ATIS Develops LTE Mobile Alert System

The Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) has completed a standard (ATIS-0700010) which enables the Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) to be broadcast over LTE networks. When fully implemented, this will allow LTE-enabled devices to receive CMAS alerts during emergencies or natural disasters. ATIS, which has led CMAS standards development, said the new LTE spec will benefit end users by allowing wider proliferation of CMAS'...

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Huawei Shows Intelligent Optical Distribution Network

Huawei previewed an Intelligent Optical Distribution Network (iODN) prototype that aims to help network operators automatically locate and operate target optical fibers in large scale FTTH rollouts. The problem arises because the number of optical fibers being used in FTTH projects growing exponentially. This leads to a high error rate when optical fiber connection data is entered manually. There are also problems that occur when optical fibers are manually connected or optical faults are manually identified and located.Huawei said its iODN prototype...

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Motorola and Nokia Sign 4G Licensing Agreement

Motorola and Nokia have extended their existing intellectual property licensing agreement to include 4G cellular technologies, including LTE, WiMAX and LTE-Advanced. The deal extends to Nokia Siemens Networks as well. Specific terms of the agreement were not disclosed. http://www.motorola.com http://www.nokia....

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