Sponsored Post Introduction Non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) are gaining traction as critical components of global connectivity solutions. With the growing demand for seamless and ubiquitous coverage, including in remote and underserved areas, NTNs offer potential. Much media coverage has been around satellite launches, the rapidly increasing number of thousands of Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites in the…
The Linux Foundation ONE Summit was held April 29 – May 1, 2024, at the San Jose Convention Center. According to its website, the Linux Foundation provides a proven, repeatable method to scale open-source software project communities via a comprehensive portfolio of support programs. As of 2023, the Linux Foundation had over 1,000 active projects…
Sponsored Post The rapid advancements in generative AI (GenAI) have captured the attention and imagination of industries worldwide, and our telecommunications sector isn’t immune. As telcos grapple with GenAI’s promise and potential, it’s crucial to separate hype from reality and chart an appropriate strategic course. During our research and advisory work, we’ve had conversations with…
The Open Compute Project (OCP) Global Summit was held at the San Jose Convention Center October 17 through 19, 2023. The OCP was initiated in 2011 as a collaborative community focused on redesigning hardware technology to efficiently support the growing demands on compute infrastructure. This year’s OCP Global Summit sold out for the first time,…
Network-as-a-service (NaaS) has been around for many years, with a surge during the arrival of software-defined networking (SDN) and a programmatic reimagining of networking about a decade ago. Today, we’re seeing a resurgence even as we grapple with multiple definitions of NaaS in the market. In this short article, I’ll discuss the flavors of NaaS,…
Sponsored Post Telecom operators face intense competition and pressure to transform. Many seek emerging technologies like generative AI (GenAI) to increase productivity, boost revenue growth, and enhance customer experience. However, realizing the full potential of GenAI in telecom requires capabilities that address challenges unique to our industry. We see GenAI models enriched with telco BSS/OSS…
The second annual SmartNICs Summit took place at the Doubletree Hotel in San Jose from June 13-15, 2023. Emerging technologies, such as generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), are driving SmartNIC adoption in hyperscaler environments and beyond. The event had 228 attendees and featured keynote presentations from Intel, Microsoft, NVIDIA, AMD, and VMware. Exhibitors included AMD, Intel,…
With our partner Converge! Network Digest, AvidThink is pleased to announce the latest site in our Next-Generation Infrastructure series: 2023 Enterprise Edge and Cloud Networking. Introducing the 2023 Enterprise Edge and Cloud Networking Resource Site Digging into the alphabet soup of SASE, SD-WAN, SSE, ZTNA, MCN, NaaS The 2023 Enterprise Edge and Cloud Networking Resource Site and…
With our partner Converge! Network Digest, AvidThink is pleased to announce the latest site in our Next-Generation Infrastructure series: The 2023 New Middle Mile Report and Resource Site. Introducing the 2023 New Middle Mile Resource Site: Perspectives and Insights from Industry Leaders and Innovators The 2023 New Middle Mile Resource Site and accompanying report provide readers with…
Kubernetes and CloudNative Conference (KubeCon + CloudNativeCon) covers Kubernetes and related projects from the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) — part of the Linux Foundation. This year, the North American conference was held at Huntington Place conference center in Detroit, MI, from October 24-28. Over 16,000 registered attendees showed up. AvidThink did as well — contributing…
