Redback Outsources Business Apps to IBM

Redback Networks has extended its existing relationship with IBM for the use of IBM's Applications On Demand services. Under the relationship, IBM will continue to manage Redback's core business applications and IT infrastructure.http://www.ibm.comhttp://www.redback....

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Belgacom Builds Reconfigurable Optical Backbone with Siemens

Belgacom International Carrier Services is working with Siemens Communications to build a flexible optical backbone linking 16 of its European telecommunications nodes and enable Belgacom ICS to offer its customers transmission capacity up to n x 40 Gbps wavelengths.Belgacom's PEN4FUTURE project relies on Siemens' Surpass hiT 7500 platform, an optical transport platform for regional and long-haul haul applications. The network uses ROADM technology (Reconfigurable Optical Add & Drop Multiplexer), enabling the carrier to significantly lower...

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Juniper and NTT Test GMPLS over 40 Gbps Trunks

Juniper Networks together with NTT Communications successfully demonstrated Generalized Multiprotocol Label Switching (GMPLS) signaling to dynamically establish a OC-768/STM-256 Layer 1 network path between NTT Communications' Makuhari and Othemachi Points of Presence (PoPs). The tests used Juniper's T640 core routers. GMPLS extends the efficient label switching mechanism of MPLS to the physical network layer, providing a control plane that allows networks to take advantage of an advanced infrastructure, including high-speed links such as OC768c,...

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Amstrad Selects Conexant for HDTV Satellite Set-Top Boxes

Amstrad PLC, a leading international manufacturer of digital STBs, selected Conexant Systems' DVB-S2/MPEG-4 satellite set-top box siliconfor their new high-definition television (HDTV) satellite receiver. Amstrad is using six Conexant chips in the box. Amstrad's DRX700i STB is based exclusively on Conexant's semiconductor solutions, and will be deployed by Italian satellite broadcast operator Sky Italia this summer.http://www.conexant....

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Akamai Targets New Services at Web 2.0 Technologies

Akamai Technologies introduced a new set of services aimed at business-to-consumer (B2C) Web sites that are integrating rich, collaborative Web 2.0-generated content and applications into their online architecture. Web 2.0 technologies include the use of dynamic software applications like AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) and Macromedia Flash, as well as Web Services.Akamai's suite of Dynamic Site Solutions includes the following capabilities:Dynamic...

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WMS and LGC Wireless Deliver Cellular Service Aboard Cruise Ships

Wireless Maritime Services (WMS), a joint venture of Cingular Wireless and Maritime Telecommunications Network, is deploying LGC Wireless' InterReach Unison systems to enable high-quality cellular service for cruise ship passengers worldwide. LGC Wireless systems are currently deployed aboard some two dozen ships operated by the world's leading cruise lines, including Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Holland America Line,...

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AOL Updates Open AIM Initiative with Location-Based Services

AOL extended its Open AIM initiative to include support for AIM Bots, location-based services and PC-to-PC voice calling. The update also includes support for developers working on the Mac OS X, Linux, and Pocket PC platforms or with the Java language.AIM Bots are dedicated, opt-in Screen Names that help developers, marketers and individuals create new connections and establish strong bonds with contacts in the AIM community. In addition, AIM Bots can support audio calls, file transfers and picture sharing. For example, an AIM Bot could be created...

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Global Crossing Awarded $16.43 Multimillion Dollar GSA Contract

Global Crossing is one of the multiple awardees of a contract by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) in the Southeast Sunbelt region. Under the contract, Global Crossing will provide a variety of telecommunications services to federal agencies based in the region. Global Crossing's portion of the contract, valued at $16.43 million, was awarded by GSA's Federal Technology Service in Atlanta.http://www.globalcrossing....

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Mid-Atlantic Broadband Cooperative Selects XO Dark Fiber

XO Communications landed a multi-year agreement worth up to $3 million to provide dark fiber to the Mid- Atlantic Broadband Cooperative (MBC). Specifically, XO is providing MBC with 800 miles of dark fiber between Atlanta, Richmond and Washington, DC. MBC will incorporate the dark fiber into its network that will provide high-capacity optical transport services on a wholesale basis to the region.http://www.xo.comhttp://www.mbc-va....

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Avaya Tracks 6 TB of Data in Opening Days on FIFA World Cup Network

Avaya's Network Operations Centers supporting the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany tracked more than six terabytes of traffic in the first week on the network connecting 70 locations including all 12 FIFA World Cup stadiums -- from Frankfurt to Munich -- the media centers in all stadiums, and the FIFA headquarters in Berlin. The Avaya-built network is used by journalists, stadium officials, volunteers, the Local Organizing Committee, referees and players to communicate with each other and with fans throughout the games over phone, Internet and video....

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SEC Opens Inquiry into AMCC's Past Stock Option Grants

The Securities and Exchange Commission is conducting an informal inquiry relating to AMCC's past stock option grant practices. Prior to being contacted by the SEC, AMCC had announced that its Audit Committee had begun a self-initiated review of the company's historical stock option grant practices and related accounting.http://www.amcc....

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Verizon Wireless Launches Chaperone GPS Tracking Service

Verizon Wireless launched "Chaperone", a GPS-tracking service that is being marketed for parents. Two options are available:Chaperone Child Locator -- Once the child is equipped with a new orupdated LG "Migo" phone and the service is activated on the account, parents can locate their child's Migo phone from a PC via the Chaperone Web site . Optionally, parents can download the Chaperone application to their mobile phone. Chaperone with Child Zone...

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Texas Instruments and Tata Elxsi Deliver 802.16e System

Texas Instruments and Tata Elxsi announce their collaboration on an end-to-end base band demonstration system for IEEE 802.16e mobile WiMAX infrastructure products, enabling manufacturers to quickly roll out flexible base stations. The new design combines both the hardware and software required for system implementation, including a fully integrated Media Access Controller (MAC).http://www.ti.com/wimaxwihttp://www.tataelxsi....

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Lucent Adds Six New European Value Added Distributor

Lucent Technologies has signed contracts with six new European Value Added Distributors (VADs) to resell its Bell Labs-developed security portfolio as part of their larger IT offerings to resellers, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), telecom carriers, and enterprises. The new Value Added Distributors are: Exer Datacom (France), Micro BR (Spain), Redco Telematica S.p.A. (Italy), Veracomp S.A. (Poland), VUMS DataCom spol. s r.o. (Czech Republic), and Wick Hill (U.K.).With this announcement, Lucent is introducing a two-tier channel model in Europe,...

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Nortel Expands SMB Portfolio

Nortel introduced a new portfolio of voice, data and wireless products for small and medium businesses (SMB). These include:Business Ethernet Switch 100 Family - Provides desktop connectivity and delivers power for devices such as IP phones and wireless access points. Business Secure Router 222 - Delivers low-cost connectivity to theInternet or IP networks Business Access Point 120 - Provides simple, secure wireless data and voice connectivityBusiness Element Manager - Provides a simple and consistent networkmanagement interface across the SMB...

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Bezeq Selects Redback's SmartEdge Multi-Service Edge Router

Bezeq, the national incumbent telecom provider in Israel, selected Redback's SmartEdge Multi-Service Edge Router as the foundation for its next generation broadband IP network. Redback's local partner is Taldor Communications. Financial terms were not disclosed.http://www.redback....

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Samsung BCS Launches Converged Wireless-Wireline Platform

Samsung BCS released a larger version of its OfficeServ 7400 converged platform, featuring higher port capacity, a gigabit Ethernet backbone and 64-channel MGI cards that enable larger VoIP applications and support for up to 500 users.Like the OfficeServ 7200, the new platform offers enterprises true flexibility and efficiency through an integrated wireless and wireline platform. It provides full support for Samsung's VoIP, Wireless LAN (WLAN), and...

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QUALCOMM Files New Legal Case against Nokia

QUALCOMM filed a complaint with the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) alleging that Nokia engaged in unfair trade practices by the importation and sale of certain mobile telephone handsets, wireless communication devices and components that infringe one or more claims of six QUALCOMM patents. QUALCOMM has requested that the ITC institute an investigation into Nokia's infringing imports and ultimately issue an Exclusion Order to bar importation of those Nokia handsets and other products.QUALCOMM said it expects the ITC investigation...

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