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…)
September 1, 2023
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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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Legrand will debut a new battery backup system for the connected smart home in the Legrand – AV Booth 1506 at CEDIA Expo 2023, Sept. 7-9 in Denver. The Legrand Structured Wiring Enclosure UPS (uninterruptible power supply) (UPS-SC600) features six surge-protected outlets with three outlets connected to a battery backup system, and comes in a small form factor to fit practically anywhere, even within a structured wiring enclosure.
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August 25, 2023
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Optus has announced a new phase of its partnership with Cisco which reflects Optus’ unwavering commitment to improving customer experience across all aspects of its services. At the core of this partnership lies Cisco’s Meraki platform, a network solution that enables Optus to deliver an interactive and flexible shopping experience. (more…)
August 24, 2023
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Smart Communications, Inc., the global partner of FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, has collaborated with technology partners Huawei and Ericsson. This partnership aims to enhance and ensure continuous LTE (Long-Term Evolution) and 5G coverage across tournament venues, such as Smart Araneta Coliseum, SM Mall of Asia Arena, and Philippine Arena.
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Rural broadband providers, including BEK Communications Cooperative, began construction on several multimillion-dollar projects. These projects will bring advanced fibre broadband technology to rural communities in Eastern North Dakota. A ceremony was held near Casselton and hosted by Halstad Telephone Company, MLGC, Polar Communications, Red River Communications, and BEK Communications Cooperative. (more…)
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Marvell Technology, Inc., a provider in data infrastructure semiconductor solutions, has introduced its technology platform for 5nm multi-gigabit copper Ethernet PHYs (physical layer). This platform empowers enterprise network equipment manufacturers and other stakeholders to achieve the energy efficiency and performance goals of upcoming multi-gigabit network technologies like Wi-Fi 7. (more…)
August 23, 2023
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VCTI has announced a new set of capabilities that extend the accuracy of the cost-to-build analytics delivered by the company’s Broadband Investment Optimisation (BIO) service offering. Included in the BIO portfolio is VCTI’s PoleIQ automated field assessment tool, which was recently used by one national broadband service provider to assess aerial deployment options and uncover more than [$2 million (€1.83 million)] in savings for one deployment. (more…)
August 22, 2023
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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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Shadow secretary of state for Wales, Jo Stevens and Shadow Wales minister Gerald Jones MP recently visited Openreach’s National Learning Centre for Wales to learn more about the strides being made to bring full fibre broadband to Wales. Based in Newport, the multi-million pound learning centre gives trainee Openreach engineers the opportunity to learn the ropes and test their skills in a replica street, built from scratch to recreate the real network in the outside world. (more…)
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