AT&T Launches Business Encryption Services

AT&T has enhanced its managed security portfolio with a new encryption service designed to help protect companies from data loss and leakage while also addressing regulatory-compliance concerns, the non-repudiation of data and privacy issues. The new AT&T Encryption Services is focused on the protection of information by providing encryption services and management of digital signatures "in the cloud."Some of the capabilities of AT&T...

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ECI Telecom Adds SIP Support for its Hi-FOCuS MSAN

ECI Telecom has enhanced its Hi-FOCuS multi-service access node (MSAN) with support for SIP signaling for voice-over-IP. The added protocol support gives service providers the flexibility to choose any common industry IMS voice core as they migrate from PSTN to a next generation network (NGN).ECI's Hi-FOCuS MSAN, which supports both xDSL and fiber access, can provide a seamless replacement for legacy Class 5 PSTN lines to IMS SIP-based or H.248-based voice services. The enhanced Hi-FOCuS MSAN voice solution, which incorporates access gateway functionality,...

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Orange Wins EUR 160 Million Outsourcing Deal with Numonyx

Numonyx, the new company formed through the merger of the non-volatile Flash memory activities of Intel and STMicroelectronics, awarded a EUR 160 million, 7-year outsourcing agreement to Orange Business Services to implement and manage a significant part of its information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure.Specifically, Orange Business Services is supplying Numonyx with:a worldwide data center for business applications: integrated...

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dPacket.org Builds Forum for Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) Issues

dPacket.org, a new organization whose mission is to be a global resource for information, discussion and collaboration on topics related to Deep Packet Inspection (DPI), announced its formation with support from founding sponsors as well as the launch of its website. dPacket.org's user-driven community will serve as both a technical resource and open community forum to educate, share information, and collaborate on a wide variety of DPI related topics...

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Toshiba Unveils New IP Telephones

Toshiba America Information Systems unveiled its new line of IP5000-series IP telephones, featuring backlit displays and a built-in Gigabit Ethernet switch that supports high-speed network connections directly to the desktop. The new IP telephones are compatible with the Toshiba Strata CIX family of IP business communications systems.Key features include:A low profile design (less than one inch thick) with stylish tilt stand offering eight adjustable...

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Sumitomo Electric Milestone --10 Million Optical Transmitters/Receivers/Transceivers

Sumitomo Electric Industries announced a company milestones -- the shipment of more than 10 million optical transmitters/receivers/transceivers since it entered the market in the 1980s.Sumitomo Electric started volume production of FDDI transceivers at its Yokohama Works in 1985. FDDI was an optical LAN technology that operated at up to 125 Mbps. In 1988, Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) was standardized by the International Telecommunication...

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NTT DOCOMO to Use InnoPath' OMA-DM Solution

InnoPath Software will deliver to NTT DOCOMO an OMA-DM compliant Server Simulator. Based on OMA-DM (Open Mobile Alliance -- Device Management) standards, the Server Simulator will be used by DOCOMO to evaluate OMA-DM service. This simulator will be used in conjunction with their handset vendors to accelerate the market introduction of DM-capable handsets. InnoPath's Server Simulator, which is optimized for automated testing, scripting and running...

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China Telecom and Sprint Partner on MPLS Services

China Telecom Americas and Sprint agreed to interconnect their data networks to offer global MPLS-based VPN services. China Telecom Americas, a wholly-owned US-based subsidiary of China Telecom, is an international telecom provider to multinational companies, organizations and international carriers requiring China domestic services and International access to China & Asia Pacific.This relationship gives China Telecom Americas' customers access to the full range of capabilities inherent in Sprint's global Tier 1 IP network with multiple access...

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Microsoft Launches Accelerator Program for Windows Mobile Services

Microsoft announced a Connected Services Accelerator Program, a series of projects designed to incubate, and ultimately commercialize, new types of consumer, business and mobile services through collaboration with independent software vendors (ISVs), developers and operators.Microsoft will collaborate with SingTel on the program's first project, the Mobile Connected Services Accelerator. All Accelerator projects will utilize Microsoft Connected Services Sandbox as the platform for the creation, development and testing of these innovative new services.Microsoft...

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BT Launches Wholesale Ethernet Service over 21CN

BT announced the launch of Wholesale Ethernet service over its 21st Century Network (21CN) platform. Wholesale Ethernet offers fixed communications providers a high-bandwidth service for linking up multiple sites across the UK for their large enterprise and business customers. Mobile operators can use the Wholesale Ethernet to better support bandwidth hungry services based on 3G and HSPDA technology. BT said it has a number of customers already...

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Verizon Business Expands Ultra-Long-Haul (ULH) Network to Asia-Pacific

Verizon Business will deploy 155 kilometers of ultra-long-haul (ULH) network capability in Japan between Tokyo and Maruyama. The latest ULH expansion, part of Verizon Business' planned 2008 investment, is its first in the Asia Pacific region and complements its ULH deployments in the United States and Europe.ULH offers the ability to transmit signals up to 2,000 kilometers (approximately four times farther than traditional technology) without regeneration....

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Verizon to Offer Free Parental Controls for BB Customers

Verizon has decided to provide free online parental controls to its consumer broadband customers. Among the parental tools that Verizon will soon make available are:A content blocker that will allow parents to prevent children from viewing selected topics on the Internet.Application filters that will allow parents to limit access to applications they do not want their children to use.The ability for parents to designate specific time periods when the Internet or certain functions cannot be used.http://www.verizon....

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