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SoftBank Corp., NEC and Broadcom Jointly Validate RAN Modernization with Virtualization by Unifying O-RAN Architecture and Telco Cloud

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Cloud, SoftBank Group, Broadcom Inc., Senior, CNF, Architecture, NEC, BBU, CNO, Delta Upsilon, RAN, Radio, DU, OS, COTS, Content as a service, Ecosystem, Infrastructure as a service, Platform as a service, Telco, Telecommunications, VMware, Copper sulfide, Development, Environment, Network equipment provider

The companies confirmed the feasibility of RAN modernization by converging O-RAN architecture (1) and Telco Cloud (2).

Key Points: 
  • The companies confirmed the feasibility of RAN modernization by converging O-RAN architecture (1) and Telco Cloud (2).
  • In this joint verification, a virtualized RAN (“vRAN”) system consisted of a general-purpose common infrastructure defined by SoftBank, vRAN applications using O-RAN architecture by NEC, and a vRAN platform optimized for VMware’s Telco Cloud platform.
  • We believe that the innovative RAN modernization with virtualization, O-RAN, and Telco Cloud that we have verified will be the core technology for efficient RAN operations in the future.
  • PaaS（“VMware Telco Cloud Automation”）and its integrated orchestration capabilities enable operators to quickly deploy rapidly evolving CNF (“cloud-native function”) requirements for NEC's RAN deployments."

Singtel and Broadcom Partner to Bring Seamless Connectivity and Edge Computing to Mission-Critical Applications

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Cloud, Singtel, Container, Joint Innovation Lab, Lab, Digital, Mobile World Congress, City, Cloud computing, VMware, MEC, Partnership

The ultra-low latency, high reliability and network slicing capabilities of Singtel 5G, combined with VMware advanced virtualisation, cloud computing and software-defined edge technologies, allows enterprises to rapidly deploy and manage mission-critical applications.

Key Points: 
  • The ultra-low latency, high reliability and network slicing capabilities of Singtel 5G, combined with VMware advanced virtualisation, cloud computing and software-defined edge technologies, allows enterprises to rapidly deploy and manage mission-critical applications.
  • Through the partnership, enterprises using applications and services leveraging the VMware Edge Cloud Orchestrator will be able to quickly tap onto Singtel 5G without having to redesign their applications.
  • The lab will bring together 5G and edge-native application design experts, alongside commercial model specialists, to ensure enterprises can seamlessly onboard their VMware-based applications to Paragon.
  • Together with Singtel, we’re delivering Infrastructure as a Service and Container as a Service offerings to help enterprises power their edge-native applications.

Communications Service Providers Modernize Networks via Broadcom, Partner Ecosystem Collaboration

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Cloud, Intel, Running, POC, NEC, Mobile, Intelligence, RAN, Vodafone, SMO, Mobile World Congress, CSP, Mobile network operator, Viavi Solutions, Testbed, Automation, Ecosystem, Networking hardware, Congress, Digital twin, VMware, Monolithic kernel, Benchmarking, Environment, RIC, Software, Video game

BARCELONA, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024, VMware, recently acquired by Broadcom Inc. , highlighted Communications Service Providers (CSPs) deploying VMware Telco Cloud and VMware Service Management and Orchestration (SMO) solutions as well as co-innovations with its partner ecosystem to help global CSPs to modernize their networks and create monetizable services quickly.

Key Points: 
  • BARCELONA, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024, VMware, recently acquired by Broadcom Inc. , highlighted Communications Service Providers (CSPs) deploying VMware Telco Cloud and VMware Service Management and Orchestration (SMO) solutions as well as co-innovations with its partner ecosystem to help global CSPs to modernize their networks and create monetizable services quickly.
  • “We’ve successfully enabled our customers to modernize their networks from the core to the RAN with VMware Telco Cloud Platform,” said Sanjay Uppal, vice president and general manager, Software-Defined Edge Division, Broadcom.
  • Co-Innovation with Partner Ecosystem to Fuel Core, RAN and RIC Advancements
    VMware continues to advance its innovation efforts in collaboration with a broad partner ecosystem that helps fuel multi-vendor networks.
  • VMware’s Software-Defined Edge solutions for communication service providers and enterprises are on display at its Mobile World Congress stand – Hall 3.0, Stand 3M11.

Broadcom Unveils Product Innovations across its Software-Defined Edge Portfolio for Telcos and Enterprises at Mobile World Congress 2024

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Paragon, Cloud, Running, Joint Innovation Lab, SDE, RAN, SMO, Mobile World Congress, Ecosystem, Automation, Congress, VMware, Trust, RIC, Software, Video game

“In the overlay, we’re introducing a new single-vendor SASE solution with Symantec—helping enterprises connect and better secure the distributed edge.

Key Points: 
  • “In the overlay, we’re introducing a new single-vendor SASE solution with Symantec—helping enterprises connect and better secure the distributed edge.
  • The VeloCloud portfolio includes the aforementioned VMware VeloCloud SASE as well as the VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN and VMware VeloCloud SD-Access products.
  • Enterprises will be able to tap onto Singtel 5G without having to redesign their applications with SDE’s software-defined edge solutions.
  • VMware’s Software-Defined Edge solutions for communication service providers and enterprises are on display at its Mobile World Congress stand – Hall 3.0, Stand 3M11.

VMware Telco Cloud Service Assurance Provides DISH Wireless with Detailed Network Insights and Automation

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Cloud, EchoStar, Algorithm, Architecture, EVP, Wireless, RAN, VIM, NOC, Mobile World Congress, ServiceNow, SATS, Content as a service, Automation, Networking hardware, VMware, Container, Environment, Video game

“VMware Telco Cloud Service Assurance provides visibility and actionable insights to help manage and operate our network effectively.”

Key Points: 
  • “VMware Telco Cloud Service Assurance provides visibility and actionable insights to help manage and operate our network effectively.”
    DISH Wireless is in the initial stages of testing the VMware Telco Cloud Service Assurance solution with the expectation of gaining the following benefits:
    Pipeline Reporting – The DISH Wireless Network Operations Center (NOC) deploys and configures cell sites while relying on a real-time dashboard from VMware Telco Cloud Service Assurance to monitor the status of deployments.
  • Multi-Site Monitoring – VMware Telco Cloud Service Assurance remote data collector service allows DISH Wireless NOC team to collect and analyze data from 20,000-plus cell sites.
  • The service provider is also testing VMware Telco Cloud Service Assurance integration with ServiceNow for opening service tickets.
  • “VMware Telco Cloud Service Assurance plays an instrumental role in enabling the Boost Wireless Network to holistically manage their multi-vendor environments and help improve network operations and efficiency.”
    DISH Wireless is an indirect subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS).

Broadcom and Vodafone Demonstrate Network Programmability to Optimize Network Performance for Short-Form Video Content

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Architecture, Intelligence, Mobile, POC, Network architecture, RAN, Congestion, API, Lead, Mobile World Congress, Application, CSP, Network, Radio access network, Congress, VMware, VOD, RIC, Mobile phone

The joint effort showcases the benefits of applying network programmability and intelligence into the Radio Access Network (RAN), enhancing overall performance for customers.

Key Points: 
  • The joint effort showcases the benefits of applying network programmability and intelligence into the Radio Access Network (RAN), enhancing overall performance for customers.
  • The emergence and rapid expansion of short-form video content is placing greater capacity demands on Communication Service Provider (CSP) networks globally.
  • To address these network challenges, Vodafone is implementing innovative solutions aimed at continuously enhancing the network performance for its customers.
  • The Network Programmability PoC will be showcased in both the VMware stand as well as Vodafone’s located in Hall 3 Stand 3E11.

Zadara Named in STL Partners' List of Edge Computing Companies to Watch

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Monday, February 26, 2024
Acquisition, Broadcom Inc., Internet of things, Research, AI, VMware

Irvine, CA, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zadara , a leader in edge cloud services, today announced its inclusion in STL Partners’ list of the 100 edge computing companies to watch in 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Irvine, CA, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zadara , a leader in edge cloud services, today announced its inclusion in STL Partners’ list of the 100 edge computing companies to watch in 2024.
  • The 2024 edge computing list features 100 companies that have demonstrated exceptional innovation, agility, and potential in the rapidly growing edge computing market.
  • STL partners is pleased to have Zadara listed among our top 100 edge computing companies for 2024.”
    With the recent acquisition of VMware by Broadcom, many companies are looking for alternatives flexible enough to be tailored to their business model.
  • To learn more about Zadara’s inclusion in STL Partners’ list of the 100 edge computing companies to watch in 2024 and STL Partners' analysis of the edge computing market, please visit stlpartners.com/edge-computing .

Proofpoint Welcomes New Executives to its Leadership Team

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
CFO, Digital transformation, Senior, Record, Sitecore, Culture, Growth, Digital, Satya, History, Software as a service, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Proofpoint, VMware, Professional, Management

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proofpoint, Inc. , a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, today announced the appointment of three highly accomplished executives to its executive leadership team.

Key Points: 
  • SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proofpoint, Inc. , a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, today announced the appointment of three highly accomplished executives to its executive leadership team.
  • Kim Sullivan brings more than 25 years of experience and expertise in people, culture, and transformation.
  • Satya Jena joins Proofpoint as Senior Vice President, Digital Platforms
    A newly created role, Satya Jena serves as Proofpoint’s Senior Vice President, Digital Transformation.
  • Prior to joining Proofpoint, he spent nearly a decade at VMware building and cultivating the company’s digital transformation and monetization capabilities.

Leveraging A.I. for Retail Business Expected to Drive the Market Size to $38 Billion by 2029

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Cloud, Investment, Growth, Commerce, VMware, Salesforce, Amazon (company), Google Cloud, OTCQB, DRIVE, Nvidia, QPU, Joint venture, VMW, Vodafone, MSFT, AMZN, GPU, SME, Microsoft, Machine learning, NVDA, Environment, Partnership, Computer, Library, GOOG, Artificial intelligence, NVIDIA, PALM, Internet, USD, AI, Intelligence, Cloud database, Internet of things, Government, Press release, Organization, PostgreSQL, Deep learning, CPU, Video game

A recent report from Mordor Intelligence said that: “AI in retail is undergoing significant transformations with the integration of Retail AI.

Key Points: 
  • A recent report from Mordor Intelligence said that: “AI in retail is undergoing significant transformations with the integration of Retail AI.
  • Companies are leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Retail to enhance strategies, improve outcomes, and boost online customer engagement.
  • The use of AI Retail Technology is expected to surge, with investments in AI-Powered Retail analytics increasing.” It projected that the AI in Retail Business Market size is estimated at USD 9.65 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 38.92 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 32.17% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
  • The report added: “The sector is changing due to the introduction of artificial intelligence in retail.

SXSW Engages Airship to Power Essential Guest Experiences in its Official 2024 SXSW GO Mobile App

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Friday, March 8, 2024
Other Technology, Telecommunications, Software, Electronic Commerce, Consumer Electronics, Technology, Search Engine Optimization, Mobile, Wireless, Entertainment, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Advertising, Mobile Entertainment, Content Marketing, Communications, Events, Concerts, General Entertainment, Apps, Applications, SXSW, Multimedia, IOS, Apple Wallet, Magic, Conference, Android, Creativity, VIP, CES, VMware, Sundance Film Festival, Google Wallet, Partnership

Airship , the mobile app experience company, today announced that South by Southwest® Conference and Festivals (SXSW®) is using the Airship App Experience Platform to power lifecycle messaging and native app experiences in the official SXSW GO mobile app presented by Paramount+.

Key Points: 
  • Airship , the mobile app experience company, today announced that South by Southwest® Conference and Festivals (SXSW®) is using the Airship App Experience Platform to power lifecycle messaging and native app experiences in the official SXSW GO mobile app presented by Paramount+.
  • Airship Mobile Wallet dynamically generates the personalized digital express pass and distributes it via email, Apple Wallet or Google Wallet.
  • SXSW attendees can explore the SXSW GO mobile app here , including download links for iOS and Android.
  • The time-tested, battle-proven partnership between Airship and event app platform Eventbase powers mobile app experiences for many of the world’s largest events, including CES, Cisco Live, Salesforce Dreamforce, Sundance Film Festival, Adobe Summit and VMware Explore.