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Hardware, Technology

TSMC bets on AI chips for revival of growth in semiconductor demand

December 8, 2023

Via: Network World

Despite a 7.5% decline in November revenue, Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) is confident chip demand will soon pick up as demand for AI increases and work on the next-generation iPhone gets underway. TSMC reported monthly revenue of $6.6 billion (NT$206 billion), […]


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Data centers unprepared for new European energy efficiency regulations

December 7, 2023

Via: Network World

Europe’s new Energy Efficiency Directive goes into effect next May, but the vast majority of data center operators aren’t able to collect the capacity and utilization statistics that regulators want. Under the directive, owners and operators of data centers with […]


Hardware, Technology

IBM unveils Heron quantum processor and new modular quantum computer

December 4, 2023

Via: Network World

IBM continues to add to the quantum computing technology needed to make the revolutionary systems faster and more useful for innovative applications. At the IBM Quantum Summit, it unveiled a modular quantum system called IBM Quantum System Two. The new […]


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5 ways to boost server efficiency

December 4, 2023

Via: Network World

IT is under greater pressure to address energy efficiency in the data center, particularly as global regulations aimed at sustainability come into play. A key area of focus is improving server efficiency. Servers can consume more than half of the […]


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The inconspicuous brake in network cables

November 27, 2023

Via: Data Centre & Network News

In many networks, there is an inconspicuous brake on data traffic. R&M explains the situation. The often unrecognised vulnerability in local area networks (LANs) is due to certain effects of electrical resistance. Experts know this phenomenon as resistance unbalance in […]


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Nokia to deploy 5G O-RAN gear for NTT Docomo

November 20, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

Finnish vendor Nokia announced that Japanese mobile operator NTT Docomo is deploying the former’s Open RAN (O-RAN) compliant 5G AirScale baseband solution, including centralized unit (CU) and distributed unit (DU) software, in its commercial network nationwide. Nokia said that this […]


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High CPU temps are here to stay

November 17, 2023

Via: Network World

CPU temperatures are a sore spot for enterprises and enthusiasts alike, and new releases from the big three chipmakers (Intel, AMD, and Nvidia) are continuing the trend of soaring temperatures and high power draws. And it looks like it’s going […]


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Viettel Announces Successful Development of 5G Chip

November 9, 2023

Via: The Fast Mode

Viettel, a network operator and telecoms company in Vietnam, has successfully pioneered research into a 5G chip. The research, which began in 2019, culminated at the International Innovation Exhibition Vietnam event, where the announcement was made. This affirms that Viettel […]


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Verizon reports ‘meaningful’ power efficiency improvements in Intel-supported vRAN deployment

November 8, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

Verizon said that it was able to demonstrate a “significant boost to network performance” on its commercial network, as well as “meaningful power efficiency gains” and the capability to support higher throughputs, through the use of Intel’s 4th generation Xeon […]


Hardware, Technology, Wireless

Adtran Unveils Wi-Fi 6, 6E, and 7 Mesh Routers for Optimized In-Home Connectivity

November 1, 2023

Via: The Fast Mode

Adtran launched its next-generation Wi-Fi 6, 6E and 7 service delivery gateways (SDGs) for optimized in-home connectivity, the SDG 8600 and 8700 Series. Specifically designed as a revenue-generating vehicle for operators, the energy-efficient mesh routers combine a compact footprint with […]


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Quantum Materials Acquires Innegra Portfolio of Patented High-performance Fibers

October 27, 2023

Via: The Fast Mode

Quantum Materials (Quantum), a vertically integrated manufacturer of multifilament and monofilament yarns, elastomeric woven suspension fabrics and industrial textiles, has acquired the Innegra portfolio of patented high-performance fibers and materials. Innegra will serve as a foundational product to support Quantum’s […]


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Google Fiber deploys Nokia’s 25G PON solution

October 26, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

Google Fiber is deploying Nokia’s 25G passive optical network (PON) solution to bolster its existing fiber network and deliver a new 20 Gig broadband service through its GFiber Labs, an innovation hub focused on improving home internet. According to Nokia, […]


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US further restricts AI chip exports to China

October 18, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

The U.S. Department of Commerce has escalated its efforts to resist the sale of advanced chips to China after loopholes in last year’s export restrictions were put in place. This time, the target is Nvidia’s chip designed specifically for the […]


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Data centre cooling market size to reach $61bn by 2035

October 16, 2023

Via: Data Centre & Network News

As per the report by Market Research 365, “The data centre cooling market size was valued at USD16.2bn in 2022 and is projected to cross USD61.1bn by 2035.” The market growth is driven by the increasing demand for efficient cooling […]


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Data centre sustainability compliance reporting made easy

October 2, 2023

Via: Data Centre & Network News

Nlyte’s solution includes the Data Centre Sustainability Dashboard, featuring real-time insights into metrics including energy consumption, PUE, total carbon dioxide, carbon usage effectiveness, water usage effectiveness, cooling efficiency, average delta temperature and underutilised servers. Its new integrated reporting tools use […]


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TSMC to buy stake in Intel nanofab company

September 13, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

Intel has agreed to sell a 10% stake in its IMS Nanofabrication business to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) for roughly $4.3 billion. The deal, expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year, leaves Intel as the majority […]


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UScellular Chooses Casa Systems for Self-Installed 5G Outdoor FWA Devices

September 12, 2023

Via: The Fast Mode

Casa Systems announced that UScellular selected the Company’s new AurusLINK Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) outdoor device to provide a high-speed broadband internet solution for homes and businesses. Casa Systems’ AurusLINK was selected for its compact, self-install outdoor design that quickly […]


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Kagan: How Qualcomm is dealing with growing China problem

September 11, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

Bloomberg has reported that Qualcomm has just suffered another significant stock decline. They have in fact been struggling for several different reasons over the past several years. The good news is, they remain one of the few leaders in the […]


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Why hybrid cooling is the future for data centres

August 17, 2023

Via: Data Centre & Network News

Rising rack and power densities are driving significant interest in liquid cooling for many reasons. Yet, the suggestion that one size fits all ignores one of the most fundamental aspects of potentially hindering adoption – that many data centre applications […]


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Quantum Networking Closer to Commercialization Than Quantum Computing

August 3, 2023

Via: The Fast Mode

The first half of 2023 has already been an exciting year for quantum technology. Major tech companies like AWS, Google and IBM are continuing to invest in the space, and several countries and municipalities are experimenting with both quantum computing […]