Qualcomm is negotiating to acquire Atheros in a deal that could be valued at $3.5 billion, according to The New York Times. The companies did not comment on the story.http://www.nytimes....
Monday, January 3, 2011
Atheros Introduces Two New 802.11n Router Solutions
Atheros Communications announced two new 802.11n solutions for Wi-Fi routers and residential gateways. The new Align AR933x and XSPAN AR934x system-on-chip (SoC) solutions include all of the major components required to build 1-stream or 2-stream 802.11n routers, respectively. The designs combine an 802.11n media access controller (MAC), baseband and radio, with a network processor, radio front-end, Ethernet switch, and other components onto a single...
Cavium's WiVu Target Wireless Video Display
Cavium Networks unveiled its "WiVu" wireless video display solution that combines its "PureVu" high performance video processors with wireless capabilities. The solution is designed to enable multi-room and interactive content distribution and access via any network at home, both wired and wireless, on a wide range of CE devices. Cavium's PureVu video processors, which are optimized for low latency compression and robust, high fidelity media transmission,...
Atheros Debuts Combo Wi-Fi/Bluetooth 4.0 Chip
Atheros Communications introduced two new wireless chips that integrated energy-efficient Wi-Fi and Bluetooth into a single device for notebooks, netbooks, desktops and tablets. The combo design cuts the power consumption of Atheros' previous standalone and combination solutions in half. These significant power savings are the result of Atheros' enhanced PHY architecture and efficient power amplifiers. Atheros' new products also use a unique Green...
Avaya Acquires Konftel for Conference Room Audio
Avaya has acquired Konftel, a supplier of audio collaboration technology for conference rooms, for approximately US$15 million in cash. Based in Sweden, Konftel provides high-definition audio collaboration devices that range from desktop conference units to conference room systems to large auditorium implementations. The portfolio offers OmniSound's crystal clear sound quality on multiple communications standards, complementing Avaya's leadership...
GENBAND to Acquire Cedar Point for Cable VoIP
GENBAND agreed to acquire Cedar Point Communications, a privately-held supplier of VoIP switching solutions for cable operators, for an undisclosed sum. Cedar Point's currently deployed SAFARI C3 Multimedia Switching System support 7.5 million lines in service globally, including with tier 1 cable operators. The VoIP switching platform enables PacketCable 1.x and SIP-based features, as well as an evolution to IMS and PacketCable 2.0 architectures....
Sprint Intros 4G Devices from HTC, Novatel
Sprint announced two second generation 4G-capable devices: HTC EVO Shift 4G and MiFi 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot by Novatel Wireless. Sprint now has introduced 17 4G-capable devices for consumers and business, including three phones, a 4G netbook and notebook from Dell, numerous USB modem options, and several mobile hotspots and routers.The HTC EVO Shift features a sliding QWERTY keyboard, Android 2.2, a 5MP camera, 720p HD camcorder and a 3.6-inch capacitive...
Anritsu Adds Handheld Testing Support for TD-LTE
Anritsu introduced a handheld analyzer suite that measures the RF, modulation, and Over-the-Air (OTA) parameters of TD-LTE eNodeB radio transmitters. It is designed for use carriers, network equipment manufacturers, third-party contractors, and installers involved in the deployment of LTE networks.
With the TD-LTE RF Measurement option installed, the Anritsu MT822xB and MS272xC can measure channel spectrum, power vs. time, Adjacent Channel Leakage...
AT&T Reaches Wireless Services Deal with BMW
AT&T announced an agreement with BMW to wirelessly deliver an enhanced suite of safety and infotainment services to future BMW models. Service specifics have not yet been unveiled and contractual details were not disclosed.
The companies said the wireless services would build on BMW's existing portfolio of connected services -- known as BMW Assist -- which includes, among others features, direct access to emergency and concierge call center...
Stoke Hires Former Ericsson Exec as VP of Worldwide Sales
Stoke, which supplies mobile broadband gateway solutions, named Magnus Almquist as Vice President, Worldwide Sales.
Magnus joins Stoke from Ericsson, where he was Head of Sales Development and Business Support for Product Area IP & Broadband. From early 2008 to end of 2009, Magnus was Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales at Redback Networks, which was acquired by Ericsson in 2007, and held the role of Vice President, EMEA Sales, from 2005...
Sourcefire Acquires Immunet for Cloud-based Security
Sourcefire has acquired Immunet, a leading provider of advanced cloud-based anti-malware technologies, for $21 million in cash. Immunet combines the collective intelligence of a growing user community, the speed of cloud computing, advanced data mining, and machine learning technologies. It has a subscription-based business model. Sourcefire said the acquisition enables it to provide endpoint protection from client-side attacks and Advanced Persistent Threats (APT). The cloud-based platform also enables innovative approaches to reputation services,...
Dell to Acquire Secureworks for Managed Services
Dell agreed to acquire SecureWorks, a provider of information-security services based in Atlanta. Financial terms were not disclosed.SecureWorks offers Managed-Security Services, Security and Risk Consulting Services and Threat Intelligence. The acquisition expands Dell's global IT-as-a-Service offerings and information security expertise. The company claims more than 1,500 banks and credit unions as managed security services clients. The company has approximately 700 employees and projects Fiscal Year 2010 revenue of more than $120 million....
Level 3 Builds Two New Ultra-Low-Latency European Routes
Level 3 Communications commissioned two new ultra-low-latency fiber-optic network routes from London to Madrid and from Frankfurt to Madrid. Level 3 is now offering circuit speeds of up to 10 Gbps.http://www.level3....
Alcatel-Lucent Hires Former BT Exec
Alcatel-Lucent announced the appointment of George Nazi to its Quality Assurance and Customer Care leadership team. Previously, George was with BT, where he was responsible for all aspects of the 21st Century Network transformation program (21CN), as well as the business' global networks and IT infrastructure platforms. In this position, George oversaw a team of more than 3,000 professionals and managed the interaction between that program and BT's operational and customer-facing market units. Before leading BT's 21CN program, George was responsible...
