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AI-optimized data center — five critical components

AI-optimized data centers require GPUs, TPUs, high-speed networking, advanced cooling systems, as well as fast and scalable storage As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to rapidly evolve, the demand for high-performance computing environments is growing at a fast pace. AI applications like generative models, real-time language...

What is liquid cooling and why is it key for AI Data centers?

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance at a fast pace, data centers need to evolve to handle the growing demand for computing power. Traditional air-based cooling systems are struggling to keep up with the high heat generated by modern AI hardware. This is...

Top three ways renewable energy is powering AI data centers

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to expand, the demand for data centers has skyrocketed. AI applications require massive computing power, leading to higher energy consumption. Many AI data centers are turning to renewable energy solutions to address this challenge. These efforts aim to reduce...

What is an AI hyperscale data center? — five features and three reasons they matter

An AI hyperscale data center is a large facility designed to support AI workloads on a massive scale In today’s digital world, artificial intelligence (AI) is growing rapidly. To support this growth, companies need powerful data centers that can handle massive amounts of data and...

Top five things to know about securing AI data centers

To protect AI data centers from cyber threats, physical intrusions and operational failures, organizations must implement strong security measures As artificial intelligence (AI) adoption continues to grow, the security of AI data centers has become a key priority. These facilities house powerful computing infrastructure, process...

How is the UK investing in AI infrastructure?

Last year, four major U.S. firms committed a combined £6.3 billion, or $8.16 billion, to expand AI-ready data centers in the U.K. The U.K. Government recently unveiled an ambitious Artificial Intelligence (AI) Opportunities Action Plan, aiming to position the nation as a global leader in...

Top six AI data centers in Asia

As artificial intelligence (AI) adoption accelerates, Asia is emerging as a global hub for high-performance AI data centers These AI data centers are critical for AI training, deep learning models as well as large-scale cloud computing. The region’s leading AI data centers leverage cutting-edge technology,...

Five reasons AI data centers require massive amounts of power

AI data centers must support intensive workloads such as deep learning, large-scale data analytics as well as real-time decision-making Artificial intelligence (AI) data centers are the backbone of modern machine learning and computational advancements. However, one of the biggest challenges these AI data centers...

Qualcomm explains 5G RedCap (Part 2)

5G RedCap supports fewer antennas and frequency bands, reducing device cost and size This is the second part of a two-part story. Read Part 1 here. 5G  reduced capability (RedCap) technology is designed for Internet of Things (IoT) support and IoT environments as it operates primarily in...

‘Throwing spaghetti at the wall’ — How can telecom attract a new workforce?

'The industry could use a great PR company,' said NB+C’s Vice President of Human Capital Maybe it’s because it’s a small industry, or because it’s an “in-the-family” kind of industry, or because it’s not, let’s face it, a particularly sexy one — or maybe...

A shrinking and aging workforce — The problem facing broadband in the US

The FBA predicts that 205,000 fiber optic technicians will be needed across the country over the next five years Last June, the Biden administration announced how it will allocate the $42.5 billion in federal funding for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program to U.S. states...

What might 6G be used for? Scenarios from ITU

As conversations around global spectrum use for terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks coalesced at the World Radiocommunication Conference in Dubai, the future of wireless was top-of-mind. As work progresses on future 6G systems, a timeline is emerging for standardization and commercialization—and WRC-23 representatives also considered...

Three carrier strategies for leveraging observability, data and AI

Where are some starting points for telco investment? Stephen Rose, IBM's general manager for Telco, Media, Entertainment and Distribution, recently outlined three areas where telecom network providers can begin to target investments and focus their strategies to bring AI into their operations -- and all...

Network analytics: The telescope vs. the microscope

'No one has a lack of data ... but can that data help you?' asks Cisco exec There is a dizzying array of data available to telecom operators on the status, performance and health of their networks; at various speeds and levels of granularity; focused...

How can sharing among telcos lead to more efficient infra and spectrum use?

RCR Live panelists discussed how high spectrum demand and lack of base station deployment sites signals a need for more sharing among European telcos During an RCR Live Telco Reinvention panel, European regulators highlighted the importance of the concept of “sharing” when it comes to...

What does the journey to carbon-neutral networks look like?

Panelists at RCR Live discussed the role of 5G technology in the telco journey to carbon-neutral networks With the growing momentum behind the UN’s Race to Zero Campaign, the pressure of rising energy costs, the deployment of power-hungry 5G and the expectations of customers...

The changing DDoS landscape—Should data centers be concerned?

DDoS attacks targeting commercial data centers are becoming more frequent, bigger and smarter Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks refer to a malicious actor or actors temporarily or indefinitely disrupting services of a host connected to a network to render an entire network or website unavailable. While...

‘Success at the edge requires a diverse labor force’: Q&A with Intel exec

Intel invests in hiring and retention programs to support women, and partners with schools to increase talent diversity Following the most recent Women in Telco Forum, Jeni Panhorst, the VP & GM of the Network & Edge Compute Division at Intel, offered her perspective on...

Three ways for telco leaders to build a diverse future

Telco leaders say they want a diverse workforce; but getting there is much easier said than done Executives and managers across the telecommunications and technology industries say they are interested in making sincere and impactful efforts to improve the diversity within their companies. But, according...

Three tips to stay agile in an evolving telecom workforce

Emerging network trends in telecom require a new level of workforce agility Emerging network trends around virtualization and cloud technology, as well as the shift towards more open and software-defined networks, have led to material changes around how to navigate a telecom career. In a...

Mentorship vs. sponsorship—What’s the difference and which is better?

While a mentor can offer advice and perspective, a sponsor can open doors During a session at the Women in Telco event, panelists sought to differentiate between the role of mentor and sponsor in the tech industry, but also shared their insights into why such...

The tech workforce post-pandemic: Where are we now?

Cisco found that a hybrid model can led to an improved work-life balance without limiting an employee’s growth According to Cisco Software Engineer Richa Daga, the future of work is hybrid. At RCR Wireless News' Women in Telco event, Daga shared results from a global...

Measuring diversity & inclusion in telecom requires a ‘holistic’ approach

When assessing diversity efforts within telecom, STL's Research Director said gender is only one aspect taken into account As part of its analysis of sustainability maturity across the telecom industry, STL Partners explores company progress around diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I), explained the consultancy’s Research...

How will cellular private networks enable smart ports?

The private networks deployed at this Swedish port currently rely on 4G LTE technology A cellular private network for Hutchison Ports Stockholm has enabled a high level of automation at the facility, including the operation of automated straddle carriers, Graham Wilde, head of 5G business...