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The Unseen Architects: How System Integrators are Powering Carrier-Led Private 5G Deployments

Michael McDowell August 9, 2025

For mobile carriers like Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile, the P5G opportunity is immense, offering new revenue streams beyond consumer services.

Intel’s Networking Exodus: A Strategic Rebirth or a Sign of Decline?

Michael McDowell July 29, 2025

Intel’s foray into networking didn’t start with flashy switches or routers. Its foundational contribution dates back to 1980…

Azure Marketplace: meter’s New Avenue for Enterprise Customer Acquisition

Michael McDowell July 28, 2025

For meter, this isn’t just about passive listing. It’s an active customer acquisition strategy. They’re tapping directly into enterprise budgets already allocated to Azure, bypassing traditional sales friction.

The Great Network Shift: Why Enterprises Are Outsourcing Support and What It Means for Contracts

Michael McDowell July 24, 2025

Enter the Managed Service Provider (MSP). These partners offer a lifeline, promising to take on the heavy lifting of network design, delivery, and ongoing operations.

Broadcom’s Tomahawk Ultra: Challenging Nvidia’s Dominance in AI Networking

Michael McDowell July 23, 2025

The significance of this battle lies in “scale-up” computing – the technique of ensuring closely located chips can communicate at lightning speed.

Open Flash Platform Initiative Aims to Redefine Flash Storage for AI

Steve McDowell July 21, 2025

Six industry participants recently launched the Open Flash Platform (OFP) initiative, backed by six founding members: Hammerspace, the Linux Foundation, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), ScaleFlux, SK hynix, and Xsight Labs.

The initiative purports to address the challenges presented by the next wave of AI-driven data storage, specifically the limitations of power, heat, and data center space.