Mobile operators moving toward open and virtualized RAN architectures are finding that the main challenges are economic, resource use in tight environments, automation, and long-term growth rather than technology readiness. vRAN offers clear benefits in flexibility and supplier options, but as deployments transition from pilot projects to commercial scale, operators need to address rising energy
During VAST Forward 2026, VAST Data introduced multiple updates, ranging from a full-stack agentic computing platform to a secure, scalable thinking machine. The VAST Data PolicyEngine and VAST Data TuningEngine are two new computing services that will enable the next generation of the VAST AI OS to meet key requirements for organizations looking to scale
Nimbus Data introduced FlashMax as its next-generation multiprotocol all-flash platform for modern data centers. Positioned as a successor to the company’s FlashRack line, FlashMax combines PCIe-based expansion, rack-level resiliency, and next-generation data reduction while presenting block, file, and object services within a single namespace. Thomas Isakovich, founder and CEO of Nimbus Data, says traditional enterprise
Dell Technologies has introduced the Dell PowerEdge XR9700, a closed-loop, liquid-cooled, fully enclosed rugged server designed to run Cloud RAN and edge AI workloads in unprotected outdoor environments. Engineered for deployment on utility poles, rooftops, and building exteriors, the XR9700 targets dense urban buildouts, remote sites, and space-constrained locations where traditional data center footprints and
Backblaze is rolling out a new cloud object storage product aimed directly at neocloud platforms, the companies building AI-focused cloud environments for high-performance computing. The move comes as AI workloads increasingly strain storage infrastructure. Training large models, running inference, and processing media-heavy data all require systems that can keep pace with powerful GPUs. For many
Pure Storage has rebranded as Everpure™, positioning the move as a shift from reshaping enterprise storage to defining broader data management outcomes. Alongside the name change, Everpure has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 1touch, a data intelligence and orchestration company focused on delivering a unified view of enterprise information. The combination is intended to
NVIDIA is partnering with Akamai, Forescout, Palo Alto Networks, Siemens, and Xage Security to accelerate computing and AI in operational technology (OT) and industrial control system (ICS) environments. The goal is to improve real-time threat detection and response for critical infrastructure. These partnerships use a distributed setup in which security is enforced at the edge
Lenovo is expanding its ThinkEdge portfolio with a new wave of AI-enabled systems that bring computing power from centralized data centers into the environments where data is created. The additions include the ThinkEdge SE10n Gen 2, ThinkEdge SE30n Gen 2, ThinkEdge SE60n Gen 2, and the ThinkEdge SE50a, the company’s first industrial all-in-one panel PC.
The transition to PCIe Gen6 storage has reached a commercial milestone: the Micron 9650 NVMe SSD has entered mass production, becoming the first data center SSD built on the PCIe Gen6 interface to ship at scale. The development marks a shift in storage architecture, as higher data throughput and improved energy efficiency become increasingly important to overall
The fundamental unit of intelligence in modern AI interactions is the token. Whether powering clinical diagnostics, interactive gaming dialogue, or autonomous customer service agents, the scalability of these applications depends heavily on tokenomics. Recent MIT Data indicate that advances in infrastructure and algorithmic efficiency are reducing inference costs by up to 10x annually. Leading inference
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