Instead, they quietly paid up. Why? One reason might be that Patriot Scientific???s patents are absolutely valid. What???s more likely is that the Intels and HPs of the world know the patent system works for them more than it works against them. Tech giants routinely amass a staggering number of patents[1,2,3] , which they can use offensively and defensively against big competitors and small innovators. By paying off Patriot Scientific, they maintain the status quo, which for these guys is just good business.
Subsea cable alternatives can provide a level of comfort for those concerned about disruptions. Realistically, they will continue to play a small, but critical role in the short term.
Maintaining existing network infrastructures often incurs huge technical debt before newer technologies are adopted over time.
Amid ongoing regional uncertainties, telecom infrastructure in the Middle East has expand to include terrestrial low-latency network infrastructure, which offers resilience and agility in navigating political complexities without relying solely on undersea networks.
