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Optus tests resilient 800GE link between Sydney & Perth

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Optus trials Asia's first end-to-end 800GE link between Sydney and Perth, using dual subsea and terrestrial paths for near-zero downtime.
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Netskope launches NewEdge AI Fast Path to cut latency

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Netskope unveils NewEdge AI Fast Path to speed secure enterprise traffic to major AI clouds, cutting latency for chatbots and agents.
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Taara unveils photonic chip for cable-free 25Gbps links

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Taara unveils a silicon photonics platform and Taara Beam, a cable-free link delivering fibre-like 25Gbps speeds over distances up to 10km.
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HPE unveils AI-ready Juniper networking for operators

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HPE debuts Juniper-branded AI-ready routers, servers and cloud ops tools to help telecom and cloud operators modernise networks.
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Love at first byte: The infrastructure behind your Valentine's match

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From swipes to sparks, low-latency data centres, clouds and interconnection hubs quietly power your Valentine's match worldwide.
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Telehouse Europe appoints Chris Lamb as Enterprise Director

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Telehouse Europe names Chris Lamb Enterprise Director to drive sector-led growth and tailored infrastructure for demanding workloads.
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DE-CIX traffic hits 79 exabytes as AI & sport surge

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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DE-CIX data traffic surged 16% to 79 exabytes in 2025, fuelled by AI workloads and record-breaking live sports streaming demand.
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SUBCO plans sovereign APX East hypercable to US by 2028

Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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SUBCO plans a sovereign APX East “express hypercable” linking Sydney and California by late 2028, promising the world's longest continuous subsea link.
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Nomad Futurist, DE-CIX expand free digital infra training

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Nomad Futurist and DE-CIX are teaming up to offer free, industry-certified digital infrastructure training to workers and students worldwide.
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Navigating the next wave: Five tech predictions for 2026

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Australia bets on AI-ready data centres and resilient networks as five emerging tech shifts redefine its digital competitiveness by 2026.
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Nutanix & Nvidia build unified AI stack for enterprises

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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Nutanix and Nvidia unveil a unified AI stack to speed enterprises from pilot to production, promising simpler, scalable “AI factory” deployments.
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Equinix invests USD $22 million in Lagos data centre for Africa

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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Equinix plans a USD $22 million data centre in Lagos, its first in West Africa, boosting digital infrastructure to power Nigeria's growing tech economy by 2026.
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Telecom Fiji expands high-speed fibre to northern communities

Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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Telecom Fiji has launched a new fibre network from Savusavu to Labasa, providing faster, more reliable internet to northern communities and boosting digital access.
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Ciena report highlights rising wave service demand & cable growth

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Ciena's report reveals rising demand for wave services and a record 161,100 km of submarine cables ready in 2025, driven by AI, cloud, and data centre growth.
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AI to dominate data centre demand, new survey reveals

Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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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.
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CommScope's innovations help data centres adapt to high fibre counts

Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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CommScope's latest innovations, including rollable ribbon fibre cabling and the Propel platform, help data centres adapt to rising fibre counts.
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DE-CIX reports strong growth & global expansion in 2023

Wed, 8th May 2024
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DE-CIX, the global internet exchanges operator, saw a 14% revenue increase to over EURO €63m in 2023 while expanding into 14 new markets worldwide.
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Infinera's updated GX platform promises major network enhancements

Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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Infinera announces commercial availability of a superior, next-gen multi-haul optical line system on its GX Series, boasting top-tier adaptability and efficiency for large-scale operators.
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DE-CIX launches carrier-neutral enterprise partner program

Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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DE-CIX unveils the first-of-its-kind carrier-neutral enterprise partner programme to cater to surging demand for AI, IoT, and cloud data.
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Anritsu enhances accuracy with Network Master Pro MT1040A upgrade

Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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Anritsu Corporation enhances the efficiency of networks using OpenZR+ transceivers by upgrading its Network Master Pro MT1040A with a multi-rate module, promising superior cooling performance.