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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Orange Belgium is in exclusive negotiations with Nethys for the acquisition of 75% of the capital minus one share of VOO SA (VOO).
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Telefonica and Wipro Limited have announced a joint agreement to introduce continuous integration, continuous deployment and continuous testing (CI/CD/CT) in Telefonica’s German and Brazillian markets.
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KKR has launched a €10.8 billion ($12 billion) takeover bid for Telecom Italia (TIM) in attempt to take the company private.
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International network service provider RETN has deployed a new Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) route connecting Ufa – Kazan.
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In a move intended to promote the development of efficient and high-value 5G networks, JTower and DOCOMO have formed a capital and business alliance.
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Colt Technology Services (Colt), Icade, ADVA, Airspan Networks, Athonet, Accedian and Tibco have launched a private 5G enterprise connectivity pilot.
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New standards are required to stimulate the deployment of "cyber-physical systems" in agtech to feed a fast-growing global population.
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Nokia and Orange have completed a network trial using the Nokia PSE-Vs, its fifth-generation super coherent optics.
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There will soon be another cell tower in space according to OQ Technology, which has unveiled plans for its Tiger-3 launch.
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Digital Fortress has launched a new, redundant fibre network connecting its Richmond campus (pictured) in Virginia to Ashburn and Virginia Beach.
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DISH is to turn to Equinix for its interconnection requirements as it builds out the first cloud-native, Open RAN-based 5G network in the US.
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AT&T and Microsoft have partnered to deliver a private preview of the first Azure Edge Zone in Atlanta.
