Vodafone, Nokia, Cisco, Benu Networks, and Casa Systems have successfully conducted the first multi-vendor test of a new broadband standard. The vendors tested a new open architecture for the Broadband Network Gateway (BNG). BNGs are critical for connecting multiple users to the internet but have historically been locked to a single supplier. Disaggregated BNGs based…
There is a reason the phrase “better together” has taken off. The best ideas, projects, and products come as a result of collaboration. And in an industry such as automotive, collaboration simply isn’t optional, which is why I love Microsoft’s approach to creating a strong ecosystem. Henry Bzeih, CTO/CSO, automotive & transportation, Microsoft, recently joined…
UPDATED to add that some devices were already starting to see connection issues on the evening of Sept. 29. Old Macs, iPhones, PlayStation 3 and Nintendo 3DS gaming consoles, an unknown number of smart TVs, set-top boxes and other “smart” devices, and even some PlayStation 4s may lose some internet connectivity this week. That’s because…
Microsoft has a big change coming soon in the form of Windows 11, but that doesn’t mean word has spread to the masses just yet. According to a survey by Savings.com, 62% of Windows users are unaware of the existence of Windows 11. Savings.com recently carried out a survey to “gauge awareness and excitement for…
UPDATED to add that some devices were already starting to see connection issues on the evening of Sept. 29. Old Macs, iPhones, PlayStation 3 and Nintendo 3DS gaming consoles, an unknown number of smart TVs, set-top boxes and other “smart” devices, and even some PlayStation 4s may lose some internet connectivity this week. That’s because…
These days, the Internet offers endless possibilities for business owners. If you have a business idea and take the time to read this selection of online marketing tips 2020, it can help you boost revenues or expand your reach. Online Marketing Tips for your small business Target the right audience for your product This is…
In a new video posted by iFixit, the recently announced iPad mini is torn down and a jelly scrolling effect is also explained. This so-called “jelly scroll” effect is not new. It has to do with the orientation of the controller board and the direction that user is scrolling. Because the screen refreshes by scanning…
Facebook announced on Tuesday that its 2Africa cable would now extend to over 45,000 kilometers with the addition of nine landings collectively dubbed the 2Africa Pearls. The subsea cable will directly connect three continents — Africa, Europe and Asia. The extension will see 2Africa become the longest subsea cable system in the world upon completion,…
Facebook announced on Tuesday that its 2Africa cable would now extend to over 45,000 kilometers with the addition of nine landings collectively dubbed the 2Africa Pearls. The subsea cable will directly connect three continents — Africa, Europe and Asia. The extension will see 2Africa become the longest subsea cable system in the world upon completion,…
After a decade of a handful of dominant social media companies trading what are essentially publishing tools in exchange for serving us all an endless deluge of ads, the winds of change are finally blowing — in a few different directions at once. Content creators (arguably either a special echelon of influencers or anyone who…
