Equinix Fabric to bring 50 Gbps virtual connections to Google Cloud

Equinix will introduce 25 and 50 gigabits per second (Gbps) virtual connections to cloud service providers via its software-defined Equinix Fabric platform beginning in Q3 2023.

"We are excited to collaborate with Equinix and expand our offerings for customers via our Partner Interconnect solution for private cloud access," said Muninder Sambi, VP/GM, Product Management, Cloud Networking, Google Cloud. "As we continue to see a rise of distributed applications in hybrid cloud environments, the need for highly performant, low-latency, secure connectivity between public and private cloud continues to grow. Enabling the provisioning of private connections to Google Cloud from Equinix locations using Equinix Fabric enables customers to securely build, manage and monitor global networks and application workloads simply and efficiently."

https://www.equinix.com/

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Mitsubishi demos light source module for space lasers

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation demonstrated laser optical frequency control using a new light source module, a key component of an envisioned high-capacity laser optical communication network to be deployed in outer space. 

The module, which produces a 1.5-µm wavelength signal, was installed in the OPTIMAL-1 nanosatellite developed through an industry-academia collaboration and released from the International Space Station (ISS) on January 6. The use of a nanosatellite enabled the demonstration to be carried out faster and at lower cost than using a conventional large satellite.

Mitsubishi Electric expects space-based optical technologies  could increase data capacity (by ten times or more) as well as communication speeds and distances compared to systems that use radio waves.

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OneWeb to provide LEO backhaul for Telstra

OneWeb will provide low Earth Orbit (LEO) backhaul for Telstra commercial mobile network in Australia. OneWeb currently more than 630 satellites in orbit , with global coverage on track for the end of the year. OneWeb’s services are anticipated to begin in Australia mid-year, with worldwide service available in early 2024.

After testing in Australia, Telstra and OneWeb have agreed commercial terms and will begin moving hundreds of existing remote mobile base stations currently using satellite backhaul to OneWeb’s LEO solution from later this year. 

OneWeb will provide up to 25 Gbps of LEO capacity to remote mobile sites across Australia.

Nikos Katinakis, Telstra Group Executive, Global Networks and Technology, states “It allows us to extend our options for our consumer, small business and enterprise customers in hard-to-reach places across rural and regional Australia - especially those that require added redundancy in the instance of a power or transmission incident. Our initial focus is using the service as a backhaul medium to connect remote mobile base stations. In time, it also offers us capability to deliver voice and fixed broadband services to regional Australia."

“We plan to extend the testing program for additional use cases including network backhaul resilience, such as a back-up to fixed backhaul for selected critical sites. As well as into emerging use cases for business, enterprise and government customers like IoT and connectivity on the move for the emergency services agencies, mining, oil and gas sector,” he said.

David Thorn, Vice President, APAC at OneWeb, said "From our perspective, it's one of the largest single rollouts of LEO satellite capacity for mobile backhaul worldwide. Telstra will also be pivotal in collaborating with us on future generations of OneWeb product development."

https://oneweb.net/resources/telstra-and-oneweb-seal-deal-delivering-new-satellite-solutions

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KPN acquires Primevest’s fiber network in Netherlands

KPN has acquired the fiber network of Primevest Capital Partners in the Netherlands. Financial terms were not disclosed.

The Primevest network consists of 127k homes passed in urban areas in The Hague, Rotterdam and Eindhoven. 

KPN said the dea is in line with its strategy to expand its fiber network and cover ~80% of the Netherlands with fiber by 2026. KPN has an open access network through which wholesale providers can offer their services.

Wouter Stammeijer, Chief Technology & Digital Officer and member of the Board of Management of KPN: “The acquisition of Primevest’s fiber network is a welcome addition to our existing fiber footprint, which totals 4 million households. We’ve been making strong progress with our fiber roll out, which is at the heart of our strategy. In the next few years we will be fully focused to complete this project.”

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Intel releases Tunnel Falls quantum chip to R&D partners

Intel released Tunnel Falls, a 12-qubit quantum chip in silicon chip for the research community. Intel also announced a collaboration with the Laboratory for Physical Sciences (LPS) at the University of Maryland, College Park’s Qubit Collaboratory (LQC), a national-level Quantum Information Sciences (QIS) Research Center, to advance quantum computing research.

Fabricated on 300-millimeter wafers in the D1 fabrication facility, the 12-qubit device leverages Intel’s most advanced transistor industrial fabrication capabilities, such as extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) and gate and contact processing techniques. In silicon spin qubits, information (the 0/1) is encoded in the spin (up/down) of a single electron. Each qubit device is essentially a single electron transistor, which allows Intel to fabricate it using a similar flow to that used in a standard complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) logic processing line.

Intel believes silicon spin qubits are superior to other qubit technologies because of their synergy with leading-edge transistors. Being the size of a transistor, they are up to 1 million times smaller than other qubit types measuring approximately 50 nanometers by 50 nanometers, potentially allowing for efficient scaling. 

“Tunnel Falls is Intel’s most advanced silicon spin qubit chip to date and draws upon the company’s decades of transistor design and manufacturing expertise. The release of the new chip is the next step in Intel’s long-term strategy to build a full-stack commercial quantum computing system. While there are still fundamental questions and challenges that must be solved along the path to a fault-tolerant quantum computer, the academic community can now explore this technology and accelerate research development,” stated Jim Clarke, director of Quantum Hardware, Intel.

https://www.intc.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1626/intels-new-chip-to-advance-silicon-spin-qubit-research

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Vodafone and Three to merge UK operations

Citing the need for greater scale and cost efficiency, Vodafone Group Plc and CK Hutchison Group Telecom Holdings announced plans to merge their UK telecommunication businesses. Vodafone will own 51% of the combined business ("MergeCo") and CKHGT 49%.

The combined business commits to invest £11 billion in the UK over ten years with the aim of creating one of Europe's most advanced standalone 5G networks, while promising shareholders significant cost savings through operational synergies. These are expected to amount to more than £700 million of annual cost and capex synergies by the fifth full year post-completion, with an implied NPV of over £7 billion.

Current Vodafone UK CEO Ahmed Essam will become MergeCo CEO, and current Three UK CFO Darren Purkis will take the role of MergeCo CFO.

Margherita Della Valle, Vodafone Group Chief Executive, said: "The merger is great for customers, great for the country and great for competition. It's transformative as it will create a best-in-class - indeed best in Europe - 5G network, offering customers a superior experience. As a country, the UK will benefit from the creation of a sustainable, strongly competitive third scaled operator - with a clear £11 billion network investment plan - driving growth, employment and innovation. For Vodafone, this transaction is a game changer in our home market. This is a vote of confidence in the UK and its ambitions to be a centre for future technology."

Canning Fok, Group Co-Managing Director of CK Hutchison said: "Three UK and Vodafone UK currently lack the necessary scale on their own to earn their cost of capital. This has long been a challenge for Three UK's ability to invest and compete. Together, we will have the scale needed to deliver a best-in-class 5G network for the UK, transforming mobile services for our customers and opening up new opportunities for businesses across the length and breadth of the UK. This will unlock significant value for CK Hutchison and its shareholders, realise material synergies, reduce net financial indebtedness and further strengthen its financial profile."

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Intel gains support from Germany for Magdeburg fab

Intel reached an agreement with the German federal government regarding incentives and financial support on its planned wafer fabrication site in Magdeburg, the capital of Saxony-Anhalt state.

Intel said the Silicon Junction project now encompasses an investment of more than 30 billion euros for two semiconductor fabs. The site is expected to create 7,000 construction jobs over the course of the first phase of the build, approximately 3,000 permanent high-tech jobs at Intel and tens of thousands of additional jobs across the industry ecosystem.

Intel also confirmed that the fab will use its advanced Angstrom-era technology and that it will produce chips for Intel Foundry Services customers as well as its own designs.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany said, “Today’s agreement is an important step for Germany as a high-tech production location – and for our resilience. Intel’s semiconductor production in Magdeburg is the single largest foreign direct investment in German history. With this investment, we are catching up technologically with the world’s best and expanding our own capacities for the ecosystem development and production of microchips. This is good news for Magdeburg, for Germany and for all of Europe.”

https://www.intc.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1628/intel-german-government-agree-on-increased-scope-for-wafer

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Intel plans assembly and test facility in Poland

Intel selected an area near Wrocław, Poland, as the site of a new semiconductor assembly and test facility.

Intel expects to invest up to $4.6 billion in the facility, which will have the capacity to expand. When completed, the facility will support approximately 2,000 Intel employees. 

Intel is now seeking approval and support from the European Commission.

Intel said its planned investment in Poland, combined with its existing wafer fabrication facility in Leixlip, Ireland, and its planned wafer fabrication facility in Magdeburg, Germany, will help create a first-of-its-kind end-to-end leading-edge semiconductor manufacturing value chain in Europe. 

“Poland is already home to Intel operations and is well positioned to work with Intel sites in Germany and Ireland. It is also very cost-competitive with other manufacturing locations globally and offers a great talent base that we are excited to help to grow,” said Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger. “We’re grateful for the support from Poland as we work to grow the local semiconductor ecosystem and contribute to the EU's goal of creating a more resilient and sustainable semiconductor supply chain.”

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HPE completes acquisition of Athonet

HPE completed its previously-announced acquisition of Athonet, a leading private cellular networking specialist. 

Athonet´s private 5G offers high levels of coverage, reliability and mobility across campus and industrial environments. It also augments the cost-effective, high-capacity connectivity provided by Wi-Fi. 

Athonet claims more than 450 deployments across diverse sectors including healthcare, transport and logistics, utilities, and government.

HPE said its international sales team and global partner network can accelerate Athonet’s private network deployments on a huge scale. 

One immediate opportunity it its telco customer base. The emergence of private 5G networks presents a remarkable opportunity for telcos, with enterprise customers demanding customized 5G experiences that offer low latency, increased reliability and extended range. 

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Vertical Systems: 2022 U.S. Wavelength Services LEADERBOARD

Four companies achieved a position on Vertical Systems Group's 2022 U.S. Wavelength Services LEADERBOARD (in rank order based on billable circuit share): Lumen, Zayo, Verizon and AT&T. 

To qualify for a rank on this LEADERBOARD companies must have four percent (4%) or more of the U.S. market for retail and wholesale wavelength services. Wavelength circuits provide Layer 1 dedicated bidirectional gigabit-speed optical fiber connections between two sites.

A Challenge Tier has been added for the first time to this benchmark to include providers with between 1% and 4% share of the U.S. Wavelength market. This share threshold aligns with the Challenge Tiers for Vertical Systems Group’s U.S and Global Provider Ethernet LEADERBOARDs. The following four companies attained a Challenge Tier citation on the 2022 U.S. Wavelength Services LEADERBOARD (in alphabetical order): Arelion (formerly Telia Carrier), Cox Business, Crown Castle and Windstream.

 “Wavelength services are growing steadily, driven by the surge in gigabit bandwidth requirements from carriers, webscale network operators, and enterprises,” said Rick Malone, principal of Vertical Systems Group. “In the past year the sweet spot jumped from 10 Gbps to 100 Gbps for new customer purchases due to more competitive pricing for higher speed wavelengths.”

U.S. Wavelength LEADERBOARD Research Highlights

• Expansion of the U.S. base of wavelength circuits is being driven by double-digit growth for 100+ Gbps connections through 2027.
• Billable installations of 400+ Gbps services are emerging as wavelength providers expand availability and rollout new solutions.
• Customer demand for retail wavelength circuits continued to outpace wholesale deployments in 2022.
• Three of the U.S. Wavelength Services LEADERBOARD companies – Lumen, Verizon and AT&T – are also ranked on both the 2022 U.S. Carrier Ethernet LEADERBOARD and the Global Provider Ethernet Services LEADERBOARD.
• All four of the U.S. Wavelength Services LEADERBOARD companies are ranked on the 2022 U.S. Fiber Lit Buildings LEADERBOARD.

https://www.verticalsystems.com

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DE-CIX opens Internet Exchanges in Denmark

DE-CIX inaugurated its newest Internet Exchanges in Esbjerg and Copenhagen (Denmark). The IXs are now operational in the data centers of Bulk Data Centers (DK01) and Digital Realty (CPH1, CPH2 and CPH3) with more enabled sites to be announced in due course.

 The new DE-CIX Internet Exchanges in Denmark are based on the company's Apollon interconnection and cloud platform, which includes cloud routing service.

DE-CIX said its its InterconnectionFLEX service offers enterprises in Denmark a complete interconnection package for peering, cloud connectivity, and private network interconnects (PNIs). Customers can get direct access to over 50 clouds, 2000+ local and international networks and over 250 data centers in Germany, Southern Europe, Asia, and the USA – with one single contract and full flexibility, including a comprehensive interconnection consultation. 

In addition, DE-CIX in Denmark will act as a digital hub for regional connectivity, enabling local networks low-latency interconnection and the localization of global content, while increasing network stability, scalability, and security. The DE-CIX peering, and cloud connectivity platform also offers advanced service features and automation, including access to the DE-CIX self-service portal and the DE-CIX API.

 “DE-CIX is proud to provide interconnection services in Denmark, bringing our state-of-the-art platform to a highly digitalized society. People and businesses in Denmark deserve the very best interconnection, with secure, dedicated, and high-speed connectivity to clouds, content, and applications. By interconnecting our Danish platform with not only our Nordic ecosystem, but also with our interconnection platforms in the Central and Southern European and North American markets, DE-CIX offers Denmark access to the largest data center and carrier neutral interconnection ecosystem on the planet. DE-CIX provides the solution for the pain points of Danish companies and internationally acting enterprises to gain control of their business-critical data journey with the lowest latency possible and the highest level of security and ensure the best performance of applications. We are already on the verge of a new digital age, where every millisecond counts when it comes to building the infrastructure for the immersive Internet and for the applications of the future. DE-CIX is here to serve interconnection requirements of Danish enterprises, today and in the future,” says Ivo Ivanov, CEO of DE-CIX.

•  DE-CIX recently launched similar platforms in Norway and Finland. The company nowoffers its interconnection services in close to 50 metro-markets in Europe, Africa, North America, the Middle East, and Asia. 
• DE-CIX in Frankfurt, Germany, is one of the largest Internet Exchanges in the world, with a data volume of almost 34 Exabytes per year (as of 2022) and close to 1100 connected networks.

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European Commission calls on all member states to ban Huawei and ZTE

 In a policy speech, European Commissioner Thierry Breton called on all  Member States to restrict or exclude completely Huawei and ZTE from their 5G networks. Currently, only 10 EU member states have such policies in place.

"We will continue to work with determination with the Member States that are lagging behind and the telecommunications operators. I can only emphasise the importance of speeding up decisions to replace high-risk suppliers from their 5G networks. I have also reminded the telecoms operators concerned that it is time to get to grips with this issue."

"For our part, the Commission will implement the 5G toolbox principles to its own procurement of telecoms services, to avoid exposure to Huawei and ZTE. We will also take into account the toolbox and the assessment in the report when allocating EU funding throughout our programmes."

"We have been able to reduce or eliminate our dependencies in other sectors such as energy in record time, when many thought it was impossible. The situation with 5G should be no different: we cannot afford to maintain critical dependencies that could become a "weapon" against our interests. That would be too critical a vulnerability and too serious a risk to our common security. I therefore call on all EU Member States and telecom operators to take the necessary measures without further delay."

https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/speech_23_3314

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Keysight intros electronic design automation software for 5G/6G

 Keysight Technologies introduced an electronic design automation (EDA) software suite for silicon developers working on millimeter wave (mmWave) and subterahertz (sub-THz) frequency capabilities for 5G mmWave and 6G products.

New PathWave ADS 2024 design capabilities include:

• Faster second-generation 3D-EM and 3D-Planar meshing and solvers – Delivers algorithm enhancements taking superior advantage of domain knowledge about microwave structures and processes. Mesh optimization and layout and connectivity improvements reduce problem sizes for faster simulations. Solver enhancements also speed simulation by up to 10 times and require less specialized user expertise over a wider range of problems, including mmWave design at automotive radar frequencies of 79GHz. Open workflows save database management and reduce overhead from iterative, manual setup.
• Advanced layout and verification features – Enables design sign-off directly from ADS for LVS, LVL, DRC, and ERC for MMICs, as well as streamline productivity for module and multi-technology assembly. Wavetek is the latest foundry to fully support ADS for an end-to-end workflow.
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  Electrothermal enhancements accelerate validation – Drives higher reliability and higher operating performance with validation of dynamic device operating temperatures under different bias and waveform conditions. Supports high-performance compute acceleration and up to 100 times transient speed-up using W3051E Electrothermal Dynamic Re-use, enabling higher test plan coverage and earlier insights in the design phase.
• Custom workflow support with expanded Python APIs – Increases flexibility and scalability. A load-pull data import utility, ANN modeling, and Python automation scripting for 5G power amplifier designers unlock new application potential to create targeted personalities of ADS.

Joe Civello, PathWave ADS Product Manager at Keysight, said: “Traditional RF/uW EDA workflows involve a variety of specialized solvers that require database transfers, deep domain knowledge, and familiarity with multiple environments. We’ve added more speed and performance to ADS electromagnetic (EM) meshing and solving algorithms to improve sweeping coverage through parameters like process variations and layout effects. RFPro in PathWave ADS 2024 streamlines workflows into a unified circuit-EM co-design cockpit where circuit designers can now perform EM simulation to tune and optimize designs early in the development cycle. ”

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Dell'Oro: Global data center CAPEX decelerates to 8% growth

Global data center capex decelerates to 8% year-over-year (Y/Y) growth in 1Q 2023 with softness emerging in the enterprise IT market, and with some of the hyperscalers entering a capex digestion cycle, according to a new report from Dell'Oro Group.

“While data center capex for the hyperscalers will decline significantly this year, we project some of the cloud service providers such as Microsoft and Google will continue to increase spending by double digits,” said Baron Fung, Senior Research Director at Dell’Oro Group. “Meanwhile, the beginning of the year witnessed a slow start in enterprise IT spending, with revenues for the server and storage OEMs down Y/Y. We anticipate that the demand will continue to deteriorate throughout the first half of 2023. The lower demand environment will have an impact of slowing systems pricing growth, which could prompt customers waiting on the sidelines to resume spending later this year. In addition, the recent server platform refresh from Intel and AMD, and the growing demand on AI/ML applications, is expected to motivate customers to upgrade their infrastructure,” explained Fung.

Additional highlights from the 1Q 2023 Data Center IT Capex Quarterly Report:

• Server and storage systems revenue forecast declines to 3 percent growth in 2023, while network and physical infrastructure maintain double-digit revenue growth.
• Server shipments for server OEMs were down 20 percent Y/Y in 1Q 2023, while white box server vendors were up more than 20 percent.
• Top 4 US Cloud service providers on track to launch services in 14 new regions in 2023, a significant decrease from the 28 regions launched in 2022.

https://www.delloro.com/news/global-data-center-capex-decelerates-to-8-percent-growth-in-1q-2023/

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Sabey adds 85 MW to Quincy data center

Sabey Data Centers added two buildings and over 85 MW of critical power to its data center campus in Quincy, Washington.

The company says its Quincy location is one of its most successful multi-tenant data center campuses — now over 525,000 square feet across five purpose-built buildings offering modular efficiency managed by Sabey’s environment management team. 

“This is an exciting time for the entire Sabey organization,” said Tim Mirick, Chief Revenue Officer of Sabey Data Centers. “This expansion of our Quincy Data Center is a continuation of Sabey’s promise to provide best in class service to our customers. We are thrilled to be able to build out this campus to meet the demands of the industry.”

https://sabeydatacenters.com

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POET samples its chiplet transmitter for 400/800/1.6 transceivers

POET Technologies announced alpha sample readiness of a chiplet-based transmitter platform for 400G, 800G and 1.6T pluggable transceivers and co-packaged optics solutions. Two lead customers have agreed to partner with POET to test the alpha version of the Infinity chiplet. POET expects to deliver beta samples by Q4 of 2023 and start production by the first half of 2024. 

The POET Infinity chiplet complements the POET 800G 2xFR4 Receiver optical engine that the company announced in February 2023, and completes the 800G chipset for 2xFR4 QSFP-DD or OSFP applications with two Infinity chiplets and one Receiver optical engine. Both customers intend to develop 800G 2xFR4 QSFP-DD and OSFP transceiver solutions using the POET Optical Engine chipsets.

POET said its Infinity chiplet is the industry’s first implementation of directly modulated lasers (DMLs) for 100G/lane applications. DMLs are power efficient, cost effective and become a highly scalable solution when paired with the POET Optical Interposer platform. The chiplet incorporates 100G PAM4 DMLs, DML Drivers and an integrated optical multiplexer for a complete 400GBASE-FR4 transmitter solution on a chip. The small size of the chiplet and a daisy-chain architecture enables side-by-side placement of multiple instances to achieve 800G and 1.6T speeds.

“The availability of a transmitter solution for 400G, 800G and 1.6T speeds that is power efficient, cost effective and highly scalable for the data center market is a major achievement,” said Dr. Suresh Venkatesan, Chairman & CEO of POET. “Our customers are excited to receive the samples and test them because it simplifies their transceiver design significantly and shortens the design cycle with POET optical engines that incorporate all of the required optical elements as well asthe key electronic components, including laser drivers and trans-impedance amplifiers.”

https://poet-technologies.com

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Iceland's Mila picks Ciena for 400G upgrde

Míla, the largest telecom infrastructure company in Iceland, selected Ciena to increase the country’s bandwidth capacity and 5G capabilities.

Míla provides fiber access, mobile xHaul, and Layer 2/3 VPN services to wholesale, commercial, and residential customers in Iceland.

The deployment includes Ciena’s 6500 Packet-Optical Platform, WaveLogic Ai coherent technology, 5164 Router, Manage, Control and Plan (MCP) domain controller, and Ciena Services.

Ciena said its solution delivers:

• A four-fold increase in line rate per wavelength—from 100Gb/s to 400Gb/s—with even greater capacities possible in the future
• Flexibility to quickly move capacity where it’s most needed via an agile photonic layer
• Simplified, cost-effective aggregation of TDM, IP, and Ethernet services on one network
• Greater operational performance and efficiency with an open, easy-to-manage network
• Improved reliability with PinPoint OTDR, which enables precise localization of potential trouble spots to decrease outage risks and accelerate repair times
• Confidence in project success with end-to-end network design, migration, configuration, and testing services.

“Míla places great importance on the continuous development of its telecommunications infrastructure, and this deployment of Ciena’s innovative optical and IP technology demonstrates its commitment to providing a great customer experience on a high-performing network—whether domestically or internationally as an important hub for subsea cable connections,” said Virginie Hollebecque, Vice President of EMEA at Ciena.

https://www.ciena.com

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Dell'Oro: Data Center Physical Infrastructure market rises 18% yoy

Data Center Physical Infrastructure (DCPI) market revenue growth accelerated for the fifth consecutive quarter to 18 percent in 1Q 2023, according to a new report from Dell'Oro Group. This elevated level of growth was supported by a combination of easing supply chain constraints, resulting in increases of unit shipments, as well as continued price realization as vendors passed on higher costs of raw materials, components, and logistics. Despite this growth, vendor backlogs did not come down from historic levels, prompting upward revisions from DCPI vendors and to our 2023 DCPI forecast.

 “Discounting the market rebound in 2Q 2021, related to the soft Y/Y comparison brought on by Covid, I’ve never witnessed such elevated growth in the DCPI market since I began covering it in 2015,” said Lucas Beran, Research Director at Dell’Oro Group. “Even as new orders expectedly declined in 1Q 2023, vendor backlogs did not, with many vendors reporting book-to-bill ratios at or near 1.0x. This was certainly a surprise, and increases my confidence in the 2023 market outlook and overall health of the DCPI market,” added Beran.

Additional highlights from the 1Q 2023 Data Center Physical Infrastructure Quarterly Report:

• Vertiv and Mitsubishi Electric notably gained revenue share in 1Q 2023.
• North America, Asia Pacific (excluding China) and Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) were the fastest-growing regions in 1Q 2023, at double-digit growth rates. The Caribbean and Latin American (CALA) revenue growth slowed to a single-digit rate, while China was the only DCPI market with revenues to decline Y/Y.
• Product growth was broad-based, but thermal management and cabinet PDU and busway grew at the fastest rates as a result of easing fan and breaker supply chain constraints. IT racks and containment was the only market segment with revenue growth to meaningfully decelerate.

Dell’Oro Group’s worldwide DCPI revenue growth forecast for 2023 was raised to 12 percent. This upward revision was due to multiple DCPI vendors raising full year guidance as supply chain constraints ease. 2023 revenue growth will continue to be supported by historically high DCPI vendor backlogs, with higher growth in the first half of the year.

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Expeto delivers enterprise mobility platform for luxury retailer

Expeto, a start-up specializing in enterprise networking over private and public mobile networks, is working with The Webster, a luxury fashion retailer with locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. 

The Webster will roll out the Expeto NeXtworking platform to harness the power of public mobile connectivity for a consistent next-gen shopping experience and streamlined operations, including pop-up retail sites at some of the world’s leading entertainment and sporting events, including sites already delivered at the Sundance Film Festival and the NBA All-Star game in 2023.

 “Our NeXtworking enterprise mobility platform is proven to deliver exactly the functionality that can overcome The Webster’s challenges, many of which are common hurdles throughout the retail industry,” said Michael Anderson, Chief Executive Officer of Expeto. “The Webster can now tailor new shopping experiences to customers in support of its brand promise and future vision aspirations. It’s all about unlocking options and gaining control quickly using connectivity that is already everywhere the company wants to be.”

Expeto's key capabilities:

• Global cellular control. Retailers gain enterprise networking control, visibility, and systems over public mobile networks globally, define secure SD-WAN paths in support of privacy and data sovereignty, and can take advantage of OT applications requiring QoS Wi-Fi can’t support.
• Improved supply chain operations. Latency-sensitive warehouse robots, video analytics applications and physical security solutions everywhere they are needed can be supported, with better coverage for barcode scanners, RFID readers, surveillance cameras and more.
• Better logistics fleet operations. Expeto supports real-time ability to diagnose and fix cellular connectivity issues impacting vehicle tracking and maintenance, and capability to add subnets for new vehicle fleet systems.

https://www.expeto.io

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UK's Telcom deploys IP Infusion for disaggregation

Telcom, an internet services provider that is deploying A full-fiber network in key regions across the UK, selected IP Infusion to disaggregate and upgrade its network infrastructure. This network upgrade is to facilitate their national rollout to key cities in the UK, including Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, and Birmingham. 

Telcom will be using a combination of IP Infusion OcNOS software with white-box hardware from Edgecore and UfiSpace to upgrade and interoperate with its existing Cisco, Nokia and Juniper equipment for Aggregation Router and Cell Site Router use cases. This disaggregation strategy provides an incremental upgrade path to deliver modern networking features, as well as providing rapid return on investment by supporting a plurality of hardware vendors.

Nomios has played a crucial role in supporting Telcom, providing extensive pre-sales and sales support, technical consultation, and strategic planning for future network expansions on behalf of IP Infusion, empowering Telcom to optimize its network infrastructure to meet the increasing demands for city metro broadband.

“Utilizing IP Infusion OcNOS has enabled us to push a rich and diverse feature set out to the edge of the network, giving us greater flexibility and variety of services available to our customers,” said Ben White, Principal Network Architect for Telcom. “We find we can gain the same features and functionality as organizations using traditional vendors, but with more diversity on equipment choice and a more nimble vendor able to react according to market trends quicker, all at a better price point.”

“Telcom’s decision to choose IP Infusion really speaks to the maturity and value proposition of open networking in today’s marketplace,” said Atsushi Ogata, President and CEO of IP Infusion. “With Internet access fast becoming a modern necessity — as much as any other utility — IP Infusion continues to be a top-tier choice for leading service providers looking for reliability and performance.”

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