Nortel Supplies DWDM Upgrade for China's Customs Bureau

The Customs General Administration of the People's Republic of China has selected Nortel's Optical Metro DWDM equipment to extend its networked storage capabilities from its main data center in Beijing to multiple sites across major metropolitan areas. The new China Customs deployment will also support the state-owned Golden Customs initiative, a nationwide project developed to connect the information networks of the customs and foreign trade sectors, promote EDI (electronic data interchange) business communication, and supplement information exchanged...

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Harmonic Introduces Video Transport for Small and Mid-Sized MSOs

Harmonic introduced a 1550 nm broadcast video transport system for small to mid-sized cable operators. The new MAXLink R Series 1550 nm broadcast video transport system incorporates Harmonic's MAXLink 1550 nm transmitter, power optical amplifier and broadband receiver components -- each in a compact one rack unit (1RU) enclosure -- to enable a more flexible and economical way of carrying a full line-up of analog and/or digital television services. Harmonic said it expects the MAXLink R Series will be particularly attractive to operators in regions...

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Internet Usage Patterns Vary Geographically

The amount of time most home Internet users spend online is hitting a plateau in some markets, according to Nielsen//NetRatings, while growing rapidly in others.Nielsen//NetRatings found that Americans spend on average nearly 14 hours online each month, which is close to the worldwide average. This figure is 2% lower than a year earlier. Those living in Hong Kong surf the longest out of the 12 countries, averaging nearly 22 hours, and up 25% compared to a year earlier. Some others:Japan, 14 hours and 50 minutes, up 12%France, 14 hours and 25 minutes,...

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Europe's eMobility Group Seeks to Extend Wireless Lead

A group of 15 telecommunications companies launched an "eMobility Technology Platform" aimed preserving and extending Europe's lead in wireless communications in a way that best serves Europe's citizens and the European economy. The group will work with the research community and public authorities, most notably the European Commission, to create and maintain the required momentum in wireless R&D. The European Commission is currently in the process of finalizing its seventh Research Framework Programme. The hope is to see the current level...

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Telstra Upgrades to ADSL2+

Telstra is undertaking a AUS $210 million upgrade of its broadband network to ADSL2+. Since January this year, Telstra has been installing ADSL2+ hardware and software to provide additional broadband capability in its exchanges. The Australian carrier plans to launch services at up to 12 Mbps. By mid 2005, 200 exchanges covering about 500,000 premises will have ADSL2+ capability at a cost of AUS $60 million. Telstra has budgeted a further $150 million in financial year 05/06 for the purchase and installation of ADSL2+ technology and coverage...

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Broadcom Acquires Zeevo for Wireless Headset Chips

Broadcom completed its acquisition of Zeevo, a provider of semiconductor solutions for Bluetooth wireless headset products, for $32.0 million -- approximately $31.3 million in cash consideration and $0.7 million in restricted stock units that entitle the holder to receive shares of Broadcom Class A common stock as the award vests.Zeevo has introduced multiple generations of semiconductor and software solutions specifically optimized for the unique needs of stereo wireless headsets, all of which are shipping in volume production. Broadcom is a leading...

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Corinex Offers 200 Mbps Powerline Module

Corinex Communications announced a new 200 Mbps embedded module for manufacturers of PCs, set top boxes, and ADSL2+ residential gateways. Corinex is partnering with DS2 , a supplier of silicon and software for Power line Communications (PLC). Corinex plans to manufacture the embedded module and provide consulting and design modification services to manufacturers. Complete software system integration services will also be offered to third parties by Corinex. http://www.corinex.com http://www.endesa...

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BellSouth Reaches Union Labor Deal with CWA

BellSouth Long Distance and the Communications Workers of America agreed to extend their current working agreement, which was to expire March 19, 2005. The extension will be from March 19, 2005 until December 31, 2005.In addition to extending the terms of the current contract, the following items were included in the agreement:Wages will be increased by 1%, effective March 20, 2005.All employees will receive a lump sum payment equal to 4% of their annualized basic pay.Pension bands will be increased 3%, effective July 1, 2005.http://www.bells...

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Telenor Satellite Unveils Global Broadband Services

Telenor Satellite Services unveiled a portfolio of broadband services via satellite aimed at a variety of end users from international corporations and governments to small and medium enterprises and small office, home office customers. Telenor is now providing broadband services under two portfolios, one for on land and one for at sea. Telenor delivers its broadband solutions using fixed installation and transportable very small aperture terminal (VSAT) equipment and Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA) or Single Carrier Per Channel (SPCP) technologies...

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Xten Networks Reports One Million Endpoints

Xten Networks, a developer of voice and video SIP softphones, reported than 1,000,000 IP endpoints deployed worldwide through its customers worldwide. The company reported quarterly revenue of $928,608, compared to $677,364 for the preceding quarter, an increase of 37% quarter-over-quarter. http://www.xten....

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