AIRCOM Launches Intelligent Optimization Service for Mobile Operators

AIRCOM International introduced a new platform that analyzes and optimizes cellular network performance, detects network problems and limitations, and reduces capital expenditures for network growth and 3G migration. The key components of the AIRCOM IQ toolset include: a hardware audit that analyzes network and planning data and consolidates datasets, identifying missing and incomplete information; a measurement collection function that uses customer...

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Cable&Wireless Rolls out Multi-Services in India

Cable&Wireless has received all the necessary security clearances from the Government of India's Department of Telecommunications to launch advanced IP-based solutions delivered directly by Cable&Wireless in India.The company will offer Managed IP Services, such as Ethernet-based solutions, value-added communications applications, and International Private Leased Circuits (IPLCs), to multi-national and local customers. Cable&Wireless has set up its own International gateways (two in Mumbai and two in Chennai) and has received the Lawful...

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Veraz Announces Nortel DMS Replacement Program

Veraz Networks announced a program for replacing Nortel's legacy DMS circuit switches to quickly migrate to a next-generation IP network powered by Veraz's MGN portfolio. Veraz's program will help Nortel customers migrate traffic from their legacy infrastructure while simultaneously putting in place a cost-effective next-generation IP platform that scales to handle new traffic and services. Veraz said it is launching the program in light of Nortel's...

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WiMAX Forum Sets up Global Roaming Program

The WiMAX Forum is establishing a Global Roaming Program that allows operators and vendors to obtain the information required to establish WiMAX roaming services. The WIMAX Forum Global Roaming program, which is now live, includes several documents for WiMAX Forum member companies implementing roaming services, including technical specifications, a test plan, a roaming contract template and a guide to follow when implementing roaming."Member companies...

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Freescale Draws $184 Million Under Revolving Credit Agreement

Freescale Semiconductor has received approximately $184 million by making a draw under its $750 million revolving credit facility under its Credit Agreement, which expires in 2012."This action improves the company's financial flexibility as we continue to execute our business plans," said Alan Campbell, senior vice president and chief financial officer.The company had cash and cash equivalents totaling approximately $1.4 billion at the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2008. The company's revolving credit facility includes a $60 million commitment...

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T-Mobile Set to Launch G1 Android Phone in Europe

Following the successful market launch of this unique handset in the United States and the United Kingdom, T-Mobile is now launching the T-Mobile G1 Android phone in Germany -- as well as Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland and the Netherlands. The handset is available exclusively from T-Mobile for as little as EUR 1 with a qualifying two-year service plan. http://www.telekom...

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Joachim Horn Steps Down as CTO of T-Mobile International

Joachim Horn will step down as Chief Technology Officer and Member of the Executive Committee at T-Mobile International at the end of March to pursue a new professional opportunity outside of Germany. A successor for him will be announced in the near future.During his tenure at T-Mobile Joachim Horn was responsible for realizing a large scale network modernization in the core, radio and service platforms. He also laid the foundation for a successful Mobile Broadband business at T-Mobile by introducing both HSPA and Edge in the European networks....

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Qualcomm Appoints New Head for FLO TV

Qualcomm has appointed Bill Stone as the new senior vice president and president of FLO TV, replacing Gina Lombardi who has led FLO TV for the past three years. Most recently, Stone held the position of chief executive officer for Handango. Before that, Stone was president of Amp'd Mobile, where he was responsible for the company's strategy, planning and operations, technology, marketing, sales, content and business development. http://www.qualcomm.com...

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BT to take £340 Million Charge for Global Services Unit

BT will take a one-off financial charge of £340 million to write down the value of its BT Global Services (BTGS) unit. The company said the rest of its business units are performing ahead of financial expectations with EBITDA for rest of group expected to be up 5% over the same period last year."The first job of the new management team in Global Services and the new group finance director has been to review the financial position of Global Services...

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Nokia Expects 10% Decline in Devices, 5% Decline in Infrastructure in '09

Citing weakened macro economic conditions, Nokia reported Q4 2008 net sales of EUR 12.7 billion, down 19% year on year and up 3% sequentially (down 18% and up 1% at constant currency). While noting the extremely limited visibility, Nokia now expects 2009 industry mobile device volumes to decline approximately 10% from 2008 levels. Nokia expects the decline to be greater in the first half than in the second half of the year. This is an update to...

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India-UK Centre of Excellence in NGNs Gains Funding

A new India-UK Centre of Excellence has been established by the UK and Indian Governments, along with universities and ICT specialists in both countries, to foster Next Generation telecom networks. The consortium is being led by Professor Gerard Parr at the University of Ulster in the United Kingdom and Professor Ashok Jhunjhunwala of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras India, together with Professor Nader Azarmi of BT Innovate at Adastral Park UK. BT will take part in the project. The wider IU-ATC consortium currently comprises nine...

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