Wazco Presents Multi-Sector LTE MetroCell

Wazco, in conjunction with Interphase, AirHop Communications, and DataSoft Corporation, presented its MetroStorm and MetroStorm Cluster small-cell base stations for LTE operators. The Wazco Multi-Sector MetroStorm consists of a single self-contained fully-integrated enclosure, hosting up to 4 coordinated sectors, powered via standard interfaces available on street lights, power poles or other similar devices. The company said its approach does...

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DIRECTV Deploys Amdocs Mediation Software

DIRECTV, which is a long-term Amdocs customer, has deployed Amdocs Mediation software to support its growing number of partnerships with service providers that bundle DIRECTV video services into their offerings. Amdocs Mediation software allows DIRECTV to capture more revenue from reseller agreements, and give consumers the choice to receive DIRECTV products via a larger number of channels and bundles spanning wireline, wireless and Internet services.Amdocs Mediation analyzes the service data from both DIRECTV and partner systems, expanding DIRECTV's...

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VMware to Acquire Shavlik for Cloud-based IT Management

VMware will to acquire Shavlik Technologies, a provider of cloud-based IT management solutions for small and medium businesses (SMBs), for an undisclosed sum. Shavlik Technologies provides on-premise and SaaS-based management solutions that enable SMBs to more effectively manage, monitor and secure their IT environments while addressing their unique needs when moving to virtual and cloud computing IT deployments. VMware already provides a SaaS offering...

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Ceragon Posts Quarterly Revenue of $100 million

Ceragon Networks reported Q1 2011 revenue of $100.3 million, up 68% from $59.7 million for the first quarter of 2010, and up 50% from $67.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2010. The results include the recently acquired Nera Networks.Net loss in accordance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for the first quarter of 2011 was $21.4 million or $(0.60) per basic share and diluted share, compared to net income of $3.0 million in the first quarter of 2010, or $0.09 per basic and $0.08 per diluted share. "We are happy to conclude...

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Shenick Shows Cloud Application Flow Testing

Shenick Network Systems introduced a virtual per-flow test solution for cloud computing environments. Shenick's diversifEye VM can emulate and analyze real time IP traffic in cloud environments right down to each individual application flow, leading to highly granular issue identification and a quicker time to resolve problems. All tests can be carried out in a virtualized mode. The end result is virtualized network performance that is better understood...

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Comcast Intros Metro Ethernet in 20 U.S. Markets

Comcast introduced Metro Ethernet services targeted at mid-sized businesses with 20 - 500 employees in 20 markets across the U.S.Comcast Metro Ethernet services are delivered using the company's fiber-based IP network at rates from 1 Mbps up to 10 Gbps that can be remotely scaled in increments of 1 Mbps, 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps or 1 Gbps.Three different classes of service are offered. Comcast has three certifications from the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF 9, 14 and 18), which are backed by strict service level agreements, and monitored 24x7x365 from Comcast's...

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Italy's LightNet Picks ADVA

LightNet, an association of educational and research institutions in Italy's Trieste territory, has deployed ADVA Optical Networking's FSP 3000 to enable new collaboration, medical and scientific applications. ADVA Optical Networking's carrier-class, 40 Gbps DWDM connectivity and dynamic bandwidth allocation within and among LightNet's diverse roster of 10 member institutions, as well as to Italy's and neighboring countries' national research and education networks (NRENs) and the commercial ADVA Optical Networking partner is Telecom Italia SpA."Multi-site...

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Lonestar Education and Research Network Deploys ADVA

Lonestar Education and Research Network (LEARN) has deployed ADVA Optical Networking's FSP 3000 DWDM platform to extend its metro solutions in Dallas, San Antonio and Houston, Texas, and has named the FSP 3000 as its platform-of-choice for future network expansion. LEARN is a consortium of K-12, colleges, universities, research, healthcare and public-service institutions in the state of Texas. "ADVA Optical Networking has a proud tradition of supporting...

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