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Tapping into the Edge opportunity

Enterprises should actively be establishing their Edge partnerships right now so they can accelerate Digital Transformation and open new revenue streams, says Simon Michie, CTO, Pulsant. He discusses the potential of Edge Computing technology and why enterprises should be making the most of it. The relocation of computing power close to where data is generated […]


GBI boosts submarine network performance with Ciena’s GeoMesh Extreme

As part of GBI’s infrastructure evolution, Ciena has increased GBI’s Smart Network lit capacity by 10 Tb/s. Gulf Bridge International (GBI), a global cloud, connectivity and content enabler, is deploying Ciena’s GeoMesh Extreme, powered by WaveLogic 5 Extreme, to increase GBI’s Smart Network capacity and performance. This upgrade will help GBI meet the demanding Internet […]


Extreme ensures security across service provider data centre and mobile Edge network infrastructure

Extreme Networks, a cloud-driven networking company, has announced Extreme Trusted Delivery, a carrier-grade solution designed to protect critical network infrastructure and ensure it is performing as anticipated without interference, regardless of location. Trusted Delivery protects key service delivery infrastructure at remote and unattended cellular Edge sites, as well as within colocation and data centre environments where […]


Oracle expands global cloud footprint to meet continued triple-digit growth

Oracle has announced plans to expand its cloud region footprint to support strong customer demand for Oracle Cloud services worldwide. Over the next year, Oracle will open 14 cloud regions with new locations across Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Latin America. Upcoming cloud regions include Milan (Italy), Stockholm (Sweden), Marseille (France), Spain, Singapore (Singapore), Johannesburg (South Africa), […]


Telecom Egypt deploys Ciena’s GeoMesh Extreme on its MENA cable

Telecom Egypt, Egypt’s first integrated telecom operator and one of the largest subsea cable operators in the region, has deployed Ciena’s WaveLogic 5 Extreme coherent optical technology to maximise capacity along the Mediterranean segment of Telecom Egypt’s Middle East North Africa (MENA) submarine cable system and Egypt’s mesh network Ciena’s WaveLogic 5 Extreme gives Telecom […]


Panduit launches ITE adjustable depth 4 post rack

Panduit has launched its Adjustable Depth 4 Post Rack, designed to support network equipment in data centre and telecommunication environments. The rack combines the stability of a cabinet with the accessibility of an open rack to provide the user with maximum flexibility when designing the network layout. Upgrading active equipment in telecommunication rooms and data […]


IFC partners with Liquid Intelligent Technologies to boost Africa’s digital infrastructure

To support universal and affordable broadband access in Africa, IFC has partnered with Liquid Intelligent Technologies to expand data centre capacity and the rollout of fibre-optic cable on the continent. The partnership with Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Africa’s leading independent fibre and digital services provider, aims to increase digital connectivity and inclusion in Africa and to […]


Creval modernises its network to improve operational resilience and agility

The move to open networking and next-generation software-defined networking has offered one of Italy’s leading banking institutions, Credito Valtellinese [Creval], significant technical and operational benefits. The organisation has upgraded its data centre infrastructure, with greater capacity for improved performance. Bruno Franchetti, Chief Network Architect, Creval Group, discusses how the organisation worked with Pluribus Networks and […]


Omantel deploys Ciena 800G technology to connect data centres and submarine cable

Oman Telecommunications Company (Omantel), Oman’s integrated telecommunications services provider, has deployed Ciena WaveLogic 5 Extreme 800G coherent optical technology to connect data centres, submarine cable landing stations and telecom exchanges in various regions across the Sultanate in order to accommodate the rapid increase in network traffic. Marking the first rollout of 800Gbps wavelengths in the […]


Equinix boosts 5G and Edge ecosystem innovation with Nokia

Equinix has announced it has deployed a first-of-its-kind, fully functional 5G and Edge Technology Development Center which includes a fully operational, non-standalone 5G network from Nokia to test and validate various 5G services and use cases.  Equinix is investing in helping service providers and network operators bring innovative concepts to market by providing an agile […]


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