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Hardware, Technology

Data center liquid cooling market heats up

July 25, 2024

Via: Network World

The heat-management capabilities enabled by liquid cooling are in demand as deployments of advanced processors and high-performance servers continue to grow. Looking ahead, Dell’Oro Group says liquid cooling will start to become a mainstream technology in the second half of […]


Hardware, Technology

Liquid-cooled server components put to the test

June 12, 2024

Via: Data Centre & Network News

Efficient cooling of server racks (colocation) is crucial for data centres in order to ensure the performance and longevity of the hardware. Liquid-cooled systems are becoming increasingly important in this respect, and as a result, German organisation Poppe + Potthoff […]


Hardware, Technology, Wireless

Ericsson demos mmWave-powered drone at its US smart factory

May 29, 2024

Via: RCR Wireless News

Ericsson has begun a proof of concept with an autonomous 5G mmWave connected drone with the aim of performing indoor activities within the Ericsson 5G smart factory in Texas. Starting with autonomous inventory checks in the factory’s warehouse high racks, […]


Hardware, Technology

Integration of IoT, AI in Industry 4.0 poses risks for private networks

May 28, 2024

Via: RCR Wireless News

Integrating IoT, AI and big data in Industry 4.0 poses significant security challenges for private 5G networks, increasing the attack surface due to numerous devices and complex networks, according to Mauricio Sanchez, senior director of enterprise security and networking research […]


Hardware, Technology

Broadcom launches 400G Ethernet adapters

May 21, 2024

Via: Network World

Broadcom has introduced a new series of 400G Ethernet adapters specifically tuned for resolving network bottlenecks when moving massive amounts of data around for AI processing. The new processors are equipped with a third-generation RoCE pipeline, low-latency congestion control technology, […]


Hardware, Technology

Chip shortages push hyperscalers to build their own

May 20, 2024

Via: Network World

Financial pressures of partnering with Nvidia for semiconductors capable of running hyperscale workloads have forced Google, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft into the processor market. Shortages in the availability of semiconductors capable of running generative AI models in hyperscale computing scenarios […]


Hardware, Technology

Intel announces edge AI processors

April 18, 2024

Via: Network World

Intel and Altera, an Intel company, announced new edge-optimized processors that are specifically aimed at major vertical industries such as retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and aerospace. Unveiled at the Embedded World conference, the lineup consists of FPGA processors from Altera as […]


Hardware, Technology

Intel flexes AI chops with Gaudi 3 accelerator, new networking for AI fabrics

April 9, 2024

Via: Network World

Intel is stepping up its drive to build AI into corporate edge and data-center networks, servers and other devices. At its Intel Vision 2024 event, the chip giant announced plans for Ethernet network interface cards (NICs) based on the forthcoming […]


Hardware, Technology

Chipmakers report minimal disruptions from Taiwan earthquake

April 4, 2024

Via: Network World

Taiwan’s vital tech manufacturing industry so far appears to have escaped major damage following the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Taiwan on Wednesday morning, triggering landslides and downing buildings. The earthquake was centered near the coastal town of Hualien, which is […]


Hardware, Technology

Verizon Business targets enterprise customers with Wi-Fi 7 router, 5G receiver

March 6, 2024

Via: Network World

Verizon Business has introduced two new networking devices, including a Wi-Fi 7-compatible business internet gateway device to capitalize on the faster speeds and higher bandwidth offered by the new Wi-Fi standard. The Wi-Fi 7-compatible Verizon Business Internet Gateway, announced this […]


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AddOn Networks new transceiver range delivers optimal performance

March 5, 2024

Via: Data Centre & Network News

A new range of 800G transceivers has been launched by AddOn Networks to enable Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) tools and greater automation in data centre applications. Supporting both InfiniBand and Ethernet, the range has been designed to […]


Hardware, Technology, Wireless

Wi-Fi 7 Gets Boost from Qualcomm AI-Optimized Chipset

March 1, 2024

Via: Network Computing

In a move likely to move the needle on the emergence of Wi-Fi 7 product use, Qualcomm launched an AI-optimized chipset for the latest version of the wireless specification this week. Announced at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 global […]


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Two-in-one SIM offers network redundancy for IoT devices

February 21, 2024

Via: Network World

A new partnership between Deutsche Telekom, IoT managed connectivity provider Tele2, and CSL Group subsidiary rSIM will bring multi-network connectivity to the IoT, allowing for more robust and resilient connectivity in mission-critical applications. The idea behind rSIM – which stands […]


Hardware, Technology

Biden admin announces $1.5B to support chip manufacturing

February 20, 2024

Via: RCR Wireless News

The Biden administration has announced $1.5 billion in potential funding to support multiple semiconductor manufacturing projects in New York and Vermont. The Department of Commerce and GlobalFoundries have signed a non-binding agreement of terms for the funding under the CHIPS […]


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NTT DATA Reveals 45% of Banks Are Deploying Generative AI to Facilitate Cloud Migration

February 12, 2024

Via: The Fast Mode

NTT DATA last Thursday announced a new global banking research report entitled The Digital Horizon: Banking’s Shift from Mainframe to AI-Driven Cloud Infrastructure. The research has unveiled findings from a survey of 650 global banking decision-makers, marking a definitive shift […]


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Data Centers in 2024: AI, Decentralization and the Path to Clean Power

February 9, 2024

Via: The Fast Mode

Data centers sit at the epicenter of seismic shifts transforming technology and society. They form the foundational infrastructure enabling the world to become increasingly connected and data-driven. Today, surging electricity demand, evolving architectures, and growing climate consciousness are all reshaping […]


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Module maker u-box intros new LTE-M and GNSS ‘combo’ units for low-power IoT

February 8, 2024

Via: RCR Wireless News

Swiss IoT module maker u-blox has announced two new LTE-M cellular module series, the SARA-R52 and LEXI-R52, designed for industrial IoT applications. Both are based on its UBX-R5 cellular chip and integrate GNSS positioning. The firm is pitching them for […]


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Ataya Unveils Standalone 5G Access Point for Deployment of Private 5G Networks

February 1, 2024

Via: The Fast Mode

Ataya, the leaders of unified connectivity for Industry 4.0 and beyond, announced the launch of Chorus, a standalone 5G Access Point (AP) that brings unparalleled simplicity and low cost benefits to enterprises needing to rapidly deploy Private 5G networks. With […]


Hardware, Technology

5G FWA: navigating the capacity crunch with smarter devices and strategic spectrum 

January 25, 2024

Via: RCR Wireless News

Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) has emerged as a powerful tool to connect the unconnected, bringing high-speed internet to underserved areas where traditional fiber deployment is impractical. With global broadband subscribers estimated to reach 1.6 billion by 2030, FWA promises significant […]


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Vodafone, Qualcomm and Xiaomi test enhanced 5G uplink tech

January 23, 2024

Via: RCR Wireless News

Vodafone, Xiaomi, and Qualcomm Technologies said they have successfully tested a new 5G technology that will enable customers to get faster upload speeds and wider coverage with the arrival of new smartphones and devices expected during this year. In this […]