Counsel Corporation Announces 2009 Third Quarter Results Nov 14, 2009
- In August 2009, C2 Global Technologies Inc., a U.S. public company that is 91%-owned by Counsel, filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the United States District Court of the Eastern District of Oklahoma against four U.S. telecommunications carriers which alleges that the defendants' services and systems utilizing Voice over Internet Protocol infringe on C2's US Patent No. 6,243,373. - In October 2009, Counsel decided to move the balance of the domestic manufacturing of its case goods... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Patriot Act reform may be nearer Nov 2, 2009
In fact, he voted to grant immunity retroactively to telecommunications carriers that had facilitated the Bush Administrations warrantless interception of millions of Americans international phone calls and e-mail transmissions in violation of FISA.. Soon, if several members of Congress of the presidents own party have their way, Obama will have the opportunity to act consistent with his statements as a senator, and help to scale back at least some of the provisions of the Patriot Act... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Lineage Power Opens Doors of Plano, Texas Global Center of Innovation and R&D Sep 19, 2009
TE is an innovative architecture that helps telecommunications carriers, wireless operators, internet service providers and large enterprises reduce energy loss and lower cooling costs by 50-70 percent. "That's enough energy savings to power the city of San Francisco for an entire year," Witsoe added. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Networks for High Performance: The Journey to Smart Grid Communications Infrastructure Sep 11, 2009
Frameworks such as the Enhanced Telecom Operations Map (eTOM) or Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) models used by telecommunications carriers could serve as the foundation for a smart grid service assurance framework. Figure 2 illustrates a model that can be customized for utilities, based on what telecommunications companies are doing today to guarantee service to their customers. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Wi-Fi, powerline to merge in Atheros-Intellon deal Sep 9, 2009
As telecommunications carriers and cable operators deliver multiple HDTV streams and consumer electronics vendors introduce ways for various devices to interact, the need for fast home networks may grow. Intellon said it has shipped more than 40 million chipsets and counts 50 service providers as customers. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
NEC Launches Sale of MPLS-TP Next Generation Packet Transport Device Sep 4, 2009
These functions assist with the migration of existing backhaul networks and metro/core networks to packet based next generation transport networks, in addition to further unifying network operation and maintenance in order to optimize and reduce OPEX/CAPEX for telecommunications carriers. MN5000 Series shipments are scheduled to begin in December, 2009. (JCN Network, Japan)
NEC Introduces Compact LTE Wireless Base Station at Broadband World Forum Europe 2009 Sep 3, 2009
NEC will provide the new base stations to telecommunications carriers throughout the world while contributing to the efficient construction and operation of next generation networks ... fense and features a collection of telecommunications carriers and telecommunication equipment vendors under one roof. (JCN Network, Japan)
Older People Using More Plastic Aug 31, 2009
" Finally, China Unicom Ltd. has announced a deal with (AAPL) to sell iPhones in China later this year, according to the . The deal will result in Apple finally bringing the popular mobile device to the world's largest mobile market for the first time. According to the paper, "The release of the iPhone in Chinawhich has 687 million wireless subscribers, more than twice the population of the U.S.is expected to be a boost for both Apple and Unicom, one of three Chinese state-owned... (Slate)
Air Force angers small businesses with code decision Aug 29, 2009
Air Force officials selected the NAICS code for wireless telecommunications carriers, which will get the contract a larger number of small businesses. Having more companies in the contractor pool would make the contract more appealing to customer agencies than a pool of a few very small firms, experts say. (FCW.com)
Unwise acquisitions, scandal proved too much to overcome Aug 21, 2009
Nortel s core business had been providing telecom equipment to telecommunications carriers. In 1995, the company changed its name to Nortel to reflect its moves toward diversification. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Fujitsu Introduces Compact Integrated DPSK Receiver for 40Gbps Optical Networks Aug 12, 2009
The product is designed for use in 40Gbps transponders for 40Gbps optical networks, which are being widely adopted by telecommunications carriers worldwide. Sales of the receiver will begin October 1st, 2009. (JCN Network, Japan)
Harris Stratex lowers revenue outlook Aug 8, 2009
Harris Stratex builds equipment that helps telecommunications carriers carry traffic from cell towers to the network. The company has been hurt by the economic slowdown, as evidenced by an 11 percent drop in fiscal third quarter revenue, to $158 million, and a net loss for the period of $38. (Triangle Business Journal)
Cox Business Serves SuperNAP Data Center Jul 23, 2009
SuperNAP also features multiple telecommunications carriers to provide broad network connectivity options and create network redundancy. "Reliability and network connectivity are key factors for data center customers and any communications carrier we bring into this environment must meet rigorous requirements," said Chris Donnelly, chief marketing officer, Switch Communications Group. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Report: Justice Dept. to review telecom firms exclusivity deals Jul 7, 2009
NEW YORK The Justice Department is starting a review of whether the largest U.S. telecommunications carriers engage in anticompetitive behavior, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday. The inquiry, as yet informal, may look at whether consumers are hurt by the long-term exclusivity agreements carriers like AT&T and Verizon Wireless sign with cellphone makers, according a report on the newspaper's website Monday. (USA Today -- Money)
Report: Feds looking at AT&T, Verizon policies Jul 7, 2009
NEW YORK - The Justice Department is starting a review of whether the largest U.S. telecommunications carriers engage in anticompetitive behavior, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday. The inquiry, as yet informal, may look at whether consumers are hurt by the long-term exclusivity agreements carriers like AT&T Inc. and Verizon Wireless sign with cell phone makers, according a report on the newspaper's Web site on Monday. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Comcast, Time Warner Push for More Online Video Jun 25, 2009
TV Everywhere is pro-competitive, open and nonexclusive, allowing cable, satellite and telecommunications carriers to enter into similar agreements with other programmers, the companies said. "Bring more TV content, more easily to more people across platforms," is the first principle. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Broadcom to Introduce GPON Integrated Access Device Semiconductors in China Jun 22, 2009
With unparalleled levels of integration and increased throughput performance, Broadcom's GPON products will offer Chinese telecommunications carriers high performance and feature-rich passive optical network (PON) capabilities that are built on years of Broadcom's experience in the Chinese broadband access market. The GPON specification is based on the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) G.984 GPON recommendation that offers Chinese carriers a global standard for PON deployments, with... (PR Newswire)
Killer (wireless) apps Jun 21, 2009
But the opportunities for revenue are not limited to the device manufacturers and the telecommunications carriers that partner with them. A growing legion of software developers, including a sizable talent pool in the Washington area, are competing to capture a piece of the burgeoning market for mobile software apps. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
NEC Selected by UQ Communications as Mobile WiMAX Base Station Vendor May 11, 2009
Furthermore, as single partner, NEC and its PasoWings solution offer an ideal combination of network products, including backhaul systems connected to base stations and core networks (IP), as well as SIP servers used for delivering IP telephone services over mobile WiMAX networks, which are necessary for telecommunications carriers to construct the latest networks. About NEC Corporation. (JCN Network, Japan)
Losses mount at Harris Stratex May 6, 2009
Harris Stratex builds equipment that helps telecommunications carriers carry traffic from cell towers to the network. As consumer use of data intensive wireless services grows, carriers turn to companies like Harris Stratex to bolster the connections of cell towers to their networks. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Nokia Siemens eyes Nortel assets, report says Apr 8, 2009
The technology is slated to be deployed in the coming years by large wireless telecommunications carriers, including Vodafone Group Plc and Verizon Wireless, a joint venture of Vodafone and Verizon Communications Inc.. Representatives from Nortel and Nokia Siemens declined to comment on the report. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Sun a good move for IBM Apr 4, 2009
Sun is best known for its high-end Unix servers favoured by big financial services companies, telecommunications carriers and government agencies. In second place. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Google, Amazon, others want CRTC to ban internet interference Feb 25, 2009
That's not possible, said CAIP in its submission, since with the exception of Rogers and Telus, all of the main telecommunications carriers have filed some of their information regarding congestion in confidence, making it impossible for other parties to comment meaningfully on their definitions of what constitutes "congestion.". Privacy Commissioner of Canada Jennifer Stoddart also weighed in on the issue, saying that since DPI technology is capable of allowing inspection of information content... (CBC.ca)
FCC Rings Up Telcoms With $12 Million In Proposed Fines Feb 25, 2009
"I have long stressed the importance of protecting the sensitive information that telecommunications carriers collect about their customers," said acting chairman Michael Copps. "Carriers' obligation to annually certify that they have implemented a CPNI protection plan is essential to ensuring their compliance with the Commission's rules as well as our ability to monitor their compliance. The broad nature of this enforcement action hopefully will ensure substantial compliance with our CPNI rules... (Multichannel News)
Proposed Law Might Make Wi-Fi Users Help Cops Feb 22, 2009
Cornyn and Smith said the law would require ISPs to hold on to subscriber records similar to those retained by telecommunications carriers. But civil liberties advocates pointed out that those phone records are not retained for use in investigations. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Court nixes cable bid to turn back privacy rules Feb 14, 2009
At issue are rules set by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission that mandate telecommunications carriers must get an "opt-in" before disclosing customers' information to a carrier's joint venture business partner or an independent contractor. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Technology)
NEC Pushes International Expansion of Device Management Feb 12, 2009
NC7000-DM software is capable of providing telecommunications carriers throughout the world with a means to remotely control and update the embedded software of mobile devices, ensure data security and diagnose faulty device conditions. As mobile phones and portable devices have become more popular, telecommunications carriers have become more focused on providing integrated and efficient device management systems ... The introduction of NC7000-DM allows telecommunications carriers to... (JCN Network, Japan)
