Viavi Solutions is acquiring Spirent Communications’ high-speed Ethernet and network security assets for $425 million, following Keysight Technologies’ $1.5 billion acquisition of Spirent. This move strengthens Viavi’s NSE strategy, enhancing its Ethernet testing, security, and AI capabilities.
Sky Business has forged a long-term agreement with ITS to enhance Ethernet connectivity for UK businesses. This partnership merges ITS’s fibre network with Sky Business’s core network, offering reliable and ultrafast VoIP services. Covering 25% of UK’s commercial premises, the collaboration aims to expand reach and provide robust VoIP solutions.
The Linux Foundation-led Ultra Ethernet Consortium brings AMD, Arista, Broadcom, and others together to refine ethernet architecture, addressing the escalating network requirements of AI and high-performance computing. Pledging to enhance ethernet performance, the alliance will leverage ethernet’s adaptability, ensuring scalability and cost-effectiveness for diverse workloads. Aiming for a holistic tune-up rather than a complete overhaul, consortium endeavours will encompass detailed protocols, signaling mechanisms, and software solutions.
As home wifi performance lags behind ethernet, the UK is significantly impacted, with the need to adopt newer wifi technology standards emphasized. Despite advancements, older wifi generations still dominate globally and high prices hinder wifi 7 router adoption. ISPs must focus on improving the customer experience through increased wifi 6/6E routers and mesh networking products.
Data centers are at a crossroads with the surging demand for AI. To enhance VoIP performance, centers must focus on optimizing infrastructure—particularly network capacity and reliability. Implementing next-gen Ethernet solutions can ensure seamless VoIP communication, crucial for AI-driven tasks. Efficient data flow and resource management will prioritize energy savings.
Cisco’s recent integration of AI with telecommunications introduces the N9100 series switch, incorporating NVIDIA Spectrum-X technology. This innovation signals a shift in AI-ready data centers, notably enhancing VOIP infrastructure. By leveraging flexible operating models, Cisco empowers enterprises and telecom providers to scale their AI networks efficiently, addressing emerging connectivity challenges.
At the Huawei Network Summit 2025, the spotlight was on AI Fabric 2.0 and Wi-Fi 7 as Huawei showcased groundbreaking network innovations. These advancements in VoIP technology illustrate Huawei’s commitment to enhancing network infrastructure through artificial intelligence, aiming for superior performance, reliability, and security in digital communications.
Broadcom’s new Jericho4 networking chip promises faster, more secure data transfers across vast distances, boosting AI workload efficiency. With high bandwidth memory, advanced encryption, and innovative HyperPort technology, it reduces congestion, improves utilization, and enables large-scale distributed AI systems.
Broadcom’s new Tomahawk 6 Ethernet switch delivers 102.4 terabits per second capacity, doubling current bandwidth standards. Designed for AI-driven networks, it offers energy efficiency, dynamic routing, and open standards, aiming to revolutionize data infrastructure while challenging proprietary systems.
AllPoints Fibre Networks has unveiled Aquila, a wholesale fibre platform designed to simplify broadband access for UK providers. By unifying major networks and offering a user-friendly API-driven portal, Aquila enables fast, scalable service delivery to around 19 million premises, eliminating complexity and accelerating market entry for Communication Service Providers.
