Covad and MegaPath to Merge

Covad and MegaPath announced plans to merge into a single company. Pending federal and state regulatory approvals, the transaction will create one of the largest managed service local exchange carriers (MSLEC) in the U.S. Financial terms were not disclosed.Covad provides a wide range of access and hub aggregation services, including Ethernet, DSL, and T1. It operates a nationwide IP/MPLS network and its network footprint encompasses some 4,400...

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China Mobile and ZTE Test TD-LTE indoor MIMO

China Mobile and ZTE have completed a TD-LTE indoor MIMO networking performance test in Beijing. The test yielded TD-LTE performance evaluation data on indoor single/dual path cell throughput. The testing also produced data for indoor multi-UE circumstances. Performance results were not disclosed. ZTE said the goal of this experiment was to evaluate construction of indoor LTE distribution systems, including whether a two-path system can achieve...

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NTT Com and Boingo Set Wi-Fi Roaming Agreement

NTT Communications Corporation and Boingo have enacted a reciprocal Wi-Fi roaming agreement that takes effect today. NTT Com HOTSPOT customers are able to use some 70 Boingo wireless local area network (WLAN) access points for data roaming in airports and other locations of the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, while Boingo retail customers visiting Japan gain access to NTT Com HOTSPOT WLAN access points, both beginning April 1. In...

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Tranzeo Wireless to Acquire Aperto Networks

Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Inc. (TSX:TZT) has agreed to acquire Aperto Networks. Under the deal, Tranzeo will issue common shares to the stockholders of Aperto based on a US$5 million base consideration amount, as adjusted for liabilities and cash of Aperto at closing. Both companies are suppliers of wireless broadband and WiMAX communication systems. Tranzeo is based in British Columbia, Canada, while Aperto is located in Milpitas, California."Acquiring Aperto immediately transforms Tranzeo into a market leading complete solutions provider...

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Verizon and IBM Offer Cloud-Based Managed Data Protection

Verizon and IBM have teamed up to deliver the Managed Data Vault - a new private cloud service that provides secure, quick and reliable daily backups, and fast recovery of enterprise information. The service will automatically transfer data from a client location to a specially designed off-site data center via Verizon's secure high-speed private network. IBM supplies backup infrastructure and management capabilities. The service is aimed at the...

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Verizon Provides Mobile Device Mgt for Government Agencies

Verizon has begun providing a carrier-neutral Mobility Management for Government (MMG) service to help federal agencies protect physical and intellectual assets for mobile users.Specific components of the hosted MMG solution include:Mobile Security Shield - Anti-virus and spam security protection for mobile PDAs and mobile operating systems. Mobile Virtual Private Network - The VPN is compliant with FIPS 140-2 and provides secure connectivity back to agency applications.Mobile Infrastructure and Device Management - Manages mobile devices for the...

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Cisco Releases "Valet" Home Wireless Gear

Cisco introduced a new line of home WiFi routers aimed at simplifying the set-up of home networks. A USB thumb drive is provided to automate the configuration of the network. Valet also provides new levels of parental controls, as well as guest access. Pricing starts at $99. http://www.cisco....

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Huawei Reports 19% Sales Growth for 2009

Huawei Technologies Co. reported sales revenue of CNY 149.1 billion (approx. US$21.82 billion) worldwide for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, with a 19% rise year on year. Net profit was CNY 18.3 billion, with a net profit margin of 12.2%; it had CNY 21.7 billion net cash flow from operating activities. The company held CNY 29.2 billion (approx US$427 billion) in cash as of December 31, 2009. Huawei is forecasting a 20% growth in sales...

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Bharti Airtel Awards US$1.3 Billion Deal to Ericsson

Bharti Airtel has awarded a US$1.3 billion network expansion contract to Ericsson. Ericsson will expand and upgrade Airtel's network in 15 of India's 22 telecom circles. Under the deal, Ericsson will supply its 2G/2.5G radio base stations, circuit and packet core, microwave transmission and Intelligent Network. In addition, Ericsson will ensure that Bharti Airtel's core and transport network is 3G-ready in order to reduce time to market and enable...

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Ericsson Completes Acquisition of Nortel's GSM Business

Ericsson completed its acquisition of Nortel's North American GSM business. The acquisition includes the transfer of important GSM business with North American operators and further strengthens Ericsson's ability to serve North America's leading wireless operators. More than 350 employees from Nortel will be integrated in the Ericsson group over the coming months. The deal was first announced in November 2009.Ericsson's bid for Nortel's GSM assets...

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MERU Soars in IPO

Shares in Meru Networks, which specializes in enterprise wireless LAN solutions, soared 28% in their first day of trading on Nasdaq (MERU). The company offered 4,386,784 common shares at a price to the public of $15.00 per share. Trading on Wednesday closed at $19.17. http://www.merunetworks....

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Altera's FPGAs Interoperate Directly with 40G Avago Optical Modules

Altera Corporation announced the interoperability of its Stratix IV GT FPGAs with 40G Quad Small Form-Factor Pluggable (QSFP) optical modules from Avago Technologies providing 40 Gbps data rates across a single link of fiber-optic cable. QSFP is the next-generation hot-pluggable interface for high-performance switches, routers, servers and host bus adapters used in computing and telecommunication applications. The interface is currently the industry's most compact, 4-high-speed-channel, Z-axis pluggable interface supporting data rates up to 40...

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Sprint Offers "Satisfaction Guaranteed or Money-Back"

Sprint introduced a full money-back satisfaction guarantee for new customers. The Sprint Free Guarantee gives any customer opening a new line of service the chance to try Sprint for 30 days. If a customer isn't completely satisfied, they can get reimbursed for the device purchase and activation fee, get the early termination fee waived, get a full refund for service plan monthly recurring charges incurred and get all associated taxes and Sprint...

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CommScope Shuts Manufacturing in Omaha

CommScope will discontinue operations at its Connectivity Solutions Manufacturing subsidiary in Omaha, Nebraska and relocate manufacturing to one or more existing CommScope facilities in North America. The company expects annualized pretax savings of approximately $18 million to $22 million upon completion of relocation and closure of the facility in late 2011. The company currently employs approximately 400 people in its CSMI subsidiary in Omaha, all of whom will be affected by the manufacturing relocation. Another 70 employees in non-manufacturing...

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