Belgian cable operator Transitions to IPv6 with Cisco

VOO, the leading Belgian cable operator, is working with Cisco to transition its network to IPv6. Initially, VOO is deploying a dual-stack infrastructure to minimize disruption to its existing customer base. The Cisco solution will include the deployment of the Cisco CRS-3 Carrier Routing System and the Cisco Cable Modem Termination Systems (CMTS) with DOCSIS 3.0 technology. Financial terms were not disclosed. http://www.cisco....

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Sierra Wireless Sees Revenue Drop from Barnes & Noble, Clearwire

Sierra Wireless reported Q4 2011 revenue of $147.2 million, a decrease of 12% compared to $167.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2010, and comparable to $146.8 million in the third quarter of 2011. The year-over-year revenue decrease was primarily due to the absence of revenue from Barnes & Noble and Clearwire, which combined had accounted for approximately $14.8 million in revenue in the fourth quarter of 2010. Machine-to-Machine (“M2M�?) revenue was $71.3 million, down 15% compared to the historically high levels of fourth quarter 2010,...

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NTT Communications Extends Global Connectivity to Laos

NTT Communications has signed an agreement with Lao National Internet Center (LANIC) to provide Internet service providers (ISPs) in Laos with global access via NTT Com’s Tier-1 network. NTT Com will work with LANIC to establish direct connections to NTT Com’s Tier-1 global IP network via LANIC infrastructure. The result will give ISPs a reliable service to provide end customers with enhanced and low-latency Internet access. NTT Com also will provide consultation to help local ISPs transition to IPv6 and strengthen security.LANIC is an affiliate...

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Google TV Announcement Expected Feb. 13

Google is expected to make a big announcement on Monday, February 13th concerning Google TV and possibly a home entertainment product, according to Facebook postings from the firm. http://www.google....

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TranSwitch to Raise $10 Million in Stock Offering

TranSwitch filed a prospectus supplement to sell up to an aggregate of $10,000,000 of its common stock (Shares) through an “at-the-market�? (ATM) offering. The company said it intends to use the proceeds from any sales related to the offering for product development, working capital and other general corporate purposes. http://www.transwitch....

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Alcatel-Lucent Expands Patent Licensing

Alcatel-Lucent will offer access to its worldwide portfolio through a licensing syndicate to be formed by RPX Corporation.Alcatel-Lucent holds approximately 29,000 issued patents relevant to a broad range of technologies, including fixed line and wireless communications, semiconductors, consumer electronics, multimedia, optical, software, cloud computing, applications and network security.“We have chosen to undertake an innovative approach to realizing...

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Alcatel-Lucent Sees Continued Improvement in Results

Alcatel-Lucent reported Q4 2011 financial results in line with its guidance, with significant sequential improvement to its cash and ongoing costs positions. Overall, the company posted revenues of Euro 4.256 billion for Q4 2011, up 9.5% sequentially and down 11.2% year-over-year at constant currency. There was a free cash-flow of €541 million for the quarter. Commenting on the results, Ben Verwaayen, CEO, Alcatel-Lucent said: “I’m very pleased...

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