NCTA Protests FCC Inquiry into

The President of the National Cable and Telecommunications Association (NCTA), Kyle McSlarrow, sent a letter of protest to the FCC concerning an newly-opened inquiry into about the industry's digital migration and its impact on consumers. Earlier this month, the FCC Enforcement Bureau sent letters to 13 cable operators asking about the industry's digital migration and its impact on consumers. McSlarrow said that cable operators welcome the opportunity to describe the benefits of this evolution but that that this collection of data constitutes...

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CableLabs Issues Modular Headend Architecture Specifications

CableLabs released a set of Modular Headend Architecture (MHA) specifications that define interfaces for narrowcast MPEG digital video services such as video-on-demand (VOD) and switched-digital-video (SDV). These build on the existing DOCSIS Modular CMTS specifications.The MHA suite includes multiple specifications and an architecture overview technical report. The new specifications define MPEG video processing functionality for VOD and SDV Edge...

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OIF Adds Long Haul DWDM Transmission Module Project

The Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) is launching a 100G Long-Haul DWDM Transmission Module project that will define mechanical dimensions of an optical line interface module, as well as the electrical connector, maximum power consumption and communication interface. This project is part of the OIF's efforts to accelerate the availability of 100G networks."In an attempt to alleviate the problems of early adopters, the OIF is bringing together...

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Tellabs Intends to Resume Common Stock Repurchases

Tellabs announced plans to resume its common stock repurchases under an existing Board of Directors authorization, previously announced on Nov. 8, 2007. Over the next four quarters, the company may repurchase up to $100 million (about 7.1% of shares at Wednesday's closing price) under the previously announced repurchase program. The resumption follows Tellabs' significant curtailment of stock repurchases since the second quarter of 2008, as the company re-evaluated uses of cash.http://www.tellabs....

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Verizon Business Adds Nortel for Managed Telepresence

Verizon Business has selected Nortel to help deliver a new managed telepresence service over IP. Nortel managed telepresence services include set-up and management of high-definition (HD) video conferencing and collaboration, including such concierge-like amenities as web-based reservations and pre-configured, pre-connected conferences. In addition, Nortel offers video bridging and gateway services, allowing enterprises to take full advantage of video systems from multiple equipment providers by enabling them to interoperate. Nortel noted that...

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BT Posts Quarterly Revenue of GBP 5,303 million, Announces Job Cuts

BT reported revenue of £5,303 million for its second fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2008, up by 4% over the previous year based on continued growth in managed solutions and broadband and convergence revenue. However, the company experienced weakness in BT Global Services primarily due to slower than anticipated delivery of efficiency savings, the continued decline in higher margin UK business and the negative effects of currency movements. ...

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NSN Supplies Security Solution for China Mobile Jiangsu

China Mobile (Jiangsu Mobile) is implementing a security solution from Nokia Siemens Networks to protect itself against the potential risks brought by its increased use of IP networks and data services. Nokia Siemens Networks said it has worked closely with Jiangsu Mobile to deliver a tailor-made solution which combines project management, network structure design, system integration and operation and maintenance. In addition, Nokia Siemens Networks also provided Jiangsu Mobile with a security evaluation tool based on international standards,...

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Alcatel-Lucent Appoints New Leadership Team

Alcatel-Lucent announced a new leadership team to coincide with its new business model, which is comprised of three Regions, Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and APAC.Robert Vrij, President Americas.Adolfo Hernandez, President Europe, Middle East and Africa (to join on December 1st).Etienne Fouques, President APAC.Three newly created organizations will be headed by:Kenneth Frank, President Solutions and Marketing.Janet Davidson, President Quality and Customer Care.Michel Rahier, President Operations.In order to reflect the company's focus...

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