Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) announced a new 5G software solution that adds fully integrated automated management to HPE’s existing 5G portfolio. The solution includes HPE 5G Automated Assurance and a new 5G capability for HPE Service Director, which together simplify the management of 5G networks and reduce deployment risks through a zero-touch, closed-loop system.

The new automation software monitors and orchestrates the network functions, infrastructure, slices and services, automatically acting on issues detected to secure service continuity. The software is pre-integrated with HPE’s open 5G solutions, including the HPE 5G Core Stack, as well as leveraging open-source technologies and offering open APIs to integrate with multi-vendor deployments.

While 5G will bring huge enhancements in terms of bandwidth, latency and the number of devices and services supported, it also introduces massive complexity and operational risks for network operators. 5G standards have been designed to embrace open, cloud-native platforms that utilize disaggregated software and hardware components from a variety of vendors.

As a result, telcos deploying 5G networks will need to manage and maintain numerous network slices, thousands of virtual machines and hundreds of virtual/containerized network functions (VNFs/CNFs) across thousands of sites.

HPE’s 5G automation software reduces the risk of managing a multi-vendor 5G network, providing automation capabilities that span from infrastructure management to slice automation, utilizing open and secure software components. Operators can deploy the 5G automation solution in compliance with standards such as ETSI and 3GPP, combining automated assurance with orchestration to enable a full zero-touch closed-loop process.

Whenever new network functions, slices and services are deployed, it automatically engages monitoring which detects service degradations and automatically triggers the repair, scaling or optimization of the infrastructure and services.

HPE’s integrated 5G automation solution is designed for countless 5G use cases, introducing key innovations such as intent-based orchestration, AI/ML-based assurance, CNF on boarding, automated slice management, and infrastructure elasticity. This new 5G software solution joins the HPE 5G software portfolio alongside the previously released HPE 5G Core Stack, HPE Open RAN Solution Stack and edge solutions, including HPE Edge Orchestrator.

It builds on HPE’s legacy as a leading vendor of service assurance, orchestration and infrastructure management solutions for fixed and mobile networks, accelerating telcos’ ability to deploy 5G.

The software is pre-integrated with the HPE 5G Core Stack, and also integrates with multi-vendor network functions (NFs) from HPE and partners. Integration and testing with both HPE and partner’s NFs is being performed at HPE’s 5G Lab in Fort Collins, Colorado.

“To fully seize the opportunity presented by 5G and network slicing, network operators need to embrace the open, cloud-native principles that have been built into the industry standards,” said Domenico Convertino, VP of Product Management, HPE Communications Technology Group. “In line with this approach, HPE has developed fully integrated automation capabilities that de-risk 5G deployments and maximize business return for network operators. Building on our leadership in telco cloud, operations support systems and orchestration, we are introducing an integrated offering that accelerates automation in the industry.”

The new 5G automation solution brings intent-based orchestration with a new 5G capability for HPE Service Director and provides AI/ML-driven assurance with a new product, HPE 5G Automated Assurance.

A new 5G capability for HPE Service Director

HPE Service Director orchestrates complex 5G infrastructure and services in a simple, codeless way to optimize operational processes across connectivity, compute, application and network functions. It uses intent-based modelling to design service models and their policies to orchestrate the business processes and the complete lifecycle across hybrid environments, enabling operators to embrace DevOps.

HPE Service Director’s new 5G Capability provides zero-touch, profile-driven 5G network slicing orchestration and fully automated management of the lifecycle of network slices across all domains. It is complemented by HPE NFV Director, a proven, scalable ETSI-compliant resource orchestration offering for both VNFs and CNFs.

HPE 5G Automated Assurance

HPE 5G Automated Assurance allows telcos to automate the detection, prediction and remediation of 5G network issues and service degradation, thanks to ML-based data-driven 5G-ready intelligence and an open, secure design.

It collects and analyses a huge amount of diverse information from the 5G network in real time to detect anomalies or problem patterns and trigger appropriate remediation. The HPE 5G Automated Assurance solution has been designed from the ground up to operate in a multi-vendor ecosystem, easily interworking with different technologies from multiple vendors.

These two new automation solutions are complemented by the HPE Resource Aggregator for Open Distributed Infrastructure Management that simplifies the management of telco grade compute infrastructure across thousands of sites.

Availability

The 5G capability for HPE Service Director and HPE 5G Automated Assurance will be available globally in October 2021

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D-Link unveiled the latest additions to its Nuclias Connect network management portfolio at Mobile World Congress, including the newest DNH-200 Nuclias Connect Hub Plus that is specifically engineered to improve business productivity and operations.

Businesses increasingly demand on-premise networks that are customizable and enable easy, enhanced control. D-Link’s Nuclias Connect solutions are perfect for SMBs with in-house IT of medium skills and knowledge to leverage existing resources. Nuclias Connect is also available as a free-to-download software that offers license-free centralized management of up to 1,000 access points.

Organizations with remote branch offices can centrally manage their surveillance network with the DNH-200 that works seamlessly with D-Link’s latest Nuclias Connect compatible Wi-Fi 6 Access Points and H.265 high resolution indoor and outdoor surveillance cameras.

The DNH-200 offers network management and video recording of up to 50 access points and 20 surveillance cameras. With a built-in controller software and network video recorder, the DNH-200 allows for real-time viewing and recording from up to 20 cameras simultaneously and playback of recorded videos in 1080p Full HD resolution.

H.265 video compression improves coding efficiency and lowers storage and transmission costs. The DNH-200 also supports up to 5TB of camera footage storage, and network security is prioritized as sensitive data is kept on site.

Additional features include multi-site management with device pre-configuration and advanced analytics for identifying problems and improving connections. Setup and management are quick and simple with the Nuclias Connect smart phone app and Nuclias Protect app.

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Cybernet Manufacturing released two new PoE enabled mini rugged computers, the iPC E1s and the iPC E2is. Both of these industrial computers have the ability to power multiple IP-connected devices over a CAT-6 cable, expanding the functionality of the units.

Both of the new PoE enabled devices run on 6th and 7th generation Intel Core processors. However, they have some key features that differentiate them from a typical industrial computer. The iPC E1s features ignition control, which is used explicitly in in-vehicle applications to prevent battery drain when a vehicle is turned off and to prevent power surges to the unit when a vehicle is started.

Both units have optional 4G/3G LTE connectivity with Bluetooth capabilities, and the iPC E2is also features quad LAN functionality allowing end users to set up both intranet and internet connections.

The typical use cases for a PoE enabled mini computer include fleet management applications where video surveillance and GPS tracking are vital. It is also a pivotal element to smart manufacturing. It allows organizations to connect multiple smart sensors throughout their facility to collect and analyze real-time data to improve productivity and efficiency.

“For the last decade, Cybernet has been providing some of the most reliable industrial computers available on the market. The introduction of our E series line of mini PCs is just the first step in our commitment to expand our industrial offerings,” said Ali Bagheri, Senior VP of Global Operations. “These two PoE enabled computers will serve a specific niche in the market that has been underserved to date.”

Cybernet Manufacturing has long supplied rugged industrial computers to some of the largest companies in the industrial and government sectors. Their computers boast a less than 2% failure rate and have been independently tested for shock and vibration, as well as extreme heat, cold, and humidity.

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Kingston Digital announced the availability of the DC1500M, a U.2 data center NVMe PCIe SSD for mixed-use workloads. Leveraging a high-performance Gen 3.0 x4 PCIe NVMe design, the DC1500M delivers predictable random IO performance as well as predictable latencies over a wide range of workloads.

“DC1500M adds support for multiple namespaces making it ideal for environments including virtualization and web hosting,” said Keith Schimmenti, Enterprise SSD Business Manager, Kingston. “From high-performance cloud services, media capture and transport to a range of big-data applications, DC1500M sets the standard for applications where QoS and predictability of performance are paramount. Data centers need drives that are reliable, have serviceable form factors and are equipped with the enterprise-grade features that make it easier to maintain SLAs.”

DC1500M is built with long-term performance in mind offering a high-performance Gen 3.0 x4 NVMe PCIe interface to ensure high throughput and low latency in new and existing data center platforms. The drive delivers consistent read/write latencies of <110 µs / <206 µs, respectively.

Additionally, adopting the U.2 form factor allows current Gen 3.0 and Gen 4.0 servers and storage arrays to immediately utilize existing PCIe slots and U.2 backplanes while maintaining serviceability with hot-pluggable drives.

Building on the success of previous Kingston U.2 NVMe SSDs, the new DC1500M drive boasts advanced features to enhance long-term performance in high-availability environments. These include end-to-end data path protection, multiple namespace management, power loss protection (PLP), and telemetry monitoring for increased data center reliability.

DC1500M joins the DC1000B NVMe boot drive, the VMware Ready DC500 series SATA SSDs and DC450R to form the most complete range of superior enterprise-class data center storage solutions on the market. The drives are backed by Kingston’s legendary pre- and post-sales support and a five-year limited warranty. DC1500M is available in 960GB, 1.92TB, 3.84TB and 7.68TB capacities.

DC1500M SSD features & specifications

Data center NVMe performance: Incredible I/O consistency with speeds of up to 3GB/s and up to 510K IOPS.

Enterprise-class mixed-use storage: An exceptional balance of consistent I/O delivery with high read and write IOPS performance to manage a wide range of transactional workloads.

Reduce application latencies: Quality of Service (QoS) delivers ultra-low transactional latency for large data sets and various web-based applications.

On-board power loss protection (PLP): Enterprise-class protection to reduce possibility of data loss or corruption on ungraceful power fails.

Form factor: U.2, 2.5″ x 15mm

Interface: NVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x4

Capacities: 960GB, 1.92TB, 3.84TB, 7.68TB

NAND: 3D TLC

Sequential read/write:

• 960GB – 3,100/1,700MB/s
• 1.92TB – 3,300/2,700MB/s
• 3.84TB – 3,100/2,700MB/s
• 7.68TB – 3,100/2,700MB/s

Steady-state 4k read/write:

• 960GB – 440,000/150,000 IOPS
• 1.92TB – 510,000/220,000 IOPS
• 3.84TB – 480,000/210,000 IOPS
• 7.68TB – 420,000/200,000 IOPS

Latency: 99.9 – Read/Write: <110 µs / <206 µs

Static and dynamic wear leveling: Yes

Power loss protection (power caps): Yes

Namespace management support: Yes – 64 namespaces supported

Enterprise diagnostics: Telemetry, media wear, temperature, health and error logs, etc.

Endurance:

• 960GB — (1 DWPD/5yrs), (1.6 DWPD/3yrs)
• 1.92TB — (1 DWPD/5yrs), (1.6 DWPD/3yrs)
• 3.84TB — (1 DWPD/5yrs), (1.6 DWPD/3yrs)
• 7.68TB — (1 DWPD/5yrs), (1.6 DWPD/3yrs)

Power consumption:

• 960GB – idle: 6.30W average read: 6.21W average write: 11.40W
• Max read: 6.60W max write: 12.24W
• 1.92TB – idle: 6.60W average read: 6.30w average write: 13.7W
• Max read: 6.63w max write: 15.36W
• 3.84TB – idle: 6.80W average read: 6.40w average write: 14.20W
• Max read: 7w max write: 16W
• 7.68TB – idle: 7W average read: 7.30w average write: 17.14W
• Max read: 8.16w max write: 20.88W

Operating temperature: 0°C ~ 70°C

Dimensions: 100.09mm x 69.84mm x 14.75mm

Weight:

• 960GB – 145g
• 1.92TB – 150g
• 3.84TB – 155g
• 7.68TB – 160g

Vibration operating: 2.17G peak (7–800Hz)

Vibration non-operating: 20G peak (10–2000Hz)

MTBF: 2 million hours

Warranty/support: Limited 5-year warranty with free technical support

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5G smartphones are on track to be over 40% of global shipments this year, IDC predicts. However, smartphones are expected to represent only a portion of 5G devices. BPI predicts that the automotive industry will be the most significant for 5G use.

To capitalize on that growth, and enable 5G to scale up to its potential, communication service providers are leveraging iconectiv TruOps Common Language to ensure that their physical and virtual infrastructure can support all of the new 5G services at scale.

Now, iconectiv is bringing that expertise to our new partnership with the 5G Open Innovation Lab, which focuses on fueling the development of new capabilities and services that will transform the enterprise. By joining this global applied innovation ecosystem as a technology partner, iconectiv will work with 5G equipment providers, cloud-service providers, academia, government agencies, communication service providers as well as early- and later-stage start-ups.

“5G gives enterprises a powerful new set of tools for maximizing productivity, operational efficiency, revenue and customer satisfaction,” said Michael O’Brien, Chief Product Officer, iconectiv. “Enterprises want those benefits today while the global economy is roaring back to life — not a year or 18 months from now. By bringing an industry-standard naming, location and network functions convention to the 5GOILab’s ecosystem, we are helping them gain a major competitive advantage over slower-moving rivals by simplifying interconnection though a standardized way to identify equipment, locations and network functions.”

“Through its products and leadership in industry standards organizations, iconectiv has a global reputation for helping service providers and their enterprise customers establish secure, trustworthy and reliable communications,” said Jim Brisimitzis, general partner of the 5G Open Innovation Lab. “This unmatched experience will be invaluable for the rapidly growing 5GOILab ecosystem as we fast-track innovative 5G solutions for smart agriculture, intelligent transportation, manufacturing, logistics and more.”

iconectiv brings decades of experience keeping networks, devices and applications connected for over 2 billion people daily. Network interconnection is critical when deploying 5G services and can be simplified when a common name is used to identify all network services, functions and locations; a common view is available across the entire network and a common way is available to activate and track services.

This ensures the network is operating as efficiently as possible, provides all internal teams with real-time access to critical data and enables services to be rolled out faster, which ultimately reduces time to market for new innovative, revenue-generating investments.

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McAfee and CenturyLink announced that CenturyLink has selected McAfee to provide complete home digital protection for new customers of the company’s leased modems. For qualifying CenturyLink consumer and small business customers, innovative protection from McAfee is now available as soon as they plug their modem into the wall and connect to the internet, providing them with strong protection for their internet connected devices.

Additional consumer device protection is available on-demand for PC’s, tablets and Smartphones by downloading client software. This partnership reflects both companies’ objectives to deliver maximum value, security and connectivity to customers. As a result, McAfee and CenturyLink are extending and expanding their existing partnership.

Through its partnership with CenturyLink, McAfee has protected users from over 40 million malicious events while presenting over 9 million warning pages for participating CenturyLink customers who would have otherwise visited unsafe web sites since March of this year alone.

According to McAfee’s 2021 Consumer Security Mindset: Travel Edition, 76% of people connect more to the internet today than they did prior to the onset of COVID-19, and 62% perceive Wi-Fi networks as the most vulnerable to cyber threats. Many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) do not offer modem security, leaving users potentially vulnerable to attackers seeking to profit from vulnerabilities in an increasingly digital-first world.

“Delivering easy-to-use, holistic security for consumers and small businesses is critical to McAfee’s vision for personal, home and business protection – and most importantly, protecting people,” said Pedro Gutierrez, SVP Global Consumer Sales & Operations at McAfee. “Through our collaboration with CenturyLink to expand in and out of home integrated security for their customers, modem users now have access to a full suite of security capabilities to protect themselves and their families.”

Consumers using a compatible CenturyLink modem have access to Secure WiFi and device security capabilities provided by McAfee Secure Home Platform and McAfee Multi Access. These features are purpose-built to detect and destroy threats like viruses, malware, ransomware, spyware and others, and include antivirus, web protection, malicious site blocking, parental controls, IoT security and botnet detection.

McAfee’s smart security solutions are powered by McAfee Global Threat Intelligence (GTI), an artificial intelligence-based cybersecurity service that identifies and blocks emerging threats, leveraging its always-on, cloud-integrated database which includes more than 25 years of threat data.

“Through our partnership with McAfee, we now provide our customers with security for virtually all of their connected devices through the compatible CenturyLink modem. This security not only helps to protect PCs, laptops and mobile phones, but also gaming systems, smart thermostats, robotic toys, smart speakers, smart TVs and other connected devices, as well as the modem itself,” said Brook Kolluri, Director, Product Management Innovation Team at CenturyLink. “Partnering with McAfee was an easy decision. The quality of the technology team, the completeness and maturity of McAfee’s personal protection solutions, and our shared mission to deliver top tier security and value to customers brings true innovation into our customers’ homes.”

McAfee Secure Home Platform is pre-loaded on all leased CenturyLink modems for new CenturyLink customers providing simplified whole home security for consumers and SMBs.

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BioConnect announced a collaboration with HID Global to bring authentication to its HID Mobile Access solution alongside a mobile survey option for wellness declaration for employee health status and activity logging.

BioConnect expands the options for HID Mobile Access users with enterprise issued biometrics or multi-factor authentication right from their mobile device with the BioConnect Mobile Authenticator to meet new and more stringent compliance requirements. With BioConnect, HID Mobile Access users can access high-risk spaces, such as data centers, data cages and nuclear facilities.

The BioConnect Mobile App with the HID Mobile Access delivers exact identity assurance with an indisputable and easily available audit trail. System administrators choose how they would like their users to authenticate at each entry point; including two factor authentication with IT trusted authenticators or, for more complex security requirements, with biometrics.

BioConnect gives HID Mobile Access users the power to choose their biometrics – or, for high-security transactions, the enterprise can make the decision with selective modality authentication.

Not only will HID Mobile Access users have additional capabilities to access secure spaces, but they will also be armed with a Health and Wellness Declaration to affirm employee health before entering buildings. This step-up will require users to confirm their current health, allowing access to healthy users and keeping out the risk of users who may have come into contact with the COVID-19 virus.

“Bringing together HID’s world renowned mobile access solution and BioConnect’s enterprise grade biometric authentication platform, customers can be assured that they will be able to support a variety of authentication levels regardless of location, whether that be the front lobby for high-throughput, or the organizations critical data infrastructure, where risk-mitigation and compliance is paramount,” says Pritesh Patel, Director, Trust AI at BioConnect.

“The collaboration with BioConnect underscores our commitment to offering customers a broad range of options for convenient and secure access control. HID Mobile Access continues to deliver on the promise to elevate and simplify the user experience by enabling a broad range of complementary applications and use cases on a single mobile device,” said Hilding Arrehed, Vice President of Product Management & Cloud Services with HID Global.

BioConnect is designed for large enterprises with complex infrastructures, this new feature will be available in August.

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