could be even worse. Télécoms Sans Frontières calls to end these violations of international law,...

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Rakuten Symphony: AI Augments Humans

How is AI transforming operations at Rakuten?Geoff Hollingworth, Chief Marketing Officer from Rakuten Symphony explains:- Predictive AI has been automating network operations by detecting anomalies without human intervention- Generative AI is revolutionizing the software development lifecycle, improving efficiency by 30-70% in various phases- AI, especially generative AI, is augmenting human capabilities rather than replacing them, requiring a gradual...

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AIRA: AI Toolsets for RAN Optimization

How is AI revolutionizing RAN technology?RaviKiran Gopalan, Chief Technology Officer from Aira Technology explains:- AI in RAN is structured in three layers: standard software, traditional AI for optimization, and generative AI for advanced applications- Generative AI is being applied in three modalities: human-computer interface, mapping user intent to hyperparameters, and direct code generation- Future developments in generative AI will enable...

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