SanDisk Sues 25 Firms

SanDisk filed three patent infringement actions against 25 companies that manufacture, sell and import USB flash drives, CompactFlash cards, multimedia cards, MP3/media players and/or other removable flash storage products. The company said the legal action demonstrates its commitment to enforcing its patents. http://www.sandisk....

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Sandisk Launches 8GB MicroSDHC and M2 Card

SanDisk announced the availability of its 8GB microSDHC and M2 flash memory cards to retail outlets worldwide. The device targets next gen mobile devices integrating phones, music players, digital cameras and video player/recorders.In addition to the microSDHC and M2 card, SanDisk also offers a range of both embedded and removable storage solutions for mobile handset manufacturers and mobile network operators. These include iNAND and mDOC embedded...

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N.E.T. to Acquire Quintum for VoIP Gateways

Network Equipment Technologies agreed to acquire privately-held Quintum Technologies, a supplier of enterprise VoIP access switching and gateways, for $41 million, comprised of $20.5 million in cash and $20.5 million in NET stock. NET will also assume approximately $2.0 million in debt currently on Quintum's balance sheet, and has committed to issue to Quintum employees a number of stock options having an approximate Black Scholes valuation of at least $3 million. Quintum's "Tenor" line VoIP access switching and gateway products are deployed in...

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Occam Completes Terawave Acquisition, Adds GPON Products

Occam Networks completed its previously-announced acquisition of Terawave Communications for $3.2 million in cash. Among the assets of Terawave acquired by Occam are the following:FSAN ITU G.984 GPON interoperable technology,Technology focused on GPON physical interfaces,Products and technology directed towards Metro Ethernet, andTechnology license agreements with Ikanos Communications and Mindspeed Technologies.http://www.occamnetworks....

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Avaya Completes Privatization

Silver Lake and TPG Capital have completed their acquisition of Avaya in a transaction valued at approximately $8.3 billion. Under the deal, Avaya stockholders are entitled to receive $17.50 in cash, without interest and less any applicable withholding taxes, for each share of common stock they owned immediately prior to the effective time of the merger. Avaya common stock ceased trading on the NYSE before the commencement of trading on October...

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Rogers Tests 7.2 Mbps Wireless Data in Canada

Rogers has begun field trials of 7.2 Mbps wireless data service in Brampton and Montreal using 3.5 generation wireless HSPA/UMTS technology (High Speed Packet Access/Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) technology. The announcement follows Roger's expansion of its HSPA network to 25 Canadian markets earlier this month.Rogers plans to spend approximately $500 million over the past two years upgrading its network. http://www.rogers....

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China's ZTE Reports Fast Growth

ZTE, the Chinese manufacturer of telecom infrastructure products, said its Q3 revenue climbed 53.07 percent to RMB 8.216 billion as compared to the same period last year, and its net profit rose 116.46% to RMB 143 million as compared to the same period last year.ZTE said its domestic telecommunications market enjoyed stable growth during the nine months ended 30 September 2007. Growth in investments was underpinned by expenditure mainly in three...

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Telecom New Zealand Promises ADSL2+ Rollout, Plans Separation

Telecom New Zealand submitted plans to the national regulator for the operational separation of its retail, wholesale and network businesses functions. At the same time, the carrier announced plans for a nationwide rollout of ADSL2+ and fiber-to-the-node technology over the next four years. Telecom New Zealand plans to invest aboutTelecom Draft Separation Plan is online. http://www.med.govt.nz/upload/52553/telecom-draft-undertakings....

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NTT DoCoMo Revenue Declines 2.4% in 1H07, Reorganization Announced

For the six month period ended 30-Sept.-2007, NTT DoCoMo reported revenue of 2.325 billion Yen, down 2.4% from the same period last year, and operating income of 408.5 million Yen, down 21% compared to the previous year.During the first half of the year, NTT DoCoMo introduced a number of discount plans. The company also cited an accounting change in the way it recognizes revenue under 2-year subscription deals for the drop in revenue. NTT DoCoMo...

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