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Dell, VMware CEOs Render Patina for 5G​

At “VMware, we’re out to be the 5G operating system. Dell is now bringing forward its infrastructure,” VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger said. Read more.

Nokia Threat Report: IoT Malware Infections Surge 100%​

The mobile network infection rate peaked in February and March, with infected devices increasing by almost 30% as attackers launched COVID-19-themed campaigns. Read more.

AT&T Mobile Gains Fail to Offset Murky Outlook

AT&T has a “very pragmatic view of the broader economic picture and the COVID-driven challenges we face in some segments," CEO John Stankey said. Read more.

T-Mobile Pledges ‘Nationwide’ Mid-Band 5G By 2022​

The operator’s mid-band 5G network, which it began deploying in April, currently reaches more than 200 U.S. cities and towns. Read more.

Op-Ed: Have We Hit Peak Virtual Events?

Just looking at our current and upcoming coverage plans, there are between three and six events on our collective SDxCentral calendars every week. Read more.

AI’s Potential Held Back by Hardware Bottlenecks, Dell’Oro Says

Taking advantage of artificial intelligence isn't as simple as throwing more GPUs and FPGAs or other accelerators into a data center, wrote Dell'Oro's Baron Fung. Read more.