Recent #Networking news in the semiconductor industry

2 months ago

➀ HPE finalized its acquisition of Juniper Networks after 18 months, completing the $14 billion deal following a DOJ settlement requiring divestiture of its Aruba Instant On business and AI Ops licensing;

➁ The merger strengthens HPE's networking portfolio, positioning it to compete with Cisco and NVIDIA in enterprise/service provider markets and AI cluster networking;

➂ Key challenges include integrating product roadmaps and challenging NVIDIA's dominance in AI infrastructure East-West networking with Juniper's UltraEthernet technology.

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3 months ago

➀ Los Angeles experienced a Father's Day internet outage due to thieves mistakenly cutting fiber-optic cables while searching for copper.

➁ Spectrum required extensive repairs, including thousands of fiber splices, to restore service after a 24-hour disruption.

➂ Rising precious metal prices are driving increased vandalism, leading to higher repair costs and prolonged outages nationwide.

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3 months ago

➀ Broadcom unveiled its Tomahawk 6 series switches at Computex 2025, featuring 102.4T bandwidth and 64-port 1.6TbE configurations.

➁ Delta and Wistron/Wiwynn showcased prototype switches, with Delta's 3U design focusing on airflow cooling and Wistron/Wiwynn's 4U model emphasizing enhanced thermal management.

➂ Limited photography was permitted due to embargo constraints, but more Tomahawk 6-based hardware is expected to emerge following the official announcement.

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3 months ago

➀ Cornelis Networks launched the CN5000 series, a 400Gbps Omni-Path solution targeting AI and HPC markets, offering liquid/air-cooled director-class switches and low-latency SuperNICs;

➁ The new architecture emphasizes zero-congestion networking to optimize GPU utilization in AI clusters, with production availability starting Q3 2025;

➂ The company revealed a roadmap integrating UltraEthernet by 2026-2027, positioning itself as an alternative to NVIDIA's InfiniBand and challenging Broadcom/Marvell in Ethernet switching.

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4 months ago

➀ DigiTech ASEAN Thailand & AI Connect 2025 will take place from November 19th to 21st, 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand, following a successful edition in 2024.

➁ The event aims to connect global tech and digital markets, focusing on six key sectors including AI, IoT, cybersecurity, and smart solutions.

➂ Thailand's digital economy is projected to grow significantly, with strong government support and increasing demand for digital tools and solutions.

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5 months ago

➀ The Fraunhofer IPMS has developed a new TSN-MACsec IP-Core in collaboration with aconnic AG for secure data transmission in 5G/6G networks.

➁ The project 'RealSec5G' aims to integrate cybersecurity and data security into a cost-effective and easy-to-integrate system.

➂ The developed system combines TSN functionality with Linespeed encryption to ensure real-time capability and redundancy.

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5 months ago

➀ Fraunhofer IPMS and aconnic AG have developed a new TSN-MACsec IP core for secure data transmission in 5G/6G networks.

➁ The IP core combines the advantages of TSN and MACsec, enhancing data protection and reliability.

➂ The project, RealSec5G, aims to integrate cybersecurity and data security, meeting functional safety and data security requirements.

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5 months ago

➀ The MikroTik RDS2216-02XG-4S+4XS-2XQ is a 1U system that combines a network switch, routing functions, NAS, and server functions into a single box.

➁ It features a Marvell switch with 10GbE, 100GbE, and 25GbE capabilities, along with an Annapurna Labs Arm CPU for server and NAS operations.

➂ The system includes space for 22 SSDs, with 20x front-accessible NVMe SSDs and 2x internal SATA M.2 SSDs, but has limitations in drive bay size and PCIe connectivity.

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5 months ago

➀ The Asus ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming Wifi is a budget-friendly AM5 motherboard with a variety of features and a premium design.

➁ It offers ample USB Type-A and C ports, 3x PCIe 5.0 M.2 sockets, and AI features like AI Overclocking and AI Cooling II.

➂ The board delivers robust performance and connectivity at a sub-$500 price point, making it a competitive option for gamers and DIY builders.

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5 months ago

Fraunhofer IIS has developed a split method to integrate satellites of different classes into the 5G network. This method divides a 5G base station into two parts, with only part of the signal processing happening in space, while the other remains on the ground. This approach allows satellites to contribute to communication while minimizing computational, energy, and resource use.

The method is part of the TRANTOR project, which aims to prepare for the transition from 5G to 6G satellite communication. It is expected to lead to a dense and universally available communication network with high resilience in emergency situations.

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5 months ago

Fraunhofer HHI and NICT launch the Optical Testbed Dataspace (OTDS) to accelerate the development and testing of AI and ML models for optical networks. The platform fosters global collaboration by securely sharing testbed data, addressing challenges in dataset availability and enhancing network optimization and automation.

OTDS uses the Eclipse Dataspace Components Connector (EDCC) and aligns with the International Data Spaces Association (IDSA) principles, ensuring data sovereignty and export control compliance.

The technology has been successfully demonstrated through a prototype for international data exchange between Berlin and Sendai, and is set to be showcased at the OFC conference.

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5 months ago

➀ The Fraunhofer Heinrich-Hertz-Institut (HHI) and the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) present the Optical Testbed Dataspace (OTDS) to accelerate the development and testing of AI and ML for optical communication networks.

➁ OTDS provides a secure space for international data exchange, offering new perspectives for optimizing and automating communication networks globally.

➂ The platform is based on the Eclipse Dataspace Components Connector (EDCC) and aligns with the principles of the International Data Spaces Association (IDSA), enabling secure and controlled data exchange in line with international standards.

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5 months ago

➀ The IAMHH e.V. association is hosting its first AM conference in Hamburg in May 2025, aiming to provide insights into the technology and its industrial applications.

➁ The conference program includes talks by renowned speakers from research and industry, focusing on AM in polymers, materials, processes, and applications.

➂ The AM Pitch Night will provide a platform for startups and innovators to present their projects and seek investments.

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