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next-generation
Technology Wi-Fi 8 Shifts Focus from Speed to Ultra High Reliability and Seamless Roaming
The eighth generation of Wi-Fi, IEEE 802.11bn, moves away from speed improvements to focus on Ultra High Reliability (UHR). Key features include Multi-Access Point Coordination (MAPC), Seamless Roaming Domain (SRD), and Low Latency Indication (LLI) to reduce dropouts and interference. Backward-compatible but requires new devices for full benefits, Wi-Fi 8 aims to enhance connectivity in dense environments.
Technology Amazon signs multibillion-dollar deal with Corning for next-gen data center fiber optic cables
Amazon announced a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar agreement with Corning to supply fiber optic cables and networking components for its data centers, driven by AI demand. The deal is expected to create hundreds of construction jobs in addition to 1,000 jobs at Corning's North Carolina facilities. AWS CEO Matt Garman emphasized the investment in American manufacturing and workforce training.