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Aussie families face internet lags as homes juggle 20 devices
Malware

Aussie families face internet lags as homes juggle 20 devices

Australian households face rising internet lag as device numbers soar beyond 20, causing streaming and gaming issues; specialist provider Occom offers relief.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025

Global Stories

Bandwidth stories

CXL 4.0 doubles bandwidth, introduces bundled ports for data centres
Hyperscale

CXL 4.0 doubles bandwidth, introduces bundled ports for data centres

The CXL Consortium unveils CXL 4.0, doubling bandwidth to 128GTs and adding bundled ports to boost data centre performance and scalability.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Zayo report reveals soaring fibre demand driven by AI & cloud
Digital Transformation

Zayo report reveals soaring fibre demand driven by AI & cloud

Zayo's Bandwidth Report reveals fibre demand soaring due to AI and cloud, with fibre miles set to rise by nearly 200 million by 2030 to prevent shortages.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Asia Pacific faces AI data centre gap despite booming demand
Hyperscale

Asia Pacific faces AI data centre gap despite booming demand

Asia Pacific faces a 15-25GW shortfall in AI-ready data centres by 2028 despite doubling capacity, due to power limits and evolving AI demands, CBRE warns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Riverbed expands acceleration platforms to meet rising AI demand
Firewalls

Riverbed expands acceleration platforms to meet rising AI demand

Riverbed expands its acceleration platforms with ten new SteelHead solutions and a flexible subscription model to support rising AI-driven data demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
AI to dominate data centre demand, new survey reveals
DataCentre infrastructure

AI to dominate data centre demand, new survey reveals

A Ciena survey reveals AI workloads will dominate data centre demand, with 43% of new facilities focusing primarily on AI over the next five years.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Huawei executive forecasts AI-driven 5G network growth
Digital twins

Huawei executive forecasts AI-driven 5G network growth

Huawei's Li Peng predicts that artificial intelligence will revolutionise 5G networks, driving data usage and unlocking significant revenue growth.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Huawei unveils AI-centric network for telecom growth
EduTech

Huawei unveils AI-centric network for telecom growth

Huawei has launched its AI-Centric Network solution, aiming to help telecom carriers exploit AI advancements for enhanced connectivity and innovative business models.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Huawei explores 5G & AI tech integration at MWC 2025
Unified Communications

Huawei explores 5G & AI tech integration at MWC 2025

Huawei is showcasing its AI and 5G integration solutions at MWC Barcelona 2025, aiming to enhance carrier services and drive new business growth globally.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Hands-on Review: OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub
Peripherals

Hands-on Review: OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub

The OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub boasts an impressive 80Gbps bandwidth, doubling previous speeds, making it essential for creatives and power users alike.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Telstra plans AI-driven network transformation by 2030
Unified Communications

Telstra plans AI-driven network transformation by 2030

Telstra International has unveiled plans to transform its global network into a highly autonomous system, enhancing subsea capacities to over 800 Tbps.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Bandwidth stories

Google backs NZ subsea cable project to drive $36b of AI benefit for kiwis
Digital Transformation

Google backs NZ subsea cable project to drive $36b of AI benefit for kiwis

AI could boost New Zealand's economy by NZD $36 billion, as Google advances digital infrastructure with the Honomoana subsea cable and AI initiatives.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Network outages cost US firms up to USD $5 million a year
Data Analytics

Network outages cost US firms up to USD $5 million a year

Over a quarter of US firms lose up to USD $5 million annually due to network outages, prompting urgent tech strategy shifts and investment in connectivity.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Zayo Europe delivers 100G network for GNM from Marseille to Amsterdam
DataCentre infrastructure

Zayo Europe delivers 100G network for GNM from Marseille to Amsterdam

Zayo Europe has deployed a 100G Wavelength network for GNM from Marseille to Amsterdam in five days, boosting low-latency connectivity across Europe.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Jun 2025
Cloudbrink boosts SASE for gaming, expands into new geographies
Unified Communications

Cloudbrink boosts SASE for gaming, expands into new geographies

Cloudbrink boosts its SASE solution with 300 Gbps data centre throughput, 1 Gbps per-user speed, plus new partnerships to expand into new geographies.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
HighPoint unveils PCIe Gen5 & Gen4 NVMe switch adapters
Edge Computing

HighPoint unveils PCIe Gen5 & Gen4 NVMe switch adapters

HighPoint launches its PCIe Gen5 and second-gen Gen4 NVMe Switch AICs and adapters, enhancing PCIe expansion and M.2 acceleration for high-demand computing.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Caroline O'Connor joins Zayo Europe as Chief Legal Officer
Unified Communications

Caroline O'Connor joins Zayo Europe as Chief Legal Officer

Zayo Europe has announced the appointment of Caroline O'Connor as Chief Legal Officer, bolstering its executive team amid continued growth in the sector.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2025