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Bandwidth IG Rebrands as BIG Fiber Amid AI Boom - 📅 - Bandwidth IG has announced a major rebrand, officially changing its name to BIG Fiber - a move that underscores the companys evolving mission to serve the rapidly growing demands of digital infrastructure. As and cloud computing technologies continue to reshape the landscape of enterprise IT, BIG Fiber is positioning itself at the forefront of next-generation connectivity solutions by expanding its reach and redefining its brand identity.
The rebranding is more than a cosmetic overhaul. It would reflect the company's accelerated growth trajectory and its status as a key provider of dark fiber - unlit optical fiber that serves as the foundational layer for high-capacity data transmission. [...]
The rebranding is more than a cosmetic overhaul. It would reflect the company's accelerated growth trajectory and its status as a key provider of dark fiber - unlit optical fiber that serves as the foundational layer for high-capacity data transmission. [...]
Rigetti Closes $35 Million Investment Deal with Quanta - 📅 - Rigetti Computing, a prominent innovator in full-stack quantum-classical computing, has finalized a $35 million strategic investment deal with Quanta Computer. As part of the agreement, purchased Rigetti common stock at approximately $11.59 per share, further solidifying the partnership initially announced earlier.
This investment marks a significant step forward for both companies in their joint efforts to accelerate innovation in the quantum computing space. Rigetti CEO Dr. Subodh Kulkarni emphasized the importance of the collaboration, stating that Quantas global leadership in notebook and server manufacturing complements Rigettis advancements in superconducting quantum computing. The [...]
This investment marks a significant step forward for both companies in their joint efforts to accelerate innovation in the quantum computing space. Rigetti CEO Dr. Subodh Kulkarni emphasized the importance of the collaboration, stating that Quantas global leadership in notebook and server manufacturing complements Rigettis advancements in superconducting quantum computing. The [...]
DataBank Acquires Building Housing Its EWR2 Data Center in New Jersey - 📅 - DataBank has acquired the physical facility that houses its EWR2 data center in Piscataway, New Jersey, signaling a strategic shift from leasing to ownership within its infrastructure portfolio. The move underscores DataBanks long-term investment strategy and aims to increase operational control, scalability, and reliability for clients relying on the site for mission-critical applications.EWR2, one of several edge data centers operated by DataBank across the U.S., provides colocation, connectivity, and managed services for enterprise and institutional clients. Among its key tenants is the New Jersey Institute of Technology, which runs its Wulver High-Performance Computing (HPC) [...]
AleForge Launches Advanced DDoS Protection for Game Servers - 📅 - AleForge, a specialized game server hosting provider, announced the launch of its advanced DDoS protection service today, powered by enterprise-grade technology. This new service will provide game server owners with robust protection against increasingly common and sophisticated DDoS attacks while simultaneously improving connection stability and reducing latency.The new protection service comes as a response to the growing threat of DDoS attacks targeting game servers, which can disrupt ...
Amazon Launches Kuiper Satellites, Challenging Starlink - 📅 - Amazon has officially kicked off its Kuiper broadband project with the launch of its first 27 satellites from Florida. The move marks the beginning of a long-delayed effort to compete with SpaceXs Starlink in delivering internet from space.
These are the first of 3,236 satellites that Amazon intends to launch into low-Earth orbit as part of Project Kuiper, a $10 billion initiative announced in 2019 to provide broadband internet to governments, corporations, and consumers worldwide - clients that SpaceX has been vying for years with its Starlink business.
Amazon has arranged more than 80 launches via alliances with ULA, Arianespace, and Blue Origin. Amazon needs at least half of the [...]
These are the first of 3,236 satellites that Amazon intends to launch into low-Earth orbit as part of Project Kuiper, a $10 billion initiative announced in 2019 to provide broadband internet to governments, corporations, and consumers worldwide - clients that SpaceX has been vying for years with its Starlink business.
Amazon has arranged more than 80 launches via alliances with ULA, Arianespace, and Blue Origin. Amazon needs at least half of the [...]
AWS Launches Second-Generation Outposts Racks for Edge Computing - 📅 - Amazon Web Services (AWS)has announced the general availability of its second-generation AWS Outposts racks, marking a significant evolution in edge computing infrastructure. Designed to meet the growing demand for low-latency performance, local data processing, and compliance with data residency regulations, the new AWS Outposts racks would bring substantial upgrades over their first-generation predecessors.At the core of the new deployment are the latest x86-based Amazon EC2 instance types, including general-purpose M7i, compute-optimized C7i, and memory-optimized R7i instances. According to AWS, these instances provide up to 40 percent better performance and double the virtual CPU, [...]
OVHcloud Launches AI Endpoints to Simplify Access to AI Models - 📅 - OVHcloud has unveiled its AI Endpoints solution, a serverless platform aimed at making advanced artificial intelligence tools more accessible to developers and enterprises of all sizes. Designed to streamline the integration of AI capabilities into business applications, AI Endpoints provides direct access to over 40 high-performance, open-source large language models (LLMs) and generative AI systems.The service supports a wide range of AI-driven use cases, including natural language chatbots, text-to-speech applications, automated transcription, data extraction, and real-time coding assistance. By eliminating the need for in-house machine learning expertise or infrastructure management, [...]
VSORA Secures $46 Million to Launch AI Inference Chip - 📅 - French deep-tech company VSORA has raised $46 million in a new funding round to accelerate the production of its high-performance AI inference chip, aiming to reshape the global market for artificial intelligence processors. Led by Otium and a French family office, the round also attracted investment from Omnes Capital, Adlie Capital, and co-financing from the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund.
The funding will drive the final development and upcoming manufacturing of VSORAs flagship chip, the Jotunn8 (J8), expected to be produced on silicon in 2025. Designed to handle next-generation AI inference workloads, the J8 chip is positioned as a scalable and efficient alternative to [...]
The funding will drive the final development and upcoming manufacturing of VSORAs flagship chip, the Jotunn8 (J8), expected to be produced on silicon in 2025. Designed to handle next-generation AI inference workloads, the J8 chip is positioned as a scalable and efficient alternative to [...]
HPE Boosts Aruba, GreenLake Security for AI and Cloud Threats - 📅 - Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has unveiled a comprehensive suite of new security capabilities for its HPE Aruba Networking and HPE GreenLake platforms aimed at enhancing enterprise defenses against evolving cyber threats. These updates would reflect HPEs effort to address security risks introduced by the rise of AI-powered applications and the increasingly hybrid nature of cloud and network infrastructures.
At the core of the announcement is the expansion of HPE Aruba Networking Central, which now includes cloud-based access control features designed to accelerate the implementation of enterprise-grade zero trust security models. The platform treats every user, device, and application [...]
At the core of the announcement is the expansion of HPE Aruba Networking Central, which now includes cloud-based access control features designed to accelerate the implementation of enterprise-grade zero trust security models. The platform treats every user, device, and application [...]
Bitsight Hits $200M ARR as Cyber Risk Demand Surges - 📅 - Bitsight, a global provider of cyber risk analytics, has crossed a major business milestone, surpassing $200 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR). The company, which also reported positive free cash flow at the close of its previous fiscal year, attributes its success to a rising market need for integrated cyber risk management and threat intelligence solutions.
CEO Steve Harvey emphasized that the milestone reflects not just revenue growth, but also the strategic direction of the company in responding to escalating cyber threats. Surpassing $200 million in ARR and achieving free cash flow demonstrates the strength of our strategy and the increasing demand for cyber risk [...]
CEO Steve Harvey emphasized that the milestone reflects not just revenue growth, but also the strategic direction of the company in responding to escalating cyber threats. Surpassing $200 million in ARR and achieving free cash flow demonstrates the strength of our strategy and the increasing demand for cyber risk [...]