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EU Endorses SES-Intelsat Merger to Rival Starlink

VoIP Review

Meanwhile, GEO and MEO satellites guarantee widespread coverage, beneficial for broader signal distribution but with latency drawbacks. LEO satellites, like those used by Starlink, provide low-latency responses ideal for real-time applications, although their coverage is relatively narrow.

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Mediacom picks Harmonic's virtual CMTS, DAA nodes for DOCSIS 4.0 upgrade

Light Reading

The move also signals Mediacom's shift to the remote PHY option for its distributed access architecture (DAA) upgrade. Mediacom will deploy a virtual CMTS and nodes from Harmonic for its DOCSIS 4.0 network upgrade.

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Securing DOT Infrastructure

Paloalto Networks

The distributed nature of ITS networks, IT-OT convergence, limited physical security controls, and vulnerabilities in interconnected IoT devices can pose significant challenges. Key Priorities: Achieving visibility into thousands of connected devices, including traffic signals and roadside sensors.

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ESA and Hispasat Launch QKD Satellite Project

VoIP Review

The European Space Agency (ESA) and Spanish satellite provider Hispasat have initiated a new project named Q-Design, aimed at revolutionizing quantum key distribution (QKD) through satellite networks. Traditional optical networks that support QKD struggle with long-distance transmission due to signal degradation.

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2025 Predictions — How One Year Will Redefine the Cybersecurity Industry

Paloalto Networks

A proactive, quantum-resistant roadmap is crucial, starting with adopting quantum-safe algorithms, advanced cryptographic libraries and quantum key distribution (QKD). Ultimately, these shifts signal a future where organizations that lead with a unified, transparent and collaborative approach will set the pace in cybersecurity.

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Ericsson: Optus 5G Antennas, Cloud-Native Core with Google Cloud, Sweden AI Factory and More

Telecom Talk

Stronger signals indoors and outdoors, including in high-traffic areas and deep inside buildings with the new antennas Enhanced network energy efficiency: These high-efficiency antennas help Optus reduce energy usage while maintaining high network performance, aligning with its sustainability goals, Ericsson said.

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Ultra-secure quantum messages sent a record distance over a fiber optic network

IEEE ComSoc

Quantum data was sent over an ordinary telecom network with fiber-optic cables. Superconducting detectors arent affected by afterpulsing, Pittaluga said.

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