Cisco Lands a Major Customer for Next Gen Network Convergence System

Bright House Networks, the sixth-largest owner and operator of cable systems in the United States, has deployed the Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) to support cloud-based, managed services for businesses, such as hosted voice, call center, application and infrastructure-as-a-service. The Cisco NCS also supports Bright House Networks' managed security, network transport, Wi-Fi and traditional voice and data services to business customers. Bright...

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IBM Develops SoftLayer Partnership Programs

IBM is rolling out a series of initiatives to help its business partners to develop, market and sell SoftLayer cloud services to their customers.  SoftLayer, an IBM company, provides a high performance, enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure. Under the program, IBM is: Offering improved margin opportunities with richer earned-volume discounts for SoftLayer Business Partners without requiring a prior commitment. Creating a new SoftLayer Services...

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ARRIS Acquires SeaWell for ABR Streaming Technology

ARRIS has acquired SeaWell Networks, a developer of adaptive bit rate (ABR) streaming technologies.  Financial terms were not disclosed. SeaWell is based in Mississauga, Ontario.  ARRIS plans to integrated SeaWell's streaming technologies into its Network & Cloud business. This combined portfolio – of IP video, multiscreen, and ad insertion solutions – will be the enabler for next-gen TV and advertising services. "This acquisition...

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Fujitsu Supplies Long-Haul Microwave Radio in Western Arctic

Northwestel, a communications solutions provider in northern Canada, has chosen Fujitsu Network Communications to supply its long-haul, packet transport, microwave technology to bring broadband connectivity to communities of the Western-Arctic’s Mackenzie Delta area. Specifically, Northwestel selected the Fujitsu FRX-3E Long-Haul Microwave Radio System, which supports Ethernet services with up to 4Gbps capacity and offers 16RF channels. Additionally,...

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AgilOne Raises $25 Million for Cloud-based Predictive Analytics

AgilOne, a start-up based in Mountain View, California closed $25 million in Series C funding for its cloud-based predictive marketing platform. AgilOne is used by brands including Shazam, Sports Authority, Moosejaw and shopPBS.org to develop precise marketing offers based on big data analytics. “Predictive marketing is the only easy way to do precise customer targeting and deliver personalized experiences to every consumer,” said Omer Artun, founder...

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