ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute) has announced establishment of its software development group, called OpenSlice. With this group, ETSI positions itself as a focal point for development and experimentation with network slicing. OpenSlice is creating an open-source, service-based operations support system (OSS) to deliver network slice as a service (NSaaS) in alignment with specifications from standards development organisations, including 3GPP, TM Forum, and GSMA. (more…)
July 28, 2023
Posted by: Shriya Raban
Altitude Angel has initiated the deployment of a purpose-built, commercial-grade sensor network in the UK. This network is designed to detect and track drones and aircraft operating at low altitudes.
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July 27, 2023
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar
Global IT company FPT Software announced that it has joined the Scaled Agile Partner Network as a Bronze partner. This alliance grants FPT Software access to a worldwide network of transformation and platform providers dedicated to facilitating and accelerating business results by adopting the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). (more…)
July 24, 2023
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar
Ribbon Communications Inc., a provider of real-time communications technology and IP (internet protocol) optical networking solutions, has announced that it has been selected by Powerlink to help modernise the Australian state of Queensland’s electrical transmission grid. Powerlink’s network extends 1,700km with 15,000km of transmission lines as part of Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM). (more…)
July 21, 2023
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar
Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), an EchoStar company, announced that Africa Mobile Networks (AMN), has selected the Hughes JUPITER System ground platform to backhaul 2G, 3G and 4G cellular network traffic in Madagascar and Nigeria. AMN will use Hughes JUPITER gateways and remote terminals to link hundreds of cellular towers via satellite. This will allow AMN operator clients to access more users in hard-to-reach areas, bridging the region’s digital divide. (more…)
July 20, 2023
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar
WISeKey International Holding Ltd has announced that its semiconductors and PKI (public key infrastructure) subsidiary SEALSQ Corporation was selected by DUCTECH Co., Ltd. This will provide Matter-trusted Device Attestation Certificates for DUCTECH’s motorised window curtains which can be controlled via a smartphone or remote control. (more…)
July 18, 2023
Posted by: Shriya Raban
Glo Fiber, powered by Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (‘Shentel’), announced that they have reached an agreement with municipal officials to deploy next generation fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband services to Mount Joy Borough, Pennsylvania. Engineering work is currently underway, and construction is slated to begin in late 2024. (more…)
July 17, 2023
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar
Adtran has announced the extension of its ALM infrastructure assurance solution, enabling simple and cost-efficient fibre monitoring of passive optical networks (PON). Already deployed in other types of network architecture, a technology now provides deep PON assurance, enabling communication service providers (CSPs) to monitor their PON infrastructure for any faults or degradation. (more…)
July 13, 2023
Posted by: Shriya Raban
Rivada Space Networks and IEC Telecom have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to enable connectivity solutions for land and maritime communications. IEC Telecom is an international satellite service operator offering satellite communication solutions to governments, public institutions, and enterprises across the world. (more…)
July 12, 2023
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar
Construction of a new full fibre broadband network is now underway in rural North Northumberland to connect more than 3,750 hard-to-reach homes and businesses as part of the UK government’s Project Gigabit scheme. (more…)
July 11, 2023
Posted by: Shriya Raban