Martin Hester, Strategic Consultant at Nuvias, looks at the networking trends that will shape 2018 Security First Cyber threats are becoming ever more sophisticated and increasing in volume. In addition, remote working or working across multiple sites and multiple devices, together with an increasing reliance on cloud-based applications, have all served to weaken traditional perimeter-based security. Traditional firewall technology is no longer enough. Anyone designing or planning a new network deployment in 2018 must adopt a ‘Security First’ mantra, with security being embedded into the network elements and design. When…
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Cogeco Peer 1 Provides 3D View of the Internet with Map of the Internet App
New data and improved functionalities make the open source app a handy tool for developers and students TORONTO, ONTARIO, November 28, 2017 – Cogeco Peer 1, a global provider of enterprise IT products and services, today announced an updated and refreshed version of its popular Map of the Internet app, a 3D visualization of the world’s networks and how they are connected. Built as an educational tool for anyone who has ever wondered what the internet actually looks like and how it has evolved, the open source Map of the…
Read MoreCambium Networks selects BeIP as new distributor
New partnership further extends Cambium Networks’ reach across Europe and Africa Villepinte, France, November 27, 2017 – Cambium Networks, a leading global provider of wireless broadband networking solutions, has today announced a new distribution agreement with BeIP which will further expand its presence across Europe and Africa. Under the agreement, BeIP, a networks and security specialist distributor, will be able to offer Cambium Networks’ entire product range, including its core point-to-point and point-to-multipoint solutions, the ePMP™ portfolio and cnPilot™ products, to its customers in France and French-speaking parts of Africa….
Read MoreLS telcom study results adopted by ETSI in report on GSM-Railway networks evolution
Lichtenau / Baden, Germany, 22nd November 2017 – The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) has officially adopted results from LS telcom’s study “Coexistence of GSM-R with other Communication Systems” commissioned by the European Union Agency for Railways. The LS telcom report examined the possibility of using the ER/R-GSM spectrum by other radio communication systems for railways in coexistence with the existing GSM-R system operated in that frequency band. The objective of the study was to find out whether new spectrum is required for a successor system or whether band sharing…
Read MoreProLabs launch high-performance NBase-T copper compatible transceiver
The IEEE 802.3bz compliant transceiver is specifically designed for speeds of 2.5G and 5G South Cerney, UK, November 20 2017 – Leading provider of compatible optical networking infrastructure, ProLabs, has introduced its latest development to the world of transceivers with its new high-speed SFP- NBase-T transceiver. Ideal for bi-directional communication over copper cable, the NBase-T transceiver module is a high-performance integrated duplex data link, with the ability to support 2.5G transfer speeds at cable lengths of up to 100M using Cat5e cabling and 5G using Cat 6 Cabling. “More than…
Read MoreColt to upgrade subsea network globally and expand Colt IQ Network to North America
Colt will further extend its network expansion strategy to better serve the needs of its multinational customer base 06 November 2017 – Colt Technology Services today announced plans to upgrade and future proof its transatlantic, transpacific and Asian subsea cable capacity to 100Gbps, globalising its high bandwidth strategy with multiple routes that provide best in class redundancy and flexibility. This will enable all Colt IQ Network capabilities to be accessed around the globe, creating new opportunities for multinational companies with operations in Europe, Asia and North America. Colt will also…
Read MorePrysmian to launch its first Industry 4.0 pilot project with Dassault Systèmes
French optical cable plant in Calais first involved in the new Fast Track project “Factory 4.0 is a transformational opportunity, allowing us to streamline the way we work and support a sustainable use of resources,” stated CCO A. Pirondini Milan, 03 November 2017 – Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, announced the launch of its first Factory 4.0 pilot project in its optical cable plant in Calais, France. The project, named ‘Fast Track’, represents a step forward in the implementation of the Prysmian Group’s…
Read MoreDatto brings Networking to Europe
Company launches MSP-centric Managed Networking product line and other critical product updates during DattoCon London London, England – October 24, 2017 (DattoCon London) – Datto, Inc., the leading provider of total data protection solutions for businesses around the world, today announced the availability of Datto Networking for European Managed Service Providers (MSPs). Unveiled during DattoCon London, the largest gathering of MSPs in Europe, Datto Networking is the most MSP-centric product line available. Designed for MSPs, Datto Networking includes powerful WiFi access points, cloud managed PoE switches and a robust network…
Read MoreDigicel renews A2P SMS revenue partnership with Anam for five years
October 24, 2017; Dublin, Ireland. Digicel has extended its A2P SMS partnership with Anam for a further five years to run to 2023. The partnership with Anam enables Digicel to secure its international traffic channels against SMS fraud and Spam. The new deal, announced in Montego Bay, Jamaica last week, extends the current arrangement due to run out March 2018 by a further five years to April 2023. Digicel had engaged Anam in 2015 for a three year term to filter, monitor and report on international A2P SMS on the…
Read MoreProLabs urges MSOs to consider environmental factors for optimal network performance at Cable-Tec Expo 2017
Ray Hagen discusses the key priorities for WDM technologies Denver, Colorado. 18 October 2017: Ray Hagen, Americas Product Manager at optical transceiver specialist ProLabs, today addressed why Multiple System Operators (MSOs) must ensure they make practical environmental considerations before implementing a major network transformation. Speaking at Cable-Tec Expo 2017, Mr. Hagen discussed issues that have arisen as the demand for bandwidth continues to soar, with the need for Distributed Access Architectures (DAA) such as Remote PHY and Fiber Deep to drive digital traffic over fiber closer to customers. “Driving digital…
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