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AT&T will power its mobile network on Microsoft’s Azure for Operators cloud starting with the 5G and migrating existing and future workloads over time. Microsoft will assume responsibility for both software development and deployment of AT&T’s Network Cloud immediately and bring AT&T’s existing network cloud to Azure over the next three years. Financial terms were […]
Molex inaugurated a new research and development facility in Bridgewater, New Jersey. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on August 8th. Molex said its state-of-the-art facility features eco-friendly clean rooms and extensive capabilities for designing and prototype manufacturing of optical solutions for the rapidly emerging segment of metro and long-haul telecommunications networks. “Molex is excited […]
AT&T completed its previously announced acquisition of FiberTower Corporation for $207 million. Under the deal, AT&T gains a significant footprint in the 39 GHz band, with average holdings of more than 375 MHz in the top 100 markets. This millimeter wave spectrum paves the way for AT&T to begin the rollout of mobile 5G services. […]
AT&T agreed to acquire Vyatta® network operating system and associated assets of Brocade Communications Systems. Financial terms were not disclosed. The deal is contingent on the completion of Broadcom’s acquisition of Brocade. The Vyatta network operating system, including its virtual network functions (VNFs) and distributed services platform, software under development as part of its unreleased […]
Cisco to Acquire 1 Mainstream for Cloud Video Wednesday, October 28, 2015 Cisco, Mergers and Acquisitions, Silicon Valley, Start-ups No comments Cisco announced plans to acquire 1 Mainstream, a start-up offering a cloud-based video platform designed to quickly launch live and on-demand OTT video services to a variety of connected devices. Financial terms were not disclosed. 1 Mainstream, which is […]
Cisco to Acquire MaintenanceNet for $139 Million Tuesday, July 07, 2015 Cisco will pay $139 million in cash and retention incentives to acquire MaintenanceNet, a privately held company providing a cloud-based software platform that uses data analytics and automation to manage and scale attach and renewals of recurring customer contracts. MaintenanceNet, which is based in […]
At the Cisco Financial Analyst Conference Day in New York earlier this month, company CEO John Chambers said the company’s ambition is to transform itself from being the top communications provider to the top information technology provider. Cisco’s key strategy remains to Build-Buy-Partner and Chambers said mergers & acquisitions remain a key part of the plan. […]
DigitalBridge and IFM Investors completed their previously-announced acquisition of Switch, which operates a series of high-performance, SuperNAP co-location data centers. All outstanding common shares of Switch (NYSE: SWCH) were acquired for $34.25 per share in cash, or approximately $11 billion, including the repayment of outstanding debt. “We are excited to embark on the next chapter […]
DC BLOX, a provider of multi-tenant data centers, dark fiber, and connectivity solutions, is using fiber optic cable from OFS for its Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Cable Landing Station (CLS) and terrestrial network extension. The project connects the Myrtle Beach CLS, through Charleston, Augusta, and Atlanta landing in Lithia Springs, Georgia with eight strategically located […]
Quebecor, Rogers Communications, and Shaw Communications issued the following statement late last week after a mediation session as part of Canada’s Competition Tribunal process failed to reach an agreement that would allow the Rogers + Shaw merger to proceed: ““The mediation did not yield a negotiated settlement. We are disappointed with this outcome and believe […]
MaxLinear reported Q3 net revenue of $285.7 million, up 2% sequentially and up 24% year-over-year. GAAP gross margin was 58.6%, compared to 58.7% in the prior quarter, and 56.5% in the year-ago quarter. Non-GAAP income from operations was 34% of revenue, compared to 32% in the prior quarter, and 29% in the year-ago quarter. Non-GAAP […]
https://youtu.be/3TsYgWaKGuU Astera Labs has demonstrated the industry’s first CXL memory pooling solution to reduce memory stranding, optimize memory utilization and reduce TCO for cloud servers. The demo shows how memory pooling can be deployed today with Leo and CXL 1.1-capable 4th Gen Intel Xeon processors. Presented by Ahmad Danesh, Sr. Director, Product Management, Astera Labs. […]
Marvell has confirmed that that leading cable manufacturers, including Amphenol, Molex, and TE Connectivity, are sampling to cloud data center operators their 100G/lane active electrical cables (AECs) powered by Marvell Alaska A PAM4 DSPs. At these speeds, the physical reach achievable with passive direct attach cables (DACs) falls short of the distance requirements for server-to-ToR […]
Intel’s subsidiary, Mobileye, filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering of its Class A common stock. Mobileye intends to list its Class A common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “MBLY.” Intel plans IPO for Mobileye Monday, December […]
CoreSite announced its intention to acquire a purpose-built 103,000-square-foot data center (MI2) located at 2100 NW 84th Avenue in Doral, Florida. CoreSite also owns and operates a 43,000-square-foot data center (MI1) in downtown Miami located at 2115 NW 22nd Street. The MI2 Miami data center is a freestanding facility in America’s Gateway Park built to […]
SiFive introduced three RISC-V processors for automotive manufacturers and their suppliers. The processors target current and future applications like infotainment, cockpit, connectivity, ADAS, and electrification, as the market transitions to zonal architectures and manufacturers require the energy efficiency, simplicity, security, and software flexibility that RISC-V offers. “SiFive is combining the best RISC-V benefits in the […]
American Tower and Verizon Communications signed a new overarching lease agreement, facilitating Verizon’s on-going 5G network deployment across American Tower’s extensive U.S. portfolio of communications sites. The companies said the deal provides a simplified and efficient leasing process through a contractual framework that will drive mutual growth and value over a multi-year period. “This agreement […]
DigitalBridge Group announced the closing of the first stage of its previously announced recapitalization of its portfolio company DataBank, a leading nationwide edge data center platform. DataBank’s portfolio consists of more than 65 data centers, 20 interconnection hubs in more than 27 markets, on-ramps to an ecosystem of cloud providers, and a modular edge data […]
