IBM Plans $1 Billion Push for Linux in the Cloud

IBM plans to invest $1 billion in new Linux and open source technologies for its Power Systems servers. Under the plan, IBM is opening a new client center in Montpellier, France for Linux developers.  IBM also plans to launch a Linux on Power development cloud, focus on rapidly expanding its ecosystem supporting Linux on Power Systems. Specific details of both initiatives include: The new Montpellier center is among a growing network of centers...

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Google Commits to 240 MW of Texas Wind Energy

Google agreed to purchase the entire output of a new 240 MW Happy Hereford wind farm outside of Amarillo, Texas. Although Google will not be using the energy directly, its data center in Mayes County, Oklahoma is served by the same Southwest Power Pool (SPP) regional grid that will benefit from the new wind energy farm. Google said the new power purchase agreement is another step in its quest to power its operations with 100% renewable energ...

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CloudEthernet Forum Sets Objectives

The new CloudEthernet Forum (CEF), which was formed earlier this year to address the specific issues of scaling and applying suitable Ethernet services for delivering cloud services, announced key appointments, goals and technical objectives for its first year. James Walker, President of the CloudEthernet Forum and VP Network Services at Tata Communications, said the nascent cloud market would benefit if the industry comes together to collectively...

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F5 Networks Acquires Versafe for Real-time Threat Detection

F5 Networks agreed to acquire Versafe, a start-up specializing in web anti-fraud, anti-phishing, and anti-malware solutions. Financial terms were not disclosed. Versafe, which is based in Tel Aviv Israel, offers advanced web and mobile protection solutions that are combined with its Security Operations Center.  The SOC is set up to quickly identify new malware types and new attack vectors, and works with customers to address these issues...

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NTIA Petitions the FCC to Mandate Mobile Device Unlocking

The U.S. Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) formally petitioned the FCC to require wireless carriers to unlock mobile phones, tablets, and other devices for use with other carriers upon request. The petition requests that the FCC immediately initiate the process of setting rules that protect Americans’ investments in mobile devices by allowing them to use their equipment with any compatible network. “Americans...

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Sprint to Open Ethernet POP at Global Switch's London Data Center

Sprint will deploy a point of presence (POP) in Global Switch's London Docklands data center campus, which is a primary business and technology hub that provides Sprint direct access to an abundance of major international and national customers and networks. Sprint's presence in Global Switch London will enhance diversity its network diversity in Europe and provide low-latency connectivity to the United States. Mark Harris, Regional Director...

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SOFTBANK MOBILE Picks Stoke SSX-3000 Gateway for Small Cell Network

Japan's SOFTBANK MOBILE has selected Stoke's SSX-3000 gateway for deployment in its small cell mobile broadband network.  Macnica Networks was named system integrator for the project.  Financial terms were not disclosed. The Stoke SSX-3000 is a gateway that enables mobile operators to deploy an efficient, stand-alone security perimeter fronting their mobile Core networks. With Small-Cell deployments raising concerns about security, Stoke...

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Cricket Deploys Devicescape for Wi-Fi Offload and Capacity Reach

Cricket Communications, a nationwide no-contract wireless provider, has deployed Devicescape's Curator Service to provide offload services and capacity-reach via its Curated Virtual Network (CVN) of over 16 million high-quality Wi-Fi hotspots and intelligent connection software.  Devicescape's Curator Client, working together with the cloud-based Curator Service Platform, identifies the best available connection and proactively connects, including...

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AT&T And SAP Partner on Mobile App Development For Businesses

AT&T and SAP AG (announced an expanded partnership focused on mobile application development, mobile security and management for businesses.  The comprehensive suite of mobile solutions from SAP is now expected to be available to AT&T business customers in the fourth quarter of 2013. The SAP Mobile Platform helps AT&T customers to develop, launch, distribute and manage mobile apps, content and devices that integrate with existing...

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INTERXION Hosts Deutsche Börse for Low Latency

Deutsche Börse is opening a new access point in Interxion’s Vienna data center campus, offering direct, low-latency access to its global financial network to tenants of the facility. Deutsche Börse’s network interconnects market participants with the major players of the financial services industry throughout Europe, the Americas and Asia. Interxion hosts Financial Hubs in its data centers, enabling low latency interconnectivity to a variety of...

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Anite Adds LTE-Advanced Device Testing Capabilities

Anite has added LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) Scenario Mode capability in its Development Toolset, enabling engineers to quickly develop and edit test scripts using a drag and drop graphical interface. It offers a procedure-based rather than a message-based approach to script creation, which can make test creation simpler and faster. The user creates a complete test by assembling procedure blocks without necessarily working through each message in detail. Anite...

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AT&T Expands its Foundry Innovation Center Opens In Plano

AT&T has opened its second innovation center in Plano, Texas. The new AT&T Foundry, which is located on a floor above the first facility will help hardware developers by providing tools such as a 3D printer and a shielded copper testing room called a Faraday Cage that blocks external radio frequency signals.  The two facilities will be regular collaborators, with the downstairs team often developing the software and services for the...

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