Akamai Offers Rich Media Management for Enterprises

Akamai Technologies introduced an enterprise-class, rich media management solution that provides an automated way for content owners to manage and distribute large digital libraries, including video and audio assets, online. At the foundation of the Akamai Stream OS solution is Akamai's global media delivery platform. Akamai said its new service allows content to be uploaded and published in a controlled way, to support both traditional syndication models and viral distribution across the Internet. The service provides detailed analytics at both...

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VSNL Partners with Microsoft for Messaging/Collaboration Service for Mobile Operators

VSNL, the international arm of Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited, has introduced a global, white label "ReadyAccess" messaging solution for Mobile Network Operators (MNOs). VSNL is using a custom-designed, hosted Microsoft Exchange solution to enable MNOs with the ability to offer business messaging and collaboration solution with push-email connectivity in a cost effective and expedited manner.Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited (AIS), Thailand's leading MNO, also announced that it selected VSNL International to provide its customers with...

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Microsoft Ties Windows Live Messenger to Xbox 360

Beginning the week of May 7, 2007, Microsoft Xbox 360 users will have access to Windows Live Messenger, enabling members of the 6 million-strong Xbox LIVE community to text chat with up to six people on their contact list at one time, while playing games, listening to music or watching movies.A virtual keyboard is accessible on Xbox 360 or users can connect a USB keyboard to the console. This summer Microsoft plans to offer a QWERTY text-input device, a new accessory that will connect directly into the Xbox 360 controller to support text and instant...

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Fujitsu Debuts H.264 Encoders for IP and DVB Networks

Fujitsu introduced a new line of video encoder/decoders designed for broadcast-quality high-definition video over IP and Digital Video Broadcast (DVB) networks. The IP-9500 uses H.264 to enable live transmission of high-quality HDTV at approximately half the bit-rate of typical MPEG-2 encoders. Fujitsu said its new device also features Forward Error Correction (FEC) for IP network deployment for exceptional rendering of decoded images on networks with large error rates, thus ensuring very high Quality of Service (QoS). It can be used in remote...

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UTStarcom Selects Motorola AdvancedTCA

UTStarcom has selected Motorola's AdvancedTCA communications servers as a carrier-grade common platform for the company's "mSwitch" IP-based multi-service platforms. "UTStarcom's selection of Motorola's communications servers is further evidence that the adoption of ATCA is growing in Asia and throughout the world," said Stephen Dow, vice president and general manager, Embedded Communications Computing, Motorola. "We believe that deployment of open,...

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Japan's J:COM Deploys pre-DOCSIS 3.0 with ARRIS

J:COM, the largest multiple system operator (MSO) in Japan with 2.62 million subscribing households, is deploying the ARRIS FlexPath pre-DOCSIS 3.0 wideband channel bonding solution to its residential customers, enabling Internet service capable of downstream speeds of 160 Mbps, and upstream speeds of 10 Mbps.The service carries the brand "J:COM NET HIGHGRADE", and will be offered to customers living in single dwelling units, individual homes and...

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Nokia Launches its N95 in US Market

Nokia has begun selling its N95 Multimedia Computer in the United States. The N95 is an all-in-one multimedia computer with a 2-way slide concept, integrated GPS functionality, a 5 megapixel camera and support for High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) mobile networks.The 2-way slide concept makes it easier to switch between different modes, going from reading maps to watching a video with a simple slide. A numeric keypad slides out from one...

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JDSU Appoints President of Optical Communications Group

JDSU has appointed David Gudmundson as President of Optical Communications. Gudmundson joined JDSU in December 2003, serving as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and Marketing where he played an integral role in a number of strategic transactions - including the acquisitions of Lightwave Electronics, Acterna, and Agility Communications.http://www.jdsu....

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