Search Results for: Open RAN
TechCrunch: Meta to build $10 billion Subsea Cable to manage its global data traffic
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is reportedly planning to build its first fully owned, large-scale fiber-optic subsea cable extending around the globe. The project, spanning over 40,000 kilometers, is expected to require an investment of more than $10 billion. The purpose is to enhance Meta’s infrastructure to meet the growing demand… Read more
Technavio: Silicon Photonics market estimated to grow at ~25% CAGR from 2024-2028
The global silicon photonics market size is estimated to increase by $5.24 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of almost 24.88% during the forecast period. Increasing need for higher bandwidth is driving market growth, with a trend towards emergence of optical data centers. However, lack of global standards and guidelines poses a challenge…. Read more
Latest Ericsson Mobility Report talks up 5G SA networks and FWA
Ericsson’s November 2024 Mobility Report predicts that global 5G standalone (SA) connections will top 3.6 billion by 2030. That compares to 890 million at the end of 2023. Over that same period of time, 5G SA as a proportion of global mobile subscriptions is expected to increase from 10.5% to 38.4%, while average monthly smartphone… Read more
Superclusters of Nvidia GPU/AI chips combined with end-to-end network platforms to create next generation data centers
Meta Platforms and Elon Musk’s xAI start-up are among companies building clusters of computer servers with as many as 100,000 of Nvidia’s most advanced GPU chips as the race for artificial-intelligence (AI) supremacy accelerates. Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said last month that his company was already training its most advanced AI models with a conglomeration of chips… Read more
Canalys & Gartner: AI investments drive growth in cloud infrastructure spending
According to market research firm Canalys, global spending on cloud infrastructure services [1.] increased by 21% year on year, reaching US$82.0 billion in the 3rd quarter of 2024. Customer investment in the hyperscalers’ AI offerings fueled growth, prompting leading cloud vendors to escalate their investments in AI. Note 1. Canalys defines cloud infrastructure services as services providing infrastructure… Read more
Pente Networks, MosoLabs and Alliance Corp collaborate for Private Cellular Network in a Box
Pente Networks, a private wireless network core, orchestration and management software company; MosoLabs, a global company building solutions for LTE and 5G private and neutral host networks; are collaborating with Alliance Corporation to deliver a complete Private Cellular Network in a Box. It’s a pre-built, plug and play kit with multiple options available (see below) to cater… Read more
T‑Mobile achieves record 5G Uplink speed with 5G NR Dual Connectivity
T-Mobile US claims it broke a world record with its 5G standalone (SA) network via a new feature called New Radio Dual Connectivity (5G DC) [1.]. With 5G DC. The so called “Un-carrier” was able to massively increase uplink throughput and capacity, reaching peak speeds of 2.2 Gbps — that’s the fastest recorded anywhere in… Read more
SK Telecom unveils plans for AI Infrastructure at SK AI Summit 2024
Introduction: During the two-day SK AI Summit 2024 [1.], SK Telecom CEO Ryu Young-sang unveiled the company’s comprehensive strategy which revolves around three core components: AI data centers (AIDCs), a cloud-based GPU service (GPU-as-a-Service, GPUaaS), and Edge AI. SK Telecom is planning to construct hyperscale data centers in key regions across South Korea, with the… Read more
Nokia, Windstream Wholesale and Colt complete world’s first ultra-fast 800GbE optical and IP service trial
Nokia, Windstream, and Colt Technology Services have completed an 800 Gigabit Ethernet (800 GbE) trial spanning 8,500km between London and Chicago over a subsea and terrestrial route. The trial showcased innovative power-saving networking technologies from the three global tech businesses to test the boundaries of next-generation wavelength, capacity, speed and latency between two of the… Read more
Markets and Markets: Global AI in Networks market worth $10.9 billion in 2024; projected to reach $46.8 billion by 2029
According to research firm Markets and Markets, the global AI in Networks market is expected to be valued at USD 10.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 46.8 billion by 2029 and grow at a CAGR of 33.8% from 2024 to 2029. AI in networks market is experiencing high growth driven by increasing adoption of 5G technology, edge computing,… Read more