Internet slowdowns might become a thing of the past
Internet throughput issues, prevalent in many homes, may become a thing of the past thanks to a new and inexpensive invention that copies how major internet networks perform data links between cities and countries.Scientists at University College London (UCL) say they’ve figured out how to bring down the cost of highly efficient optical transceivers so that they can be installed en masse around consumer environments.Also read: 5G wireless could change networking as we know it The receiver technology, when fully developed, will be able to provide a consistent 10,000 Mbps connection to homes and small businesses by removing a choke point that exists now at the point where fiber subscribers are connected to the ISP, the researchers claim. Average all fixed-line, download speeds in the U.S. are currently only 64 Mbps in comparison, according to a Speedtest study. Optimization should be able to increase that, though.To read this article in full, please click here
The combination of edge computing, 5G RAN, and low latency will deliver a faster 5G experience.
Citrix said its Netscaler SD-WAN platform is beginning to see larger deployments.
T-Mobile also will have a nationwide NB-IoT network this year. 
SteelFusion seems a little bit like hyperconverged infrastructure, but not exactly.
It provides visibility and analysis for telcos as they move toward "cloudification."
CEO Rajeev Suri cited improved conditions in North America and 5G momentum.
The first version of the kit will allow customization of the company’s data center switches.
Much of the extra investment will go toward building more fiber.
