Cerebras packs 4 trillion transistor into CS-3 AI processor

Cerebras Systems introduced its Wafer Scale Engine 3 chip boasting 4 trillion transistors and 125 petaflops of peak AI performance through 900,000 AI optimized compute cores.

With a huge memory system of up to 1.2 petabytes, the CS-3 is designed to train next generation frontier models 10x larger than GPT-4 and Gemini. 24 trillion parameter models can be stored in a single logical memory space without partitioning or refactoring, dramatically simplifying training workflow and accelerating developer productivity.

Key Specs:

• 4 trillion transistors
• 900,000 AI cores
• 125 petaflops of peak AI performance
• 44GB on-chip SRAM
• 5nm TSMC process
• External memory: 1.5TB, 12TB, or 1.2PB
• Trains AI models up to 24 trillion parameters
• Cluster size of up to 2048 CS-3 systems

“When we started on this journey eight years ago, everyone said wafer-scale processors were a pipe dream. We could not be more proud to be introducing the third-generation of our groundbreaking water scale AI chip,” said Andrew Feldman, CEO and co-founder of Cerebras.“ WSE-3 is the fastest AI chip in the world, purpose-built for the latest cutting-edge AI work, from mixture of experts to 24 trillion parameter models. We are thrilled for bring WSE-3 and CS-3 to market to help solve today’s biggest AI challenges.”

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Arelion an Telxius boost connectivity in North and Latin America

Arelion and Telxius are collaborating to provide multi-terabit connectivity into Telxius’ landing stations in Boca Raton and Jacksonville, Florida. This fiber network expansion establishes Arelion Points-of-Presence (PoPs) at each Telxius landing station. 

For Telxius, it empowers customers with resilient Tier-1 optical transport and high-speed access to Arelion’s North American network. Together, Arelion and Telxius are making a significant investment in the Florida Peninsula to connect Latin American customers to North America through submarine and terrestrial systems.

Arelion’s PoPs enable resilient 400G Wavelengths services over open line systems supporting the latest coherent technology, seamlessly connecting Internet carriers and content providers to Arelion’s network in the United States. This network expansion complements Arelion’s existing presence at Telxius’ Virginia Beach landing station and further cements Arelion as a key terrestrial connectivity provider in North America.

Telxius’ Virginia Beach landing station is the landing point for three next-generation subsea systems connecting to Latin America and Europe: Brusa, Marea and Dunant. Telxius’ Boca Raton landing station is the terminal point for Telxius’ South America-1 (SAm-1) and upcoming Tikal submarine cable system, while Telxius’ Jacksonville landing station connects to the Pacific Caribbean Cable System (PCCS). Both landing stations provide diverse, high-capacity connectivity to the United States from Panama, South America and the Caribbean.

“Arelion’s new PoPs at Telxius’ landing stations along the Florida Peninsula will provide Latin American markets with high-capacity gateway access to the North American connectivity ecosystem,” said Edison De Leon, Regional Director Latam & Caribbean at Arelion. “Through this investment in the Florida Peninsula, Arelion continues our established partnership with Telxius to serve the technological needs of Internet carriers and content providers through complete, collaborative connectivity solutions.”

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Integrating Infinera ZR/ZR+ Optical Modules with DriveNets Network Cloud

DriveNets and Infinera completed testing and certification of multiple Infinera ICE-X ZR/ZR+ modules that can be tunable, configurable, and manageable by DriveNets Network Cloud software. This will enable operators to reduce the number of network elements they need to manage and is made possible by advancements in ZR/ZR+ pluggables that support greater distances, eliminating most of the need for a separate optical network. 

The joint DriveNets/Infinera solution includes enhanced network configuration and management software capabilities and enables DriveNets solutions to seamlessly manage and benefit from the unique programmability and flexibility offered by Infinera’s ICE-X coherent pluggable solutions. 

It also enables network operators to leverage Infinera’s ICE-X pluggable solutions, such as 100G/200G Single Fiber bi-direction operation and 4x100G intelligent fan-out and offer new revenue-generating services such as 100G to 200G high-speed business services over single fiber PON infrastructures. 

The use of ZR/ZR+ on DriveNets Network Cloud delivers significant savings by collapsing layer-1 to layer-3 communications into a single platform. It also eliminates the need for standalone optical transponders, lowering the number of boxes in the solution, and reducing operational overhead, floor space, and power. In addition, the DriveNets NOS (DNOS) supports the Infinera modules in multiple modes of operations, including ZR, ZR+ and Open-XR.  

“Network operators are increasingly turning to open networking solutions that allow them to mix and match elements from multiple vendors, avoiding vendor lock,” said Nir Gasko, Vice President, Global Strategic Alliances for DriveNets. “Our integrated solution with Infinera enables operators to not only leverage the unique features of Infinera’s ICE-X ZR/ZR+ modules, but also benefit from the operational simplifications that the integration with DriveNets Network Cloud provides.” 

“DriveNets disrupted the market by introducing a disaggregated software-based networking solution that streamlined networking hardware over standard white boxes and redefined the economic model of the network,” said Russ Esmacher, Senior Vice President, Strategy, Marketing, and Corporate Development at Infinera. “Integrating our ICE-X ZR/ZR+ modules with DriveNets Network Cloud takes this disruption one step further, enabling our joint customers to further lower their OpEx and build more efficient, scalable, and robust networks.” 

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Celestial AI to showcase Photonic Fabric

At the upcoming #OFC24 in San Diego, Celestial AI will showcase its Photonic Fabric which provides breakthrough optical interconnect for memory and compute to meet the increasingly challenging requirements of AI workloads. 

Celestial AI says its Memory Fabric technology delivers over 25x greater bandwidth and memory capacity while reducing latency and power consumption by up to 10x compared to existing copper and optical interconnect alternatives. It offer tens of terabytes of optically scalable memory capacity, supporting current HBM3e and future HBM4 bandwidth and latency requirements. The Compute Fabric enables clusters of hundreds of GPUs or AI accelerators to be optically interconnected with industry-leading bandwidth at extremely low latency and energy consumption.

Celestial AI raises $100M for its Photonic Fabric Optical Interconnect

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Celestial AI, a start-up developing an optical interconnect for disaggregated, exascale compute and memory clusters, raised $100 million in Series B funding.Celestial AI is working on Optical Compute Interconnect (OCI) to enable disaggregation of scalable data center memory and accelerated computing.  The company says its Photonic Fabric is unconstrained by package beachfront limitations and can deliver data to any location on the compute die,...

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Equinix appoints Adaire Fox-Martin as CEO - formerly led Google Cloud

 Equinix named Adaire Fox-Martin as its next president and CEO, succeeding Charles Meyers who plans to transition to the role of Executive Chairman at the end of Q2 2024. Peter Van Camp, currently Executive Chairman, will step away from his formal responsibilities as a Board member to take the role of Special Advisor to the Board.

Fox-Martin most recently served as President of Go-to-Market for Google Cloud and Head of Google Ireland. In this role, she led Google Cloud's go-to-market teams globally, encompassing sales, professional services, partner ecosystem, and customer success. Prior to Google, Fox-Martin held senior global positions at AP and Oracle. At SAP, she played a pivotal role as a member of the SAP Executive Board, with responsibility for Sales and Service globally, serving more than 440,000 customers. Her extensive global leadership experience includes serving as President for SAP Asia Pacific and Japan, President of Google Cloud International, and Head of Google Ireland. She has been a member of the Equinix Board of Directors since 2020.

"I am very proud of the work that our board has put into our succession planning and delighted to have landed on a path that is highly responsive to the needs of the business and those of our leadership," said Van Camp. "Charles has been a driving force at Equinix for the past 14 years and this transition enables his continued involvement while also adding Adaire's significant depth and breadth of experience. At this critical juncture in the company's history, it is a great outcome for all of our stakeholders. We have had tremendous success with our leadership model and as I step into an advisory role with the company and hand the Executive Chairman role to Charles, I do so with immense optimism that this executive team will enable us to unlock the enormous opportunity ahead."

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Lessengers intros partially retimed 800G Optical Transceivers

LESSENGERS is unveiling a portfolio of 800G optical transceivers based on its patented “direct optical wiring” (DOW) technology.

Lessengers is adding partially retimed capability to its 800G transceiver product portfolio, which in one product entails an integrated DSP chip on the transmitter side. This capability will enable a wide range of interoperability with other pluggable transceivers and lower power consumption due to the use of a half retimer. 

Messengers AI/ML product now features the following integrated retimer electronics along with existing fully retimed optics:

* Linear drive - linear pluggable optics (LPO)

* Linear receive - half-retimed linear optics (HALO) or linear receive optics (LRO)

800G Linear Receive Optical Transceiver now offers:

* Lower power consumption – less than 9 W for an 800G (2 × SR4) OSFP

* IEEE 802.3 and CMIS 5.0 or later compliant

* 8 × 112 Gb/s PAM4 on both the electrical host receiver and optical line transmitter interfaces

* A half retimer chip integrated in the transmit path from the electrical input to the optical line side output for enhanced signal retiming and equalization.

Lessengers' DOW is a polymer-based air-cladded waveguide technology that is particularly useful for optical interconnects in the data center and high-performance computing environments.

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Alphawave Semi demos 3nm 24Gbps UCIe Subsystem

Alphawave Semi announced a significant advancement with the successful bring-up of its first chiplet-connectivity silicon platform utilizing TSMC's 3nm process. This development introduces a Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express (UCIe) subsystem that enhances Alphawave Semi's already strong portfolio in connectivity silicon, steering the industry towards a more cohesive and powerful chiplet ecosystem. This breakthrough aims to boost connectivity and computational capabilities, especially for high-performance AI systems. 

Highlighting this achievement, Alphawave Semi showcased a live demonstration of their 24Gbps UCIe silicon platform on the TSMC 3nm process at the recent Chiplet Summit in Santa Clara, CA.

Key aspects of Alphawave Semi's 3nm UCIe platform include:

• High Performance: The complete PHY + Controller subsystem supports data rates up to 24Gbps, offering high bandwidth density with minimal power consumption and latency.
• UCIe 1.1 Compliance: Adherence to the latest UCIe Revision 1.1 Specification ensures compatibility and performance.
• Versatile Controller: Features a highly configurable Die-to-Die (D2D) controller that accommodates various protocols including PCIe®/CXLTM, AXI-4, AXI-S, CXS, and CHI.
• Reliability Monitoring: Includes Bit Error Rate (BER) Health Monitoring for dependable operation.
• Advanced Packaging Compatibility: The PHY is designed to support TSMC’s sophisticated packaging technologies such as CoWoS® and InFO, along with organic substrates for cost efficiency.

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Astera Labs intros low-power PCIe 6.x/CXL 3.x

Astera Labs expanded its field-tested Aries PCIe/CXL Smart DSP Retimer portfolio to include a solution that delivers low-power PCIe 6.x and CXL 3.x connectivity between next generation GPUs, accelerators, CPUs, NICs, and CXL memory controllers in data-centric systems.

As the first offering in Astera Labs’ PCIe 6.x portfolio, Aries 6 sets the stage for a smart PCIe 6.x connectivity backbone.

New Aries 6 Retimers for PCIe 6.x/CXL 3.x highlights:

• Industry’s lowest power Retimers (11W typical for PCIe 6.x 16-Lane configuration)
• Low-latency connectivity up to 64 GT/s per lane
• Leading signal integrity performance with 36dB@64G PAM4 SerDes and DSP customized for demanding AI server channels to ensure robust PCIe 6.x links
• Offered in multiple lane variants (16-Lane and 8-Lane) to support PCIe 6.x and PCIe 5.x applications
• Offered in multiple form-factors (silicon chips, Smart Cable Modules, and boards) for robust Chip-to-Chip, Box-to-Box, and Rack-to-Rack PCIe/CXL signal reach extension by up to 3x
• Seamless upgrade from second generation Aries 5 Retimers to third generation Aries 6 Retimers following industry standard footprints
• Extensive observability of link health for fleet management and platform level performance optimization with the enhanced COnnectivity System Management and Optimization Software (COSMOS) suite, featuring new in-band and out-of-band diagnostics

Casey Morrison, Chief Product Officer, Astera Labs, said, “PCIe 6.x technology’s superior bandwidth is required to handle data-intensive workloads and to maximize utilization of AI accelerators, but the faster speeds introduce new signal integrity issues in hyperscale platforms. Aries Smart DSP Retimers have set the gold standard for addressing critical PCIe/CXL connectivity challenges with a solid track record of robust performance and seamless interoperability. We’re proud that our third generation of Aries Retimers with support for PCIe 6.x, PCIe 5.x, and CXL 3.x have now been sampled to leading AI and cloud platform providers.”

https://www.asteralabs.com/news/astera-labs-expands-widely-deployed-field-tested-retimer-portfolio-with-industrys-lowest-power-pcie-6-x-cxl-3-x-solution/

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Ethernet Alliance hosts interoperability demo at #OFC24

The Ethernet Alliance will host a multivendor interoperability demo at the upcming #OFC24 event in San Diego, March 26-28, 2024.

With 20 industry-leading Ethernet Alliance members in attendance, and one of the organization’s most popular interoperability demos, the organization’s OFC 2024 installation showcases Ethernet’s exceptional versatility and reliability at speeds of up to 800 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE). The installation incorporates a wide range of switches, routers, interconnects and interfaces including OSFP, QSFP-DD, QSFP, and SFP pluggable form factors. The demo also features the latest in test and measurement solutions including physical layer and traffic generation tools for ensuring Ethernet's capacity for accommodating even the most demanding applications.

“Ethernet continues to be the workhorse of today's ever-evolving networking ecosystem. With a seemingly endless capacity for adaptation, it effortlessly handles diverse workloads ranging from enterprise and home wired connectivity, to hyperscaler artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) applications,” said Peter Jones, chair, Ethernet Alliance. "As the need for enhanced processing power and data capacity surges, Ethernet's signature dependability and seamless interoperability are redrawing the boundaries of technology innovation.”

With one of its largest contingents of participating member companies, the Ethernet Alliance OFC 2024 exhibit includes contributions from Alphawave Semi; AMD; Amphenol Corporation; Anritsu Corporation; Arista Networks; Cisco Systems; EXFO; Hyper Photonix; Juniper Networks; Keysight Technologies; Marvell Technology; MultiLane; Panduit; Spectra7 Microsystems; Spirent Communications; Synopsys; TE Connectivity; Teledyne LeCroy / Xena Networks; VeEX; and Wilder Technologies..

As the leading industry voice of Ethernet, the Ethernet Alliance is also offering a look at the latest in Linear Pluggable Optics (LPO) at its OFC 2024 booth. Featuring state-of-the-art solutions from various member companies, the display illustrates how LPO technologies extend the reach and capacity of Ethernet networks by enabling high-speed optical connectivity between devices while maintaining compatibility with Ethernet standards and protocols.

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AST SpaceMobile cites partnerships with over 40 mobile operators

AST SpaceMobile announced updates to its constellation filing with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and its V-Band application with the FCC. 

These updates signify a strategic alignment with the United States, emphasizing AST SpaceMobile's commitment to leveraging the U.S.'s regulatory frameworks and its role as a global leader in satellite communications.

Scott Wisniewski, the Chief Strategy Officer, highlighted the company's roots and operations in the U.S., pointing out its NASDAQ listing, and its reliance on American innovation and technology for satellite development and manufacturing. This move aligns with the FCC's ongoing rulemaking process for Supplemental Coverage from Space, underlining the U.S.'s position in direct-to-device regulation on a global scale.

AST SpaceMobile also noted strategic investments from major corporations like AT&T, Google, and Vodafone, and a contract award from the U.S. Government. The company has built partnerships with over 40 mobile network operators worldwide, reaching over two billion subscribers. This network includes major players like Vodafone Group, Rakuten Mobile, and AT&T, among others, indicating a substantial footprint in the global telecom landscape.

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Houston Airports upgrade with HPE Aruba Networking

 Houston Airports, one of the largest public airport systems in North America, is enhancing its guest connectivity by extending its partnership with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) to implement a Wi-Fi 6E-enabled Aruba Networking solution. 

This initiative aims to upgrade wireless and location-based services for around 60 million yearly visitors at George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport. With this upgrade, Houston Airports is set to offer high-speed, complimentary Wi-Fi access and a new wayfinding mobile app, improving the travel experience for passengers and bolstering the local economy.

Key enhancements include:

• High-Performance Wi-Fi: Free guest Wi-Fi connectivity to meet modern travelers' expectations.
• Wayfinding Mobile App: A new app to assist passengers in navigating to gates, baggage claims, and amenities efficiently.
• Location-Based Services: Deployment of HPE Aruba Networking Beacons to support the app with precise location data.
• IoT Integration: Utilization of Aruba Networking APs for IoT functionalities, aiding in smart restroom management and other facilities through real-time data for maintenance scheduling and availability alerts.

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NETGEAR’s new Nighthawk DOCSIS 3.1 Modem hits 2.5 Gbps down

NETGEAR released its next-generation Nighthawk DOCSIS 3.1 High-Speed Internet Cable Modem (CM3000), specifically engineered for the fastest DOCSIS 3.1 cable internet speeds that can only be accessed with mid/high-split technology. 

The CM3000 delivers  download speeds of up to 2.5Gbps and faster upload speeds of up to 1 Gbps.

In response to increasing upstream requirements, ISPs have upgraded their mid-split offerings with Cox increasing upload speeds to 100 Mbps while Comcast has provided upload speeds of up to 200 Mbps since September 2023. The stylish, mid/high-split Nighthawk CM3000 cable modem works seamlessly with these and every other major U.S. cable service provider and is future-proofed for the even more demanding high-split needs to come.

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Verizon smartphone users now consume 15.5 GB/month

In just five years, total mobile network traffic has skyrocketed 129%, according to Verizon’s inaugural Consumer Connections Report, which analyzes data that highlights consumers’ increased dependence upon connectivity by examining the most popular apps.

Key findings include:

• City-level monthly mobile smartphone usage grew 34%, increasing from an average of 11.5GB per line in January 2022 to 15.5 GB per line in November 2023
• Home Internet subscribers on Verizon’s 5G and LTE Home grew to nearly 1.9 million consumers at the end of 2023, a year-over-year increase of 111%
• 47% of consumer mobile traffic was devoted to video in the second half of 2023, according to third-party data sources
• Video-sharing platforms dominated in time spent daily on the app and weekly mobile usage, in looking at the most popular apps Moving across state lines peaked in 2021, according to the number of Verizon accounts that started the year in a state and then left for a different state during the year
• Consumers are leaving New York and California for warmer climates, lower costs of living and more space
• The most frequent state-to-state moves out of New York were New York to Florida, New York to New Jersey, and New York to North Carolina. The most frequent state-to-state moves out of California were California to Arizona and California to Texas

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Verrus reimagines data centers for dynamic power loads

Verrus, a new company backed by Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners, emerged from stealth to announce plans for next-generation data centers that address the systemic crisis in power consumption by "reimagining data center engineering from the ground up."

Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners (SIP) is an independent entity that emerged from Alphabet, the parent company of Google. SIP's anchor partners include the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP)—a leading infrastructure investor, and StepStone Group, one of the world’s largest private equity firms. SIP focuses on investing in, developing, and owning the next generation of infrastructure, covering areas such as energy, mobility, and digital infrastructure.

Verrus is at the forefront of developing a new breed of adaptable and efficient data centers, designed to accommodate both traditional tasks and AI-driven demands. By aligning its infrastructure with the fluctuating availability needs and the real demands of its clients' workloads, Verrus offers a tailored approach. Distinct areas within the facility are dedicated to different types of computing; for instance, one section might be reserved for critical operations requiring constant uptime, such as internet searches, while another area might be allocated for more flexible tasks, such as training AI models. This strategy ensures the highest levels of efficiency by being attuned to the specific needs of the workload.

Furthermore, Verrus enhances utilization by distributing power resources across different halls, avoiding the wastefulness of unused capacity. This approach allows for a dynamic adjustment of supply to meet actual demand, preventing resources from lying dormant. Moreover, Verrus opts for eco-friendly, large-scale battery storage solutions over diesel generators.

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Ciena doubles capacity for the SEA-ME-WE 4 subsea cable

 Ciena completed an upgrade to the SEA-ME-WE 4 (South East Asia – Middle East – Western Europe 4) subsea cable, enabling a capacity increase from 65Tb/s to 122Tb/s.

Operated by a consortium of 16 telecom operators, SEA-ME-WE 4 is an approximately 18,800 km submarine cable connecting Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Italy, Tunisia, Algeria, and France.

The upgrade leveraged Ciena's GeoMesh Extreme and 6500 Packet-Optical platform.  Additionally, Ciena’s WaveLogic 5 Extreme coherent optics help significantly lower costs by increasing the capacity per wave up to 450Gb/s. SEA-ME-WE 4 is also utilizing Ciena’s Navigator Network Control Suite for real-time visibility into and control of network performance.

“The Europe-to-Asia route, where SEA-ME-WE 4 is situated, is experiencing a major digitalization push, resulting in extreme capacity demands. With Ciena’s field-proven expertise in building critical submarine network infrastructure, we’re helping SEA-ME-WE 4 address rising capacity demands by making the switch to network architectures that adapt to leverage intelligence, scalability, and programmability,” said Thomas Soerensen, Vice President, Global Submarine Solutions, Ciena.

“Ciena’s cutting-edge technology is helping us in optimizing the resources of the SEA-ME-WE 4 cable, thereby enhancing its capabilities to address evolving connectivity demands through enhancement in network capacity, flexibility, and durability. This upgrade holds particular significance given the pivotal role of the SEA-ME-WE 4 cable system in driving digitalization efforts across the diverse regions where the system is passing through,” said Sidheeque Machinal, Management Committee Chairman, SEA-ME-WE 4 consortium.

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Aryaka launches Unified SASE as a Service

 Aryaka introduced a Unified SASE as a Service that offers a unified single-pass architecture, a global private network backbone, and security, observability and application performance capabilities.

Unified SASE as a Service Elements

• Aryaka’s Unified SASE as a Service converges and delivers four critical design elements:
• Aryaka OnePassTM Architecture enables distributed policy enforcement through a distributed data plane, unified control plane and single management pane.
• Aryaka Zero Trust WAN traverses Aryaka’s global private network backbone operating in more than 100 countries.
• Comprehensive Networking, Security and Observability Services, including the new Aryaka SmartSecure next-generation firewall (NGFW) with secure web gateway (SWG), anti-malware and intrusion prevention system (IPS).
• Flexible Delivery empowers businesses to choose their preferred approach to delivery (Aryaka or third-party) and implementation (managed, co-managed or self-managed).

“Today’s distributed workforces, increased security threats and hybrid application deployments make delivering secure, performant network access to applications and data harder than ever.  Current solutions all compromise on some aspects of performance, security, flexibility and agility, creating risk and user experience gaps,” said Renuka Nadkarni, Chief Product Officer at Aryaka. “Aryaka’s Unified SASE as a Service is the only solution that meets customers where they are, enabling them to modernize, optimize and transform their networking and security environments today and in the future.”

Aryaka’s new offer enables partners – agents, VARs and MSPs – to help business customers wherever they are on their journey to secure network access success. 

Partners can enable businesses to:

• Modernize legacy MPLS networks with agile and high-performance SD-WAN and secure remote access
• Optimize network security and performance for multicloud applications
• Transform network security with Aryaka’s Unified SASE as a Service

 

 

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Netnod deploys Adtran's optical pumping cesium atomic clock

 Netnod is leveraging Adtran's optical pumping cesium atomic clock technology to bring precise, reliable and assured timing to Sweden’s critical national infrastructure.

Netnod, which is the leading provider of internet exchange, DNS and time services in the Nordics, is integrating Oscilloquartz super ePRC  across six key timing centers nationwide. The deployment includes the coreSync OSA 3300-HP, which boasts higher frequency stability and lifespan that is twice as long as traditional magnetic clocks. 

"At Netnod, we’re committed to providing the market’s most advanced and reliable timing solutions. Our new Time Direct and Remote services, built on the latest timing standards and security protocols, underscore our leadership in this domain. The deployment of Adtran’s coreSync OSA 3300-HP is key for providing reliable, continuous timing for Sweden’s critical infrastructure. It enhances our NTP/PTP services and strengthens Sweden’s digital backbone for essential sectors, including 5G. It also provides the country with the benefits of highly precise synchronization resilient against GNSS vulnerabilities and enables us to deliver more valuable SLAs for our customers," said Karin Ahl, CEO of Netnod. "This upgrade is about securing the digital backbone of our nation against GNSS cyber threats, generating economic growth and reinforcing our commitment to maintaining Sweden as a leader in digital innovation and infrastructure resilience."

"Netnod is a major hub for ICT and multimedia, serving as the gateway to the Nordics’ global digital arena. Leveraging our coreSync™ OSA 3300, it’s fortifying Sweden’s critical national infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations and growth for internet service providers, content delivery networks and businesses in one of Europe’s most dynamic digital markets," commented Stuart Broome, GM of EMEA sales at Adtran.

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Digital Realty closes on $6.0 billion Green Bond

Digital Realty announced the full allocation of $6.0 billion in green bond, solidifying the company's spot as the largest US REIT issuer of green bonds. 

This marks the eighth bond allocation for Digital Realty since its first issuance in 2015. 

Digital Realty has significantly contributed to sustainability through its green bond offerings, financing over 130 global projects. These projects range from constructing certified sustainable data centers to initiatives in renewable energy and efficiency, collectively generating 2.8 million megawatt-hours of clean energy, saving 2.2 billion gallons of water, and reducing 2.9 million metric tonnes of carbon emissions annually. The company has established a green bond framework in line with the ICMA Green Bond Principles and GRESB Green Bond Guidelines, validated by third-party consultants, to ensure the integrity of its sustainability claims.

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BT highlights modernization efforts

BT is making significant moves to future-proof its operations and better serve its customers, say Kerry Small, COO of Product, in a blog posting. 

Here's a summary highlighting the major points of BT's modernization efforts:

• Digital Transformation at the Core: Emphasizes the importance of becoming a modern business that leverages technology to move away from old practices and towards newer, smarter ways of working, with the aim of future-proofing the business.
• Upgrading Core Platforms: Transitioning from legacy infrastructure to future-fit networks, including the creation of Global Fabric, a new international network, and achieving 100% UK business premises coverage by the All-IP portfolio.
• Adapting to the Digital World: Highlights the necessity for businesses, whether start-ups or multi-nationals, to evolve in order to keep pace with the digital era, which is critical for business survival and success.
• BT’s Dual Approach: Describes BT istransforming its own operations to demonstrate that businesses run better on BT.
• Simplification and Focus: Reducing product portfolio by over half, increasing digital sales channels for SMB by 40% year over year, and seeing growth in strategic products like secure SD-WAN cloud networking and security services.
• Strategic Partnerships: Partnering with industry leaders, such as becoming the first UK partner for Microsoft Teams Phone Mobile, to enhance collaborative and secure working experiences.

https://newsroom.bt.com/out-with-the-old-in-with-the-new--building-a-better-bt/

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Zayo adds ecurity Service Edge (SSE) capabilities

Zayo will offer Netskope’s Security Service Edge (SSE) capabilities to its Managed Edge portfolio to deliver  robust network protection and application performance from edge to core to cloud.

In addition, Zayo has enhanced its software-defined wide-area network (SD-WAN) with co-hosted gateways that provide a direct, private, and secure link into the cloud, legacy network infrastructure, and all locations. With these enhancements, Zayo’s Managed Edge provides a complete, co-managed, end-to-end networking solution with comprehensive connectivity, security, monitoring, and management.

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