The potential partnership between HPE and Juniper is a strategic move that might redefine HPE’s journey towards high-growth solutions, specifically accentuating its high-margin networking business. The collaboration is timely as the demand for secure, unified tech solutions spirals due to AI and hybrid cloud businesses’ exponential growth. Leveraging on the strength of each company’s portfolio, the alliance aims to revolutionize networking for hybrid cloud and AI, potentially setting a new industry standard and bolstering innovation for enhanced user experiences.
In a significant move to bridge the digital divide, Colorado is investing $113 million from its Capital Projects Fund (CPF) in 27 broadband projects. These initiatives aim to connect nearly 19,000 homes and businesses, underscoring the state’s commitment to improving internet access.
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) discloses plans of selling its data centres to BDx Indonesia, brightening BDx’s footprints in the Indonesian market. This move plays to the advantage of BDx who already operates data centres in Asia, while strengthening IOH’s commitment to enhance Indonesia’s tech landscape. Secured by substantial banking funding, this development emphasizes the continuous growth in the telecom and IT sectors.
Aiming to diminish the climate impact of legal proceedings, a group of dedicated lawyers is advocating for sustainable litigation practices across England and Wales. Aligned with the 2015 Paris Agreement, the initiative pleads with organizations striving for Net Zero emissions to adopt the Greener Litigation Pledge. VMO2 plays a key role in this movement, with ambitious plans to reduce its emissions by 90% by 2040.
DIDWW, a global provider of high-quality VoIP communications, two-way SIP trunking and SMS services, is gearing up to participate in the Pacific Telecommunications Council’s Annual Conference 2024 (PTC’24). Recognized as a premier event in the Pacific Rim telecom industry, the show stands out as an important meeting point for global communication professionals, fostering an environment that encourages valuable insights and networking opportunities.
Verizon has inked a new deal with the US Department of Defense (DoD) to install a 5G tower on Oahu, Hawaii. The $1 million project aims to address the longstanding issue of poor connectivity in the area surrounding the Army and Air Force Exchange Service’s (Exchange) HMR Express.
In a recent development reported by Reuters, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is reportedly in the final stages of negotiations to acquire Juniper Networks, with the potential deal valued at $13 billion. The completion of the deal is anticipated as early as this week, marking a significant move for HPE into the burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) market.
Lucent W1, a new mixed-use development behind the world-famous Piccadilly Lights, is working with Freshwave so its tenants and visitors will enjoy in-building connectivity from all four mobile network operators (MNOs). Connectivity infrastructure-as-a-service provider Freshwave is deploying the 4G distributed antenna system (DAS) as an ongoing managed service.
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), established to provide subsidized internet service to millions of US households, faces an uncertain future due to budget constraints. It’s a dilemma that could potentially disconnect current beneficiaries and limit future enrollments. However, support from influential leaders and a requested funding boost could create hope for the program’s extension.
In the ongoing technological rivalry between the United States and China, Huawei has emerged as a significant beneficiary, particularly in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI). The U.S. government, in its persistent efforts to hinder China’s progress in AI development, has implemented various bans on the sale of certain products from American companies to their Chinese counterparts. The focus of this battle shifted notably to AI over the past year, with China positioning itself as a frontrunner in AI, albeit still relying on U.S. company Nvidia for crucial high-performance chips.
