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Reports and Coverage
Chips 2.0: Meeting Escalating Demands Amid Global Turbulence
Next-generation chips represent the next evolution of semiconductors, featuring advancements in design, materials, manufacturing processes, performance, and packaging. As computing tasks become increasingly demanding and data-intensive, these advanced chips promise to deliver faster speeds and superior energy efficiency. However, the path to realizing this potential is fraught with significant technological, supply chain, and geopolitical challenges that are expected to intensify over the next five years as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes ubiquitous.
Government of Panama Launches National Strategy to Develop the Semiconductor Industry
Laurentino Cortizo Cohen, president of Panama, signed a decree that establishes guidelines for the development and promotion of microelectronics and semiconductor activities in the country.
Cradlepoint: Wireless Service Costs Affect Businesses in Mexico
Despite their interest in adopting new technologies, 92.4% of all organizations surveyed in Mexico believe that the current costs of wireless services are affecting their business, according to a study conducted by Cradlepoint.
46 Labs Acquires Hypercube Networks to Revolutionize Connectivity
46 Labs, renowned worldwide for its expertise in connectivity management catering to large enterprises and service providers, has completed the acquisition of Hypercube Networks from affiliates of West Technology Group.
FCC Sounds Alarm: New Wireless Security Rules, Funding Vital for 'Rip and Replace'
To ensure that telecommunications certification bodies (TCBs) and measurement facilities (test labs) that certify wireless devices for the US market are not influenced by untrustworthy actors, FCC’s senior leaders Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel and Commissioner Brendan announced a proposal.
Verizon's 2024 DBIR: Vulnerability Exploitation Behind Surge in Breaches
Verizon's 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) analysis reveals a significant uptick in breaches initiated through vulnerability exploitation, nearly tripling from the previous year with a 180% increase. This surge, largely driven by the impact of MOVEit and comparable zero-day vulnerabilities, underscores the predominant use of these tactics by ransomware and other extortion-related threat actors.
The Future of Hyperscale Data Centers and Edge Computing
By the end of 2023, the number of hyperscale data centers surged to 992, hitting over a thousand early in 2024. In just four years, the collective capacity of these centers doubled, propelled by a rapid rise in their numbers and escalating average capacity.
Are You Ready for the 18th Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit?
Set for another memorable gathering in December 2024, get ready to capture, connect and collaborate with global industry leaders within the conference halls and demo area of the 18th Telecom Review Leaders' Summit.
USD 3 Billion Acquisition to Create a Stronger Multi-Orbit Satellite Operator
As agreed by both parties, SES is set to acquire Intelsat through the purchase of 100% of Intelsat Holdings’ equity for a cash consideration of USD 3.1 billion (EUR 2.8 billion).