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Extreme Networks deploys Wi‑Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be) at University of Florida’s “Swamp”
Executive Summary: Extreme Networks, Inc. today announced the deployment of the first Wi‑Fi 7 network in a collegiate stadium at the University of Florida’s Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, also known as “The Swamp.” The deployment is engineered to support peak densities approaching 90,000 concurrent users, with an emphasis on low-latency, high-throughput connectivity under extreme load conditions…. Read more
Blaize and Winmate Forge Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Edge AI Integration in Ruggedized Systems
Bridging the Edge Connectivity Gap: While modern AI architecture has historically favored centralized data centers, mission-critical applications require real-time inference at the edge. For defense personnel in remote locations, maritime operations, or emergency medical responders, reliance on cloud-based processing is often non-viable due to bandwidth constraints and latency requirements. Eldorado Hills, CA based Blaize Holdings,… Read more
Key Differences Between Network Cybersecurity and Control System Cybersecurity & Why It Matters
By Joe Weiss with Alan J Weissberger Introduction: The Operational Technology (OT) [1.] cybersecurity [2.] community continues to ignore control system cyber-incidents [3.] – a governance failure masquerading as a vocabulary issue. IT and OT network data breaches are documented in multiple sources such as the Verizon Data Breach Report, CISA documents, and others. Palo… Read more
Will Google Cloud’s AI and data analytics revenue +TPU IP licensing income offset huge AI CAPEX to produce a decent ROI?
An April 24th Investors Business Daily (IBD) article asserts that Google’s AI position is strong, but the real test will be monetization. Specifically, can Gemini translate technical lead and user scale into durable profits for parent company Alphabet? The company has benefited from AI enthusiasm and Google Cloud momentum, but investors are now focused on… Read more
Analysis: AT&T 1Q-2026 results: increased fiber penetration, FWA momentum, D2D deals, and mobile/home internet bundles
AT&T reported first-quarter results today, achieving its fastest-ever year-over-year organic growth in its advanced connectivity convergence rate, with nearly 45% of advanced home internet subscribers also choosing AT&T wireless. Customers are increasingly purchasing their internet and wireless together from AT&T, highlighting the strength of the company’s differentiated, investment-led strategy to drive converged advanced connectivity at… Read more
Omdia: Global telecom connectivity market hit $333 billion in Q4 2025 for 5% YoY growth
Market research firm Omdia (owned by Informa) reports the global telecom connectivity market reached reached $333 billion in Q4 2025, representing a 5% year-on-year (YoY) growth. Full year revenues came in at $1.3 trillion in 2025, representing a 4% YoY growth. 5G connections exceeded 3 billion and and growing 34% YoY, with Asia being the largest… Read more
Ericsson reports 10% drop in 1st quarter sales; targets network growth
Executive Summary: Ericsson reported mixed first-quarter 2026 results, characterized by continued resilience in its Networks segment despite regional demand variability and emerging supply-side cost pressures. The Swedish company recorded 7% year-over-year organic growth in its Networks business, supported by sustained network modernization programs and ongoing 5G deployments across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA),… Read more
GSA: 5G Non Terrestrial Networks, 5G SA and 5G Advanced gain momentum
5G NTNs: During an April 16th webinar titled “GSA Snapshot: 5G networks, spectrum & devices,” Joe Gardiner, market analyst at CCS Insight and a member of the GSA research team, said GSA data through March 31st reveal that 97 operators in 70 countries have announced they are investing in LEO satellite D2D technology. “There’s a… Read more
Analysis: Amazon <- Globalstar - a strategic move for D2D and spectrum parity
Overview: Amazon said today that it will acquire Globalstar in an $11.57 billion deal, bolstering its fledgling satellite internet business as it tries to catch up with Elon Musk’s Starlink. Amazon is accelerating its Project Kuiper deployment, aiming to launch approximately 3,200 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites by 2029. To meet regulatory milestones, nearly 50% of the constellation must… Read more
Anthropic’s Project Glasswing aims to reshape IT cybersecurity
Backgrounder: Late last year, Anthropic said that state-sponsored Chinese hackers had used its artificial intelligence (AI) technology in an effort to infiltrate the computer systems of roughly 30 companies and government agencies around the world. The company said it was the first reported case of a cyberattack in which AI technologies had gathered sensitive information with limited… Read more