The FCC proposes to collect $290,295,160 in regulatory fees for Fiscal Year (FY) 2007. http://www.fcc....
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Avici Switches its Focus from Core Routing to PBT Control Layer Intelligence
Marking a strategic shift for the company, Avici Systems announced that it will be transitioning away from core router development to focus on its new product initiative, Soapstone Networks, which is developing a Provider Backbone Transport (PBT) controller for the Carrier Ethernet market. Avici expects the final shipments of its core router products will occur by the end of 2007. "While we were successful in bringing the company to profitability in 2006 and continued to do so in the first quarter of 2007, we recognize that the routing market is...
Hitachi GPON platform Interoperates with Nortel Softswitch
Hitachi Telecom's AMN1220 GPON product has completed laboratory interoperability testing with the Nortel Communication Server 2000 (CS 2000), a carrier grade softswitch that can scale up to 2,000,000 Busy Hour Call Attempts (BHCA). The systems tested were the Hitachi AMN1220 GPON System Release 1.1, and the Nortel Communication Server 2000 Release SN09. Testing was conducted via the Nortel Media Gateway 15000 using H.248 protocol, Nortel Multimedia PC SIP Client, Media Gateway Control Protocol Integrated Access Device (MGCP IAD), and Centrex IP...
Ericsson Supplies IMS to China Netcom
China Netcom's Beijing division (Beijing Netcom) selected Ericsson to supply an IMS-based multimedia network in Beijing, including Ericsson's IP-Centrex solution. Under the deal, Ericsson will be the sole supplier of the IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) system for Beijing Netcom. Ericsson will also supply system integration services to ensure successful implementation in Beijing Netcom's network. Delivery has started and the network is expected to be...
China Netcom Reaches 16 Million Broadband Subscribers
China Netcom, which is the incumbent carrier in northern China, was serving 15.945 million broadband subscribers as of the end of the first quarter, representing a net increase of 1.516 million from the total number of 14.429 million subscribers at the end of last year and an increase of 32% over the same period last year. China Netcom's traditional fixed-line voice communications business still faced stiff challenges in the first quarter of 2007....
Microsoft and Samsung Announce Broad Patent Agreement
Microsoft and Samsung announced a broad patent agreement covering hardware and software products, including Linux. Samsung will obtain access to Microsoft patents that may be practiced in a range of Samsung's existing and future product lines, such as computer products, set-top boxes, digital media players, camcorders, televisions, printers and home appliances. In these product lines, Samsung and its distributors and customers may utilize Microsoft's patents in Samsung's products with proprietary software, and Samsung will also obtain coverage...
Verizon Business Advances its "Application Aware" Network Strategy
Verizon Business announced the next phase of its "Application Aware" network strategy with the global availability of additional network management tools. The tools are designed to help the company's Private IP customers monitor and manage network and application performance by adjusting capacity to meet changing requirements.Verizon Business' next phase of Application Aware reporting tools capabilities are offered in conjunction with Centrisoft Corporation, and include a Network Assessment Service as well as Application Awareness and Prioritization...
Nokia's Q1 Sales Hit EUR 9.9B, 91 Million Mobiles, 36% Share
Nokia's first quarter 2007 net sales increased 4% to EUR 9.9 billion, compared with EUR 9.5 billion in the first quarter 2006, while operating profit decreased 7% to EUR 1 272 million (including the negative impact of EUR 69 million in special items), compared with EUR 1 367 million in the first quarter 2006 (including the negative impact of EUR 22 million in special items). Some highlights for the quarter:Estimated industry device volumes of 253 million units, down 13% sequentially and up 18% year on year.Nokia device volumes were 91.1 million...
AT&T Offers Mobile Remote Access for DVRs
AT&T is now allowing its U-verse IPTV customers to schedule and manage their U-verse TV recordings from AT&T wireless phones and devices. The feature brings the functionality and convenience of the U-verse TV digital video recorder (DVR) to the three screens: the wireless device, the TV, and the PC.Specifically, AT&T U-verse TV and Internet customers can use any compatible AT&T wireless phone or handset to search U-verse TV program listings, schedule program or series recordings, and manage or delete stored DVR content. The option...
Germany's NetCologne Powers VDSL2 Rollout with Ikanos Silicon
NetCologne, a German telecommunications company providing services for the Cologne, Bonn and Aachen regions, is using Ikanos Communications' Fx100100-5 Central Office (CO) and Fx 100100S-5 Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) chipsets to power fiber-to-the-building (FTTB) deployments that offer up to 100 Mbps VDSL2 and deliver triple play services over existing copper infrastructure.NetCologne's new network, "CityNetCologne," is employing the full 30...
AT&T Signs First Client for Three-Screen Advertising
Chase Card Services, the credit card division of JPMorgan Chase & Co., is the first major advertiser willing to sponsor a music festival, which will be presented across the "three screens" of the AT&T network -- the wireless device, the TV, and the PC.Chase Card Services will be the sole sponsor of Tim McGraw's "Swampstock" music festival and Neighbor's Keeper Foundation charity fundraiser.AT&T said the deal represents the intersection of its vision to be a premier communications and entertainment provider. The program also demonstrates...
Motorola Launches Global Flagship Store in India
Motorola opened a "Global Flagship Store" in one of the busiest market areas of New Delhi. Motorola Flagship stores can also be found in Shanghai and Moscow. Each flagship MOTOSTORE features an interactive layout, highly trained staff, phone customization and experience pods. Motorola said it is seeking to convey its vision of seamless mobility -- anytime, anywhere. http://www.motorola....
Former Qwest Exec Convicted of Insider Trading
Joseph P. Nacchio, 57, former co-chairman and chief executive officer of Qwest Communications International, was convicted on 19 of 42 counts of insider trading in a case dating back to 2001. According to the indictment, Nacchio sold Qwest stock from January to September 2001 when he knew, but did not disclose publicly, that Qwest was unlikely to continue to meet its publicly announced earnings targets as that year progressed. In June 2002, Nacchio was forced to resign as CEO, when the companies financial troubles became apparent.Nacchio faces...
