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Optical & Fixed Networks

PLDT’s Smart tests optical transport network disaggregation tech

Guest authors
July 29, 2025
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PLDT’s wireless unit Smart Communications announced on Tuesday that it has conducted a successful lab test of optical transport network disaggregation technology that it hopes to use to make its transport network more open, agile, efficient and flexibl…

50% of foreign drivers are failing their driving tests

Helen Carrie
July 29, 2025
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Remember some of these drivers will end up in a heavy vehicle, that should frighten most people who use the road.

Optical & Fixed Networks

Nokia supplies optical gear for EU-North Africa Medusa cable

Guest authors
July 29, 2025
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Nokia announced on Monday that it is supplying its subsea optical solutions for the Medusa Submarine Cable System owned by AFR-IX Telecom that aims to connect North Africa and Europe when it goes live later this year.

Adani

Adani has paid ZERO corporate tas in Australia

Helen Carrie
July 29, 2025
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Shame on Anna Palaszczuk’s Labor government for approving Adani.

Why high-speed rail is the wrong track for the US

Helen Carrie
July 29, 2025
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There is a fundamental conflict between the notion of connecting the whole of the U.S. with high-speed networks and the American tradition of decentralized infrastructure.

No More Seatback Screens: American Airlines Begins Cabin Retrofit On 1st Legacy Airbus A319

Guest authors
July 29, 2025
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It comes as at least 40 aircraft are projected to be retired by the end of next year.

No More Seatback Screens: American Airlines Begins Cabin Retrofit On 1st Legacy Airbus A319

Guest authors
July 29, 2025
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It comes as at least 40 aircraft are projected to be retired by the end of next year.

Airlines profitable target for hackers, says ex-FBI director

Guest authors
July 29, 2025
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Paul Abbate, former deputy director of the FBI, talks about the Scattered Spider, the importance of reporting, and how to train employees to spot social engineering attacks.

Turbulence blamed as R44 lands on banks of Parramatta River

Guest authors
July 29, 2025
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An ATSB investigation into the incident revealed that one of the passengers described the aircraft as “rolling left and right” before “diving towards the water”.

Blogs

Curiosity Blog, Sols 4611-4613: Scenic Overlook

Brian Evans
July 29, 2025
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Written by Lucy Lim, Planetary Scientist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center Earth planning date: Friday, July 25, 2025 A 23-meter drive (about 75 feet) brought Curiosity to today’s planned “look-about” spot. The highlight of the plan will be the 360-degree Mastcam panorama that will document the ridge-and-hollow topography of the boxwork-forming unit we’ve been […]