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FCC updates subsea cable regulations; repeals 98 “outdated” broadcast rules and regulations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
Ericsson completes Aduna joint venture with 12 telcos to drive network API adoption
Today, Ericsson announced the completion of the equity investments by twelve global communication service providers (CSPs) into its subsidiary Aduna, formally establishing Aduna as a 50:50 joint venture. Aduna was created to combine and sell aggregated network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) globally. It has been operational since the deal signed on September 11, 2024. Aduna is… Read more
Countdown to Q-day: How modern-day Quantum and AI collusion could lead to The Death of Encryption
By Omkar Ashok Bhalekar with Ajay Lotan Thakur Behind the quiet corridors of research laboratories and the whir of supercomputer data centers, a stealth revolution is gathering force, one with the potential to reshape the very building blocks of cybersecurity. At its heart are qubits, the building blocks of quantum computing, and the accelerant force… Read more
Intel to spin off its Networking & Edge Group into a stand-alone business
As originally reported by CRN, Intel revealed its plan to spin off its Network and Edge Group in a memo addressed to customers and said it will seek outside investment for the business unit. Intel will be an anchor investor in the stand-alone business. The memo, seen by CRN, was authored by Sachin Katti, who has… Read more
T-Mobile’s growth trajectory increases: 5G FWA, Metronet acquisition and MVNO deals with Charter & Comcast
T-Mobile US is having a banner year. The “uncarrier” has again increased its annual earnings outlook, supported by the acquisition of fiber network operator Metronet and strong mobile customer growth in Q2. After gaining another 1.73 million postpaid customers in the quarter, T-Mobile now expects total postpaid net additions this year of 6.1-6.4 million, up… Read more