Poland's Netia Deploys Juniper E320

Netia, Poland's largest alternate telecommunications operator, has deployed Juniper Networks' E320 Broadband Services Router (BSR) as the basis of its national broadband services rollout. Netia has selected the E320 to enable the efficient aggregation of subscribers accessing the network over a wide range of technologies including ADSL, Bit Stream and WiMax. Financial terms were not disclosed. http://www.juniper....

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OPNET Service Resolves Application Performance Problems

OPNET Technologies has launched a new "STAR 24" rapid-response service for troubleshooting application performance issues.The STAR 24 (Special Team for Application Responsiveness) service leverages OPNET's analytics-based solutions and best practice methodologies to quickly diagnose problems. For a fixed fee, OPNET will dispatch expert consultants to a customer site within 24 hours of receiving the service order. If OPNET is unable to successfully identify the root cause of the problem, the full service fee is waived.The service is available in...

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Broadcom's New VideoCore Processor Aims for HD Video Mobiles

Broadcom has begun sampling its new VideoCore III multimedia processor, which targets high definition (HD) video camcorder and playback in cell phones and portable media players. The Broadcom VideoCore III multimedia processor also supports an up to 12 megapixel digital camera and delivers ultra-low power 3D graphics for a world-class gaming experience. Broadcom says its VideoCore III can deliver this quantum improvement in mobile audio, video, imaging, navigation and gaming experiences -- with similar battery life and size to current generation...

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NTT DoCoMo Tops 40 Million Subscribers for 3G FOMA

NTT DoCoMo's 3G FOMA service surpassed 40 million on September 29, 2007, 11 months after topping 30 million in November 2006 and six years since the service's launch in October 2001.DoCoMo is the world's largest operator of 3G mobile service based on W-CDMA technology. The company attributes the popularity of its 3G service to a variety of discounts, such as "Pake-hodai" and "Pake-hodai Full" flat-rate data-communication billing plans, diverse content...

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Limelight Supports Adobe Flash Player Video Media Delivery

Limelight Networks announced the latest version of its global Adobe Flash Media content delivery infrastructure and services. Limelight claims to be the first CDN in the industry to implement Adobe Flash Media Server in true edge-origin CDN architecture. Edge-origin architecture separates edge server functions from origin server functions, incorporates support for tiered library management, improves network performance and scalability, increases...

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Nokia Signs CNN, IBN, Jamba, Sony as Content Partners

Nokia announced content partnerships with CNN, IBN, Jamba, Sony Pictures, RooftopComedy, ROK and Versaly Entertainment for its Nokia Video Center. The new partners join YouTube and Reuters in providing mobile video content for Nokia Nseries users. Content is delivered of the N95's 3G or WiFi connection. http://www.nokia....

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Centillium Targets Multi-Service Access with Entropia III-C

Centillium Communications released its "Entropia" III-C system-on-chip (SoC) VoIP solution targeting multi-service access applications such as POTS replacement and Digital Loop Carrier (DLC) environments. Entropia solutions power voice and media gateways, wireless infrastructure gateways, Class 4 and 5 switches, DLC, voice-enabled IP routers, and IP-PBX systems. Centillium said Entropia" III-C's high degree of integration minimizes external component...

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ZigBee PRO Targets Larger, Ultra Low Power Mesh Networks

The ZigBee Alliance has approved new features for the ZigBee specification that significantly expand the capabilities of this short range wireless technology. ZigBee uses self-organizing and self-healing mesh networking over the globally available 2.4 GHz frequency, with 868/915 MHz technology available in select countries. The technology is designed for ultra low-power nodes, such as sensor networks.The original set of features published in 2006...

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Sipera Secures $10 Million for VoIP/UC Security

Sipera Systems, a start-up based in Richardson, Texas, raised $30 million in Series C funding for its VoIP/UC security solutions.The Sipera IPCS products combine VPN, Firewall/SBC, Intrusion Prevention, Anti-Spam, Compliance and Troubleshooting functionality for VoIP systems in a single device. The solution is targeted at IP PBXs, VoIP remote users, SIP trunks, data/voice VLANs, hosted VoIP services and IMS or UMA-based networks. Sipera also runs...

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TI Advances its DOCSIS 3.0 Solution in Certification Tests

Texas Instruments (TI) announced a milestone in the effort to bring DOCSIS 3.0-based (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification) solutions to market. TI's Puma 5 family of DOCSIS 3.0-based cable modem chipsets are supporting CableLabs DOCSIS 3.0 testing in Certification Wave 56. TI's Puma 5 family has been developed to support DOCSIS 3.0 enhanced performance and features, including channel bonding, which enable downstream bandwidth rates of...

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Alcatel-Lucent's Board of Director Supports Russo

Alcatel-Lucent's Board of Directors issued a statement affirming support for Pat Russo and her leadership team, and the efforts they are making to adapt the company's plans in light of this year's developments. The Board expressed disappointment the most recent changes in the company's outlook , and said it will review the plan to be developed by management during the next scheduled meeting on October 30th. http://www.alcatel-lucent....

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