Alcatel-Lucent Outlines its NFV Roadmap

Alcatel-Lucent outlined its product roadmap for network functions virtualization (NFV) technologies, including plans to virtualize every element of its IMS platform and even key elements of its LTE RAN product set. Specifically, The virtualized portfolio includes: A virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC). This automates the authentication and management of subscribers and the services they access, as well as the creation of and connectivity...

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China Mobile and Alcatel-Lucent Demo Cloud-based VoLTE Network

Alcatel-Lucent and China Mobile will demonstrate a voice over LTE (VoLTE) implementation using a virtualized proof of concept LTE RAN Baseband Unit (BBU) and virtualized evolved packet core solutions. The demo, which will be held at China Mobile’s booth at Mobile World Congress 2014 in Barcelona, will allow visitors to make voice and video calls with VoLTE capable handsets. These services are enabled by a multi-vendor cloud network including: Alcatel-Lucent’s...

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DoD Releases Electromagnetic Spectrum Strategy

The U.S. Department of Defense released a report of its Electromagnetic Spectrum Strategy (EMS) to increase available spectrum in order to meet growing demand from the commercial wireless industry while maintaining critical military capabilities. The document outlines key goals and objectives that focus on developing systems that are efficient, flexible, and adaptable in their use of the spectrum; increase operational agility in use of the spectrum;...

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Marvell Reports Flat Q4 Revenue

Marvell reported Q4 2013 revenue of $932 million, essentially flat from $931 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2014, ended November 2, 2013, and a 20 percent increase from revenue of $775 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, ended February 2, 2013.  GAAP net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 was $107 million, or $0.21 per share (diluted), compared with GAAP net income of $103 million, or $0.21 per share (diluted), for...

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IBM Develops Cybersecurity Framework for Nation’s Critical Infrastructure

IBM, in collaboration with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and other government agencies,  has developed a new Cybersecurity Framework designed to help organizations assess and manage cybersecurity risk associated with the nation's critical infrastructure. IBM said its framework establishes a common language for organizations to evaluate their cybersecurity posture and to identify and prioritize opportunities to...

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Level 3 Teams Up with Windows Azure

Level 3 Communications announced a strategic relationship with Microsoft to deliver private, direct network connections to Microsoft Windows Azure as part of the Level 3 Cloud Connect Solutions partner ecosystem. The "Cloud Connect" solution bypasses the public Internet to provide a secure, high-performance network link into the Azure cloud.  Level 3 Cloud Connect Solutions and Windows Azure support MPLS-based Ethernet Virtual Private Line...

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Ericsson Builds a Global CDN Program

Ericsson announced its first three global content delivery network (CDN) partners: Limelight Networks, CDNetworks and ChinaCache. Ericsson says its global CDN partnership program will facilitate operators' ability to deliver more content to subscribers. The idea is to create a plug-in ecosystem for operators to add CDNs to their networks. Limelight Networks, CDNetworks and ChinaCache are the first to announce they will integrate their systems...

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