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Data centers in space

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Imagine a world in which data centers were deployed in space. Using a satellite networking system, data would be collected from Earth, then sent to space for processing and storage. The system would use photonics and optical technology, dramatically cutting down on power consumption and boosting data transmission speeds.

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EdgeQ raises $51 million to fuse AI compute and 5G within a single chip

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Take a wireless radio chip, add some computing capacity, add some AI chip wizardly and voilà, you have yourself a modern IoT device. EdgeQ is founded by Vinay Ravuri, an ex-Qualcomm exec who worked on mobile and data center projects at the behemoth chipmaker during the attempted corporate takeover by Broadcom back in 2018.

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Singapore-based Transcelestial uses lasers to build affordable internet networks

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Today, the Singaporean-based startup announced it has raised $10 million, with the goal of expanding its wireless laser communications system in Indonesia, India, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore and the United States. Eventually, it has its eyes on space, deploying its wireless fiber optics from orbit.

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From edge to cloud: The critical role of hardware in AI applications

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An increased demand for high-performance computing for cloud data centers AI workloads require specialized processors that can handle complex algorithms and large amounts of data. Wireless at the edge It goes without saying that our digital experiences today are wireless. So what does it take on the hardware side?

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Weather platform ClimaCell is now Tomorrow.io and raises $77M

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built out a novel technology to collect weather data using wireless network infrastructure and IoT devices. Last year, the firm acquired 365 Data Centers , but it is also backing the Denver-based freight rail company Alpenglow Rail, for example. That’s also, at least in part, where the name change comes from.

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A Glance at the Intelligent Network Plans from Huawei Analyst Summit 2024

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These networks cover all the scenarios of enterprise services, including the access network, the transport network in the wide area, and the data center network. Such an approach helps the telco industry focus its efforts and continuously promotes the development of the wireless network industry. The innovation areas in Net5.5G

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A closer look: Huawei’s Net5.5G Intelligent Cloud Network takes aim at digital productivity

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In addition, speaking to its new 10Gbps Campus solution, Huawei highlights upgrades to the wireless, application and Operation & Maintenance (O&M) experiences, aiming to offer smooth, stable and sustainable network use and management. “In In 2024, campus networking officially enters the Wi-Fi 7 era,” stated Wang.

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