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Ciena Beats on Q1, Despite Depressed Revenues

The optical networking vendor's revenues remained soft for a second consecutive quarter but exceeded expectations. Read more.

KDDI Helms 5G-Focused DCSG Trial

The trial will test interoperability between a disaggregated cell site gateway within a Telecom Infra Project Community Lab in Japan and transport and core equipment from Mongolian mobile operator MobiCom sitting outside of a TIP Community Lab. Read more.

Ericsson Reflects on 2020, Eyes 5G Growth

“We continue to transform the company through maintained focus on research and development,” CEO Börje Ekholm wrote in Ericsson's annual report. Read more.

SDxCentral 2-Minute Weekly Wrap

Cisco seeks private 5G simplification; IBM ropes partners into its Cloud Satellite orbit; and HPE opens up on 5G O-RAN plans. Stream now.