Network World First Look
April 24, 2025
Your old servers may now be worth mining for rare earth elements
Western Digital and Microsoft are testing new ways to recover precious materials from old hardware as trade tariffs and other geopolitical issues change the economics of recycling.
Linkerd 2.18 advances cloud-native service mesh
Battle scars, not AI, are the key driver of open-source Linker 2.18 service mesh update.
Cloudbrink pushes SASE boundaries with 300 Gbps data center throughput
Networking startup Cloudbrink has achieved 300 Gbps data center throughput for its SASE platform while expanding globally through channel partnerships in Latin America, Korea, and Africa.
CIOs could improve sustainability with data center purchasing decisions â but donât
Data center customers and operators worry about their environmental impact, but few let the problem influence procurement practices. CIOs should step up before signing deals.
Copper-to-optics technology eyed for next-gen AI networking gear
Co-packaged copper is yet another option for building switch, GPU and accelerator connectivity.
AI workloads set to transform enterprise networks
The explosive growth of AI applications is reshaping data center, edge and cloud networks.
Huawei set to ship 910C AI chips at scale, signaling shift in global AI supply chain
This offers a viable alternative for enterprises operating in or sourcing from China, especially amid tightening US export controls.
