Chinese hospital uses VR in heart surgery training

The Jakarta Post | April 15, 2019

A hospital in Beijing is pioneering the use of virtual reality (VR) technology to help train doctors to perform heart surgeries. Researchers from Fuwai Hospital, under the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, have built a 3D heart model with typical CT images of heart disease patients. They routed the 3D model to a head-mounted display through VR software developed by a Hangzhou company. Users equipped with a headset and a motion controller will not only get a 360-degree view of the anatomic structure of a patient's heart but can also interact with some virtual features.

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As they deploy 5G, telecoms operators around the world are experimenting with cloud¬native core networks, which offer greater flexibility, scalability and automation than conventional telecoms networks. This paper explores how telecoms operators could go about implementing a cloud¬native 5G core network. Most early movers are taking one of two approaches to deploy a cloud¬native 5G core:

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As they deploy 5G, telecoms operators around the world are experimenting with cloud¬native core networks, which offer greater flexibility, scalability and automation than conventional telecoms networks. This paper explores how telecoms operators could go about implementing a cloud¬native 5G core network. Most early movers are taking one of two approaches to deploy a cloud¬native 5G core:

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Coretelligent Announces Acquisition of NetCom Systems

Coretelligent | February 16, 2023

On February 15, 2023, Coretelligent, a leading provider of comprehensive managed and co-managed white glove IT support, digital transformation, cybersecurity, cloud integration and compliance and Norwest Equity Partners (NEP), a renowned middle-market investment firm, announced the acquisition of NetCom Systems, Inc. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. NetCom Systems, headquartered in Roswell, GA, has been providing IT support to businesses throughout the Southeast for 36 years. They offer a range of services, such as security, managed and co-managed IT solutions, business continuity, and cloud services. This acquisition provides Coretelligent with additional network and cloud infrastructure, virtual desktop infrastructure and application management, which improves the current resources and enables necessary redundancies to strengthen its already secure infrastructure further. This is Coretelligent's sixth acquisition in total and the third since NEP added Coretelligent to its investment portfolio in October 2021. SoundView IT Solutions, LLC., United Technology Group, LLC., Lighthouse Technology Partners, Soundshore Technology Group and Chateaux are among Coretelligent's previous acquisitions. Coretelligent's Founder, President, and CEO, Kevin J. Routhier, commented, "We are delighted to welcome NetCom and their top-tier customers and well-respected team into the Coretelligent family. Our shared tenet of being a trusted partner, passion for providing first-rate customer service, high standards for technical expertise, and the comparable makeup of our solutions made bringing our two firms together a natural conclusion." He added, "Through the acquisition of NetCom, Coretelligent has effectively enhanced its services and further strengthened its commitment to delivering the highest-quality service. This acquirement is a mutually advantageous arrangement that benefits our shared clients and provides our current and new team members with abundant opportunities." (Source – Business Wire) About Coretelligent Coretelligent, headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, is a leading provider of comprehensive DevOps, IT support, cloud services, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and more. Its team of industry experts delivers high-quality services to leading organizations, helping them thrive in the digital economy. As one of the country's most decorated IT service providers, it offers complete IT support around the clock, 365 days a year. In addition, the company's proprietary technological solutions and comprehensive security services guarantee top-notch business performance and data protection for clients' critical information assets.

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Arrcus and VMware to Build Telco Cloud for 5G Services

Arrcus | February 23, 2023

On February 22, 2023, Arrcus, a hyperscale networking software firm recognized for its expertise in core, edge, and multi-cloud network infrastructure, is featuring its work with VMware at Mobile World Congress 2023. The partners provide a truly modernized telco cloud by allowing communication service providers (CSPs) to rapidly develop next-generation 5G services. The combination of the Arrcus Connected Edge (ACE) platform with VMware Telco Cloud Platform architecture offers CSPs end-to-end slicing for 5G, spanning from radio access network (RAN), multi-access edge computing (MEC) to core networks. By utilizing Arrcus' advanced traffic engineering technology, this capability allows CSPs to divide their networks into smaller, more manageable segments that can be effortlessly monitored and controlled. As a result, CSPs can now establish distinct policies and service level agreements (SLAs) for individual customers and applications across various network slices, significantly enhancing their ability to introduce new and innovative services. Additionally, both CSPs and their customers can expect faster service delivery and enhanced network scalability. The joint solution also provides CSPs with the advantage of network automation. CSPs can generate instances throughout their radio access network (RAN), 5G core, (MEC)/edge, and transport networks. Furthermore, the Arrcus-VMware solution delivers a service assurance platform that offers a transport network, 5G core, and RAN telemetry. This ensures that CSPs receive metadata on crucial network parameters. Arrcus CEO and Chairman Shekar Ayyar commented, "CSPs need truly modern infrastructure to gain the greatest value from their 5G investments." He added, "Arrcus' ACE platform and our partnership with VMware provide CSPs with an agile network overlay to automate network operations, expedite the delivery of new services on and monetize their 5G infrastructure." (Source – Business Wire) About Arrcus, Inc. Arrcus is a hyperscale networking software firm recognized for its expertise in core, edge, and multi-cloud network infrastructure. Its primary goal is to improve business efficiency by providing superior network connectivity. Its flagship product, the Arrcus Connected Edge (ACE) platform, is known for its best-in-class networking capabilities and flexible consumption model that minimizes the total cost of ownership. The company's team comprises top-tier technologists with a proven track record in delivering industry-leading networking products and is complemented by operating executives, industry thought leaders, strategic partners, and top-tier venture capitalists.

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New IDC Study Highlights Network Intelligence Critical for Multi-Cloud Security

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