Qualcomm has announced that its new ARM-based server chip is available for commercial shipment. The Centriq 2400 is an ARMv8 64 bit CPU, with 48 cores running at upto 2.6Ghz.…
Broadcom plans $103bn takeover of Qualcomm
Having announced a move of their headquarters to the US, Broadcom is now targeting another chipmaker for a takeover. Even with the Brocade deal stuck in CIFUS negotiations, they are…
VMware acquires VeloCloud, consolidates SD-WAN market
VMware have announced in a blog post (Leading our Industry into a Software-Defined Future with Strategic M&A) that they are acquiring VeloCloud. They have also issued the obligatory press-release to…
CenturyLink completes acquisition of Level 3
CenturyLink has completed its acquisition of Level 3 Communications. In their press-release (CenturyLink completes acquisition of Level 3), they claim they are now positioned to: Offer a broader, innovative product…
Elliott Management Acquires Gigamon for $1.6 Billion
Investment agitator and vulture Elliott Management have acquired network monitoring firm Gigamon for $1.6bn. Gigamon have recently posted third quarter results (Gigamon Third Quarter 2017 Financial Highlights). These show revenue…
Seaborn sharpens SABR to link with South Africa
Seaborn Networks, the folks that linked Brazil and the USA together using the Seabras-1 cable are quietly busy. In one of the most low-key launches of a new route, you can't…
Data Responsibility: Treat your data like your daughter..
IBM has published in their policy blog, a piece about Data Responsibility. In this, they seek to address the questions about data in the cloud age. First, a personal note. We…
Wi-Fi encryption KRACK-ed with re-keying injection
On Monday, a coordinated disclosure announcement revealed that WiFi networks are at risk. The disclosure was found early with the discovery of the GitHub repository for the talking points on the…