Issue 45 2018
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Verizon has undergone a major multi-year transformation of its network architecture to provide customers with more capabilities, upgrade the technology in the network, pave the way for personalized customer experiences and provide a platform for enterprises and developers to drive innovation.
EXA Infrastructure, the largest dedicated digital infrastructure platform connecting Europe and North America, announced the extension of its network in the Mediterranean, linking Crete with mainland Greece via a second diverse submarine route as part of its ongoing strategic investment to accelerate its customers’ growth.
e& has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NEC Laboratories America and the Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative (GeSI), marking an important step in promoting sustainability within its supply chain management system.
The surprising comeback of Sam Altman as the CEO of OpenAI marks the conclusion of a tumultuous period that exposed profound tensions within the Artificial Intelligence community. The board, responsible for Altman's initial dismissal from his position as the major proponent of ChatGPT, has undergone substantial changes following a revolt by employees.
Nokia announced that its AVA Energy Efficiency software, to be delivered in a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) delivery model, has been selected by Globe Telecom to help the Philippine communication service provider drive lower network power consumption and costs.
Bell Canada, in partnership with FirstLight Fiber, announced new unique wavelength data routes with speeds up to 400G that will enable triversity – otherwise known as triple redundancy – between Secaucus, NJ, Toronto and Montréal. These will be available in Q1 of 2024.
DXC Technology (DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services company, and Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), are expanding their long-standing relationship to help customers accelerate their journey to modern, cloud-centric IT.
Telxius, the leading global connectivity provider, is joining the Firmina subsea cable system. Firmina will connect the East Coast of the USA to Las Toninas (Argentina), with additional landings in Praia Grande (Brazil) and Punta del Este (Uruguay). Telxius will subsequently host Firmina in its Santos digital hub in Brazil.
Swisscom and Nokia announced the successful completion of Swisscom’s nationwide Next Evolution Wavelength Transport Optical Network (NEWTON) and the official start of service migration to the modernized network. Facing high traffic growth and digital transformation, the Nokia optical networking solution equips Switzerland’s largest telecom provider with a service-centric network optimized for high performance, cost efficiency and superior customer experience.
Arelion, global connectivity provider and owner of the world's number one ranked Internet backbone, AS1299, has joined the growing ecosystem at DataVerge, the owner and operator of the only carrier-neutral interconnection facility in Brooklyn.
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As a Tier 1 network owner Arelion can reach every other network on the Internet solely via settlement-free interconnection. Their AS1299 is currently ranked #1 and their IP customers account for nearly 65% of all Internet routes.
Orange County lacks overall fiber infrastructure for the internet connections we need for modern life. This impacts remote work and educational opportunities, hurting local business communities. Cityside Fiber is a new provider that will be lighting its networks in the next few months, bringing faster and more reliable fiber internet to residents and businesses in the Orange County area.
Michael Wheeler is the Executive Vice President of NTT’s Global IP Network so he knows a thing or two about networks and expanding network capacity.