by Sarah Pereau | 07 Jun 2018 Microsoft recently dropped a data center underwater off the coast of Scotland as part of Phase II of Project Natick, Microsoft’s research project for testing underwater data centers. The vessel, named the "Northern Isles Data Center," was...
by Sarah Pereau | 04 Jun 2018 ExteNet Systems recently announced an agreement to acquire Hudson Fiber Networks (HFN). ExteNet Systems, a leading owner and operator of distributed networks, will expand its high-capacity fiber network in New York and New Jersey through...
by Sarah Pereau | 23 May 2018 Canada Rogers Communications will partner with Ericsson to launch 5G trials in Ottawa and Toronto. Rogers has previously demonstrated 5G through virtual reality experiences to demonstrate how 5G can provide real-time responsiveness....
The Monet Submarine Cable System, delivering more than 64 Tbps capacity to users, is now live and fully operational as of May 13, 2018. The Monet submarine system is owned and operated by Algar Telecom, Angola Cables, Antel, and Google. It was designed and built by TE...
Valarm, Esri, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) partner with StormSense, a “flood prediction project” that aims to enhance preparation and response to the impact of coastal flooding. StormSense, currently active in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia, is led by Dr. Jon...
by Sarah Pereau | 01 May 2018 Charter Communications recently revealed plans to offer mobile services by mid-2018 through a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) agreement with Verizon. By offering a mobile service, Charter hopes to attract new customers in addition...
by Sarah Pereau | 23 Apr 2018 AT&T has launched its 5G Evolution technology in 117 new markets across the U.S. AT&T's 5G Evolution "delivers theoretical peak speeds up to 400 Mbps.” The technology is already live in several major cities, delivering speeds...
Assured Communications Advisors International (ACA International) has confirmed plans to invest $52 million into building a new data center in Virginia. ACA International, an international telecommunications network consultancy firm, plans on building the new facility...
GeoTel Communications, LLC and Orlando Economic Partnership (OEP) announced GeoTel’s investment to help create broad-based regional prosperity. The strategic partnership will help create high-wage, high-value jobs, expand Central Florida’s global reach and...