Researchers at George Washington University and the University of California, Los Angeles, have developed and demonstrated for the first time a photonic digital-to-analog converter that operates entirely within the optical domain. These novel converters could advance next-generation data processing hardware, with significant implications for data centers, 6G networks, and artificial intelligence, among other applications.

A study published today by ComparetheMarket analyzed 35 OECD countries worldwide to compare the average monthly cost of fixed-line broadband, average download speeds, average upload speeds, and the time it takes to download one hour of TV streaming.

Cisco, in collaboration with Telefónica and the University of Vigo, will conduct a pilot test of 5G Network Slicing with the aim of demonstrating how flexible 5G networks allow dedicated capabilities to different services and customers.

Wholesale telecommunications operator Aire Networks has reached an agreement with Onivia to access its FTTH network and offer it to its operator clients. This collaboration will allow them to reach more than one million homes through their bitstream service. In this way, Aire Networks strengthens its bitstream service, with which it plans to cover the entire country throughout 2021.

Belden Inc. announced today that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire OTN Systems NV, a provider of automation network infrastructure solutions. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2021.

Google Cloud and Nokia have announced a global, strategic partnership to bring new solutions to communications service providers (CSPs) that modernize their network infrastructures, build on a cloud-native 5G core, and develop the network edge as an enterprise service platform for businesses.

The Deputy Director General of Telecommunications Operators of the Government, Pedro Alonso, has stated that “digitalization and connectivity are two crucial keys on which our future depends,” and has indicated that the coming months will be essential to define the use of European recovery funds in both aspects, for which 600 million euros will be available in 2021.

Panasonic has partnered with YOTTA, a provider of connected asset management software and services, to create a new comprehensive solution. Using YOTTA's Alloy app and Panasonic's TOUGHBOOK devices, organizations can manage data and the latest Internet of Things (IoT) sensor and control technologies to deliver services more efficiently.

As society transitioned to the digital world overnight due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the criticality of data centers and the relentless dependence on them in all aspects of life has become a constant throughout this crisis. This reality will find new ways to manifest itself in 2021, when data centers and the information ecosystem that revolves around them emerge from the pandemic with a criticality on par with public utilities, with all the expectations and responsibilities that entails.

Ignacio Gallego, Country Senior Officer of Nokia Spain, tells us about the most likely scenarios from his point of view for various segments of the telecommunications sector such as connectivity and networks, 5G technology and the Internet of Things.

Nokia is leading the way in next-generation wireless networks by spearheading the global Hexa-X project, the European Commission's 6G initiative, which is part of the research driving the global 6G approach. The project's objectives include creating unique 6G case studies and scenarios, developing essential 6G technologies, and defining a new intelligent architecture that integrates key 6G enablers.

The next generation of fiber optic cables could be one step closer, as a new study has shown that hollow-core fibers, created in Southampton, could reduce the power loss currently experienced in standard glass fibers.

On November 2, 2020, Hexatronic Group AB acquired 90 percent of the shares of Qubix SpA, an Italian provider of structured cabling for telecommunications infrastructure in buildings and campuses. The purchase price was approximately €14.4 million. Qubix is ​​one of the leading structured cabling providers in Italy, established there in 2001 as a spin-off from a cable manufacturer.

The Broadband Association has today published three new standards, marking a major step forward in unlocking a new wave of 5G innovation and preparing telecom companies for mass adoption of 5G.

Nokia has announced the world's first 25 Gbps symmetric fiber PON broadband solution. This unique solution works on Nokia's existing next-generation PON hardware, such as access nodes and line cards, to deliver universal PON capabilities and enable communications service providers (CSPs) to overload their networks and improve fiber network utilization.

Silicon photonics researchers at the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) at the University of Southampton have demonstrated the first all-silicon optical transmitter at 100Gbps and beyond without the use of digital signal processing.

Avatel, the country's sixth-largest fiber optic operator, has established a presence in Madrid, setting up its headquarters on the 28th floor of Torre Espacio, on Paseo de la Castellana. The company decided to relocate from Marbella (Málaga) to the Spanish capital for "operational and business strategy reasons," focusing on bringing broadband connectivity to rural areas via fiber optics, explained CEO Ignacio Aguirre.

Conscia Sweden, a provider of IT infrastructure and security solutions, has been named Cisco's first IoT Advantage Partner in the world. This is the result of extensive Cisco IoT training and significant hands-on experience with IoT and industrial networks.

Honeywell and Vertiv will work together to create integrated solutions to optimize data center sustainability, resilience, and operational performance. The collaboration agreement focuses on Honeywell's building management systems (BMS), operational software, and security products, along with Vertiv's uninterruptible power supply (UPS), power distribution, precision cooling, infrastructure monitoring, and modular solutions.

Industries enabled by 5G have the potential to add $8 trillion in value to the global economy by 2030, according to new research from Nokia and Nokia Bell Labs. The 5G Business Readiness Report is based on a survey of 5G adoption levels among businesses worldwide, providing a cross-sectional view of the path to full 5G deployment.