January 2018

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise launches its cloud-managed network services offering, Cirrus

cWe attended the upbeat Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (ALE) Connex18 conference, where the company said its strategy is focused on three pillars: verticals, cloud and services.  In its networks business, most significantly, the company announced: its Omnivista Cirrus cloud-managed network services offering, the WLAN indoor Location Based Services system and its plans… Read More »Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise launches its cloud-managed network services offering, Cirrus

Apple announces plans to Accelerate Capital Spending on US-Based Datacenters

Apple Inc. announced plans to accelerate spending in the United States, citing $350 billion of spending over the next five years.  The company has cited recent tax rules and its status as being the largest US taxpayer.  The company specifically earmarked “over $10 billion” for “investments in data centers across… Read More »Apple announces plans to Accelerate Capital Spending on US-Based Datacenters

200 Gbps and 400 Gbps to have Material Impact on Ethernet Switch Market in 2018, According to 650 Group 800 Gbps to Ramp Early Next Decade

Portola Valley, California – January 16, 2017 – A newly released market leading report by 650 Group indicates that 200 Gbps, 400 Gbps, and 800 Gbps will all ship in the next five years resulting in robust growth for the Ethernet Switch Market. ​“The first wave of 200 Gbps and 400… Read More »200 Gbps and 400 Gbps to have Material Impact on Ethernet Switch Market in 2018, According to 650 Group 800 Gbps to Ramp Early Next Decade