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Sparkle entered into a strategic partnership with Tunisie Telecom to enhance international IP transit services via a new route.
Telco Buzz

Sparkle and Tunisie Telecom Enhance Connectivity with New Route

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Sparkle, Italy’s leading international service provider, has entered into a strategic partnership with Tunisie Telecom, Tunisia’s primary telecom operator, to enhance international IP transit services via a new route from Sicily to Milan. Tunisie Telecom, a frontrunner in Tunisia’s telecommunications sector, serves over 6 million subscribers with a comprehensive array of services, including fixed and mobile telecommunications, data centers, cloud services, IoT, and managed security solutions for both individuals and enterprises.

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Virgin Media Business Wholesale, a division of Virgin Media O2, has significantly upgraded the Manchester Equinix MA5 data center.
Infrastructure

Virgin Media Business Wholesale Enhances Manchester’s Digital Connectivity

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Virgin Media Business Wholesale, a division of Virgin Media O2, has significantly upgraded the Manchester Equinix MA5 data center with advanced high-capacity fibre routes, enhancing connectivity in Manchester and the broader north of England. This upgrade positions the Manchester MA5 as a crucial node within Virgin Media Business Wholesale’s extensive network, which includes over 160 data centers across the UK.

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Telecom News | Week #16: Data center growing demand, Nokia profit surge, Telesystem cybersecurity bundle launch, use of GIS technology.
News Roundup

A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #16

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The demand for data centers is soaring due to edge services and generative AI. Nokia’s first-quarter results showed a 19% drop in sales but a notable 52% profit increase. Telesystem has launched new cybersecurity bundles featuring updated Employee Security Awareness Training. Utility companies are using GIS technology to address infrastructure, workforce, and demand challenges.

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In 3Q 2023, the North American Optical Transport equipment market experienced a 4 year-over-year contraction, according to Dell'Oro Group.
Broadband

North American Optical Market Contracts in 3Q 2023

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In the third quarter of 2023, the North American Optical Transport equipment market experienced a 4 percent year-over-year contraction, according to a recent report by Dell’Oro Group, a leading source for market information in telecommunications, security, networks, and data centers. This stands in stark contrast to the global market, which saw a positive trend for the third consecutive quarter, growing by 6 percent year-over-year outside the North American region.

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UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt underscored the significance of Microsoft's investment, pivotal for expansion and innovation in the tech sector.
Market Watch

Microsoft’s Mega Investment Elevates UK Tech Ambitions

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In a landmark move, UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has underscored the significance of Microsoft’s transformative investment, heralding it as pivotal for the continual expansion and innovation within the UK technology sector. The multinational tech giant is set to broaden its data center footprint across the UK, unveiling plans for new facilities in London and Cardiff, with potential future expansion into the North of England. This strategic investment aims to double Microsoft’s existing number of data centers in the UK.

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A network operator, Vodafone, along with Salience Labs and iPronics, is progressing the field of open RAN with silicon photonic chips.
Telco Buzz

Silicon Photonic Chips: Pioneering Breakthrough in Open RAN Tech

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Vodafone’s collaboration with Salience Labs and iPronics aims to advance open radio access networks (open RAN) by harnessing the potential of silicon photonic chips. This light-based technology could promise enhanced network programmability and ultra-low latency powered by their increased speed and reduced energy consumption — elevating critical 5G capabilities. With silicon photonics making waves in data centers, the industry, poised for rapid growth, radiates intrigue on the horizon. Yet, it also questions current cost dynamics, especially around open RAN technology.

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Microsoft revealed plans to invest €4.3B in Italy. This initiative seeks to enhance the company's cloud and AI infrastructure.
AI

Microsoft’s €4.3B Italian Investment: Boosting AI & Cloud Growth

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Microsoft’s €4.3 billion investment in Italy is set to revolutionize cloud and AI infrastructure. This ambitious initiative aims to elevate Italy’s digital landscape, offering VoIP solutions that enhance connectivity and communication. By focusing on digital skills, Microsoft intends to transform Italy into a leading hub for digital innovation in the Mediterranean region.

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