NVIDIA has unveiled the xAI Colossus supercomputer, a groundbreaking advancement. Utilizing 100,000 Hopper Tensor Core GPUs and the Spectrum-X Ethernet platform, this system achieves unprecedented performance without packet loss.
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.
SECOM, a subsidiary of Southeast Colorado Power Association, is revolutionizing rural southern Colorado’s connectivity with Infinera’s XTM Series optical transport solution. This project aims to deliver multi-gigabit broadband services, enhancing network flexibility and reliability. With a modernized middle-mile and business Ethernet access network, SECOM empowers thousands of homes and businesses.
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.
