Andrew Taikar

In a determined push to secure technological autonomy in an increasingly competitive global landscape, South Korea’s ambitious Sovereign AI Foundational Model project has officially advanced to its second phase, a critical milestone in the nation's strategy to cultivate homegrown artificial

Beneath the visible world of fiber optic cables and cell towers lies an invisible battleground, where control over slivers of the electromagnetic spectrum will determine the speed, reliability, and reach of America’s digital future. The upcoming auction of the upper C-band spectrum, a prime slice

A significant shift in Nigeria's regulatory landscape has abruptly ended the era of advisory data protection, ushering in a stringent enforcement regime where non-compliance carries severe financial repercussions for businesses. The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has intensified its

The telecommunications landscape is grappling with an unprecedented surge in complexity, where managing network performance, energy consumption, and operational costs has become a monumental task for human engineers alone. As the industry charts a course toward a more intelligent and

A Tale of Two Titans: Diverging Paths in the Private 5G Arena The battle for dominance in the private 5G network market has reached a critical turning point, defined by the diverging strategies of two of its biggest players: Ericsson and Nokia. While both Scandinavian giants have long vied for

The seamless transition to fully autonomous driving has long been predicated on a communication network that can process immense volumes of data with near-zero delay, a standard that previous cellular generations have struggled to meet. As vehicles evolve into sophisticated data centers on wheels,

As Wisconsin grapples with the financial aftermath of its reliance on coal, ratepayers find themselves burdened with a staggering $1 billion debt for power plants that have long since gone silent, a cautionary tale echoing through the state's energy sector. This legacy of "stranded

The relentless expansion of artificial intelligence workloads has created an unprecedented data deluge, transforming the foundational requirements of the digital world and pushing existing network infrastructure to its absolute limits. What was once a gradual evolution in optical speeds has become

The leap from human-driven to machine-piloted vehicles hinges on an invisible yet indispensable framework of constant, instantaneous communication that far exceeds the capabilities of existing wireless technologies. As advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) evolve and the industry pushes toward

The Next Frontier of Connectivity: An Introduction to Clearfield's NOVA The relentless expansion of artificial intelligence, edge computing, and data-intensive applications is placing unprecedented strain on our digital infrastructure. In response to this escalating demand, fiber optics technology