A private equity firm that specialises in investments within the communications sector has announced that it has acquired Nebraskan provider, Great Plains Communications.
Mellanox Technologies Ethernet solutions have been selected by NTT Communications ICT Solutions (NTT ICT) to accelerate multi-cloud data centres.
ADVA Optical Networking is developing a commercial device to support the Telecom Infra Project's (TIP) Disaggregated Cell Site Gateway (DCSG) group.
Maltese service provider, Go has signed an agreement allowing Vodafone to use its fibre to the Home (FTTH) network to deliver internet services.
Nexans has supplied Athens City Hall with fibre to the office (FTTO) infrastructure, including fibre optic cabling, connectivity and LANactive switches and software. It is thought that this will provide an energy saving of between 42 and 45 per cent.
Dasan Zhone Solutions (DZS) has agreed to acquire Keymile in a strategic move to expand its portfolio of broadband access solutions, including optical fibre and copper access technologies, Ethernet switching, and passive optical LAN.
TalkTalk Telecom is deploying Infinera’s XTM II platform into its metro aggregation network, to further enable the provider’s delivery of reliable and scalable services to residential and business customers.
Deutsche Telekom and Telefónica Deutschland are collaborating to speed up the expansion of their mobile communications networks, with the connection of at least 5,000 Telefónica Deutschland mobile base stations with Deutsche Telekom's fibre-optic network, long-term.
Colt Technology Services is further extending its IQ Network in Dublin with more than 150km of additional fibre deployed in the city.
ECI Telecom Group intends to float on the main market of the London Stock Exchange, with the aim of raising $230 million in its initial public offering (IPO) for future investments, debt reduction and an increase in its brand profile. The company would also use the funding to help capture the opportunity represented by 5G.
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John D'Ambrosia explains how various Ethernet standards developed in IEEE 802.3 over the past decade are enabling a myriad of products to find their way into deployment throughout the Ethernet eco-system
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