New Video: Network Intelligence Optimization

Network monitoring systems are essential in ensuring the performance and reliability of key infrastructure, but operators need to see a clear return-on-investment for these expensive tools. In this video, Andy Huckridge, Dir. of Marketing at VSS Monitoring, shows how a Network Intelligence Optimization Layer solves the challenge and why it provides the best ROI for operators. http://www.vssmonitoring....

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Vodafone: European Smartphone Penetration now 24.4%

The Vodafone Group reported service revenue growth of just +0.9% for the quarter ending 31-December-2012 driven by its share in Verizon Wireless (+6.8% growth), India (+20.0%() and Turkey (+23.5%); but held down by deteriorating economic conditions in southern Europe and flattish performance in Germany and the UK.“We are continuing to make progress in the key strategic areas of data, enterprise and emerging markets. Despite the further deterioration...

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Ixia Announces VoLTE Test Solution

Ixia will demonstrate a new VoLTE test solution at the upcoming Mobile World Congress 2012 in Barcelona. Specifically, Ixia has introduced a new test application to its IxLoad solution to measure voice quality end-to-end, from the cell tower through the core network. This enables operators to compare and contrast the voice quality of over-the-top (OTT) service to operator-provided voice services, as well as to measure the mean opinion score (MOS) of voice quality before going live. Additionally, Ixia’s new application tests the functionality,...

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NetLogic Sees Q4 Sales Decline 10% Sequentially to $96 Million

NetLogic expects to report revenue for the fourth quarter of 2011 of $96.2 million, a 9.9 percent sequential decrease from $106.8 million for the third quarter of 2011 and a 4.2 percent decrease from $100.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2010. For the fiscal year 2011, the company expects to report revenue of $405.4 million, a 6.2 percent increase from $381.7 million for fiscal year 2010.“2011 was another strong year for NetLogic Microsystems,�? said Ron Jankov, president and CEO. “In addition to achieving record levels of revenue, we saw an...

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OIF to Demo 28G Interoperability

The Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) will showcase multivendor interoperability of its Common Electrical Interface (CEI) 28G Very Short Reach (VSR) draft implementation agreement that defines chip-to-module electrical interfaces. Demonstrations of the CEI-25G-LR signal for backplane interfaces will also be tested. These demonstrations will be on display at the upcoming OFC/NFOEC show in Los Angeles.“This demonstration of CEI-28G-VSR shows the ability to reach 100G for next-generation 4 x 25Gb/s based optical transceivers,�? said Ed Frlan of...

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Alcatel-Lucent Supplies Fiber Access for P&TLuxembourg

Alcatel-Lucent is supplying its 7360 Intelligent Services Access Manager (ISAM) to P&TLuxembourg, the leading telecommunications service provider in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. http://www.alcatel-lucent....

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Huawei Supplies LTE to both TELUS and Bell

Huawei noted that it is a supplier of LTE RAN (radio access network) equipment to Bell Mobility as well as to TELUS. This week, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, TELUS officials and Huawei officials held a news conference in Beijing to sign a new supply contract. http://www.huawei....

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TELUS Launches LTE Across Canada

TELUS activated its 4G LTE network in the following 14 metropolitan areas: Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, Kitchener, Waterloo, Hamilton, Guelph, Belleville, Ottawa, Montreal, Québec City, Halifax and Yellowknife.TELUS 4G LTE network supports manufacturers’ rated peak download speeds of up to 75 Mbps, with an expected average of 12 to 25 Mbps. The carrier is promoting the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE tablet, the LTE-capable Samsung Galaxy Note, the LG Optimus LTE smartphone and the Novatel Wireless Ovation MC679...

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Bell Canada Expands its LTE Network

Bell Canada announced a major expansion of its LTE network to 7 more urban centres across Canada, including Montréal, Québec City, Ottawa, London, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver . LTE is already available in parts of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Halifax, Hamilton, Kitchener-Waterloo, Guelph, Belleville and Yellowknife.Bell LTE offers Internet and data access speeds as high as 75 Megabits per second in 14 urban centres.The carrier plans further...

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tw telecom Offers Direct Connect Service for Amazon Web Service

tw telecom, which now has about 15,000 fiber-connected buildings on its network, has begun offering dedicated Ethernet connectivity to Amazon's AWS Cloud platform. tw telecom's Ethernet services enables customer to increase bandwidth throughput, control latency and access much needed visibility into the network that powers their applications. Connectivity is now being offered up to the 10G level directly to AWS.AWS Direct Connect enables customers...

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Aviat Supplies Wireless Transmission Gear for Low-Latency Financial Network

McKay Brothers, a provider of low-latency private carrier services to High-Frequency Trading (HFT) firms, will use Aviat Networks' low-latency wireless transport equipment and services for its microwave network connecting Chicago and New York City financial centers. The installation will use Aviat's Eclipse Packet Node microwave radio platform, which meets the requirements of McKay Brothers in terms of latency, flexibility and upgradeability."For...

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