Five years ago this week… Vecima Networks acquired Nokia’s Gainspeed cable assets to strengthen its position in virtualized cable and private CDN technologies, addressing slow Distributed Access Architecture (DAA) deployments caused by multi-vendor complexity. This move reflected broader industry trends of cable operators shifting toward wireless and software-driven infrastructure, especially in Europe and Canada, while US operators lagged. Today, with 5G fixed wireless and edge computing booming, Vecima’s early bet on virtualized, software-centric networks positions it well for the evolving demands of cable and broadband providers. Microsoft, Meta join scam-fighting: The Global Signal Exchange (GSE), co-founded by Google and Oxford Information Labs in 2024, has added Microsoft and Meta as data partners. With 320 million+ threat signals pooled, GSE…