Hughes Network Systems, LLC (Hughes), an EchoStar company, announced that its JUPITER™ 3 satellite is providing services to subscribers in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Argentina, and Colombia.
Telecom Vendors
Infinera’s ICE-D: New Line of High-Speed Intra-Data Center Optics
Infinera announced a new line of high-speed intra-data center optics based on monolithic indium phosphide (InP) photonic integrated circuit (PIC) technology.
The Purple Guys Expands in Central US With Dual Acquisitions
The Purple Guys, a leading provider of managed IT services, is happy to announce the acquisition of MBS Secure and Salvus TG, two well-established managed service providers (MSPs). These recent acquisitions reinforce the company’s presence in Kansas City and Texas while expanding its areas of industry-focused expertise.
Acquisition Rumors Arise Between Altice USA and Charter Communications
Recent speculation about a potential merger between Altice USA and Charter Communications is sparking significant interest within the US cable industry. This development has prompted discussions about the industry's competitiveness and potential for innovation.
Mass Layoffs Announced by Cisco
Cisco has unveiled plans for significant workforce reductions, marking a strategic move in its restructuring efforts. The company, headquartered in Silicon Valley, revealed that approximately 5% of its global workforce will be impacted by the layoffs, according to its latest quarterly earnings report.
CMI and Mobily Set to Redefine Connectivity and Digital Services
In a significant development for the global telecommunications industry, China Mobile International Limited (CMI) and Etihad Etisalat Company (Mobily) have entered into an interconnection agreement at Capacity Middle East 2024.
Ericsson, TELUS Mark Major Milestone in Canada’s 5G Evolution
Ericsson has partnered with TELUS to launch and optimize its 5G standalone (5G SA) network from coast-to-coast. Leveraging Ericsson’s 5G Core technologies, the 5G SA network enables TELUS to bring customers the most advanced 5G services with functionalities like ultra-low latency and even faster speeds. Ericsson's technology is engineered to facilitate 5G and is crafted to scale seamlessly for the future, accommodating a vast number of connected devices.
Samsung Turns to AI to Regain Smartphone Leadership
Samsung released its latest Galaxy smartphones with new artificial intelligence features as the South Korean giant seeks to win back its spot as the world's biggest smartphone seller. The S24 came out just days after industry data showed that Apple's iPhone became the world's top selling smartphone after Samsung's 12-year run as leader.
Nokia, Zayo Achieve New North American Transmission Record
Nokia and Zayo have announced the successful completion of a live field trial of Nokia’s sixth-generation Photonic Service Engine super-coherent optics (PSE-6s), demonstrating a North American transmission record of 800Gb/s over a single wavelength from LA to El Paso on a 1866km link.
GTT Expands SASE Portfolio with Fortinet
GTT Communications, Inc. is expanding its managed Secure Connect portfolio, with a single-vendor Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) offering powered by Fortinet solutions. These enhanced capabilities combine Fortinet’s industry-leading security and secure networking technologies, including Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS), Cloud Access Secure Broker (CASB) and Secure Web Gateway (SWG), with GTT’s award winning Managed SD-WAN and full suite of professional services for real-time visibility and control.