Issue 52 2021
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In The Spotlight
Ericsson and AT&T are collaborating in an industry-defining five-year network transformation and digitalization strategic agreement, valued at roughly USD 14 billion, to pioneer the path to programmable and intelligent networks of the future. The deal is the largest financially in Ericsson’s history.
New Berg Insight research report has concluded that the market value for lone worker protection solutions and services in Europe and North America reached € 120 million and € 75 million, respectively, in 2022. By 2027, the market value in Europe and North America is expected to reach € 150 million and € 105 million, respectively.
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.
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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.