Technologies
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As the digital landscape continues to evolve, the data centre, cloud, and wider connectivity sectors are gearing up for a transformative year ahead. -
Nokia, in collaboration with SK Broadband, has implemented a quantum-secure leased line network for Korea Hydro Nuclear Power (KHNP) to enhance protection against cyber threats.
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Google has unveiled its latest quantum computing chip, Willow, a next-generation hardware unit that dramatically reduces quantum computational errors and can perform complex calculations exponentially faster than classical supercomputers.
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Viasat and Vodafone are among the big-name brands to have joined Digital Catapult’s quantum innovation accelerator, which aims to fast-track the development of practical quantum applications.
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Telefónica Germany is trailing quantum technologies to improve the performance and security of its mobile networks.
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Atos has revealed the French state is in talks to acquire the company’s Advanced Computing business in a deal that could be worth up to €625 million (US$656 million).
Forthcoming events
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Senegal’s telecoms regulator has fined operators a total of almost US$35 million for quality of service – though they are contesting the decisions.
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Hughes Network Systems (Hughes), confirms that Omantel has selected the Hughes JUPITER System to extend its mobile networks to serve more customers.
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UK carrier Neos Networks is expanding its wholesale fibre network in Liverpool, Birmingham, Manchester and London, and has signed a deal with the local authority that covers Oxford.
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HyperOne has begun construction on Australia’s new 20,000km hyperscale digital backbone.
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Next generation networks are tipped to transform industry and gaming – but when it comes to sport, 5G, private networks and enhanced broadcasting tech are creating new business cases for network operators. Melanie Mingas explains why it’s a match made in heaven
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Isotropic Systems, a provider of multi-link satellite terminals, has appointed Nigel Fox as its new chief finance officer, effective immediately.
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Zayo Group (Zayo) has announced the investment and expansion of network infrastructure in Toronto, Ontario.
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Axiata Group Berhad (Axiata) confirms that its current chairman Tan Sri Ghazzali Sheikh Abdul Khalid will retire from the position on 31 December 2021.
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There will be 17,000 satellites launched over the next 10 years, a fourfold increase over the previous 10 years, says satellite consultancy Euroconsult.
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Capacity shares five key stories from around the world making headlines today!
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Three Japanese railway companies are connecting their fibre capacity to Japan Internet Exchange (JPIX).
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Two months after Nokia announced radio access network deals with Japan’s KDDI and SoftBank, the Finnish vendor has said it is ready to supply open RAN equipment to their rival, NTT DoCoMo.
