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AWS boosts its long-distance cloud connections with custom DWDM transponder

The new Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) device increases bandwidth by 73% and reduces power consumption by 35%, according to AWS.

By Michael Cooney

Nov 19, 2025 4 mins

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Arista fills out AI networking portfolio

Arista is bulking up its R4 series with speedier models and line cards to advance high-performance networks.

By Michael Cooney

Oct 29, 2025 5 mins

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Cisco admins urged to patch IOS, IOS XE devices

Attackers have already exploited the SNMP vulnerability to execute remote code or deny service.

By Howard Solomon

Sep 25, 2025 5 mins

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Cisco reinvigorates data center, campus, branch networking with AI demands in mind

Nexus data center management software, campus Smart Switches, and integrated branch routers will debut at Cisco Live in San Diego.

By Michael Cooney

Jun 10, 2025 8 mins

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Broadcom’s 102.4 Tbps Tomahawk 6 targets million-XPU AI clusters

The Tomahawk 6 doubles the bandwidth of its predecessor from 51.2 Terabits per second to a staggering 102.4 Tbps.

By Sean Michael Kerner

Jun 4, 2025 4 mins

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HPE Aruba unveils raft of new switches for data center, campus modernization

Additions include the CX 10040 distributed services switch along with new campus switches and Wi-Fi 7 access points.

By Michael Cooney

May 28, 2025 7 mins

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Zyxel launches 100GbE switch for enterprise networks

The CX4800-56F switch from Zyxel Networks targets network environments where high-bandwidth backbone connectivity is essential.

By Sean Michael Kerner

May 5, 2025 4 mins

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Juniper Beyond Labs tackles AI networking, quantum security

The R&D lab is charged with identifying networking’s most difficult challenges and fostering Juniper's next big network and security products.

By Michael Cooney

Apr 29, 2025 6 mins

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Copper-to-optics technology eyed for next-gen AI networking gear

Co-packaged copper is yet another option for building switch, GPU and accelerator connectivity.

By Michael Cooney

Apr 22, 2025 6 mins

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Nvidia’s silicon photonics switches bring better power efficiency to AI data centers

In the age of AI, high-speed optical networking is more important than ever. Co-packaged optics removes the need for pluggable optics, simplifying network design while increasing resiliency.

By Zeus Kerravala

Mar 19, 2025 4 mins

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