Video interview with HÃ¥kan Eriksson, Chief Technology Officer, Ericsson, discussing the surge in mobile data traffic and prospects of managing this growth going forward.
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Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Video: Ericsson Perspective on Mobile Data Surge
Video interview with HÃ¥kan Eriksson, Chief Technology Officer, Ericsson, discussing the surge in mobile data traffic and prospects of managing this growth going forward.
http://www.convergedigest.com
Ericsson: Mobile Data Traffic Surges 171%
Based on data provided by its major carrier customers,
Ericsson calculates that the volume of data traffic carried across mobile networks nearly tripled (up 171%) in Q2 2010 compared to a year earlier, growing more than 10 times faster than voice. Only about 10% of the global mobile customer base are enrolled in mobile broadband plans.
According to Ericsson statistics, global measured mobile data traffic stands at nearly 225,000 terabytes per month as of the second quarter of 2010.
During December 2009, mobile data surpassed voice on a global basis. The crossover occurred at approximately 140,000 Terabytes per month in both voice and data traffic.
There are regional variations in traffic patterns. In Asia/Pacific, there is still more voice traffic than data traffic. Europe leads the way in mobile data traffic, in part because of earlier 3G rollouts. According to the GSMA, the total mobile broadband subscribers in key European markets will rise from about 22 million at the end of 2009 to over 43 million in 2011.
Other ITU estimates have calculated that the overall number of mobile users worldwide has surpassed five billion.
"The growth and benefits of mobile broadband are undeniable," said Ericsson's Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer & President of Ericsson Silicon Valley HÃ¥kan Eriksson. "The business model for mobile broadband is becoming one of increasing profitability and competitive differentiation through superior quality of service. Operator's focus on end-to-end converged IP networks is key to addressing the dramatic traffic growth, while reducing costs and improving the user experience. For consumers, mobile broadband is transforming the way we communicate and prosper as a society."http://www.ericsson.com
Ericsson calculates that the volume of data traffic carried across mobile networks nearly tripled (up 171%) in Q2 2010 compared to a year earlier, growing more than 10 times faster than voice. Only about 10% of the global mobile customer base are enrolled in mobile broadband plans.According to Ericsson statistics, global measured mobile data traffic stands at nearly 225,000 terabytes per month as of the second quarter of 2010.
During December 2009, mobile data surpassed voice on a global basis. The crossover occurred at approximately 140,000 Terabytes per month in both voice and data traffic.
There are regional variations in traffic patterns. In Asia/Pacific, there is still more voice traffic than data traffic. Europe leads the way in mobile data traffic, in part because of earlier 3G rollouts. According to the GSMA, the total mobile broadband subscribers in key European markets will rise from about 22 million at the end of 2009 to over 43 million in 2011.
Other ITU estimates have calculated that the overall number of mobile users worldwide has surpassed five billion.
"The growth and benefits of mobile broadband are undeniable," said Ericsson's Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer & President of Ericsson Silicon Valley HÃ¥kan Eriksson. "The business model for mobile broadband is becoming one of increasing profitability and competitive differentiation through superior quality of service. Operator's focus on end-to-end converged IP networks is key to addressing the dramatic traffic growth, while reducing costs and improving the user experience. For consumers, mobile broadband is transforming the way we communicate and prosper as a society."http://www.ericsson.com
Juniper Contributes to Internet2
Juniper Networks will make a $2.5 million cash donation to Internet2 in support of the development of a new, nationwide 100 Gbps network serving U.S. community institutions.
Internet2, with partners National LambdaRail, Northern Tier Network Consortium and Indiana University were recently awarded a federal stimulus grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to create a nationwide high-capacity network that will enable advanced networking features for more than 200,000 essential community anchor institutions.
Juniper noted that it has been an Internet2 corporate partner and a principal provider of IP networking equipment to Internet2's national backbone since 2002.
As part of the U.S. UCAN infrastructure, Internet2 will deploy Juniper Networks MX Series 3D Universal Edge Routers, T Series Routers and supporting services.
http://www.juniper.net
Internet2, with partners National LambdaRail, Northern Tier Network Consortium and Indiana University were recently awarded a federal stimulus grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to create a nationwide high-capacity network that will enable advanced networking features for more than 200,000 essential community anchor institutions.
Juniper noted that it has been an Internet2 corporate partner and a principal provider of IP networking equipment to Internet2's national backbone since 2002.
As part of the U.S. UCAN infrastructure, Internet2 will deploy Juniper Networks MX Series 3D Universal Edge Routers, T Series Routers and supporting services.
http://www.juniper.net
Orange's Internet-TV-Phone + Mobile offer in France
Orange announced a new offer in France that combines triple play (internet, TV and VoIP) + a mobile package with only one contract, a single customer service number and a single bill. "Orange Open" also includes unlimited phone calls to 4 mobile numbers 24/7 thanks to VoIP.
"Orange Open" offers a range of "uncomplicated deals" aimed at simplifying customer service. Orange said it now allows customers to exchange their device (Livebox, TV decoder, mobile phone) within 48 hours of a breakdown. The broadband service is rated at up to 20 Mbps.
http://www.orange.com
"Orange Open" offers a range of "uncomplicated deals" aimed at simplifying customer service. Orange said it now allows customers to exchange their device (Livebox, TV decoder, mobile phone) within 48 hours of a breakdown. The broadband service is rated at up to 20 Mbps.
http://www.orange.comSprint Debuts Samsung Epic 4G Smartphone
On August 31, Sprint will begin offering the Samsung "Epic" 4G smartphone with a full QWERTY keyboard and brilliant Super AMOLED touchscreen. The device will cost $249.99 with a new line or eligible upgrade, two-year service agreement, after a $100 mail-in rebate (taxes excluded).
Some key features:
Some key features:
- 4G coverage on Sprint's WiMAX network with 3G fallback
- Android 2.1 OS with upgrade planned soon to 2.2
- Virtual keyboard and Swype technology, which allows users to input text faster and more intuitively with one continuous finger motion across the virtual keyboard.
- Samsung 1GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird Application Processor
- Dual camera: 5 MP camera/camcorder with autofocus, power LED flash and 4x digital zoom for photos and HD video1 (720p) video recording, as well as a front-facing VGA camera for video chat and more
- Mobile Hotspot capability supporting up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices to share the 3G or 4G experience
- Android Market for access to more than 65,000 useful applications, widgets and games available for download to customize the experience
- Wi-Fi b/g/n
- 1500 mAh removable battery
ZTE and ChinaTel Announce Global Strategic Partnership
ZTE signed a memorandum of understanding to partner with ChinaTel Group,
a US-based provider of high speed wireless broadband and telecommunications infrastructure engineering and construction services.
Under the partnership, TE will be the preferred and primary provider of customized equipment, software, consumer products, operational services and financing for high speed wireless broadband telecommunications networks ChinaTel is deploying in the PRC, Peru, and other markets ChinaTel enters in the future. ChinaTel and ZTE will also work together to analyze consumer demand for new products and solutions, develop business plans to determine financial viability, execute design concepts, and roll out completed products and solutions, including manufacturing, marketing and sales, all with the goal to expand the reach of wireless broadband access.
ChinaTel is presently building, operating and deploying a 3.5GHz wireless broadband system in 29 cities across the People's Republic of China (PRC) with and for CECT-Chinacomm Communications Co.. ChinaTel is also building a 2.5GHz wireless broadband system in cities across Peru with and for Perusat.
http://www.chinatelgroup.com/http://www.zte.com.cn
a US-based provider of high speed wireless broadband and telecommunications infrastructure engineering and construction services. Under the partnership, TE will be the preferred and primary provider of customized equipment, software, consumer products, operational services and financing for high speed wireless broadband telecommunications networks ChinaTel is deploying in the PRC, Peru, and other markets ChinaTel enters in the future. ChinaTel and ZTE will also work together to analyze consumer demand for new products and solutions, develop business plans to determine financial viability, execute design concepts, and roll out completed products and solutions, including manufacturing, marketing and sales, all with the goal to expand the reach of wireless broadband access.
ChinaTel is presently building, operating and deploying a 3.5GHz wireless broadband system in 29 cities across the People's Republic of China (PRC) with and for CECT-Chinacomm Communications Co.. ChinaTel is also building a 2.5GHz wireless broadband system in cities across Peru with and for Perusat.
http://www.chinatelgroup.com/http://www.zte.com.cn
Verizon Delivers VoIP for Siemens Enterprise Communications
Verizon Business 
is providing an integrated communications and networking solution to Siemens Enterprise Communications. Verizon's solution for upgrading Siemens Enterprise Communications' European communications infrastructure integrates VoIP with centralized, multicountry and multisite IP Trunking to link the company's Munich headquarters with operations across 10 European countries. Additionally, Verizon IP Trunking's Burstable Enterprise Shared Trunks (BEST) feature enables Siemens to essentially scale VoIP network capacity on demand to support its business needs.
http://www.verizonbusiness.com
is providing an integrated communications and networking solution to Siemens Enterprise Communications. Verizon's solution for upgrading Siemens Enterprise Communications' European communications infrastructure integrates VoIP with centralized, multicountry and multisite IP Trunking to link the company's Munich headquarters with operations across 10 European countries. Additionally, Verizon IP Trunking's Burstable Enterprise Shared Trunks (BEST) feature enables Siemens to essentially scale VoIP network capacity on demand to support its business needs.http://www.verizonbusiness.com
Aviat Announces Corporate Restructuring
Aviat Networks is implementing a corporate restructuring plan to reduce annual spending of $30 to $35 million, restore profitability and establish a platform to drive sustainable revenue growth.
Plans call for a reduction in workforce and consolidation of its global presence by closing and/or relocating select facilities. The workforce reduction will be achieved through severance programs and attrition, with most of the key actions occurring in the first and second quarters of fiscal 2011. Prior to this announcement, the Company had already ceased manufacturing operations in San Antonio, and had begun consolidating operations in India and in China.
In connection with the restructuring plan, Aviat Networks will incur pre-tax restructuring charges currently estimated to be approximately $11 to $13 million related to severance costs as well as impairment of facilities and other assets.
http://www.aviatnetworks.com
Plans call for a reduction in workforce and consolidation of its global presence by closing and/or relocating select facilities. The workforce reduction will be achieved through severance programs and attrition, with most of the key actions occurring in the first and second quarters of fiscal 2011. Prior to this announcement, the Company had already ceased manufacturing operations in San Antonio, and had begun consolidating operations in India and in China.
In connection with the restructuring plan, Aviat Networks will incur pre-tax restructuring charges currently estimated to be approximately $11 to $13 million related to severance costs as well as impairment of facilities and other assets.
http://www.aviatnetworks.com
- In June 2010, Aviat Networks appointed Chuck Kissner as its new CEO, following the resignation of Harald J. Braun. Kissner has been serving as the company's Chairman of the Board of Directors and will be based at its headquarters location in Santa Clara, California. He previously served as CEO of Stratex Networks, Inc., a predecessor of Aviat Networks, from July 1995 through May 2000, again from October 2001 to May 2006 and also was Chairman of the Board of Directors of Stratex from August 1996 through 2006.
