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Extreme wins first EPEAT registry for network gear

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Extreme becomes first networking vendor with EPEAT-listed switches and Wi-Fi 7 access points, boosting its appeal in sustainability-led tenders.
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Zyxel expands WiFi 7 OpenWiFi-ready access point line

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Zyxel broadens its WiFi 7 access point range with four OpenWiFi-ready models, promising ISPs more flexibility and vendor choice.
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Netgear expands AV-over-IP skills training in APAC

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network infrastructure
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digital signage
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digital transformation
Netgear broadens its free AV-over-IP training in APAC, adding courses from 12 tech brands to tackle the region's networking skills gap.
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Taara unveils photonic chip for cable-free 25Gbps links

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
Taara unveils a silicon photonics platform and Taara Beam, a cable-free link delivering fibre-like 25Gbps speeds over distances up to 10km.
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Zyxel unveils multi-gig PoE switches for WiFi 6 & 7

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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network infrastructure
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smart cities
Zyxel debuts XMG2230 multi-gig PoE switches, promising WiFi 6 and 7-ready bandwidth, high-power PoE and cloud-managed resilience for SMBs.
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HPE boosts retail with Aruba, Mist AIOps & Nonstop

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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data protection
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encryption
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hyperscale
HPE targets always-on retail with new Aruba switches, Mist AIOps analytics and boosted Nonstop systems for high-pressure transactions.
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Wi-Fi 7 surges as alliance maps out path to Wi-Fi 8

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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uc
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network infrastructure
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smart cities
Wi-Fi 7 gear is set to surge by 2026 as the Wireless Broadband Alliance sketches early Wi-Fi 8, new spectrum and satellite-powered links.
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Hands-on Review: SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 mouse

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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bluetooth
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reviews
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accessories
The SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 mouse offers Bluetooth and 2.4GHz connection, stylish colours, and up to 450 hours battery life at a budget-friendly sub-AU$100 price.
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CommScope unveils AI-powered Wi-Fi 7 for all hotel types

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
CommScope launches AI-powered Wi-Fi 7 solutions by RUCKUS Networks, offering tailored, high-speed connectivity for luxury to budget hotels worldwide.
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Extreme unveils industry's first networking cloud continuum

Thu, 11th May 2023
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private cloud
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edge computing
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agentic ai
The solution called ExtremeCloud Edge simplifies cloud choice, provides flexibility and dramatically boosts the network experience.