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OPAQ Networks, a start-up based in Herndon, Virginia, OPAQ Networks announced a $22.5 million Series B round of financing for its Security-as-a-Service. OPAQ provides service providers with a single integrated/automated...

MEF published two new specifications advancing the orchestration of MEF 3.0 connectivity services over multiple network layers, including the optical domain. Both standards were developed within MEF’s LSO (Lifecycle Service...

AT&T is collecting large data sets from 5G field trials with real people and so far the results are encouraging, writes Melissa Arnoldi is president, AT&T Technology & Operations, in...

ADVA introduced its new line of FSP 150 ProNID network edge devices featuring zero touch provisioning. ADVA said its automated deployment capability removes the need for all manual intervention in...

MEF is introducing an SDN/NFV professional certification developed in collaboration with the Linux Foundation and ETSI. The certification validates a professional's knowledge, skills, and abilities in the domains of software-defined...

MACOM, which has a long history in telecommunications, has moved quickly in recent years to expand its presence in photonics and advanced semiconductors, says Vivek Rajgarthia, SVP, and GM, Lightwave...

Cisco announced two new consumption models for its Tetration solution for the data center and cloud: Tetration-SaaS, the cloud-based solution for cloud-first and cloud-only organizations, and Tetration-V, a software-only version...

Palo Alto Networks agreed to acquire Israel-based Secdo, a supplier of endpoint security solutions. Financial terms were not disclosed. Secdo's patented technology uses assisted learning combined with the only thread-level...

RAD introduced a new capability called vAccess that allows deployment of VNFs over any access. The new vAccess capability, which is already in use by a Tier 1 operator in...

Liquid Telecom has appointed Reshaad Sha as CEO of Liquid Telecom South Africa, effective June 1, 2018. Reshaad, a South African national, will oversee the growth of digital services and...

Cisco announced the addition of hardware, software and security options to its Service Provider routing portfolio. Highlights include: Routing hardware  Cisco NCS 500 Series: addressing converged wireline and wireless 5G-ready...

Nokia has secured the #1 vendor role in a central bid to supply equipment for China Mobile's regional optical transport network. Specifically, China Mobile has chosen Nokia to provide an...

Apple's global facilities, including retail stores, offices, data centers and co-located facilities in 43 countries, are now powered with 100 percent clean energy. This achievement includes — including the United...