May, 2025 : Broadcom Unveils 200G Co-Packaged Optics Tech (200G/lane)
📅 - Broadcom's CPO platform readiness is further shown by a growing number of publicly disclosed industry partners, which enables AI scale-out and scale-up applications for significant AI deployments. The Legacy of Broadcom in CPO With its first-generation Tomahawk 4-Humboldt chipset, which enabled an early learning loop across the whole CPO supply chain, far ahead of the industry, Broadcom established its leadership in CPO in 2021. High-density integrated optical engines, edge coupling, and detachable fiber connections were among the significant improvements brought forth by this trailblazing chipset.
The second-generation Tomahawk 5-Bailly (TH5-Bailly) chipset built on that success to [...][... Check source for end of article ...]
📅 - WhiteFiber Taps DriveNets for Iceland GPUaaS Data Center - WhiteFiber, a fast-growing provider of GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) solutions, has announced the successful deployment of DriveNets Network Cloud-AI as the core networking infrastructure for its newly launched AI-focused data center in Iceland. The installation supports both GPU-to-GPU backend connectivity and GPU-to-storage networking, forming the backbone of WhiteFiber's high-performance, scalable GPU cloud offering.
As demand for GPUaaS continues to rise, particularly in AI development, training, and inference workloads, the need for efficient and high-throughput networking infrastructure has become critical. WhiteFiber selected DriveNets for its low latency, scalable architecture, and [...]
📅 - Cognizant Open-Sources AI Tool to Accelerate Innovation - Cognizant has announced the public release of its Neuro AI Multi-Agent Accelerator, an open-source software tool designed to accelerate the development and deployment of multi-agent systems. This release marks a significant milestone in the growing field of agentic AI, enabling researchers, developers, and domain experts to create and test networks of intelligent agents across a wide range of business and scientific applications.
The open-source nature of the accelerator allows users to begin building and experimenting with AI agent networks immediately. Designed to support real-time decision-making and adaptive operations, the tool promotes collaborative development and customization of [...]
📅 - Google Revamps Cloud Services to Address EU Sovereignty Concerns - In a strategic response to mounting pressure from European Union regulators and ongoing geopolitical tensions, Google has announced significant enhancements to its sovereign cloud infrastructure. This move aligns with a broader industry trend, following Microsoft's earlier changes, as U.S. tech giants work to reassure European stakeholders concerned about digital autonomy and data security.
The EU's growing demand for digital sovereignty - defined by the ability of governments and businesses to control their own data independently of foreign jurisdictions - has been intensified by recent geopolitical incidents. A key flashpoint occurred when Microsoft deactivated the email account of [...]
📅 - Lumen Finalizes $5.75B Sale of Quantum Fiber Business to AT&T - Lumen Technologies has completed the $5.75 billion sale of its Mass Markets fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) business, which includes Quantum Fiber, to AT&T. The cash deal - subject to working capital and purchase price adjustments - covers operations in 11 U.S. states and marks a pivotal moment in Lumen's ongoing transformation into a next-generation enterprise digital networking provider.
The agreement transfers more than four million fiber enablements and nearly one million Quantum Fiber customers to AT&T as of March 31, 2025. According to Lumen's Q1 2025 metrics, these accounts contribute over $750 million in annual revenue. With the sale finalized, Lumen intends to significantly refocus on [...]
📅 - CoreWeave Joins Aston Martin Aramco as AI Cloud Partner in Formula 1 - CoreWeave, a prominent AI cloud infrastructure provider, has announced a multi-year partnership with Aston Martin Aramco, becoming the Formula 1 team's Official AI Cloud Computing Partner. The collaboration represents a significant move to integrate AI-powered computing into elite motorsport engineering, reflecting the growing role of cloud-native platforms in high-performance industries.
As part of the agreement, Aston Martin Aramco will shift from traditional on-premises computing to CoreWeave's scalable cloud environment. This transition is expected to enhance the team's ability to process complex simulations, reduce design cycle times, and unlock AI-driven engineering insights. [...]
📅 - JetCool Unveils Liquid Cooling Cutting IT Power by 15% - JetCool, a Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) firm that specializes in direct-to-chip liquid cooling for AI and high-density computing, has announced that some Dell PowerEdge systems now offer its next-generation SmartPlate System, a self-contained liquid cooling solutionJetCool, a Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) firm that specializes in direct-to-chip liquid cooling for AI and high-density computing, has announced that some Dell PowerEdge systems now offer its next-generation SmartPlate System, a self-contained liquid cooling solution.
The SmartPlate System from JetCool is a completely sealed, direct-to-chip liquid cooling system that boosts performance and efficiency right away without requiring any [...]
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