Fierce Network Research Bulletin

Scroll down to get the latest news and analysis from our Chief Analysts, Linda Hardesty and Mitch Wagner.

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Cloud

Data center labor shortage pushes operators to train, poach and automate

As AI data center construction outpaces the supply of electricians and technicians, operators are getting creative to fill the gap.

Mitch Wagner Aug 28, 2026 5:00am

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Telcos move 'aggressively' to seize AI opportunity — Graphiant CEO

Aug 27, 2026 9:23am

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Cisco rides 'Mythos effect' as AI threats age out old gear

Aug 26, 2026 9:31am

Lightyear

Lightyear launches agentic AI platform for enterprise telecom procurement

Aug 18, 2026 9:00am

Enterprise network operations center displays a global map with automated connectivity routes linking business locations acro

Network APIs score a win with Comcast and Colt

Aug 11, 2026 9:22am

Overwhelmed telecom NOC engineers face a storm of network alerts as AI isolates a handful of critical signals from the chaos

Grokstream: 'You can't rule your way out of operational complexity'

Aug 10, 2026 10:10am