American Tower: Edge computing worth ‘billions of dollars annually’
Source: LightReading American Tower's CEO believes the edge computing market could eventually grow into an opportunity worth billions of dollars every year. And he said his company is well positioned to take advantage of that situation. "Given that our attractively...
Bluebird Network expands fiber access in Midwest to support 5G
Source: RCR Wireless News Bluebird will deploy fiber to over 500 cell towers Regional operator Bluebird Network plans to extend fiber access to more than 500 towers in order to support the expansion of 5G networks in a number of markets in Oklahoma, Missouri,...
Vantage Towers aims to be ‘5G superhost’
Source: TelecomTV Vantage Towers, Vodafone’s neutral host spin-off with near-term IPO plans, is positioning itself as a “5G superhost” that can support the specific connectivity needs of enterprise users as well as wireless service providers. “We remain focused on our...
Dell Technologies, FedEx, Switch Partner for Edge Computing & Real Estate
Source: ZDNet Edge computing build-outs will have a lot to do with real estate assets. Enter a edge computing partnership between Dell (infrastructure), FedEx (real estate footprint) and Switch (data centers). Dell Technologies, FedEx and data center company Switch...
Beyond Colo: Equinix Repositions as Digital Infrastructure Company
Source: Data Center Frontier Equinix is not just about colocation anymore. The company is reinforcing that reality with new branding that positions Equinix as “the world’s digital infrastructure company.” “It expands our lens and get beyond just colocation and...
Sology Solutions and Smart City Media Announce Strategic Alliance
Source: Tyler Morning Telegraph RICHARDSON, Texas, Sept. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Sology Solutions today announced a strategic partnership with Smart City Media, LLC, which will further its efforts to bridge the digital divide across the...
Edge Pioneer EdgeConneX Acquired by EQT Infrastructure
Source: DataCenter Frontier BY RICH MILLER - AUGUST 19, 2020 Data center developer EdgeConneX has agreed to be acquired by EQT Infrastructure, which is buying the company from Providence Equity Partners. The new owners hope to accelerate the growth of EdgeConneX,...
Starting with Michigan, Sidewalk Infrastructure is Looking to Build Roads Specifically for Autonomous Cars
Source: TechCrunch Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners, which spun out of Alphabet’s Sidewalk Labs to fund and develop the next generation of infrastructure, has taken the covers off its first big project — the launch of a subsidiary called Cavnue to develop roadways for...
Bluebird Network Fulfills Commitment to Expanding Fiber Infrastructure in Columbia, MO, Fortifying Mid-Missouri’s 5G Wireless Infrastructure
Source: BusinessWire COLUMBIA, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bluebird Network—a high capacity fiber internet and transport services provider and underground data center owner—is strengthening its fiber backbone in Columbia, MO, with one of the single largest fiber build outs...