Alcatel-Lucent to OEM ConSentry's LanShield

ConSentry Networks announced a multi-year worldwide Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) agreement under which Alcatel-Lucent will market is LANShield Switch and LANShield Controller platforms as well as itsInSight Command Center. The ConSentry products will be sold under the OmniAccess SafeGuard brand across the global Alcatel-Lucent enterprise market beginning in March 2007.The ConSentry LANShield family supports both pre-admission and post-admission controls, providing enterprises with a solution for controlling access to resources and applications...

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Siemens Introduces HiPath MobileConnect FMC Solution

Siemens Enterprise Communications unveiled its HiPath MobileConnect enterprise FMC solution for seamlessly unifying fixed enterprise VoIP, VoWLAN and cellular networks. The MobileConnect FMC solution delivers one number and one mailbox with a seamless handover between wireless (WiFi) and cellular networks.MobileConnect consists of two elements; the first is an appliance that resides between the enterprise IP communications server and WLAN. The appliance...

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European Commission Opposes "Regulatory Holiday" for DT

The European Commission sent a letter of formal notice to Germany after repeated warnings not to adopt legislation that could grant Deutsche Telekom a 'regulatory holiday' in spite of its dominant position on the German broadband market. The European Commission said it is giving Germany 15 days to reply, and then it intends to refer the case to the European Court of Justice.Specifically, the European Commission is objecting to a German telecom law that just entered into force that effectively exempts Deutsche Telekom's new VDSL network from competition,...

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Mexico's Maxcom Juniper's M-series

Maxcom, a Mexican national telecommunications carrier, has upgraded its IP/MPLS backbone network with Juniper Networks M-series. Maxcom had previously deployed Juniper Networks E-series at the network edge as the first phase of an upgrade to enable the introduction of IPTV and other advanced multiplay services, and is now upgrading its core with the M-series to ensure consistent quality, reliability and performance throughout the IP network. Financial terms were not disclosed. http://www.juniper....

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Hatteras Integrates Loop Management Tool into Mid-band Ethernet

Hatteras Networks has integrated a Time-Domain Reflectometer (TDR) into its Mid-Band Ethernet platforms, enabling carriers to accurately perform loop prequalification, and to monitor/maintain selected network facilities throughout the life of their deployment. These critical activities can be performed from either the central office or from a remote location via a web interface.Hatteras Networks said its new TDR solution performs two critical tasks that save carriers from losing unnecessary time and money. The first, loop prequalification, is a...

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Cortina Acquires ImmenStar for EPON Silicon

Cortina Systems has acquired ImmenStar, a privately held semiconductor company that specializes in passive optical network (PON) System-on-Chip (SoC) technology. Cortina offers a range of silicon designs to address enterprise and metro needs. Cortina said the acquisition enables it to extend its leadership across multiple markets -- from the core of the network to subscriber access points. ImmenStar, which was founded in 2004, introduced an EPON Switch Chipset in May 2006, consisting of four chips and a distributed operating system. http://www.cortina-systems.com...

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TANDBERG TV UltraCompression IPTV Head End -- HD at Under 6 Mbps

TANDBERG Television introduced its "iPlex UltraCompression" high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) IPTV head-end. The iPlex UltraCompression video processing system, which is based on the company's second-generation AVC platform - Intelligent Compression Engine (ICE3), delivers bandwidth improvements of up to 50% over previously deployed MPEG-4 AVC units. TANDBERG TV said it designed the iPlex to be a flexible video processing platform,...

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Ericsson Bids to Acquire Tandberg TV

Ericsson made a public cash offer to acquire Tandberg Television for SEK 9.8 billion (US$1.4 billion), or NOK 106 in cash per share -- representing a premium of 18.2% to Tandberg's 90-day volume weighted average stock price. The bid represents a 10.4% premium over the acquisition offer made by ARRIS on 15-January-2007.Ericsson said it makes a better strategic partner for Tandberg TV because together the companies could offer a complete IPTV solution.Carl-Henric Svanberg, president and CEO, Ericsson, said "IPTV for cable and telecom operators is...

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ViDeOnline Raises $12 Million for Digital Media Aggregation

ViDeOnline Communications, a start-up based in Redwood City, California, closed $12 million in funding led by Intel Capital for its digital media content aggregation services.ViDeOnline Communications, Ltd aggregates digital media content for distribution over its secured O8 Media network to Internet Service Providers, broadband carriers, IPTV and Digital TV providers and mobile phone carriers. ViDeOnline's initial market focus is Asia, specifically China. ViDeOnline secures the content by enhancing Digital Rights Management technologies for delivery...

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Marvell Reports Quarterly Revenue of $622 Million

Marvell Technology Group reported preliminary quarterly revenue of $622.0 million for the quarter ended 27-Jan-2007, an increase of 27% over net revenue of $489.0 million for the same period a year earlier and a 20% sequential increase from net revenue of $520.4 million. Net revenue for fiscal 2007 was $2,237.6 million, an increase of 34% over net revenue of $1,670.3 million in fiscal 2006. All results reported are preliminary because Marvell is in the midst of a previously announced internal review by a special committee of its Board of Directors...

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Atheros Reaches 100 Million WLAN Chipset Milestone

Atheros Communications has shipped more than 100 million wireless LAN (WLAN) chipsets since its founding 8 years ago. The company shipped more than 40 percent of the 100 million cumulative WLAN chipsets during the last year. http://www.atheros....

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D-Link Launches Video Portal for Digital Home Customers

D-Link has launched "D-LinkTV", a knowledge-based Internet video portal aimed at educating and entertaining consumers, business customers and resellers on advancements in networking and connectivity solutions. The site will feature streaming video segments covering company products and their uses in the digital home, small-to-medium business (SMB) and enterprise. http://www.dlinktv....

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Global Crossing Adds VoIP Outbound Service in Mexico

Global Crossing launched its VoIP Outbound Service to enterprise and carrier customers in Mexico. Customers in Mexico can place international calls via an IP interface to Global Crossing. In addition, VoIP Outbound Service supports several access methods including IP VPN, Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) and public Internet access. http://www.globalcrossing....

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AT&T U-Verse Adds Scripps Networks

AT&T announced a distribution agreement to deliver Scripps Networks' linear, High Definition and on-demand programming as part of the AT&T U-verse TV channel lineup. This includes HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network, FINE LIVING TV Network and Great American Country (GAC). U-verse TV also will include HGTV HD and Food Network HD. Scripps programming will be featured in the U-verse video-on-demand (VOD) library each month, including several hours of the best programming from HGTV and Food Network. Financial terms were not disclosed. http:/...

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Trapeze Networks Ships Wi-Fi Location Appliance

Trapeze Networks began shipping a Location Appliance that allows large organizations to find and track valuable assets in real time over their existing Wi-Fi networks. The appliance is the latest element of the company's SmartMobile architecture which implements intelligent switching to optimize traffic flow over the network. The appliance plugs into an organization's existing Trapeze Networks Wi-Fi infrastructure, providing instant real-time location information of all Wi-Fi devices on the network. The appliance can detect and monitor the position...

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Linksys Debuts Network Attached Storage for SMBs

Cisco's Linksys division its first line of small business network attached storage solutions. These include:4 Bay Advanced Gigabit Network Storage System Chassis4 Bay Advanced Gigabit Network Storage System Chassis With 1.0TB RAID4 Bay Gigabit Network Storage System Chassis4 Bay Gigabit Network Storage System Chassis With 1.0TB RAID.Linksys Small Business Network Storage Systems chassis do not include hard drives, so the small business can choose the capacity that best addresses its business needs. http://www.linksys....

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BitTorrent Launches Entertainment Network

BitTorrent kicked off its anticipated P2P downloading service featuring legitimate video content licensed from major Hollywood studios. BitTorrent initially will pursue a movie rental model, whereby newer films will be priced at $3.99 for a 24 hour viewing period and older films cost $2.99. Download to own TV shows will be priced at $1.99.Content providers include Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Lionsgate.BitTorrent...

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Ruckus Unveils Triple Play Wi-Fi System for Hotspot Market

Ruckus Wireless unveiled its "MediaFlex Hotspot" access point specifically developed for broadband operators who are dealing with dramatic increases in the density and mix of users, devices and applications at public Wi-Fi hotspots. The Ruckus MediaFlex HS is a multimedia Wi-Fi system uses a custom antenna array optimized for dynamic and dense Wi-Fi environments. Advanced quality of service features allow multiple virtual networks and different...

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LGC Wireless In-Building, Multi-Carrier Cellular for Atlantic City Resort

The Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa in Atlantic City, NJ has deployed an in-building wireless system from LGC Wireless to support enhanced multi-carrier cellular coverage. While Nextel initially deployed an in-building wireless system for its subscribers (as well as hotel employees, who have standardized on Nextel phones) in 2003, Borgata chose to purchase its own multi-carrier system in 2005 in order to speed deployment and minimize disruption to the...

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