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Is your NaaS future-proof? Creating Infrastructure foundations for a scalable future
Firewalls

Is your NaaS future-proof? Creating Infrastructure foundations for a scalable future

GenAI, automation and Machine Learning (ML) are driving generational change - reshaping the future of business and society as we know it.

By Ankur Jain • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Prospecta rolls out 5G network at GemLife to boost smart city tech
Network Infrastructure

Prospecta rolls out 5G network at GemLife to boost smart city tech

Prospecta Utilities launches a standalone 5G network at GemLife Gold Coast, enhancing smart device connectivity and paving the way for smart cities across Australia.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Jun 2025
Optus opens 5G standalone fixed wireless access to MVNOs
Unified Communications

Optus opens 5G standalone fixed wireless access to MVNOs

Optus enables MVNOs to offer dedicated 5G Standalone Fixed Wireless Access, enhancing speed and latency with a new core network, boosting service innovation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Ericsson & Supermicro partner to deliver integrated Edge AI
Network Infrastructure

Ericsson & Supermicro partner to deliver integrated Edge AI

Ericsson and Supermicro have teamed up to combine 5G connectivity with Edge AI platforms, aiming to simplify enterprise deployment of integrated solutions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025

Global Stories

Low latency stories

Seagate unveils 30TB drives to power AI-ready data centres
Storage

Seagate unveils 30TB drives to power AI-ready data centres

Seagate launches 30TB Exos M and IronWolf Pro drives, boosting scalable AI-ready storage for data centres amid rising global demand and data laws.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
The next frontier of AI product development: building systems that learn with your users
Data Analytics

The next frontier of AI product development: building systems that learn with your users

Adaptive AI systems, like Amazon's Alexa Plus, learn and evolve with users in real time, promising a new era of personalised, interactive technology.

By Manav Mehra • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Exegy launches Nexus to cut market data costs by over 40%
Partner Programmes

Exegy launches Nexus to cut market data costs by over 40%

Exegy's new Nexus platform cuts capital markets data costs by over 40%, using FPGA tech to speed up processing and reduce hardware needs.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Ericsson named a leader in European private 5G by IDC MarketScape
Digital Transformation

Ericsson named a leader in European private 5G by IDC MarketScape

Ericsson has been named a leader in European private 5G by IDC MarketScape, highlighting its shift towards enterprise mobility and digital infrastructure solutions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
Oracle unveils AMD-powered zettascale AI cluster for OCI cloud
High Performance Computing

Oracle unveils AMD-powered zettascale AI cluster for OCI cloud

Oracle launches AMD-powered zettascale AI cluster on OCI, scaling to 131,072 GPUs and doubling price-performance for advanced AI workloads.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Ciena report highlights rising wave service demand & cable growth
Network Infrastructure

Ciena report highlights rising wave service demand & cable growth

Ciena's report reveals rising demand for wave services and a record 161,100 km of submarine cables ready in 2025, driven by AI, cloud, and data centre growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Cisco launches secure AI-optimised network for global firms
Firewalls

Cisco launches secure AI-optimised network for global firms

Cisco launches a secure AI-optimised network architecture to meet rising enterprise demands for speed, security, and simplified management across global operations.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Low latency stories

RETN boosts Lithuanian network with high-capacity ring upgrade
Network Infrastructure

RETN boosts Lithuanian network with high-capacity ring upgrade

RETN has upgraded its Lithuanian network ring, boosting capacity to 500G across key cities and enhancing links to Baltic and major European hubs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Tata Communications & AWS build AI-optimised network in India
Unified Communications

Tata Communications & AWS build AI-optimised network in India

Tata Communications and AWS are building India's largest AI-optimised network to connect key data centres in Mumbai, Hyderabad and Chennai for faster cloud services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
NSSLGlobal secures FCDO Services deal for hybrid satellite network
Emergency Communications

NSSLGlobal secures FCDO Services deal for hybrid satellite network

NSSLGlobal wins FCDO Services contract to provide hybrid satellite network, boosting secure, high-speed connectivity for UK diplomatic and disaster response teams worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
EXA Infrastructure unveils new fibre route linking FLAP cities
Unified Communications

EXA Infrastructure unveils new fibre route linking FLAP cities

EXA Infrastructure launches a 1,200 km fibre route, linking London with Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Brussels via the first new North Sea subsea cable in 25 years.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
DE-CIX welcomes GRASS-MERKUR & IP-Max as premium partners
Unified Communications

DE-CIX welcomes GRASS-MERKUR & IP-Max as premium partners

DE-CIX welcomes GRASS-MERKUR and IP-Max as premium partners, enhancing global interconnection services with exclusive benefits for two years.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Ark Trader slashes latency as trade volumes soar with servers.com
Disaster Recovery

Ark Trader slashes latency as trade volumes soar with servers.com

Ark Trader cut trade latency by 55%, boosting broker volumes by 75% after upgrading to servers.com's infrastructure, enhancing speed and platform stability.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025