Jim Carroll

Ireland

Editor, Brainstorm at RTÉ

Editor @RTEBrainstorm; various other things; all views my own; #HonTipp

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Astera Labs Ramps Production of PCIe 6 Connectivity Portfolio

1 week ago | convergedigest.com | Jim Carroll

Astera Labs has announced a production ramp for its comprehensive PCIe 6 connectivity portfolio, expanding its offerings with a new Aries 6 PCIe Smart Gearbox alongside existing fabric switches, retimers, and active cable modules . The move is aimed at supercharging advanced AI and cloud infrastructure deployments .
Palo Alto Networks to Acquire Protect AI

2 weeks ago | convergedigest.com | Jim Carroll

Palo Alto Networks announced its intent to acquire Protect AI, a specialist in securing machine learning and artificial intelligence systems, to bolster its newly unveiled Prisma AIRS platform. The acquisition reflects Palo Alto Networks’ strategic focus on securing the rapidly growing AI attack surface, including threats such as model manipulation, data poisoning, and prompt injection attacks.
euNetworks Appoints Marisa Trisolino as CEO

2 weeks ago | convergedigest.com | Jim Carroll

euNetworks named Marisa Trisolino as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective May 12, 2025. Trisolino brings nearly 30 years of experience in the global telecommunications industry, most recently serving as CEO of CMC Networks, where she led the company through its acquisition by center3, a subsidiary of STC Group. She previously spent over two decades at AT&T in leadership roles across various regions.
Geoffrey Starks to Step Down as FCC Commissioner

1 month ago | convergedigest.com | Jim Carroll

Geoffrey Starks announced his intention to step down as FCC Commissioner this spring. In June 2018, President Trump nominated Geoffrey Adam Starks, of Kansas, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission for a term of five years from July 1, 2017. He replaced Democrat Mignon L. Clyburn, whose term expired. Starks previously served as assistant bureau chief for the FCC’s Enforcement division.
Nokia Completes Infinera Acquisition

2 months ago | convergedigest.com | Jim Carroll

Nokia completed its acquisition of Infinera Corporation, integrating the San Jose-based optical networking company into its operations. The deal enhances Nokia’s scale and technological capabilities in optical networks, positioning it to better serve webscale customers and network operators amid growing AI-driven data demands.
The inside story of how we created the Choice Music Prize

2 months ago | rte.ie | Jim Carroll

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Airspan to Acquire Corning's Wireless Business

2 months ago | convergedigest.com | Jim Carroll

Airspan Networks agreed to acquire the wireless business of Corning. Financial terms were not disclosed. The deal includes Corning’s 6000 and 6200 distributed antenna systems (DAS) and its SpiderCloud 4G and 5G small cell radio access network (RAN) products. By integrating these offerings with Airspan’s existing small cell solutions for neutral-host coverage and private networks, the company will deliver a more comprehensive in-building wireless solution.
Microsoft Unveils Majorana 1 Quantum Chip

2 months ago | convergedigest.com | Jim Carroll

Microsoft unveiled Majorana 1, the world’s first quantum chip powered by its new Topological Core architecture. The chip leverages a breakthrough material, the topoconductor, to create stable and scalable qubits, marking a major step toward quantum computers capable of solving industrial-scale problems within years rather than decades. Majorana 1 integrates Microsoft’s topological qubits, which are more resistant to errors and allow for digital control, simplifying quantum computing.
EXA Infrastructure to Acquire Aqua Comms

Jan 20, 2025 | convergedigest.com | Jim Carroll

EXA Infrastructure, a London-based portfolio company of I Squared Capital, has announced its plans to acquire Aqua Comms, an Ireland-based operator of subsea cable systems. The acquisition will enhance EXA’s digital infrastructure, which spans over 150,000 km across 37 countries, including 20 cable landing stations.
Meta Announces $10 Billion Data Center in Louisiana

Dec 5, 2024 | convergedigest.com | Jim Carroll

Meta revealed plans to build its largest data center to date in Richland Parish, Louisiana. The new facility, spanning 4 million square feet (approximately 370,000 square meters), marks Meta’s 23rd data center in the United States and 27th globally. With an investment exceeding $10 billion, the Richland Parish Data Center aims to accelerate Meta’s AI advancements while supporting over 500 permanent jobs and more than 5,000 construction roles at peak development.