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Monday, September 21, 2009
HSPA Mobile Broadband Gains Enterprise Traction
HSPA Mobile Broadband technology is growing in popularity amongst global organizations, according to a new survey commissioned by the GSMA of 1000 enterprises across the US, Europe and Asia Pacific.The survey shows that on average, 12.3% of global workforces (per business) have access to mobile broadband. This figure is set to increase by 25% over the next 12 months.A vast majority of enterprises surveyed revealed that of the equipment they provide...
Calix Introduces Fifteen New ONTs
Calix has extended its portfolio of optical network terminals (ONTs) from 9 models to 24, each optimized for unique service-provider deployment scenarios. The company said new applications, such as mobile backhaul, multi-dwelling unit (MDU) services, and small and medium-sized business (SMB) deployments, are emerging as large revenue opportunities that often complement residential fiber access networks. Each application requires a different set of ONT form factors and features. Each of the 15 new ONTs is optimized for one of four applications:Mobile...
HP Introduces "SkyRoom" Business Videoconferencing
HP unveiled its "SkyRoom" high-definition videoconferencing software that offers live, real-time collaboration for instant face-to-face meetings with no subscription fees.HP SkyRoom, which is based on video and image communication technology developed in HP Labs, offers real-time collaboration for up to four people over a standard business network for $149. It will be included as a standard feature -- at no cost -- on select HP business desktop...
Nominum Launches SKYE Cloud Services for DNS
Nominum has launched an independent business unit called "SKYE" that offers a suite of cloud-based services to address infrastructure and new service needs, such as web services that connect to and augment Nominum's installed base of Intelligent DNS systems worldwide. Specifically, SKYE is being offered by Nominum to:Ensure that Nominum's Intelligent DNS technology is available to the broadest market segment of enterprises and Internet Service Providers....
Vuclip Raises $6 Million for Cloud-based Mobile Video Transcoding
Vuclip, a start-up based in Milpitas, California, announced a Series B funding round of $6 million supporting its cloud-based, real-time transcoding service.Vuclip said it is already delivering more than one million mobile videos every day to mobile users on more than 3,000 unique mobile handsets in 150 countries around the world, including India, China and the United States. Vuclip's service enables video to play on any phone with a mobile browser...
Verizon Wireless Outlines its Road to LTE
Verizon Wireless must focus not only on building the most reliable next-generation 4G LTE wireless network in the country -- and one of the first on the globe -- but must also take a proactive approach in developing the mobile ecosystem, said Tony Melone, Verizon Wireless senior vice president and chief technology officer, speaking at the 2009 PCIA Wireless Infrastructure Show. Melone confirmed the company's LTE network build plan, saying Verizon...
ARRIS Purchases Digeo for DVR and IP Video Engineering Talent
ARRIS agreed to purchase the assets of Digeo, including its intellectual property portfolio, for a cash purchase price of approximately $20 million. ARRIS plans to continue to develop and market the current line of Digeo Digital Video Recorder (DVR) products, including Digeo's Moxi Cable DVR and consumer HD DVR. Approximately 75 employees in Kirkland, Washington will join ARRIS.ARRIS said the Digeo acquisition, along with the recently announced acquisition of EG Technology (EGT), provides it with substantial technical expertise in video networking...
Nortel Seeks Sale of Packet Core Network Components
Nortel Networks is seeking a buyer for the assets of its Carrier Networks business associated with the development of Next Generation Packet Core network components (Packet Core Assets). The Packet Core Assets consist of software to support the transfer of data over existing wireless networks and the next generation of wireless communications technology, including relevant non-patent intellectual property, equipment and other related tangible assets. In connection with this proposed sale, NNL also expects to grant the purchaser a non-exclusive...
Stoke Enhances Mobile Broadband Gateway for 3 LTE eNodeB Aggregation
Stoke released a software upgrade that enables its mobile broadband gateway to immediately support initial 4G/LTE deployments, while enhancing the profit potential of their current 3G networks. Specifically, the new StokeOS software and SSX-3000 platform now address the requirements of high availability, reduced operational expense, high performance and end-to-end security in eNodeB aggregation.The new features in StokeOS 4.5 support deployments...
