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Ericsson CEO’s strong statements on 5G SA, WRC 27, and AI in networks
At the Technology Policy Institute Forum in Aspen, Colorado this week, Ericsson CEO Börje Ekholm made many comments about “The Future of Wireless & Global Connectivity.” To begin with, he said it’s super critical for western nations, including the U.S., to increase their 5G Stand Alone (SA) network deployments. 5G network operators need 5G SA… Read more
Lumen deploys 400G on a routed optical network to meet AI & cloud bandwidth demands
Lumen is actively expanding its 400G optical network to support growing demands for high-bandwidth services, particularly for AI and cloud applications. This expansion includes deploying 400G connectivity in key markets and enhancing its Ultra-Low Loss (ULL) fiber network, the largest in North America. Lumen has deployed 400G in over a dozen markets, enabling faster speeds… Read more
RtBrick survey: Telco leaders warn AI and streaming traffic to “crack networks” by 2030
Respondents to a RtBrick survey of 200 senior telecom decision makers in the U.S., UK, and Australia finds that network operator leaders are failing to make key decisions and lack the motivation to change. The report exposes urgent warnings from telco engineers that their networks are on a five-year collision course with AI and streaming… Read more
NTT Data and Google Cloud partner to offer industry-specific cloud and AI solutions
NTT Data and Google Cloud plan to combine their expertise in AI and the cloud to offer customized solutions to accelerate enterprise transformation across sectors including banking, insurance, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, life sciences and the public sector.. The partnership will include agentic AI solutions, security, sovereign cloud and developer tools. This collaboration combines NTT DATA’s deep… Read more
FCC updates subsea cable regulations; repeals 98 “outdated” broadcast rules and regulations
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is updating its regulations for subsea cables to enhance security and streamline the licensing process. The updates, adopted at an FCC open meeting on August 7th, aim to address national security concerns related to foreign adversaries (like Russia and China) and accelerate the deployment of these critical communication networks…. Read more
Muon Space in deal with Hubble Network to deploy world’s first satellite-powered Bluetooth network
Muon Space, a provider of end-to-end space systems specializing in mission-optimized satellite constellations, today announced its most capable satellite platform, MuSat XL, a high-performance 500 kg-class spacecraft designed for the most demanding next-generation low Earth orbit (LEO) missions. Muon also announced its first customer for the XL Platform: Hubble Network, a Seattle-based space-tech pioneer building the… Read more
Nvidia’s networking solutions give it an edge over competitive AI chip makers
Nvidia’s networking equipment and module sales accounted for $12.9 billion of its $115.1 billion in data center revenue in its prior fiscal year. Composed of its NVLink, InfiniBand, and Ethernet solutions, Nvidia’s networking products (from its Mellanox acquisition) are what allow its GPU chips to communicate with each other, let servers talk to each other inside massive data… Read more
NBN selects Amazon Project Kuiper over Starlink for LEO satellite internet service in Australia
Government-owned wholesale broadband operator NBN Co will become the first major customer of Amazon’s Project Kuiper Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite internet technology in Australia beginning in the middle of 2026. At that time, NBN Co plans to offer wholesale residential-grade fixed LEO satellite broadband services to more than 300,000 premises within our existing satellite footprint via participating Retail… Read more
Emerging Cybersecurity Risks in Modern Manufacturing Factory Networks
By Omkar Ashok Bhalekar with Ajay Lotan Thakur Introduction With the advent of new industry 5.0 standards and ongoing advancements in the field of Industry 4.0, the manufacturing landscape is facing a revolutionary challenge which not only demands sustainable use of environmental resources but also compels us to make constant changes in industrial security postures… Read more
China gaining on U.S. in AI technology arms race- silicon, models and research
Introduction: According to the Wall Street Journal, the U.S. maintains its early lead in AI technology with Silicon Valley home to the most popular AI models and the most powerful AI chips (from Santa Clara based Nvidia and AMD). However, China has shown a willingness to spend whatever it takes to take the lead in… Read more