EXFO's Quarterly Revenue Declines but Company Optimistic on Higher Bookings

EXFO reported US$59.8 million in revenue for its first quarter of fiscal 2013, ended 30-Nov-2012, compared to US$66.4 million in the first quarter of 2012 and US$57.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2012. IFRS net loss in the first quarter of fiscal 2013 totaled US$1.6 million, or US$0.03 per share, compared to net earnings of US$2.9 million, or US$0.05 per diluted share, in the same period last year and a net loss of US$3.7 million, or US$0.06...

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FCC to Expand 5 GHz Wi-Fi Spectrum by 35%

The FCC is seeking to unleash up to 195 megahertz of spectrum in the 5 gigahertz band -- an expansion of 35% over current unlicensed 5 GHz spectrum and the largest block of unlicensed spectrum to be made available for expansion of Wi-Fi since 2003.  The effort to free this spectrum will require collaboration from other federal agencies. Speaking at CES in Las Vegas, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski said, "We all know the frustration...

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Netflix Expands its "Open Connect" Delivery Network

Netflix has signed Cablevision as the latest ISP partner on its Open Connect Content Delivery Network, which improves streaming performance by peering at optimal Internet exchanges and/or using Netflix storage appliances in or near the ISP network. Netflix reported that its Open Connect is now serving the vast majority of Netflix video in Europe, Canada and Latin America.  Announced ISPs participating in Open Connect include Virgin Media,...

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Nirvanix Offers Cloud Storage Direct Connection at CoreSite Data Centers

Enterprises that are hosting equipment inside of CoreSite data centers will be able to connect directly to Nirvanix Cloud Storage services via a standard, single-mode fiber 1 Gbps or 10 Gbps Ethernet cross connection.  Access to the Nirvanix Cloud Storage services can also be established via an  Any2 internet exchange connection.  The service can be ordered via the MyCoreSite online customer portal. Nirvanix said its Cloud File System...

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Cisco's 'Videoscape Unity' TV Platform -- Streaming Under the Cloud

Cisco introduced its "Videoscape Unity" TV Platform featuring a multiscreen cloud digital video recorder (DVR), which enables consumers to restart shows, catch up on past programs, and play back DVR-captured content from anywhere, on any screen. Videoscape Unity, which is designed for service providers and media companies, is an open software platform that was created by combining the assets of NDS (which Cisco acquired last year ) with its own...

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Latest SSDs Reach 960 GB -- Mushkin

Mushkin introduced its  960GB Chronos solid-state drive (SSD).  The  unit, which slated to start shipping this month, is targeted at  disk intensive applications like workstations and servers.  http://www.mushkin.com/...

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CTIA and IFA Envision Borderless 2014 Mobile Show in Las Vegas and Berlin

CTIA-The Wireless Association® and IFA, the world's largest trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances, agreed to align their schedules to create a "borderless" trade show in September 2014.  The CTIA Super Mobility Show will take place September 9, 10 & 11 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas and IFA will take place September 5-10 at the Messe Berlin Fairgrounds in Berlin,...

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DQE Deploys Juniper ACX2000

DQE Communications, a network operator serving the areas near Pittsburgh, PA, has standardized on the Juniper Networks ACX2000 Universal Access Routers for MPLS-based mobile backhaul. The rollout expands DQE Communications' service area across more than 300 sites. DQE is using the ACX Series MPLS traffic engineering capabilities to improve throughput and reduce delay across its distributed sites. New capabilities and services include expanded service...

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MGM Moves to Cisco Public Wi-Fi in Las Vegas Casinos

MGM Resorts is using Cisco's WLAN solution to launch free Wi-Fi access in public areas and restaurants of its Las Vegas casinos.  MGM said its high-density Wi-Fi rollout will enhance the guest experience with superior connections and customer service.  Smartphone users will be able to connect to the network automatically.  MGM plans to offer state-of the-art interactive wayfinding resort maps, on-site promotional offers and restaurant...

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FCC Calls Hearing on Network Resiliency After Superstorm Sandy

FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski will convene a series of field hearings to examine challenges to the nation’s communications networks during natural disasters and in other times of crisis. In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, the FCC is seeking a wider national dialogue about the resiliency of communications networks. The first hearings will be held February 5 in New York City and in Hoboken, New Jersey. http://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-announces...

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T-Mobile USA Adopts Unlimited 4G Data with No Contract

T-Mobile USA has begun offering its Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data plan with no annual contract.  The service is priced at $70 per month. The company notes that since launching its Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data plan in September, it has become by far the most popular plan choice among T-Mobile customers, with nearly half (46 percent) of new customers opting for the new data plan in December 2012. As the ‘Uncarrier,’ we’re doing the...

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Ovum: China's Smart Grid Opportunity for PON

 The deployment of smart grids by the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) is potentially a US$1.5–$2 billion opportunity to FTTx PON component and equipment vendors, according to global analyst firm Ovum.  “We believe that the ultimate goal of a fiber-based smart grid is to support advanced communications services. Building a fiber-based smart grid communications network creates a very large market opportunity for PON...

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