Riverbed has signed a global original equipment manufacturing (OEM) agreement with Versa Networks, combining Riverbed’s world-class expertise, global support and services, and leadership in digital performance with Versa Network’s innovative enterprise-class secure SD-WAN technology. This agreement strengthens Riverbed’s presence in… Read More ›
Nutanix is forecasting that the ANZ and global manufacturing industry will more than double its adoption of hybrid cloud from 19% to 45% in the next two years, as the sector aims to drive digitisation, enable automation, improve use of… Read More ›
Infinera and Fastweb, a primary Italian telecommunications operator, have flaggged the successful demonstration of 500 gigabits per second (500G) single-wavelength service connectivity in a production network using Infinera’s configurable technology on the Groove platform. The high-speed optical transmission demonstration, the… Read More ›
Overall Africa and Middle East handset subscriptions are expected to reach 1.4 billion by 2023, up from 733 million last year according to new data released by data and analytics company GlobalData. The research found that smartphones will account for 81%… Read More ›
Vocus Group has received a non-binding, indicative proposal from AGL Energy, valued at A$3 billion, to acquire all of the shares in the telco at a price of A$4.85 per share in cash to be implemented by way of a scheme… Read More ›
Digital Realty has opened a second facility on its Osaka connected campus. The firm said development of KIX11, centred on a multi-megawatt, multi-year agreement with a key global cloud service provider for capacity reached in November 2018, following the launch… Read More ›
Australian fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) and wholesale service provider OptiComm has chosen Juniper Networks as part of a drive to double the size of its Australian network infrastructure. OptiComm said the exclusive partnership – comprised of Juniper’s software-defined networking (SDN) enabled MX480 5G… Read More ›
It has been eight months since UK-based unified communications firm Via launched in Australia, and country manager Glendon Evarts is confident that there will be plenty of growth opportunities for the company in the region. “There is a huge opportunity… Read More ›
MC Digital Realty, a 50/50 joint venture between Mitsubishi Corporation and Digital Realty, has closed on the acquisition of a five-acre land parcel in Tokyo. The site at the Inzai data center hub, a key high-density area with well-established utility… Read More ›
Vertiv has been awarded an ISO 14001:2015 environmental management system (EMS) certification, recognising its efforts to make all of its offices and warehouses across Australia and New Zealand environmentally sustainable. Vertiv said the award follows demand from existing and prospective… Read More ›
Nokia is highlighting having won 42 commercial 5G contracts with international operators, and 22 with named customers such as T-Mobile, Telia Company and Softbank. Including these agreements, the firm said its involvement in 5G deals, trials and demos equalled some 100 5G… Read More ›
Interconnection and data centre provider Equinix is stepping up its digital transformation prowess with the launch of virtual network services on Platform Equinix, a new offering aimed at enabling enterprises to modernise their networks virtually within minutes. Dubbed Network Edge,… Read More ›
At least 10,000 Telstra contractors are expected to be cut over the next two years as part of the telco’s far-reaching T22 transformation program, according to the company’s CEO Andy Penn. “By June 30 we expect to have announced around… Read More ›
The Australian Cyber Security Growth Network has invited applications for matched funding from industry-led cyber security projects that contribute to the continued growth of Australia’s cyber security sector, and its impact both domestically and overseas. “The Projects Fund was established as a… Read More ›
Shenzhen-based smartphone manufacturer OPPO has introduced in the Australian market its latest range, the Reno series, featuring the company’s first 5G handset. This series is set to be the most expensive effort by OPPO to-date, with recommended retail prices coming… Read More ›
Inmarsat has selected Airbus Defence & Space (Airbus) as its satellite manufacturing partner as part of a major push to improve global mobile broadband coverage with a transformation in network capacity and service capability. This contract with Airbus is for… Read More ›
According to new research commissioned by OPPO, and conducted by analyst firm Telsyte, almost two-thirds (61%) of respondents looking to purchase a smartphone consider 5G a must-have feature. The 5G Futures report found this is in part due to the connectivity challenges,… Read More ›