IBM Integrates Multiple RF/Analog Functions on CMOS Chip

IBM introduced a new semiconductor technology -- named CMOS 7RF SOI -- is designed to enable single-chip Radio Frequency (RF) solutions by integrating the multiple RF/analog functions of today's handsets -- such as multi-mode/multi-band RF switches, complex switch biasing networks, and power controllers -- into single-chip solutions for mobile devices.Single-chip solutions address the need for fully integrated multimedia functionality on low-cost handsets, providing entry-level users in emerging markets such as China, India and Latin America with...

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Redback Cites 70+ Carriers Deploying SmartEdge 100

Redback Networks announced that more than 70 carrier customers have deployed its SmartEdge 100 multi-service edge router. The platform, which was first introduced in March 2006, is Redback's smallest all-in-one router for data, voice and video services. Typical network applications include a mix of residential and business services for multi-dwelling units, broadband access for small- to medium-size markets, and wireless backhaul routing for mobile operators. http://www.ericsson.com http://www.redback....

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FCC Sets Rules for Digital TV Transition

The FCC adopted rules aimed at ensuring that owners of analog TV sets continue to be able to view their local broadcast television stations after the transition to digital television occurs on February 17, 2009.Approximately 35 percent of all television homes in the U.S., or approximately 40 million households, are analog-only cable subscribers. This means about 98 million TV viewers are watching roughly 120 million analog TV sets.By statute, cable operators must make local broadcasters' primary video and program-related material viewable by all...

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FCC Adopts Rules to Ensure Competition in Video Distribution Market

The FCC extended existing rules to ensure that competitive multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs) continue to have access to essential programming. The Report & Order extends the ban of exclusive contracts between vertically integrated programmers and cable operators to October 5, 2012.The FCC defines a vertically integrated programmer as one that is affiliated with a cable operator or other covered MVPD's. This ban had already...

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BT to acquire INS, a Belgian Integrator

BT agreed to acquire INS Group S.A., a Belgium-based network and systems integrator. The acquisition will strengthen BT's operations in the Benelux and enhance BT's position in the global LAN and IP telephone services market. INS is headquartered in Brussels and employs over 225 professionals across Benelux, France, Germany, US, India and Australia. http://www.btplc....

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Russia's VimpelCom to Build Joint Venture GSM Network in Vietnam

VimpelCom, which operates mobile networks in Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, executed a Principal Agreement to establish a mobile telecommunications joint venture in Vietnam under the name of GTel Mobile. VimpelCom expects to invest up to $1 billion over the next several years in the development of a GSM mobile network and provide technical and operational expertise to the joint venture.The other participants in the joint...

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Broadcom Debuts Smaller Wi-Fi Chip

Broadcom announced a new low cost single-chip wireless LAN (WLAN) solution that has a 40 percent smaller footprint and consumes half the power of previous Broadcom solutions while offering the industry's lowest "rest of bill-of-material" (RBOM) costs and delivering the same superior performance of previous solutions. The new BroadcomBCM4312 chip integrates an 802.11 MAC, baseband processor, and a dual-band radio (2.4 and 5 GHz) onto a single silicon die. The chip is optimized for single-band or dual-band use, making it an ideal solution for adding...

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Avail Media Acquires ViewNow for VOD Services

Avail Media, which provides IPTV and advanced media services to broadband operators, has acquired ViewNow, a supplier of Video On Demand programming (VOD). The acquisition includes ViewNow's customer base and agreements with major studios, including Buena Vista/Disney, Dream Works, Lions Gate Films, NBC/Universal, New Line Cinema, Paramount, 20th Century Fox and Warner Bros. The deal also includes ViewNow's ViewTrak tracking system and will allow...

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Mformation Enhances Mobile Device Management for Enterprises

Mformation Technologies introduced an enhanced version of its mobile device management environment that gives enterprise IT managers direct control of employee mobile handsets under an operator contractMformation's Enterprise Manager provides a number of benefits to operators and enterprises, including the ability to remotely configure, diagnose, update, secure and manage mobile devices and applications directly. At the core of Mformation's MDM...

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Alcatel-Lucent powers SingTel's mio TV Service

Alcatel-Lucent provided key network integration services for SingTel's recently launched pay TV service, mio TV, which debuted on 20-July-2007. mio TV is based on a combination of Alcatel-Lucent's services integration solution and the Microsoft Mediaroom IPTV and multimedia platform. Alcatel-Lucent will provide a complete services integration solution that brings together the network infrastructure, software platforms and integration skill sets....

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Alcatel-Lucent Claims 41% Market Share of Installed DSL

With a total of more than 142 million DSL lines shipped worldwide, Alcatel-Lucent now claims a cumulative market share of 41%, significantly more than triple that of its nearest competitor. Citing figures from Dell'Oro, the company said it captured a 38% market share in the second quarter of 2007 in IP DSLAM shipments. The second quarter of 2007 represented a record quarter for Alcatel-Lucent's DSL shipments with 9.6 million lines shipped. While shipments were largely driven by Asia Pacific and Europe, regions such as Latin America and North America...

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Microsoft and Sun Expand Strategic Alliance, Including IPTV

Microsoft and Sun Microsystems agreed to enable deployment of Windows Server on Sun x64 systems. Specifically, Sun will offer Windows Server on its x64 hardware and will provide additional utilities and value-added software offerings to server systems carrying Windows Server. Windows Server 2003 will be available on Sun x64 systems within 90 days.The companies also agreed to work together to ensure that Solaris runs well as a guest on Microsoft virtualization...

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D-Link Unveils Stackable IPv6 Switch with 10G Uplink

D-Link announced two new additions to its xStack 3600 switch family -- the 24-port DGS-3627 and the 48-port DGS-3650. Both are stackable feature-rich Layer 3 Gigabit switches that offer support for IPv6 routing, and 10-Gigabit copper or fiber connections.The D-Link xStack DGS-3627 is a 24-port gigabit managed switch with 3 optional 10-Gigabit ports. The D-Link DGS-3650 is a 48-port gigabit managed switch with 2 optional 10Gb ports. The 3600 series...

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