Bandwidth stories

Europe uses software-defined peering and SASE to cut latency and boost security, enabling agile, cloud-based digital infrastructure for industries and IoT.

The CXL Consortium unveils CXL 4.0, doubling bandwidth to 128GTs and adding bundled ports to boost data centre performance and scalability.

Telstra and Silicon Quantum Computing have trialled quantum AI, cutting network analytics training time from weeks to days with comparable accuracy.

AI could boost New Zealand's economy by NZD $36 billion, as Google advances digital infrastructure with the Honomoana subsea cable and AI initiatives.

Over a quarter of US firms lose up to USD $5 million annually due to network outages, prompting urgent tech strategy shifts and investment in connectivity.

Zayo's Bandwidth Report reveals fibre demand soaring due to AI and cloud, with fibre miles set to rise by nearly 200 million by 2030 to prevent shortages.

Zayo Europe has deployed a 100G Wavelength network for GNM from Marseille to Amsterdam in five days, boosting low-latency connectivity across Europe.

Asia Pacific faces a 15-25GW shortfall in AI-ready data centres by 2028 despite doubling capacity, due to power limits and evolving AI demands, CBRE warns.

Australian households face rising internet lag as device numbers soar beyond 20, causing streaming and gaming issues; specialist provider Occom offers relief.

Riverbed expands its acceleration platforms with ten new SteelHead solutions and a flexible subscription model to support rising AI-driven data demands.

Cloudbrink boosts its SASE solution with 300 Gbps data centre throughput, 1 Gbps per-user speed, plus new partnerships to expand into new geographies.

HighPoint launches its PCIe Gen5 and second-gen Gen4 NVMe Switch AICs and adapters, enhancing PCIe expansion and M.2 acceleration for high-demand computing.

A Ciena survey reveals AI workloads will dominate data centre demand, with 43% of new facilities focusing primarily on AI over the next five years.

Huawei's Li Peng predicts that artificial intelligence will revolutionise 5G networks, driving data usage and unlocking significant revenue growth.

Huawei has launched its AI-Centric Network solution, aiming to help telecom carriers exploit AI advancements for enhanced connectivity and innovative business models.

Huawei is showcasing its AI and 5G integration solutions at MWC Barcelona 2025, aiming to enhance carrier services and drive new business growth globally.

The OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub boasts an impressive 80Gbps bandwidth, doubling previous speeds, making it essential for creatives and power users alike.

Telstra International has unveiled plans to transform its global network into a highly autonomous system, enhancing subsea capacities to over 800 Tbps.

Zayo Europe has announced the appointment of Caroline O'Connor as Chief Legal Officer, bolstering its executive team amid continued growth in the sector.

Pure Storage has partnered with Kioxia to create an advanced data storage platform for hyperscale data centres, enhancing efficiency and performance.