Edge gamble in Africa: can Facebook and other backers pull off a big new submarine cable?
Submarine cable-laying is back in the news and this latest project will see Facebook leading an effort called 2Africa, which…
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Research showing gaps in 5G availability, strategy for telcos
While the top global 5G operators are competing to deliver the fastest speed for their users, the amount of time…
OVF, Hale Capital, Galois plant seed funding for thatDot streaming data platform
Software firm thatDot Inc. has accepted a $2.1 million seed round of funding led by Oregon Venture Fund. Also participating…
Verizon’s CEO sees lots of daylight for firm’s 5G MEC plans
If Verizon Communications is a bit out over its skis when it comes to 5G mobile edge compute, the company’s…
Two edge computing case studies: Happier gaming and faster site development
One of edge computing’s key benefits is enhancing performance by placing code and content closer to the user. Two case…
Aarna Networks joins 5G lab, PAWR program, secures funding
Aarna Networks, Inc., a provider of open-source software and services for network automation, is now part of Seattle-based 5G Open…
Fastly launches developer hub for edge innovation, files follow-on public offering
Fastly, a provider of CDN and edge computing services, has launched a developer hub for fast access to necessary tools…
Chip companies partner with Foxconn for edge AI in video applications
A trio of edge computer vendors including Foxconn Technology Group have partnered to create a new product for efficient AI…
AI is being baked directly onto Sony image sensors, partners with Microsoft
Sony Corp. says it has two CMOS image sensors that will ship with machine learning capabilities baked on to the…
Investment growing in edge colocation data centers as EdgeMicro, DartPoints secure funding
Although global information technology spending is forecast to decrease in 2020, the economic crisis induced by COVID-19 will not jeopardize…
