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Will SD-WAN Solve IoT’s Toughest Questions?

SD-WAN has the potential to address many of IoT's security and operational challenges, says Apcela CEO Mark Casey. Read more.

CenturyLink Nabs Interior Department’s $1.6B IT Contract

The company’s two-part order with the Interior Department is spread over 11 one-year options that run through 2032. Read more.

Rogers Breaks Ice on Canada’s First 5G Deployment

Rogers is working with Ericsson on the 5G network deployment pivoting off of an agreement signed in mid-2018. Read more.

Telstra Deepens Equinix Ties, Adds 110 Cloud Interconnects

Telstra’s new API integration with Equinix means its enterprise customers can directly connect to more than 170 service providers. Read more.

AI Automation Startup Zinier Raises $90M

The startup plays heavily in the telecom sector — 80% of its existing customers are in the space, and it expects 5G deployments to drive future business. Read more.

ETSI Drops 2 MEC Reports Into a Red-Hot Market

The reports cover the impact of “alternative virtualization technologies” and provide a deeper look into network slicing and edge computing systems. Read more.

Google Cloud Woos Enterprises With Premium Support

Within 15 minutes of submitting a support ticket, Google promises to connect IT teams with an expert familiar with the customer's cloud deployment. Read more.