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Now Generally Available: RG Nets Transforms Broadband Networks with Disaggregated B-RAS/BNG/WAG on NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPUs

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RENO, Nev., March 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — We’re excited to announce that our next-generation disaggregated broadband solution is now generally available (GA)! After a successful proof-of-concept phase running since November, we’re proud to deliver a platform that redefines how broadband networks are built and operated—powered by the advanced capabilities of NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPUs and the open-source Vector Packet Processing (VPP) framework.

A New Era for Broadband Network Functions

In today’s broadband networks, Broadband Remote Access Servers (B-RAS), Broadband Network Gateways (BNG), and Wireless Aggregation Gateways (WAG) serve as the critical service edge, managing subscriber authentication, IP address allocation, policy enforcement, and traffic routing for millions of users. Traditionally, these functions were locked into monolithic, proprietary hardware appliances built around ASICs. While these legacy systems delivered high throughput, they often came with steep costs, limited flexibility, and the burden of vendor lock-in.

Our solution flips the script by disaggregating these functions—transitioning from specialized hardware to a software-driven architecture running on commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware. By leveraging NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPUs and the high-performance VPP framework, we’ve created a platform that scales horizontally, offers rapid feature deployment, and dramatically cuts costs. This becomes even more important as networks prepare to serve the era of intelligence and an AI-ready edge network becomes the place to process AI inferencing traffic from consumer and enterprise applications.

Twice the Throughput at Two-Thirds the Cost

At the heart of our platform is NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPU technology. Here’s why collaborating with NVIDIA is a game changer for broadband network deployments:

Unmatched Performance: Our platform delivers twice the gigabits per second (Gbps) compared to conventional solutions, ensuring that your network can handle the most demanding traffic loads.

Cost Efficiency: Achieve superior performance at just two-thirds the price of traditional ASIC-based systems—dramatically lowering your capital expenditures (CapEx) without sacrificing quality.

Hardware Offloads, Acceleration & Isolation: NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPUs offload critical network, security, and storage tasks from the main CPU, freeing up resources while delivering robust, hardware-based isolation, acceleration, and enhanced security.

Scalability and Flexibility: Expand your capacity easily by adding more DPUs. Software updates and modular plugins in VPP mean that new features, such as advanced QoS or enhanced security policies, can be deployed seamlessly—no need for a full hardware refresh.

Disaggregating B-RAS, BNG, and WAG: Key Benefits and Use Cases

By decoupling the traditional network functions from fixed hardware appliances, our solution offers a host of benefits:

Scalability & Flexibility:
Traditional appliances come with fixed capacity limits. Our disaggregated model allows operators to scale horizontally—adding DPUs or servers as subscriber demands evolve. This means you can keep pace with the rapid growth in broadband traffic without disruptive hardware overhauls.

Cost Savings & Vendor Independence:
Replace costly, ASIC-driven appliances with an open, software-centric solution. Leveraging open-source VPP not only cuts down on software licensing fees but also minimizes vendor dependencies and supply chain risks.

Rapid Feature Deployment:
In today’s fast-paced broadband market, quickly rolling out new services is essential. Our platform supports continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) practices, so you can introduce new services—like enhanced QoS tiers or dynamic policy enforcement—faster than ever.

Improved Security & Isolation:
With NVIDIA BlueField’s hardware-level isolation, critical network functions such as encryption and deep packet inspection are offloaded from the main CPU, reducing the risk of security breaches and enhancing overall network resilience.

Enhanced Subscriber Experience:
Whether it’s seamless roaming between Wi-Fi hotspots or robust support for IPv6, our solution ensures that subscriber sessions remain uninterrupted and secure, even as network traffic scales up.

Operational & Economic Advantages

Beyond performance, our platform brings tangible operational and economic benefits:

Lower CapEx & OpEx: Replace expensive proprietary hardware with cost-effective DPUs and reduce maintenance and support costs by leveraging a unified, software-driven infrastructure.

Faster ROI: Rapid deployment of new features and service tiers accelerates revenue generation while keeping operational complexity to a minimum.

Vendor Flexibility: Avoid the pitfalls of vendor lock-in and enjoy the freedom to innovate with an open ecosystem built around industry standards.

Ready for the Future

As broadband networks converge with emerging technologies like 5G, Wi-Fi 6/6E/7, and edge cloud services, our disaggregated platform is designed to evolve with the market, including being ready for the upsurge of AI Inferencing traffic at the distributed edge. The combination of high-speed data plane acceleration and flexible software enables seamless integration of AI and machine learning capabilities, ensuring that your network remains future-ready.

Join the Transformation

With our platform now GA and battle-tested since November, there’s never been a better time to upgrade your network infrastructure. Embrace a future-proof solution that delivers twice the throughput at two-thirds the cost, enhances subscriber experiences, and paves the way for agile, scalable network operations.

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to push the boundaries of network innovation!

 Media Contact: Michelle Millum, mrm@rgnets.com, 619-289-7216

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XLCS Partners advises Concurrent Utility Services on sale to UniTek Global Services

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — XLCS Partners, Inc., a leading middle market investment bank, is pleased to announce that it served as exclusive M&A advisor to Concurrent Utility Services LLC on its acquisition by UniTek Global Services, Inc., a portfolio company of New Mountain Finance Corporation (Nasdaq: NMFC) and its affiliates, and BTG Pactual Strategic Capital.

Headquartered in Miami, Florida, Concurrent is a licensed general and electrical contractor providing infrastructure development and maintenance services to electric utilities, telecom providers, and land developers throughout the Southeast United States. The company’s capabilities span overhead and underground utility construction, professional telecom services, emergency service restoration, in-building networks, environmental services, and data center development. Backed by a safety-first culture and an experienced workforce, Concurrent has built a strong regional platform and a reputation for quality across the markets it serves.

UniTek is a leading digital infrastructure services provider supporting the expansion of fiber and data center connectivity across the U.S. and Canada. With over 600 employees and 60 locations, UniTek delivers a full suite of infrastructure services. The acquisition of Concurrent accelerates UniTek’s Power Services Division, which launched in July 2025 to broaden the company’s maintenance, repair, upgrade, and new infrastructure development services for the power sector. Concurrent’s established Southeast footprint and power capabilities directly complement UniTek’s existing broadband and data center infrastructure platform, positioning the combined company to capitalize on growing demand for resilient, modernized power infrastructure. Concurrent will continue to operate under its established brand, maintaining uninterrupted service for its customers.

“Selling Concurrent was one of the biggest decisions of my career, and Anthony, Jay, and the XLCS team guided us through every step with professionalism and genuine care for our people,” said Steve Sarno, CEO of Concurrent. “They stayed fully engaged throughout, gave us honest and thoughtful advice, kept our best interests front and center, and delivered an outcome that exceeded our expectations. I would recommend them without hesitation to any owner considering a transaction.”

XLCS acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to Concurrent, and the transaction was led by Anthony Contaldo, Partner, and Jay Cremer, Vice President. The transaction was completed on July 1, 2026.

About XLCS Partners, Inc.

XLCS Partners is a leading global investment banking firm providing M&A advisory services. Visit www.xlcspartners.com for more information.

Media Contact: 
Kendra Span 
kspan@xlcspartners.com
615-379-7783

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XLCS Partners advises Concurrent Utility Services on sale to UniTek Global Services

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — XLCS Partners, Inc., a leading middle market investment bank, is pleased to announce that it served as exclusive M&A advisor to Concurrent Utility Services LLC on its acquisition by UniTek Global Services, Inc., a portfolio company of New Mountain Finance Corporation (Nasdaq: NMFC) and its affiliates, and BTG Pactual Strategic Capital.

Headquartered in Miami, Florida, Concurrent is a licensed general and electrical contractor providing infrastructure development and maintenance services to electric utilities, telecom providers, and land developers throughout the Southeast United States. The company’s capabilities span overhead and underground utility construction, professional telecom services, emergency service restoration, in-building networks, environmental services, and data center development. Backed by a safety-first culture and an experienced workforce, Concurrent has built a strong regional platform and a reputation for quality across the markets it serves.

UniTek is a leading digital infrastructure services provider supporting the expansion of fiber and data center connectivity across the U.S. and Canada. With over 600 employees and 60 locations, UniTek delivers a full suite of infrastructure services. The acquisition of Concurrent accelerates UniTek’s Power Services Division, which launched in July 2025 to broaden the company’s maintenance, repair, upgrade, and new infrastructure development services for the power sector. Concurrent’s established Southeast footprint and power capabilities directly complement UniTek’s existing broadband and data center infrastructure platform, positioning the combined company to capitalize on growing demand for resilient, modernized power infrastructure. Concurrent will continue to operate under its established brand, maintaining uninterrupted service for its customers.

“Selling Concurrent was one of the biggest decisions of my career, and Anthony, Jay, and the XLCS team guided us through every step with professionalism and genuine care for our people,” said Steve Sarno, CEO of Concurrent. “They stayed fully engaged throughout, gave us honest and thoughtful advice, kept our best interests front and center, and delivered an outcome that exceeded our expectations. I would recommend them without hesitation to any owner considering a transaction.”

XLCS acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to Concurrent, and the transaction was led by Anthony Contaldo, Partner, and Jay Cremer, Vice President. The transaction was completed on July 1, 2026.

About XLCS Partners, Inc.

XLCS Partners is a leading global investment banking firm providing M&A advisory services. Visit www.xlcspartners.com for more information.

Media Contact: 
Kendra Span 
kspan@xlcspartners.com
615-379-7783

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Fathom Applauds Introduction of the FRONTIER Act, the First Federal Blueprint for Independent AI Verification

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Reps. Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) and Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23) introduce a bill to build a competitive marketplace of independent verifiers for frontier AI models.

WASHINGTON, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fathom welcomes the introduction of the FRONTIER Act, the most complete federal framework yet for independent, third-party verification of frontier AI. The legislation is built to earn public trust as AI technology continues to accelerate. As frontier systems begin to take autonomous action in the world, the gap between what these models can do and our ability to keep them in check is widening. FRONTIER is the starting point to close that gap.

“AI governance keeps running into the same wall. The technology is hard to measure and it moves faster than any law can keep up with,” said Andrew Freedman, Co-Founder and CEO of Fathom. “Trying to write the perfect rules and freezing them in place won’t work. What will work is a competitive market of independent verifiers who are accountable for real-world outcomes and who the government can actually count on. The FRONTIER Act shows we can move fast and still get this right.”

The bill gets the fundamentals correct. It sets one public standard – the adequate mitigation of catastrophic risk – and holds both the AI companies and their independent verifiers accountable to it. FRONTIER does not freeze a single testing method into statute. Instead, it licenses competing verification organizations, allows them to sharpen their methods, and gives the government the power to revoke a license when a verifier’s work does not hold up in the field. That is how you build a system that keeps pace with the science instead of falling behind it.

Fathom thanks Reps. Trahan and Obernolte for their leadership, and for their courage in releasing a discussion draft, inviting scrutiny, and incorporating substantive improvements from across the field. One priority improvement as the bill advances: giving the government a fuller range of tools to act upstream – for pushing companies to close identified gaps in risk mitigation early, rather than only once a catastrophe is imminent. We are committed to working with these sponsors, committees of jurisdiction, and Congressional leadership to continue refining the bill in the weeks and months ahead.

About Fathom
Fathom is an independent nonprofit whose mission is to build a governance architecture that helps society navigate the transition to a world with AI by fostering trust, safety, and innovation. Fathom has developed and championed the independent verification model for AI and works with policymakers across the country to put it into practice. Learn more at http://fathom.org.

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