USDA grants AIRRAQ broadband fibre project to three more rural Alaska communities

GCI announced that it has been granted $35 million (€32.40 million) from US Department of Agriculture Rural Development’s ReConnect programme to bring fibre-optic connectivity to Toksook BayEmmonak, and Tununak. Connectivity will be delivered to three communities through an expansion of AIRRAQ network, a joint GCI-Bethel Native Corporation (BNC) project to deliver high-speed broadband service to communities in Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. (more…)

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September 5, 2023

Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar

NETGEAR enhances networking solution with PR60X Pro Router managed by insight 7.0

NETGEAR announced that NETGEAR 10G/Multi-Gigabit Dual WAN Pro Router (PR60X) is making its recent addition to their total networking solution platform, Insight. NETGEAR’s line of smart switches, pro Wi-Fi access points, insight cloud-based management platform, and now PR60X professional router, reaches a different height. With up to 18Gbps bi-directional WAN (wide area network)-LAN (local area network) throughput performance and dual WAN failover interfaces, PR60X solidifies NETGEAR’s prime position in networking solutions for small and mid-sized businesses. (more…)

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September 1, 2023

Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar

Arrcus expands its footprint in Japanese networking market

Arrcus, has announced a partnerships with ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation, NEC Networks and System Integration Corporation (NESIC ) and APRESIA in its expansion in Japan market to deliver networking solutions. These partnerships build on recent investment in Arrcus from Hitachi Ventures as well as Arrcus’ collaboration on SRv6 MUP initiative with SoftBank. (more…)

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Biden-Harris Administration announces $3.5mn funding in internet for all grants to tribal lands

National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced that it has awarded seven grants totaling nearly $3.5 million (3.22 million) to seven Tribal entities as part of Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP). With funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, these recent grants bring total of program to more than $1.79 billion (1.65 billion) awarded to 198 Tribal entities. Record investments in high-speed internet deployment are an important part of president Biden’s investing in America agenda. (more…)

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FCC releases public notice permitting automated frequency coordination system

Wireless Innovation Forum (WInnForum) has announced that Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) released a public notice permitting testing for automated frequency coordination (AFC) systems. AFC systems manage spectrum access for 6 GHz band standard power unlicensed devices. (more…)

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Siemens Mobility, OBB digitise Austria’s rail network

Siemens Mobility and ÖBB are digitising Austrian rail network to further enhance attractiveness of public transport. ÖBB is aiming to double the capacity of Austria’s entire rail system by 2040 to cope with increasing passenger numbers. This goal is now a bit closer. The digital European Train Control System ETCS has now been implemented and commissioned on 57-kilometre route between Linz and Vocklabruck. This controls distances between trains, as well as their direction and speed in real time thereby enabling route to carry more passengers and freight, and ensuring that trains run more punctually, and safely.  (more…)

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MatSing serves communication needs at Accor Stadium in Sydney’s Olympic Park

MatSing, has announced their support of Accor Stadium in Sydney’s Olympic Park. Integrated with recent distributed antenna system (DAS), MatSing’s lens antennas provided secured and advanced cellular connectivity for Optus spectators attending sporting event while enjoying festivities at venue. (more…)

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Ooredoo Group partners with Tech Mahindra, Google Cloud for digital transformation

Ooredoo Group, an ICT (information and communications technology) provider and tech company, has announced partnerships with Tech Mahindra and Google Cloud technologies. These collaborations will drive accelerated digital transformation across six operating companies within Ooredoo’s global network. (more…)

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August 22, 2023

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Equinix expands footprint in Mumbai to address rising demand for digital infrastructure

To support India’s growing digital economy, which is expected to reach [$1 trillion (€0.92 trillion)] by 20261, Equinix, Inc., a digital infrastructure company, announced an investment of [$42 million (€38.49 million)] for its fourth International Business Exchange (IBX) data centre in Mumbai, called MB4. The new facility will allow local and overseas businesses to expand their digital capability as a foundation to accelerate digital transformation in India. (more…)

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August 16, 2023

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Schneider Electric launches Lexium cobot technology for industrial plants

Schneider Electric, a provider in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has launched the Lexium cobot. This collaborative machine features next-generation automation and advanced industrial robotics technology, designed to work closely alongside humans to perform diligent movements.

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August 9, 2023

Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar