AT&T Launches Operations in India in Partnership with Mahindra

AT&T Global Network Services India (AT&T India), a joint venture between AT&T and Mahindra Telecommunications Investment Private Ltd., launched commercial operations.In November 2006, AT&T became the first foreign telecom operator to secure new telecommunications licenses under the Indian government's revised policy on foreign direct investment (FDI) which allows up to 74 percent foreign ownership.AT&T said it now has access to MPLS-based IP services in 137 countries. In addition to obtaining telecommunications licenses in India...

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Tektronix Adds IP, RF and Enhanced H.264 Analysis Capabilities

Tektronix has enhanced its MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems, including enhanced support for IPTV, VoIP and DTV development and deployment. Tektronix said its MTS400 Series provides first line diagnostics with integrated cross layer fault analysis and error logging. Time to problem insight is reduced by informing the user whether root cause of video problems is at the Transmission, Transport Stream or Elementary Stream layer. The MTS400 Series offers support for the development and deployment of new services and technologies including distribution...

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Orange Signs Distribution Deal with Paramount Pictures

Orange has signed a deal with Paramount Pictures covering distribution of content for its Internet and TV Video-on-Demand viewers in France. Paramount is the latest partner to join Orange "24/24 Video" service, which offers a wide variety of films from major film studios as well as independent French and international productions. http://www.francetelecom....

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Broadcom Files New Suit Against QUALCOMM

Broadcom filed a new lawsuit against Qualcomm asserting that Qualcomm's conduct before prominent industry standards organizations violates California law. In a 37-page complaint filed in California Superior Court, Broadcom asserts that Qualcomm's misconduct before standards setting bodies includes improperly concealing its patents, reneging on licensing obligations, and exerting dominance through hidden affiliations. http://www.broadcom....

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