Telecom Ramblings

Four bits of news from around the world before the start of Labor Day weekend here in the US: [Read more →]

Four projects from local to global to catch up with: [Read more →]

One financial move and three bits of data center ecosystem development: [Read more →]

Four developments in last mile fiber across four different geographies: [Read more →]

News from three data center projects plus a new PoP: [Read more →]

This Industry Viewpoint was authored by David Idle, CPO at Bigleaf Networks

Reliable internet access has become an essential component of modern life, powering businesses, education, and healthcare. Unfortunately, a significant gap continues between urban and rural communities in the United States. [Read more →]

Some automation, some optical, some energy, and some funding: [Read more →]

Three middle mile and longhaul expansions plus some new data center space in Manhattan: [Read more →]

Four bits of news touching four continents: [Read more →]

Four bits of news from the metro and last mile to keep up with as we start the week: [Read more →]

This Industry Viewpoint was authored by Faisal Ishaq, Client Partner, EPAM Systems, Inc.

Telcos face several unique challenges that can jeopardize their ability to stay competitive in today’s fierce markets. For starters, connectivity has become essential to the average person living in the developed world, and telcos must deliver seamless services and new experiences to these modern customers. [Read more →]

A data center business, some FTTH interconnection, and some datacenter/fiber collaboration: [Read more →]

Four regional infrastructure projects of note at midweek: [Read more →]

A couple of international expansion projects, some federal dollars, and some IoT connectivity infrastructure: [Read more →]

This Industry Viewpoint was authored by Morgan Wright, Chief Security Advisor at SentinelOne

One of the most frequently asked questions by anyone involved in cybersecurity and national security is what an actual cyber attack would look like and its effects. This question was answered when a faulty software deployment caused the largest IT outage in history and impacted organizations and lives around the globe from critical infrastructure to travel, healthcare and beyond. [Read more →]

This Industry Viewpoint was authored by Emily Dula of Bridge Cable

In the fast-paced landscape of technological innovation, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force across various industries. One area where AI is making significant strides is in the realm of structured cabling systems. From design and installation, to maintenance and optimization, AI technologies are revolutionizing the way low voltage [Read more →]

A few international next-generation tech upgrades in the infrastructure world to catch up with: [Read more →]

Some federal dollars, a couple new locations, some managed services, and a new partnership: [Read more →]

It’s no secret that AI is driving more than a few infrastructure decisions here and there in the industry right now. Most of what we hear about is in the data center arena as companies build more high density colo in which to put all the necessary racks and servers to scale AI. But now we are starting too see the same AI demand drive new behavior in the fiber sector in order to properly connect it all. [Read more →]

One M&A move plus three other bits of infrastructure ecosystem teamwork of note from the end of last week: [Read more →]

This Industry Viewpoint was authored by Robert Bianco, Chief Commercial Officer of HYLAN

The data center construction landscape is shifting at an unprecedented pace, driven by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and its profound implications. AI integration is fundamentally reshaping the industry; necessitating expanded infrastructure and advanced design specifications to meet growing computational needs. [Read more →]

Three global expansion projects and one domestic FTTx buildout: [Read more →]

This Industry Viewpoint was authored by Brian Lavallée, Sr. Director, Market & Competitive Intelligence at Ciena

Although there’s a significant amount of hype related to Artificial Intelligence (AI), there’s no debate that AI is real and is already significantly reshaping a wide range of industries, driving innovation and efficiencies to previously unimaginable levels. However, similar to any disruptive technology introduction, like steam engines, electricity, and the internet, AI will come with unique challenges and opportunities. [Read more →]