DE-CIX, the world’s leading operator of Internet Exchanges (IXs), and SwissIX, the operator of Switzerland’s largest IX, have collaborated to upgrade and modernize the Swiss Internet Exchange. This involved migrating all 220 networks connected to SwissIX onto the award-winning DE-CIX Apollon platform. SwissIX, a non-profit association, is known for its neutral peering network, which spans across seven different data centers in Switzerland. The migration process was carefully executed during overnight maintenance windows to minimize the impact on customers. [Read more…]

Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI), a leading provider of network testing solutions, has unveiled the TM500 Cloud at MWC Shanghai. This innovative solution is specifically designed to test cloud-based O-RAN components, addressing the need to ensure Quality of Service (QoS) for end users as operators deploy core network services in the cloud. [Read more…]

Nokia has unveiled the FastMile 5G receiver, a specialized Fixed Wireless Access receiver designed for the North American market. This receiver utilizes a high gain antenna to deliver high-speed internet connections over long distances, making it particularly suitable for suburban and rural communities with limited access to broadband services. It supports a wide range of 4G and 5G bands, including CBRS, and enables carrier aggregation for enhanced data throughput. [Read more…]

Rimes announced recently the appointment of Sam Barber to head Data Services. Sam Barber has nine years of experience at S&P Global as an Executive Director. He brings with him a wealth specialist data management and client management expertise. Sam’s career highlights include leading S&P Global’s global business unit and selling ETFs and index products. [Read more…]

It’s no wonder that the rollout of 5G mobile broadband has been greeted with such excitement. It’s a major step forward towards realizing a connected world. For consumers, the increased bandwidth and speed means more dependable and more responsive connectivity. They can do everything they normally do, but more so, as well as faster and more reliably. [Read more…]

Rimes has been named the winner of the Chartis BuySide50 Rankings for Enterprise DataManagement. Chartis’ RiskTech Buyside50 report and ranking 2023 examines the buy-side landscape by highlighting key trends, overarching dynamics, and recognizing top 50 vendors. The report covers the front-to back. Investment lifecycle is incorporated in asset/securities investments. [Read more…]

Rimes has announced that JANA, the Australian- based asset management consultancy firm, has selected the Rimes Matrix solution as a critical component of their five-year digital transformation program. [Read more…]

CelcomDigi Berhad (CelcomDigi) recently kicked off the first of a three-part CelcomDigi MY5G CEO Roundtable 2023, as part of the CelcomDigi MY5G Series, aimed at helping businesses realise the true potential of 5G in Malaysia. [Read more…]

STL [NSE STLTECH], an optical and digital solutions leader, announced recently its partnership with Windstream (a privately-held communications and software firm) to support large-scale fiber extension projects. [Read more…]

Nokia recently announced GigaOm analysts have ranked the company as an innovation leader and outperformer for the second consecutive year for its data center fabric solution, which enables data centers and cloud environments to easily scale, adapt and operate. Nokia was recognized in a recent GigaOm Radar report on the data center switching market in a review that included all notable industry vendors. [Read more…]

According to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, annual shipments of cellular IoT modules amounted to 427 million units in 2022, flat from the previous year. Annual sales grew by 12 percent and amounted to US$ 5.9 billion in the year. The five largest cellular module vendors – Quectel, Fibocom, Sierra Wireless, Sunsea AIoT and Telit – held a 69 percent share of the market in terms of revenues. The industry has seen a wave of consolidation in recent time with Telit acquiring the Cinterion line of IoT products and services from Thales, Semtech acquiring Sierra Wireless and Fibocom consolidating its ownership in Rolling Wireless. [Read more…]

Nokia recently announced that it has successfully trialed an innovative new solution that enables Android smartphone users to purchase and activate network slices on-demand from their operator. The move, which will be available to Android 14 users, will allow end users to enhance their experience across a wide range of applications such as gaming, streaming, broadcasting, and social media. The solution enables operators to monetize 5G slicing services, for example, by offering premium network slices that can be purchased in selected areas based on customer demand. [Read more…]

Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) today shared the company’s role in the Spring 2023 O-RAN PlugFest organized by the O-RAN ALLIANCE and hosted by industry leaders. The PlugFest involved a series of on-site demonstrations in North America, Europe and Asia, conducted in April and May. As the O-RAN ecosystem matures, testing has evolved from proving that the technology works to demonstrating that the industry can deliver robustly designed, secure network elements that meet the business demands of operators. [Read more…]

DE-CIX, the world’s leading Internet Exchange (IX) operator and home to the largest carrier and data center neutral interconnection ecosystem globally, pushes its expansion forward with its newest Internet Exchanges in Esbjerg and Copenhagen (Denmark). The IXs are now ready for service in the data centers of Bulk Data Centers (DK01) and Digital Realty (CPH1, CPH2 and CPH3) with more enabled sites to be announced in due course. [Read more…]

With the increasing demand for higher bandwidth and better performance, the world’s leading Internet Exchange (IX) operators DE-CIX, LINX, AMS-IX & BCIX, will be introducing a new generation of optical transceivers, the 100G LR-1 (referred to as LR), to their platforms, starting in Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, and Berlin. [Read more…]

While commercial deployments of 5G Open RAN networks by IS-Wireless are underway, the Polish company's R&D team participates in leading European research programmes on 6G technology. Experts contribute to the development of the new mobile communications standard and share their predictions regarding 6G. The very first private 5G mobile network for Industry 4.0 has been officially launched in Poland recently. The installment uses RAN (Radio Access Network) provided by IS-Wireless. The company's solutions are also being deployed in the UK and Asia. – Building innovative 5G networks is not the end game for us. We are looking towards the future of connectivity, meaning 6G – says Slawomir Pietrzyk, CEO and founder of IS-Wireless. In his opinion, being involved in the development of the new standard at the early stages provides an opportunity to influence the shape of the upcoming generations of mobile networks. [Read more…]

Enea welcomes the PEGA Committee’s adoption of the eight telecom network recommendations to address the critical gaps which persist in protective frameworks. The Committee was set up by the European Parliament to investigate Pegasus and equivalent surveillance threats. The committee held its final vote on June 15 and all eight recommendations were adopted to safeguard mobile communications. [Read more…]

Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) recently announced that Fiber Infrastructure and Network Services Inc. (FINSI), a leading engineering and technology solutions provider for telco, energy and infrastructure industries across the Philippines, has announced the selection of the VIAVI OneAdvisor 800 Platform for multi-functional test applications. VIAVI was represented by Ark One Solutions Inc. [Read more…]