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Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Traces of Mysterious Ancient Human Population Discovered in Colombia
Colombia sits on the land through which Homo sapiens first spread from Central America to South America more than 14,500 years ago, making it a crucial population gateway. Researchers have now found evidence of a previously unknown people who once lived there. Specifically, an international team has traced back 6,000 years of history, based on DNA analysis of 21 sets of carefully chosen human remains. The remains were collected from five sites across the Altiplano plateau, in central Colombia. These DNA records reveal a fascinating timeline, including the existence of an ancient population with genetics unrelated to any modern descendants – a group of people who may have been some of the earliest settlers in South America, but who subsequently disappeared completely. "We couldn't find descendants of these early hunter-gatherers of the Colombian high plains – the genes were not passed on," says anthropologist Kim-Louise Krettek, from the University of Tübingen, in Germany. "That means in the area around Bogotá there was a complete exchange of the population." DNA contains the genetic instructions we need to grow into the people we are, with contributions from parents, grandparents, and generations before them. By studying it, scientists can work out links between generations – and see how these generations moved and evolved over time. While one group was settled in the Colombian region around 6,000 years ago, a different community, with completely separate genetics, called the area home starting about 2,000 years ago. These people, who would've most likely spoken Chibchan languages, do have known genetic links to modern groups from the lower part of Central America. This later group also represents a cultural shift, from the hunter-gatherers of the original population, to people who were skilled in pottery-making and more sophisticated types of agriculture. It seems that these people stayed in place until settlers from Europe started arriving in the 16th century. "That genetic traces of the original population disappear completely is unusual, especially in South America," says geneticist Andrea Casas-Vargas, from the National University of Colombia. What happened to this newly discovered group, established 6,000 years ago, is something the researchers don't speculate on – though the usual causes of conflict or disease may be responsible. It's something future studies could look into. Even with many questions remaining unanswered though, the research offers some valuable insight into the history of South America and some of the earliest people to venture down from the north. Earlier studies have suggested that the story of indigenous people in the region may be more complex than previously thought, and genetic links to South America have connected its people to places as far away as Australia. With Colombia sitting right on the land bridge between South America and the continent to the north of it, however, it's a particularly important place to study – and it likely has more secrets to give up yet. "These are the first ancient human genomes from Colombia ever to be published," says anthropologist Cosimo Posth, from the University of Tübingen. The research has been published in Science Advances. Here's How to Detect a Fake Smile, According to Science What Makes Someone a Narcissist? Scientists Just Found a Big Clue Remains of 3,000-Year-Old Maya City Discovered in Guatemala
Zawya
13-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Nokia and stc group pioneer Saudi Arabia's first network slicing over GPON
Once deployed, the solution will enable stc group to offer high-performance, SLA-backed services, allowing the network to serve multiple users and industries simultaneously. Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Nokia today announced that stc group, Saudi Arabia's leading digital enabler, has successfully completed the kingdom's first PoC for network slicing over a GPON (Gigabit Passive Optical Network) infrastructure. The trial, conducted at stc group's test lab in Riyadh, leveraged Nokia's Altiplano Access Controller — a software solution for automating and controlling broadband access networks. With Nokia's platform, stc group created and managed multiple virtual network slices within its existing GPON infrastructure. Each slice was optimized for specific performance requirements—such as bandwidth, latency, and reliability— to support services ranging from cloud gaming and enterprise connectivity to mobile backhaul, smart city solutions, and secure government operations. By leveraging Nokia's Altiplano controller stc group will be able to dynamically allocate network resources, accelerating service deployment, improving user experience, and optimizing infrastructure efficiency. Network slicing also unlocks new revenue opportunities across wholesale, B2B, and digital infrastructure initiatives. Nokia's Altiplano platform integrates multi-vendor equipment and supports multiple PON technologies through a single interface, ensuring consistent gigabit performance and streamlined operations. Once deployed, the solution will help stc group deliver advanced digital services faster and at scale. "This GPON slicing trial marks a significant step in transforming our network capabilities. Nokia's solution allows us to deliver tailored services with speed, precision, and scalability, advancing our vision of a smarter digital infrastructure for the kingdom,' said Bader Allhieb, VP of Network Infrastructure at stc. "Altiplano empowers service providers to automate and optimize network management, resulting in faster service delivery, improved efficiency, and superior user experiences. By working with pioneers like stc group we're able to redefine what is possible in network automation,' added Ibrahim Al-Abbas, Head of stc Group Sales Unit for Network Infrastructure at Nokia. About Nokia At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together. As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering networks that sense, think and act by leveraging our work across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. In addition, we create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs, which is celebrating 100 years of innovation. With truly open architectures that seamlessly integrate into any ecosystem, our high-performance networks create new opportunities for monetization and scale. Service providers, enterprises and partners worldwide trust Nokia to deliver secure, reliable and sustainable networks today – and work with us to create the digital services and applications of the future. About stc group stc group is a digital enabler, offering advanced solutions and driving a role in the digitalization process. The group provides a comprehensive suite of services encompassing digital infrastructure, cloud computing, cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), digital payments, digital media, and digital entertainment. The group comprises 13 subsidiaries across The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe. To know more about stc group: Click here Media inquiries Nokia Middle East & Africa Communications Email:
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
POST Luxembourg becomes first European operator to migrate to an autonomous, AI-ready fiber network
Press ReleasePOST Luxembourg becomes first European operator to migrate to an autonomous, AI-ready fiber network POST Luxembourg (POST) uses Nokia's Lightspan access nodes and Altiplano automation platform to establish Europe's first nation-wide autonomous fiber network. Nokia Altiplano Access Controller readies POST for the autonomous network era, helping to improve and streamline network operations, lower costs and enhance service delivery. Nokia Lightspan is a high-capacity fiber platform designed to meet operators' increasing broadband demand. 25 March 2025Amsterdam, Netherlands – Nokia today announced that POST aims to be Europe's first operator to migrate its entire broadband infrastructure to a software-defined access network by the end of 2025. POST will deploy Nokia's Altiplano Access Controller to help improve network operations and resource utilization along with its Lightspan fiber access nodes to enhance network capacity, flexibility, and scale. With a growing and diverse set of broadband services and customer needs, POST needed to break down data silos, improve operational efficiencies and guarantee quality at any time. To create an autonomous, AI-ready fiber network, POST will use Nokia's Altiplano Access Controller and Lightspan access nodes to: Reduce processing errors, improve customer experience and develop innovation faster; Detect anomalies faster and anticipate service-affecting issues before they occur; Monitor up to 20x more data points across the network to improve quality and enable AI-driven applications; Reduce its environmental footprint through real-time power monitoring dashboards that help optimize energy consumption and drive operational savings; Leverage open APIs to introduce new features, deploy new services and integrate new equipment faster; Provide XGS and future 25G PON services essential for cloud gaming, enterprise network and next-generation digital experiences. 'As POST transitions to an all-fiber network by 2030, we're optimizing the efficiency, capacity, and availability of our fiber access network. By using Lightspan access nodes and the Altiplano automation platform, we strengthen our collaboration with NOKIA, preparing the network for AI-supported operations and increased reliability, and solidifying our position as Luxembourg's leading fixed network provider,' says Pierre Scholtes, Head of Telecom Networks at POST Luxembourg. 'As networks become more complex, operators need solutions that can help drive automation, simplify management and reduce OPEX. Our Lightspan family and Altiplano domain controller are designed to help operators do that. The combination of 10/25G readiness, mission-critical availability, and automation ensures that our customers are ready for the future of broadband, now,' said Geert Heyninck, General Manager, Broadband Networks at Nokia. Multimedia, technical information and related news Product Page: Fixed access network automationProduct Page: Nokia Altiplano Access ControllerProduct Page: Lightspan Operating System About NokiaAt Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together. As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering networks that sense, think and act by leveraging our work across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. In addition, we create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs, which is celebrating 100 years of innovation. With truly open architectures that seamlessly integrate into any ecosystem, our high-performance networks create new opportunities for monetization and scale. Service providers, enterprises and partners worldwide trust Nokia to deliver secure, reliable and sustainable networks today – and work with us to create the digital services and applications of the future. About POST LuxembourgPOST Luxembourg is the largest provider of postal and telecom services in Luxembourg and offers its services to private and business customers. Other activities include financial services. The POST Luxembourg Group, with its subsidiaries and a 4.500-member workforce, is one of the main employers in Luxembourg. Founded in 1842 as an administration, POST is a public company owned by the Luxembourg State since 1992. As an operator of its own fixed and mobile infrastructure, POST Luxembourg offers, through its subsidiary POST Telecom S.A. and its entity DEEP, professional telecommunication services, as high-performance connectivity and IT services, including data centres with Tier IV security levels, IT integration services, cloud solutions, IT development services, as well as cyber security solutions and data intelligence services. Media inquiriesNokia Press OfficeEmail: POST LuxembourgEmail: press@ Follow us on social mediaLinkedIn X Instagram Facebook YouTube
Associated Press
12-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Nokia and Canal+ Telecom expand and automate fiber network to bring broadband access to Caribbean
Press Release Nokia and Canal+ Telecom expand and automate fiber network to bring broadband access to Caribbean Canal+ deploys Nokia's Lightspan fiber solution to accelerate Fiber-to-the-home rollouts and future-proof its fiber broadband network. Nokia Fiber solution enables Canal+ to bring multi-gigabit broadband services to island communities, helping to close the digital divide, boost economic growth and drive global competitiveness. Canal+ Telecom becomes the first operator in the Caribbean to deploy Nokia's Altiplano solution for simplified network management and improved operational efficiency. Espoo, Finland – Nokia announced today that Canal+ Telecom, a subsidiary of Canal+ Group, which operates in Overseas Departments and Territories (DOM-TOM), will deploy its Lightspan and Altiplano solution to support the transformation of its fiber network across French Guiana and Guadeloupe. The deployment will help Canal+ Group establish a future-ready network capable of addressing the growing demand for more capacity. It will also help drive higher levels of automation in Canal+ Telecom's network and service operations. Canal+ will deploy Nokia's Lightspan Mini Optical Line Terminal (OLT) solution to help accelerate the roll out of Fiber-to-the Home (FTTH) services across the French Caribbean territories. With its compact footprint, the solution offers Canal+ Telecom a high-capacity, low-density fiber option ideal for island deployments and for serving areas with lower population density. Nokia's Lightspan fiber solution allows Canal+ to future-proof its network and seamlessly evolve to 25G PON as needed. Canal+ Telecom will also leverage Nokia's Altiplano solution to manage its entire access network more effectively and achieve greater operational efficiencies. This solution allows Canal+ Telecom to optimize its network with automation features that can detect network anomalies faster, anticipate service-affecting issues before they occur, and improve network utilization. 'As the first operator in the Caribbean to adopt Nokia's Altiplano platform, we are pioneering intelligent network automation that anticipates and resolves issues proactively, ensuring exceptional reliability and an elevated experience for our customers. We are thrilled to partner with Nokia to accelerate digital transformation across the Caribbean,' said Laurent Champouret, Head of Network and Fixed Access Engineering at Canal+Telecom. 'For the people and businesses of French Guiana, Martinique and Guadeloupe, our deal with Canal+ Telecom demonstrates an important step towards a more connected future. Our mission is to deliver smarter, more reliable, secure, and future proof broadband networks for our customers and end users. This deal marks another step in our commitment to do that as we continue to equip our customers with innovative, fiber-based network solutions and broadband services,' said Matthieu Bourguignon, Senior Vice-President, Network Infrastructure, Europe at Nokia. Multimedia, technical information and related news About Nokia At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together. As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering networks that sense, think and act by leveraging our work across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. In addition, we create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs, which is celebrating 100 years of innovation. With truly open architectures that seamlessly integrate into any ecosystem, our high-performance networks create new opportunities for monetization and scale. Service providers, enterprises and partners worldwide trust Nokia to deliver secure, reliable and sustainable networks today – and work with us to create the digital services and applications of the future. About CANAL+ Group Starting its life as a French subscription-TV channel 40 years ago, CANAL+ today is a global media and entertainment company with a brand recognized worldwide amongst the Top 50 Most Valuable French Brands, globally (source: Kantar Brandz, 2023). It generates revenues in 195 countries, and operates directly in 52 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the United States, with a total of approximately 9,000 employees worldwide. With a balance of exposure to mature and high-growth markets, CANAL+ is one of the largest media companies in Europe in terms of both revenues and subscribers, and the undisputed leader in French-speaking Sub-Saharan Africa. Additionally, CANAL+ operates one of the world's largest short-form video streaming platforms with Dailymotion. As of December 2023, CANAL+ has 26,8 million subscribers worldwide, and a global audience of over 400 million monthly active users on its OTT and video streaming platforms. About CANAL+ TELECOM CANAL+ TELECOM, a subsidiary of CANAL+Group, is a telecommunications operator that provides internet and telephony offers named 'CANALBOX Offers' to individuals and companies in the French Overseas Territories. Please visit for more information. Media inquiries
Zawya
24-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Nokia and ACES-NH deploy 25G PON-based neutral host fiber network to enhance broadband connectivity across Saudi Arabia #MWC25
ACES-NH first to deploy a 25G PON-based neutral host fiber network in Saudi Arabia, providing service providers across the region with access to high-speed connectivity to operators, residential, enterprise and SMEs users. Nokia's Altiplano network automation solution will enable ACES-NH to streamline operations, lower costs and enhance internet service delivery. Nokia is the only vendor that supports all next-generation PON options, including 10G, 25G, 50G, and future 100G PON technologies. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Nokia today announced that ACES-NH successfully deployed Saudi Arabia's first-ever 25G PON-based neutral host network, marking a significant milestone in the country's fiber evolution. Built on Nokia's fiber technology, the new network enables multiple service providers to leverage a unified infrastructure, minimizing redundancy and driving enhanced connectivity to bolster Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. The neutral host model allows multiple service providers to share a high-performance fiber broadband network, improving efficiency and reducing infrastructure duplication. As the leading supplier of 25G PON technology, Nokia equips ACES-NH with a future-ready fiber platform, supporting evolving use cases — from residential broadband and enterprise connectivity to smart city services and industrial applications. ACES-NH' open access network, powered by Nokia's Altiplano Access Controller, leverages automation to streamline operations. The initial deployment comprises Optical Line Terminals (OLTs) and Optical Network Terminals (ONTs), laying the groundwork for future nationwide expansion and extended use cases for enterprises. Based on the Quillion chipset, Nokia's 25G PON fiber broadband solution enables ACES-NH to deliver high-speed data and low latency for next-generation applications. This advancement ensures that businesses, small and medium enterprises, and consumers can enjoy seamless connectivity for cloud gaming, enterprise networking, and next-generation digital experiences. 'Together with Nokia, we are proud to deliver Saudi Arabia's first 25G PON-based neutral host network. This deployment transforms fiber connectivity in the Kingdom, giving multiple service providers secure, high-speed access over a shared infrastructure and reinforcing ACES-NH' leadership in neutral host solutions.' said Dr. Luai Hasnawi, Chief of Fixed Network at ACES-NH. 'This milestone marks a major shift toward 'Fiber for Everything'. With 25G PON, infrastructure providers like ACES-NH can address residential, enterprise, and mobile transport needs on a single network, reducing costs and accelerating digital innovation across Saudi Arabia,' added Kamal Ballout, Head of Middle East and Africa Enterprise and Partners, Network Infrastructure at Nokia. -Ends- About Nokia At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together. As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering networks that sense, think and act by leveraging our work across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. In addition, we create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs, which is celebrating 100 years of innovation. With truly open architectures that seamlessly integrate into any ecosystem, our high-performance networks create new opportunities for monetization and scale. Service providers, enterprises and partners worldwide trust Nokia to deliver secure, reliable, and sustainable networks today – and work with us to create the digital services and applications of the future. Media inquiries Nokia Middle East & Africa Communications Email: Nokia Press Office Email: Follow us on social media LinkedIn X Instagram Facebook YouTube
