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Across the tech corridors of Texas, network infrastructure expansion is underway. Gigabit Fiber, which operates an approximately 500 route miles of conduit connecting approximately 50 data centers in the region, is tapping Nokia for its latest build.
The fiber optic infrastructure provider will use Nokia’s optical network technology to enable on-net turn-ups in days across the cities of Dallas, San Antonio, Houston, and Phoenix. Leveraging Nokia’s 1830 Global Express (GX) optical platform that provides scalable bandwidth with energy efficiency, Gigabit Fiber’s network will link the four metros, connecting the AI data centers and enterprise hubs in the region with high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity.
With such rapid infrastructure expansion works in progress, test capabilities like fiber testing, service assurance, network benchmarking, active assurance and infrastructure validation, are becoming foundational to delivering faster communication networks. Fresh investments in testing amid demand surges in hyperscalers, AI data centers, and enterprises, underscore this shift.
More news ahead from the T&M world.
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Unpacking AWS and VDF outages: Widespread disruptions following AWS and Vodafone outages serve as a reminder that cloud and network redundancy is paramount in the era of digital connectivity.
DNS error: The internet infrastructure hides a weakness in plain sight. The AWS outage only uncovered what we always knew.
Hybrid private 5G: T-Mobile launches private 5G-like service in the U.S., delivering “private network-like performance minus the overhead”.
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Testing platforms for power devices: European test equipment manufacturer, Microtest Group, launched Quasar200 and Pulsar600 platforms for testing power semiconductor devices like silicon, gallium nitride and silicon carbide, in high-voltage, high-current conditions in research and prod environments.
Anritsu pushes for EU expansion: Anritsu has added support for 5G wireless device testing and compliance based on the ERSI standard, allowing manufacturers to ensure regulatory compliance for devices sold in EU.
In-system silicon test: Integrated circuits (ICs) deployed in AI data centers face many challenges in production, including aging, load variability, and environmental factors. This video outlines the concept of in-system test that applies embedded test patterns in-system, keeping dies functional and reliable throughout the lifecycle.
A QoS experiment: In an experiment, researchers explore the potential of deep learning models in optimizing quality of service (QoS) parameters like throughout, latency and resource utilization in IoT systems.
Test reveals bug in Samsung phones: Telstra testing reveals some Samsung phones are unable to connect to the Australia’s national emergency line, an issue attributed to older models and lack of software updates.
Teledyne strong Q3 performance: Teledyne Technologies reports strong revenue growth in Q3, driven largely by its Aerospace and Defense Electronics segment which saw a 37.6% jump in sales. The company tops estimates, “four times over the last four quarters”.
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