Is open source opening new VMware alternatives?
Spinnaker's Shane O'Rourke notes small- and mid-sized customers are seeking option
Analysis - Open Source
In-depth analysis of networking, cloud, and AI infrastructure trends
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FCC fully funds China-focused ‘rip-and-replace’
The FCC has borrowed nearly $3.1 billion to bridge the program's funding gap
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Boost Mobile CTO continues to bash Broadcom’s VMware changes
'We felt we were not going to be price gouged,' Eben Albertyn said.
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Broadcom’s Tanzu gets AI updates, but is definitely not Kubernetes
'Even though it's more advanced, it's actually easier to adopt,' Tanzu GM Purnima Padmanabhan explained
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Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Huawei top Gartner data center switch rank
Of the four, Arista showed the highest 'ability to execute' mark
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How generative AI is powering up the cloud for 80% of enterprises
Generative artificial intelligence is no longer a far-off concept but a present-day reality
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Broadcom boasts of VMware cloud-native boost
“We actively drive an increase in innovation, ecosystem, and community development in the Kubernetes marketplace," Broadcom's Prashanth Shenoy said
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When will telecom embrace network AI?
PwC's Dan Hays said artificial intelligence was 'blindingly front and center' at the recent Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2025 event.
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EchoStar tackled one financial hurdle while another awaits
"We are cognizant of what financial needs we have ... and we do intend to stay ahead of our needs with whatever means we have," CEO Hamid Akhavan said. -
Is AI-RAN set to run?
Téral Research predicts the global market will grow from $1.7 billion this year to $10.4 billion in 2030, adding that the “current ecosystem is vibrant.”
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Verizon RIC runs AI-powered RAN efficiency app
Samsung and Qualcomm are part of the multivendor deployment.
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Why SONiC is Ready Not Just for Hyperscalers
SONiC, initially designed for hyperscalers, is now being adopted by enterprises for network transformation. Its open-source architecture offers flexibility and significant cost savings. -
Streamlining AI Fabric Management: The Imperative of a Centralized Management Platform
The article discusses the growing need for centralized management platforms in AI fabric management as data centers evolve towards AI-centric architectures. -
Single Click SONiC Evaluations and POCs
SONiC enhances network flexibility and scalability. Evaluating SONiC has challenges, but FTAS simplifies testing and deployment. -
Kubiya Unveils Industry's First AI 'Teammate' for Autonomous Kubernetes Ops
Kubiya has launched Kubernetes Captain, the first AI 'teammate' for Kubernetes operations, enabling natural language commands, autonomous self-healing, and continuous optimization. -
Can Mavenir ride AT&T open RAN momentum?
“Our belief is that open RAN's success and future prospects hinge on the survival of Mavenir,” analyst Michael Thelander wrote
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Nokia data center, API focus grows; RAN struggles
While Nokia is making headway in the data center and cloud API space, its more traditional telecom radio access network business continues to battle
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Broadcom’s VMware CaaS booted by Boost Mobile
The operator pulled VMware’s platform that had been core to its unique open network architecture since its inception for Wind River’s Studio Operator platform. -
How significant is AT&T’s bolstered open RAN program?
The additions could be important for some of its vendors but are not unique.
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Purpose-built multicloud networking emerges as a new trend
Purpose-built multicloud networking offers better performance and reliability, distributing traffic across multiple clouds and diverse network paths. -
Verizon touts ‘specificity’ of its open RAN ‘first’
“Not a lot of specificity coming out of operators in our industry related to actual O-RAN deployments," Verizon's Adam Koeppe said.
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Ericsson angles software, AI at 5G-Advanced
“It's moving from I don't want to tell the network exactly what to do, I want to tell it what I want to achieve," Ericsson's Gabriel Foglander said. -
Is Red Hat ready to pounce on Broadcom’s VMware blunders?
“My personal, anecdotal experiences this last year has been a lot of the emotional, visceral reactions to what's happened," Red Hat's Andrew Sullivan said.
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GenAI raises the stakes for data engineering
Generative artificial intelligence has enormous potential to transform organizations, but its success will hinge on the adaptability of data engineering teams. -
Are Ericsson and Nokia direct rivals anymore?
Ericsson is riding some telecom momentum, while Nokia continues to struggle in that space and is looking at alternative verticals to drive future growth.