HP Launches CloudStart Services

HP introduced a "CloudStart" solution to simplify and accelerate private cloud deployments. HP CloudStart consists of hardware, software and services to enable pay-per-use services for infrastructure in their private clouds. This is enabled via real-time access to consumption and chargeback reports. HP clients will also be able to integrate their private clouds with third-party enterprise portals, public cloud services, usage billing packages and...

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Clearwire Offers Pay-As-You-Go Mobile Broadband, $5/Day

Clearwire launched a pay-as-you-go 4G mobile broadband service with daily, weekly and monthly payment options. The Clearwire "Rover" service, which will be marketed at tech-savvy Gen Y customers, offers unlimited data usage with no bandwidth caps over the company's WiMAX network. Rover is available in all of Clearwire's 49 4G markets across the U.S. at rover.com. Rover is also available at CLEAR stores, Best Buy stores and select independent...

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Verizon Boosts DSL to 10-15 Mbps Downstream

Verizon introduced a new s High Speed Internet DSL tier at 10 to 15 Mbps downstream and 1 Mbps upstream. The service is initially available to more than 4 million households and small businesses. Pricing for the 10 to 15Mbps/1 Mbps service is $49.99 per month for residential customers with voice service from Verizon, and $59.99 per month for those without voice service. Small-business pricing for the new, higher speed tier begins at $89.99 per...

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NSN Partners with Telefónica on Smartphone Experience Lab

The future lies in "smart networks for smart devices" said Rajeev Suri, CEO of Nokia Siemens Networks, speaking at the 24th annual Spanish telecoms summit in Santander, Spain. To help chard this future, NSN will create a "Smartphone Experience Lab" based in Telefónica premises in Madrid. The lab is investigating ideal configurations between mobile handsets, applications and networks to minimize any negative network impact from smart devices, improve...

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Sierra Wireless Supplies 42 Mbps HSPA+ Modems for Telstra

Sierra Wireless is supporting the launch of Telstra's first-in-the-world dual-channel HSPA+ network with the commercial launch of its AirCard 312U wireless USB modem. The device is being marketed as the Telstra Ultimate USB modem.Dual-channel HSPA+ doubles the speeds of current HSPA+ networks from a peak downlink of 21 Mbps to 42 Mbps. However, Telstra advises that customers using a Telstra Ultimate USB modem in enabled coverage areas will experience...

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Ceragon Notes Mobile Backhaul Order from Leading Indian Carrier

Ceragon Networks announced new orders for its advanced FibeAir platforms from a leading Indian operator. Ceragon's equipment will be deployed in a number of circles to facilitate the operator's network expansion. Financial terms were not disclosed. http://www.ceragon....

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Voltaire Packs 48 ports of 10GbE in Top-of-Rack Switch

Voltaire Ltd. introduced a low-latency, high-performance Layer 2/3 top-of-rack switch optimized for cloud computing. The new Vantage 6048 switch features 48 ports of 10GbE line rate connectivity in a 1U box. It provides non-blocking switching throughput of 960 Gbps, low latency and power consumption of 6.3 watts/port. to deliver superior application performance as well as data center efficiency. Voltaire said the combination of its existing Vantage...

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UNH-IOL Hosts IEEE 1588 Precision Time Plugfest

The University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL) will host a plugfest for interoperability testing of devices in compliance with the Precision Time Protocol IEEE 1588-2008 standard. The Precision Time Protocol Interoperability plugfest, which will take place September 27 -- September 29 at the UNH-IOL's 32,000+ square foot facility in Durham, N.H., will be held in association with the 2010 International IEEE Symposium on Precision...

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Equinix Plans $63M Data Center in Hong Kong

Equinix announced plans to build its second International Business Exchange (IBX) data center, HK2, in Hong Kong. The new $63 million facility will provide total capacity for more than 1,450 cabinet equivalents and the first phase is targeted for opening in the third quarter of 2011. http://www.equinix....

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Intel Confirms Acquisition of Infineon Wireless

Intel announced its intention to acquire Infineon's Wireless Solutions Business, called WLS, in a cash transaction valued at approximately $1.4 billion. The deal expands Intel's current Wi-Fi and 4G WiMAX portfolio to include Infineon's 3G capabilities. Intel said the acquisition also accelerates its entry into LTE. Intel plans to integrate the Infineon's wireless technology in its Intel Core processor-based laptops and Intel Atom processor-based...

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Financial Times: YouTube Seeks Pay-per-View Hollywood Films

Google is in talks to stream Hollywood content as a pay-per-view service from its YouTube site, according to a widely circulated report from the Financial Times. Earlier this year, the company unveiled plans for its own GoogleTV set-top-box that would layer Internet data over video from regular TV or cable service. http://www.ft....

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The Australian: Doubts over National FTTP

With the government of Australia remaining in caretaker mode following the recent elections, uncertainty is growing over Labor's $43 billion National Broadband Network. The Australian newspaper reports that one of the side-effects has been chaos in new commercial and residential property projects, where developers are unclear as to whether they will soon have fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) infrastructure provided by NBN Co. or not....

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Financial Times: Private Investors Considered for NSN

Nokia and Siemens are discussing investments with private equity firms into their joint venture, Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN), according to the Financial Times. NSN's recent deal to acquire Motorola and thus gain a bigger share of the North American market is seen as an inducement to attract more equity and partners in the firm. http://www.ft....

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