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Analysis: Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) whitepaper: Upgrading MSO Networks to Fiber to the Home (FTTH): A Technical Perspective
Executive Summary: The Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) has published an economic and structural framework for Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC)-to-Fiber to the Premises (FTTP) [1.] upgrades, viewing that as a ‘strategic imperative’ for cable network operators (MSOs). FBA’s The whitepaper white paper, “Upgrading MSO Networks to Fiber to the Home (FTTH): A Technical Perspective,“ positions fiber as… Read more
The enterprise network stack is collapsing; AI’s impact; comparison with “Batch Pipelines Break AI Agents”
by Shashi Kiran with Alan J Weissberger, ScD Abstract: This article presents the primary author’s point of view on networking technology and market evolution, as experienced it directly with his customers at Nile, where he serves as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). A key theme is overlaying the impact of AI and its implications for network… Read more
Why Batch Pipelines Break AI Agents: The Case For Streaming-First Network Operations
By Shazia Hasnie, Ph.D, editorial review by IEEE Techblog team member Sridhar Talari Rajagopal Abstract: The adoption of AI agents in network operations has exposed a critical architectural gap. Most enterprise data pipelines were designed for dashboards and reporting, not autonomous decision-making. When AI agents consume data from batch-oriented pipelines, five distinct failure modes emerge:… Read more
Merry-go-round of dog chasing its tail: Relationship between U.S. hyperscalers and private Gen AI companies
1. Hyperscalers’ earnings growth this quarter was boosted by an unusually large contribution from “other income,” which was actually mark-ups of their equity stakes in private Gen AI companies. For example: Nearly half of Alphabet’s (Google) record $62.6 billion profit—about $28.7 billion—did not come from search ads, cloud services or any of its products at… Read more
NTT’s IOWN is (finally) evolving to an All Photonics Network (APN); Physics based AI for enterprise OT
Like all South Korea telecoms, NTT has revised its mid-term business strategy to center on AI infrastructure, data centers, and “value domains.” This shift follows a slowdown in its traditional telecoms “cash cow” business and aims to reorient the group toward higher growth areas. The company is prioritizing AI-related services, overseas data centers, and its… Read more
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