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Mobile Network Investment Will Grow 10 Percent in 2014, Mostly for Long Term Evolution
12/11/2013 - Global mobile service provider investment in fourth generation Long Term Evolution networks will increase in 2014, says Caroline Gabriel, Maravedis-Rethink research director.
12/11/2013 - Global mobile service provider investment in fourth generation Long Term Evolution networks will increase in 2014, says Caroline Gabriel, Maravedis-Rethink research director.
AT&T Launches LTE Roaming in Canada with Rogers Communications
12/9/2013 - AT&T, a premier communications holding company, has launched LTE roaming in Canada with Rogers Communications. AT&T now has become the first U.S. carrier to offer international LTE roaming.
12/9/2013 - AT&T, a premier communications holding company, has launched LTE roaming in Canada with Rogers Communications. AT&T now has become the first U.S. carrier to offer international LTE roaming.
Global CapEx and OpEx Benefit of Mobile LTE Infrastructure Virtualization Forecast
12/9/2013 - If you have baseband units that are operating various RRHs and RRUs, they can be co-located or pooled and they could also use standard hardware. This is a method to reduce the cost and could lead to load balancing as light and heavy loads go through the pool.
12/9/2013 - If you have baseband units that are operating various RRHs and RRUs, they can be co-located or pooled and they could also use standard hardware. This is a method to reduce the cost and could lead to load balancing as light and heavy loads go through the pool.
Next Generation Communications Week in Review
12/7/2013 - Once again, both the news and a few features this past week in the Next Generation Communications community have been dominated with things wireless ranging from LTE enhanced speeds to a few interesting items on small cells.
12/7/2013 - Once again, both the news and a few features this past week in the Next Generation Communications community have been dominated with things wireless ranging from LTE enhanced speeds to a few interesting items on small cells.
LTE Down Under: Telstra Speeds Things Up
12/6/2013 - There is some interesting news from Australia regarding LTE that is more than a tad noteworthy. In a Telstra company blog, Mike Wright, Executive Director - Networks & Access Technologies, revealed that in its latest test of LTE-Advance Carrier Aggregation, the company achieved download speeds of 300 Mbps. Very impressive.
12/6/2013 - There is some interesting news from Australia regarding LTE that is more than a tad noteworthy. In a Telstra company blog, Mike Wright, Executive Director - Networks & Access Technologies, revealed that in its latest test of LTE-Advance Carrier Aggregation, the company achieved download speeds of 300 Mbps. Very impressive.
Truphone Offers Regionalized Mobile Plans for Three Regions
12/6/2013 - Truphone is known as a global mobile operator, so naturally it's trying to expand its reach to cover every country where it has a network. In its latest endeavor, it announced international regional business add-ons for Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America, and that is expected to increase connectivity with affordable voice, text and 3G data service.
12/6/2013 - Truphone is known as a global mobile operator, so naturally it's trying to expand its reach to cover every country where it has a network. In its latest endeavor, it announced international regional business add-ons for Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America, and that is expected to increase connectivity with affordable voice, text and 3G data service.
Quortus Unveils ECX Enterprise Concentrator and ECX Enterprise Gateway Products
12/4/2013 - Allowing mobile operators to put small cells at the core of the enterprise, Quortus has unveiled ECX Enterprise Concentrator and ECX Enterprise Gateway products. A mobile operator can easily deploy these products on customer premises equipment (CPE), the company claims.
12/4/2013 - Allowing mobile operators to put small cells at the core of the enterprise, Quortus has unveiled ECX Enterprise Concentrator and ECX Enterprise Gateway products. A mobile operator can easily deploy these products on customer premises equipment (CPE), the company claims.
WiSpry Unveils WS1050 Tunable RF Capacitor
12/4/2013 - WiSpry, a provider of high-performance tunable radio frequency (RF) semiconductor products for the wireless industry, stated that its new WS1050 tunable RF capacitor blends together three tunable RF-MEMS capacitors into a single chip and can deliver ultra linear precision tuning of LTE devices and infrastructure antennas over a wide frequency range.
12/4/2013 - WiSpry, a provider of high-performance tunable radio frequency (RF) semiconductor products for the wireless industry, stated that its new WS1050 tunable RF capacitor blends together three tunable RF-MEMS capacitors into a single chip and can deliver ultra linear precision tuning of LTE devices and infrastructure antennas over a wide frequency range.
Next Generation Communications Week in Review
11/30/2013 - The Thanksgiving holiday, which coincides with the celebration of Hanukah this year (which will not happen for another 700,000 years) makes for a short week, but that does not mean there was a shortage of news.
11/30/2013 - The Thanksgiving holiday, which coincides with the celebration of Hanukah this year (which will not happen for another 700,000 years) makes for a short week, but that does not mean there was a shortage of news.
Alcatel-Lucent Conducts Trial of 4G LTE Public Safety Mobile Broadband Network in Las Vegas
11/27/2013 - Alcatel-Lucent, a provider of next generation communications solutions, has conducted a six-month trial of a 4G LTE public safety network in a designated section of the city of Las Vegas in the United States.
11/27/2013 - Alcatel-Lucent, a provider of next generation communications solutions, has conducted a six-month trial of a 4G LTE public safety network in a designated section of the city of Las Vegas in the United States.
JDSU to Provide MTS for Canada's First 3G-LTE Geolocation Solution
11/27/2013 - Geolocation will be able to answer many of the questions retailers have about their customers by providing them with actionable data that can be used to drive them to their establishment. This technology is reshaping the traditional consumer/retailer dynamic by taking advantage of the popularity of smart mobile devices to more effectively engage consumers.
11/27/2013 - Geolocation will be able to answer many of the questions retailers have about their customers by providing them with actionable data that can be used to drive them to their establishment. This technology is reshaping the traditional consumer/retailer dynamic by taking advantage of the popularity of smart mobile devices to more effectively engage consumers.
WiLAN Gets Hold of a Portfolio of Semiconductor Patents from IXYS
11/27/2013 - WiLAN is a company whose intellectual property (IP) portfolio of more than 3,000 patents is licensed to top technology companies and is embedded with several communication and consumer electronics products.
11/27/2013 - WiLAN is a company whose intellectual property (IP) portfolio of more than 3,000 patents is licensed to top technology companies and is embedded with several communication and consumer electronics products.
Aicent Implements Wi-Fi Roaming Exchange Over KT And NTT DOCOMO Networks
11/26/2013 - Aicent announced that the company has successfully completed implementing Wi-Fi Roaming Exchange solution across both KT and NTT DOCOMO networks. Following the development, KT subscribers can use the roaming facility between the network hotspots of KT and NTT DOCOMO, allowing for automatic connectivity through EAP-SIM authentication.
11/26/2013 - Aicent announced that the company has successfully completed implementing Wi-Fi Roaming Exchange solution across both KT and NTT DOCOMO networks. Following the development, KT subscribers can use the roaming facility between the network hotspots of KT and NTT DOCOMO, allowing for automatic connectivity through EAP-SIM authentication.
World Gets Ready for 400-Gigabit Ethernet
11/25/2013 - Telecommunications industry has been aggressively pursuing advanced communications technologies like 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) and 100 GbE. Now the industry is abuzz with more advanced technology - the 400 GbE-that promises capabilities much higher than 100 GbE.
11/25/2013 - Telecommunications industry has been aggressively pursuing advanced communications technologies like 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) and 100 GbE. Now the industry is abuzz with more advanced technology - the 400 GbE-that promises capabilities much higher than 100 GbE.
Next Generation Communications Week in Review
11/23/2013 - The surge in news that started last week in the Next Generation Communications Community continued into this week. And, while community host Alcatel-Lucent (ALU) had its fair share, there were lots of other items from all corners of the industry and the world that commanded attention.
11/23/2013 - The surge in news that started last week in the Next Generation Communications Community continued into this week. And, while community host Alcatel-Lucent (ALU) had its fair share, there were lots of other items from all corners of the industry and the world that commanded attention.
ALU Tells the Story of How a Traditional TEM is Evolving, and Helping Carriers Evolve
11/22/2013 - You'd think that embracing new solutions would be easy for a giant telecommunications equipment manufacturer given the available resources, embedded customer base and vast store of experience. But a long, strong history and an established culture can sometimes work against a company's ability to change.
11/22/2013 - You'd think that embracing new solutions would be easy for a giant telecommunications equipment manufacturer given the available resources, embedded customer base and vast store of experience. But a long, strong history and an established culture can sometimes work against a company's ability to change.
Hitachi and AirHop Collaborate to Deliver AirHop's Advanced eSON to Optimize System Capacity on Hitachi's ER5000 Small Cell Gateway
11/22/2013 - Hitachi Communication Technologies America and AirHop have come together to deliver AirHop's advanced eSON solution to optimize system capacity on Hitachi's ER5000 small cell gateway.
11/22/2013 - Hitachi Communication Technologies America and AirHop have come together to deliver AirHop's advanced eSON solution to optimize system capacity on Hitachi's ER5000 small cell gateway.
Aria Networks Wins Alcatel-Lucent 5620 SAM Interop Certification
11/21/2013 - Aria Networks, an independent provider of capacity management software, has recently won the Alcatel-Lucent 5620 SAM Interop Certification for demonstrating successful compatibility and interoperability with Alcatel-Lucent 5620 Service Aware Manager (SAM).
11/21/2013 - Aria Networks, an independent provider of capacity management software, has recently won the Alcatel-Lucent 5620 SAM Interop Certification for demonstrating successful compatibility and interoperability with Alcatel-Lucent 5620 Service Aware Manager (SAM).
Diametriq Enhances its Diameter Interworking System to Supports Pre-Paid Systems
11/21/2013 - Diametriq ensures 3G and 4G interoperability with enhanced Diameter signaling solution.
11/21/2013 - Diametriq ensures 3G and 4G interoperability with enhanced Diameter signaling solution.
Telekom Serbia Partners with GTT
11/21/2013 - Telekom Serbia, a telecommunications company in Serbia, has partnered with GTT, a cloud networking service provider offering Tier 1 IP and Ethernet network solutions to multinational enterprises, to deliver connectivity to their customers throughout Europe.
11/21/2013 - Telekom Serbia, a telecommunications company in Serbia, has partnered with GTT, a cloud networking service provider offering Tier 1 IP and Ethernet network solutions to multinational enterprises, to deliver connectivity to their customers throughout Europe.
Tonami Satellite Communications Television Deploys Alcatel-Lucent's GPON Technology
11/20/2013 - Alcatel-Lucent offers Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON), a point-to-multipoint access mechanism capable of delivering a downstream capacity of 2.488 Gb/s and an upstream capacity of 1.244 Gbp/s that is shared among users.
11/20/2013 - Alcatel-Lucent offers Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON), a point-to-multipoint access mechanism capable of delivering a downstream capacity of 2.488 Gb/s and an upstream capacity of 1.244 Gbp/s that is shared among users.
Telindus Telecom Deploys Cyber Security Technology from Alcatel-Lucent and Arbor Networks
11/20/2013 - Next generation communications networks provider Alcatel-Lucent announced that Telindus Telecom, an alternative operator in Luxembourg, has selected Alcatel-Lucent's solution to protect its network against the growing threat of distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks.
11/20/2013 - Next generation communications networks provider Alcatel-Lucent announced that Telindus Telecom, an alternative operator in Luxembourg, has selected Alcatel-Lucent's solution to protect its network against the growing threat of distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks.
LTE Diameter Protocol Seamlessly Connects Customers and Mobile Networks
11/19/2013 - In order to allow its LTE roaming customers connect with more than 800 mobile networks and one million hotspots, International Carrier Sales & Solutions (ICSS) announced a new LTE Diameter signaling service.
11/19/2013 - In order to allow its LTE roaming customers connect with more than 800 mobile networks and one million hotspots, International Carrier Sales & Solutions (ICSS) announced a new LTE Diameter signaling service.
China Mobile Selects Alcatel-Lucent's All-IP Evolved Packet Core Portfolio
11/18/2013 - Alcatel-Lucent's all-IP Evolved Packet Core portfolio has been selected by China Mobile to support the nationwide rollout of its 4G LTE network, set to be the world's largest mobile ultra-broadband network.
11/18/2013 - Alcatel-Lucent's all-IP Evolved Packet Core portfolio has been selected by China Mobile to support the nationwide rollout of its 4G LTE network, set to be the world's largest mobile ultra-broadband network.
LitePoint Debuts LitePoint IQxel-M
11/18/2013 - The newly unveiled LitePoint IQxel-M can deliver unprecedented speed and efficiency for performing parallel tests on up to four wireless devices. It also lets one to execute concurrent testing of multiple technologies.
11/18/2013 - The newly unveiled LitePoint IQxel-M can deliver unprecedented speed and efficiency for performing parallel tests on up to four wireless devices. It also lets one to execute concurrent testing of multiple technologies.
Next Generation Communications Week in Review
11/16/2013 - There was an impressive surge in newsworthy developments this week in the Next Generation Communications Community. And, while much of the news involved community host Alcatel-Lucent (ALU), there were also forecasts of market growth in optical and other activities that caught the attention of our news team.
11/16/2013 - There was an impressive surge in newsworthy developments this week in the Next Generation Communications Community. And, while much of the news involved community host Alcatel-Lucent (ALU), there were also forecasts of market growth in optical and other activities that caught the attention of our news team.
With the Surge of 100G, the Global Optical Networks Market will Surpass $17.5 Billion in 2018
11/13/2013 - Global analyst firm Ovum, envisages that the optical networks (ON) market will exceed the $17.5 billion mark by the end of 2018. This would represent a 3.1 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2012.
11/13/2013 - Global analyst firm Ovum, envisages that the optical networks (ON) market will exceed the $17.5 billion mark by the end of 2018. This would represent a 3.1 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2012.
YooMee Africa Selects Alcatel-Lucent
11/13/2013 - Alcatel-Lucent and YooMee Africa (previously named 4G Africa), a wireless broadband operator in Cameroon owning licenses in several countries on the African continent, have joined forces to build ultra-broadband wireless internet access based on TDD LTE in West and Central Africa.
11/13/2013 - Alcatel-Lucent and YooMee Africa (previously named 4G Africa), a wireless broadband operator in Cameroon owning licenses in several countries on the African continent, have joined forces to build ultra-broadband wireless internet access based on TDD LTE in West and Central Africa.
Alcatel-Lucent Launches Motive Big Network Analytics for Mobile Operators
11/13/2013 - Alcatel-Lucent, a provider of next generation communications solutions, has announced the launch of Motive Big Network Analytics that empowers mobile operators to enhance network planning, service offering and customer satisfaction.
11/13/2013 - Alcatel-Lucent, a provider of next generation communications solutions, has announced the launch of Motive Big Network Analytics that empowers mobile operators to enhance network planning, service offering and customer satisfaction.
African CSP Selects Comverse to Become its BSS and Policy Partner
11/12/2013 - A key communication service provider (CSP) in one of Africa's largest countries has selected Comverse to become its BSS and Policy partner. As part of the pact, Comverse will handle consolidation and transformation of multiple legacy BSS systems to a unified Comverse BSS and Policy solution. Thanks to this, the CSP will be able to optimize success of its LTE launch and advance its ambitious plans for IP/ multi-play expansion.
11/12/2013 - A key communication service provider (CSP) in one of Africa's largest countries has selected Comverse to become its BSS and Policy partner. As part of the pact, Comverse will handle consolidation and transformation of multiple legacy BSS systems to a unified Comverse BSS and Policy solution. Thanks to this, the CSP will be able to optimize success of its LTE launch and advance its ambitious plans for IP/ multi-play expansion.
Alcatel-Lucent Reports Rise in Mobile Network Infections Driven by Android Devices
11/12/2013 - For those of you who like me have a passion for network security information, one of the nice new developments is that like publically held companies which report financial results quarterly, security firms now are releasing reports about cyber threats and attacks on a quarterly. In fact, the new Alcatel-Lucent Kindsight Security Labs Malware Report is out and there is a lot of food for thought to ponder.
11/12/2013 - For those of you who like me have a passion for network security information, one of the nice new developments is that like publically held companies which report financial results quarterly, security firms now are releasing reports about cyber threats and attacks on a quarterly. In fact, the new Alcatel-Lucent Kindsight Security Labs Malware Report is out and there is a lot of food for thought to ponder.
Alcatel-Lucent' Kindsight Powering TDS' Hacker Alert Service
11/12/2013 - TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS Telecom), a local exchange telephone company, asserted that its Hacker Alert service is being powered by Alcatel-Lucent's Kindsight security technology.
11/12/2013 - TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS Telecom), a local exchange telephone company, asserted that its Hacker Alert service is being powered by Alcatel-Lucent's Kindsight security technology.
GE's Critical Power Business Unveils New Bus Converters
11/12/2013 - Recently, GE's Critical Power business expanded its Barracuda product series of fully regulated DC/DC power devices by launching the new QBVE060A0S10R4 625-watt and the QBVS050A0B 600-W, quarter-brick bus converters.
11/12/2013 - Recently, GE's Critical Power business expanded its Barracuda product series of fully regulated DC/DC power devices by launching the new QBVE060A0S10R4 625-watt and the QBVS050A0B 600-W, quarter-brick bus converters.
Alcatel-Lucent's Bell Labs Appoints New President
11/12/2013 - Dr. Marcus Weldon recently joined Bell Labs, the research arm of Alcatel-Lucent and the world's premier industrial communications research organization, as the new President.
11/12/2013 - Dr. Marcus Weldon recently joined Bell Labs, the research arm of Alcatel-Lucent and the world's premier industrial communications research organization, as the new President.
One Source Networks Finds New Source of Funding
11/11/2013 - OSN has been growing healthily, as indicated by Inc. Magazine's 5,000 fastest-growing private companies. According to Inc., OSN grew 376 percent from 2009 to 2012. It grew this year in a non-organic way by buying OuterNet, a cloud-managed solutions provider.
11/11/2013 - OSN has been growing healthily, as indicated by Inc. Magazine's 5,000 fastest-growing private companies. According to Inc., OSN grew 376 percent from 2009 to 2012. It grew this year in a non-organic way by buying OuterNet, a cloud-managed solutions provider.
Fonality Looks to Simplify the SMB Phone Solution Purchase
11/11/2013 - Fonality (www.fonality.com) is making changes, introducing a new way to purchase Fonality solutions in a single pay-as-you-go pricing model that aims to remove the barriers typically associated with purchasing a business phone solution. The new per user, per month subscription-based pricing model is unique in that it applies to both hosted/cloud and on-premises deployments and is designed to eliminate upfront costs, complex installations, lengthy deployments and long-term contracts.
11/11/2013 - Fonality (www.fonality.com) is making changes, introducing a new way to purchase Fonality solutions in a single pay-as-you-go pricing model that aims to remove the barriers typically associated with purchasing a business phone solution. The new per user, per month subscription-based pricing model is unique in that it applies to both hosted/cloud and on-premises deployments and is designed to eliminate upfront costs, complex installations, lengthy deployments and long-term contracts.
Next Generation Communications Week in Review
11/8/2013 - Gaining an hour from changing from daylight to standard time this past weekend seems to have fueled a flurry of activity this week in the Next Generation Communications Community and once again touched almost all aspects of community interests.
11/8/2013 - Gaining an hour from changing from daylight to standard time this past weekend seems to have fueled a flurry of activity this week in the Next Generation Communications Community and once again touched almost all aspects of community interests.
Alcatel-Lucent and Rostelecom Announce Operational Launch of EPEG Project Across Russia
11/8/2013 - New Europe-Persia Express Gateway (EPEG) 100G fiber optic network implemented across Russia.
11/8/2013 - New Europe-Persia Express Gateway (EPEG) 100G fiber optic network implemented across Russia.
Mobile EPC Virtualization - iGR Report on Market Trends and Global Implications
11/7/2013 - Mobile EPC (Evolved Packet Core) virtualization trends and competitive landscape explored in new iGR report.
11/7/2013 - Mobile EPC (Evolved Packet Core) virtualization trends and competitive landscape explored in new iGR report.
Kindsight Broadband Security Solution Powers TDS Hacker Alert Service
11/7/2013 - Wisconcin-based service provider TDS relies on Alcatel-Lucent Kindsight to power its Hacker Alert service.
11/7/2013 - Wisconcin-based service provider TDS relies on Alcatel-Lucent Kindsight to power its Hacker Alert service.
Xirrus Deploys Wireless Array Solution at New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
11/6/2013 - Xirrus, a provider of high-performance wireless networks, announced it has deployed the Wireless Array solution at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, the sixth largest convention center in the United States. New Orleans Convention Center is also leveraging Xirrus Rapid Deployment Kits (RDK), which allows wireless network planners to create a wireless network in a few minutes.
11/6/2013 - Xirrus, a provider of high-performance wireless networks, announced it has deployed the Wireless Array solution at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, the sixth largest convention center in the United States. New Orleans Convention Center is also leveraging Xirrus Rapid Deployment Kits (RDK), which allows wireless network planners to create a wireless network in a few minutes.
WBA Will Demonstrate Next Generation Hotspots at Beijing Wi-Fi Global Congress
11/6/2013 - Next generation hotspots for wireless Internet are quickly becoming all the rage. People are always looking for the next big thing when it comes to being able to surf the web quicker and more securely. The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) recently announced that it will be hosting a live Next Generation Hotspot (NGH) experience during the agency's Wi-Fi Global Congress. That event takes place in Beijing, China on November 18 -21.
11/6/2013 - Next generation hotspots for wireless Internet are quickly becoming all the rage. People are always looking for the next big thing when it comes to being able to surf the web quicker and more securely. The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) recently announced that it will be hosting a live Next Generation Hotspot (NGH) experience during the agency's Wi-Fi Global Congress. That event takes place in Beijing, China on November 18 -21.
Greater Toronto Airports Authority Implements Cassidian's P25 Land Mobile Radio System at Toronto Pearson International Airport
11/6/2013 - A large and busy airport such as Toronto Pearson International Airport has many communication needs to address at any given point of time. The recent installation of a digital, trunked P25 Land Mobile Radio (LMR) system from Cassidian Communications is expected to significantly help the airport authorities in this respect.
11/6/2013 - A large and busy airport such as Toronto Pearson International Airport has many communication needs to address at any given point of time. The recent installation of a digital, trunked P25 Land Mobile Radio (LMR) system from Cassidian Communications is expected to significantly help the airport authorities in this respect.
NantWorks Acquires Alcatel-Lucent Digital Multimedia Solutions Product Business Unit
11/5/2013 - NantWorks will acquire Alcatel-Lucent digital multimedia solutions product business unit to optimize the way in which people work, live and entertain themselves using mobile computing devices.
11/5/2013 - NantWorks will acquire Alcatel-Lucent digital multimedia solutions product business unit to optimize the way in which people work, live and entertain themselves using mobile computing devices.
AFL Flextester Complete Kits Facilitate Optical Network Inspection and Maintenance
11/5/2013 - AFL introduced Flextester complete kits that are imperative for OTDR optical network characterization, insertion and return loss testing, connector inspection, cleaning and optical fiber identification.
11/5/2013 - AFL introduced Flextester complete kits that are imperative for OTDR optical network characterization, insertion and return loss testing, connector inspection, cleaning and optical fiber identification.
Next Generation Communications Week in Review
11/2/2013 - This week in the Next Generation Communications Community really demonstrated the diversity of the community's activities ranging from the usual myriad of wireless news and features to items relating to cable TV network upgrades and optics.
11/2/2013 - This week in the Next Generation Communications Community really demonstrated the diversity of the community's activities ranging from the usual myriad of wireless news and features to items relating to cable TV network upgrades and optics.
Sprint to Leverage Alcatel Lucent TDD-LTE to Fulfill Its Nationwide 4G Ambition
11/1/2013 - Sprint to use Alcatel-Lucent lightRadio solution to help cover entire U.S. operating area.
11/1/2013 - Sprint to use Alcatel-Lucent lightRadio solution to help cover entire U.S. operating area.
Smaller Carriers Likely to Benefit from New Interoperable Plan for Spectrum
11/1/2013 - The FCC recently approved an industry plan that will lead to interoperable LTE service in the lower 700 MHz band.
11/1/2013 - The FCC recently approved an industry plan that will lead to interoperable LTE service in the lower 700 MHz band.
Alcatel-Lucent and G-Mobile Partner to Deploy lightRadio Small Cells
10/30/2013 - Alcatel-Lucent and G-Mobile partnership on small cells expands Mongolian operator's reach in capital city.
10/30/2013 - Alcatel-Lucent and G-Mobile partnership on small cells expands Mongolian operator's reach in capital city.
Telstra Completes World's First LTE Broadcast Session on a Live Commercial LTE Network
10/30/2013 - Telstra concludes successful trial of LTE Broacast over its live network.
10/30/2013 - Telstra concludes successful trial of LTE Broacast over its live network.
ZTE and China Telecom Break World Record In Terabit Optical Transmission
10/30/2013 - ZTE in collaboration with China Telecom transmits terabit data over 3200 kilometes with errors to break world record.
10/30/2013 - ZTE in collaboration with China Telecom transmits terabit data over 3200 kilometes with errors to break world record.
Epiq Solutions Launches 'Maveriq' Radio Platform
10/29/2013 - Software defined radio (SDR) is gaining a great deal of attention, and the benefits obtained by operators and end users are proving to be really high. The technology allows a single wireless device to support a wide range of capabilities.
10/29/2013 - Software defined radio (SDR) is gaining a great deal of attention, and the benefits obtained by operators and end users are proving to be really high. The technology allows a single wireless device to support a wide range of capabilities.
Mobile Carriers Can Build RCS, VoLTE to Keep Customers from OTT Services
10/29/2013 - One way to stave off the loss of subscribers is to increase the use of VoLTE and RCS, offering a viable alternative to OTT services, according to a new report by ABI.
10/29/2013 - One way to stave off the loss of subscribers is to increase the use of VoLTE and RCS, offering a viable alternative to OTT services, according to a new report by ABI.
Next Generation Communications Week in Review
10/26/2013 - This week in the Next Generation Communications Community saw community host Alcatel-Lucent (ALU) make several newsworthy announcements, and thus is a good place to start this review.
10/26/2013 - This week in the Next Generation Communications Community saw community host Alcatel-Lucent (ALU) make several newsworthy announcements, and thus is a good place to start this review.
Comtech Systems Receives $1.1 Million Order from Brazilian Military
10/24/2013 - Comtech Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of Comtech Telecommunications Corp, has received a $1.1 million order from the Brazilian military for satellite equipment spares to support an existing system.
10/24/2013 - Comtech Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of Comtech Telecommunications Corp, has received a $1.1 million order from the Brazilian military for satellite equipment spares to support an existing system.
Alcatel-Lucent Helps SSE Telecoms Double IP Network Coverage for Project Edge Program
10/24/2013 - SSE Telecoms selects Alcatel-Lucent to double its IP network in the UK.
10/24/2013 - SSE Telecoms selects Alcatel-Lucent to double its IP network in the UK.
AT&T Signs Deal with Crown Castle on Wireless Towers
10/24/2013 - AT&T turns ownership of wireless infrastructure over to Crown Castle.
10/24/2013 - AT&T turns ownership of wireless infrastructure over to Crown Castle.
Alcatel-Lucent Nigeria Recognized For Outstanding Corporate Social Responsibility Contributions
10/23/2013 - Now, CareerNation, the international human resources management consulting firm with offices in the U.S. and Africa, has honored Alcatel-Lucent Nigeria with the prestigious Africa Human Resources Excellence Awards in "The Best Use of Corporate Social Responsibility in HR" Award category for the year 2013.
10/23/2013 - Now, CareerNation, the international human resources management consulting firm with offices in the U.S. and Africa, has honored Alcatel-Lucent Nigeria with the prestigious Africa Human Resources Excellence Awards in "The Best Use of Corporate Social Responsibility in HR" Award category for the year 2013.
Telenet to Use Alcatel-Lucent's 7950 Extensible Routing System
10/22/2013 - Alcatel-Lucent is providing Telenet, Belgium's cable broadband provider, with what the company claims to be the world's most powerful IP core router to meet exploding video and data demand throughout Belgium.
10/22/2013 - Alcatel-Lucent is providing Telenet, Belgium's cable broadband provider, with what the company claims to be the world's most powerful IP core router to meet exploding video and data demand throughout Belgium.
Alcatel-Lucent IP Core Routers Picked by Belgium's Telenet
10/22/2013 - Alcatel-Lucent IP core routers will be used by Belgium-based cable broadband provider Telenet to cater to the growing needs for video and data from customers.
10/22/2013 - Alcatel-Lucent IP core routers will be used by Belgium-based cable broadband provider Telenet to cater to the growing needs for video and data from customers.
Alcatel-Lucent Expands Ultra-Broadband Access Portfolio at Broadband World Forum
10/22/2013 - Alcatel-Lucent continued its repositioning from an infrastructure generalist to a specialist in IP Networking and Ultra-Broadband Access as part of its well-publicized Shift Plan, by leveraging the Broadband World Forum (BWF) in Amsterdam as a place to showcase new solutions and iterate how they fit into the company's plans for the future.
10/22/2013 - Alcatel-Lucent continued its repositioning from an infrastructure generalist to a specialist in IP Networking and Ultra-Broadband Access as part of its well-publicized Shift Plan, by leveraging the Broadband World Forum (BWF) in Amsterdam as a place to showcase new solutions and iterate how they fit into the company's plans for the future.
Lemko and L-3 Bring LTE Infrastructure to the Air
10/22/2013 - Lemko's solution leverages the ODC SwarmNetwork to go beyond traditional LTE coverage, providing an ad-hoc LTE network with roaming, hand-off and survivability between nodes. A single, ultra-light Swarming LTE Node can provide a complete bubble of coverage, with voice, VoLTE, SMS, high-speed data and video calling. With multiple SwarmNetwork Nodes in deployment, a canopy of is formed, creating an in-band mesh network for greater coverage or higher capacity.
10/22/2013 - Lemko's solution leverages the ODC SwarmNetwork to go beyond traditional LTE coverage, providing an ad-hoc LTE network with roaming, hand-off and survivability between nodes. A single, ultra-light Swarming LTE Node can provide a complete bubble of coverage, with voice, VoLTE, SMS, high-speed data and video calling. With multiple SwarmNetwork Nodes in deployment, a canopy of is formed, creating an in-band mesh network for greater coverage or higher capacity.
Next Generation Communications Week in Review
10/19/2013 - While there remains plenty of news and features this week about things relating to wireless, unlike the past few weeks the Next Generation Communications Community had significant items of interest across the broad spectrum of industry activities that spanned the world.
10/19/2013 - While there remains plenty of news and features this week about things relating to wireless, unlike the past few weeks the Next Generation Communications Community had significant items of interest across the broad spectrum of industry activities that spanned the world.
Bright House Networks Picks New Fiber-Based Ultra-Broadband Access Solution from Alcatel-Lucent
10/17/2013 - North American businesses are estimated to spend over $140 billion per year on communications services. With an increasing reliance on cloud-based services and applications like video conferencing, one of the fastest growing opportunities is high-bandwidth connectivity.
10/17/2013 - North American businesses are estimated to spend over $140 billion per year on communications services. With an increasing reliance on cloud-based services and applications like video conferencing, one of the fastest growing opportunities is high-bandwidth connectivity.
truIT, Yahsat Team to Offer Cost Effective Satellite Broadband Internet Services in Uganda
10/15/2013 - truIT, and Yahsat, a UAE based satellite operator have joined forces to offer YahClick high speed satellite broadband internet services in Uganda and surrounding areas.
10/15/2013 - truIT, and Yahsat, a UAE based satellite operator have joined forces to offer YahClick high speed satellite broadband internet services in Uganda and surrounding areas.
Alcatel-Lucent Connects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
10/15/2013 - Alcatel-Lucent and Zain KSA have teamed up to provide ultra-broadband access throughout Saudi Arabia. To this end, both companies have jointly completed an Agile Optical Network, which is based on converged wavelength division multiplexing/optical transport (WDM/OTN) technology.
10/15/2013 - Alcatel-Lucent and Zain KSA have teamed up to provide ultra-broadband access throughout Saudi Arabia. To this end, both companies have jointly completed an Agile Optical Network, which is based on converged wavelength division multiplexing/optical transport (WDM/OTN) technology.
Alcatel-Lucent's Smart Plan to Shape Maltese Operator GO's Service Offering
10/15/2013 - GO, a Malta-based converged and integrated communications and entertainment company, will be making use of the Smart Plan solution from Alcatel Lucent to formulate a retail strategy around fixed, mobile and data offerings.
10/15/2013 - GO, a Malta-based converged and integrated communications and entertainment company, will be making use of the Smart Plan solution from Alcatel Lucent to formulate a retail strategy around fixed, mobile and data offerings.
LTE Macro Base Station Shipments See New Heights in Asia-Pacific This Year
10/15/2013 - According to a study by ABI Research, with China Mobile's upgrades of its network to TD-LTE and issuing a tender for 207,000 base stations, this year will be a peak year for LTE macro base station deployments.
10/15/2013 - According to a study by ABI Research, with China Mobile's upgrades of its network to TD-LTE and issuing a tender for 207,000 base stations, this year will be a peak year for LTE macro base station deployments.
Centurylink Connects First Customer Through Its 100 Gbps Service in Colorado
10/14/2013 - CenturyLink, a major telecommunications company in the United States, has just connected DigitalGlobe, a CenturyLink business customer, to its first dedicated 100 Gigabit per second (Gbps) data networking circuit through a direct connection to the company's recently upgraded 100 Gbps service.
10/14/2013 - CenturyLink, a major telecommunications company in the United States, has just connected DigitalGlobe, a CenturyLink business customer, to its first dedicated 100 Gigabit per second (Gbps) data networking circuit through a direct connection to the company's recently upgraded 100 Gbps service.
Next Generation Communications Week in Review
10/12/2013 - Last week it was the cloud that dominated the news section of the Next Generation Communications Community, and this week it is wireless. In fact, wireless was also the subject of our features and bloggers as well.
10/12/2013 - Last week it was the cloud that dominated the news section of the Next Generation Communications Community, and this week it is wireless. In fact, wireless was also the subject of our features and bloggers as well.
Telit Ships First Series of LTE Modules in Flagship xE910 Form Factor
10/11/2013 - Telit Wireless Solutions, a provider of next generation communications networks including machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions, announced the rollout of its LE910 LTE module series that delivers 100Mpbs download and 50Mbps upload speeds.
10/11/2013 - Telit Wireless Solutions, a provider of next generation communications networks including machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions, announced the rollout of its LE910 LTE module series that delivers 100Mpbs download and 50Mbps upload speeds.
TazcaConnects Intros Bundled Managed Services Packages
10/11/2013 - With the latest move, all the operators who collaborate with Tazca will be able to be a part of a new breed of service providers who can speed up the process of signing up wireless subscribers by using packages which bundle managed services featuring a number of hardware, software and spectrum capabilities.
10/11/2013 - With the latest move, all the operators who collaborate with Tazca will be able to be a part of a new breed of service providers who can speed up the process of signing up wireless subscribers by using packages which bundle managed services featuring a number of hardware, software and spectrum capabilities.
RFMD Starts High-volume Production of Envelope Tracking Power Amplifiers Ideal for Latest LTE Platforms
10/10/2013 - Generally, radio frequency (RF) modules in handsets face various challenges due to long term evolution (LTE) networks. To address this issue, manufacturers use Envelope Tracking (ET) technique, which removes space and power problems in power amplifiers (PAs), as this technique replaces fixed dc supply voltage to the RF PA with a very high-bandwidth dynamic supply voltage.
10/10/2013 - Generally, radio frequency (RF) modules in handsets face various challenges due to long term evolution (LTE) networks. To address this issue, manufacturers use Envelope Tracking (ET) technique, which removes space and power problems in power amplifiers (PAs), as this technique replaces fixed dc supply voltage to the RF PA with a very high-bandwidth dynamic supply voltage.
Anritsu Enables Accurate PIM Measurements
10/9/2013 - Anritsu Company is now enabling wireless field engineers and technicians to accurately conduct "top of the tower" PIM measurements in the LTE 2600 MHz, LTE 800 MHz and UMTS 2100 MHz bands.
10/9/2013 - Anritsu Company is now enabling wireless field engineers and technicians to accurately conduct "top of the tower" PIM measurements in the LTE 2600 MHz, LTE 800 MHz and UMTS 2100 MHz bands.
Altera Corporation Partners with China Mobile Research Institute for Next-gen Wireless Networks
10/8/2013 - Centralized Radio Access Network (C-RAN) is a new technology that is expected to help network service providers reduce the costs and manage their networks better. Altera Corporation recently partnered with China Mobile Research Institute (CMRI) to fasten the development of next-generation wireless networks. According to Altera, these wireless networks will be based on C-RAN architecture.
10/8/2013 - Centralized Radio Access Network (C-RAN) is a new technology that is expected to help network service providers reduce the costs and manage their networks better. Altera Corporation recently partnered with China Mobile Research Institute (CMRI) to fasten the development of next-generation wireless networks. According to Altera, these wireless networks will be based on C-RAN architecture.
Is European LTE a 'Cost of Doing Business' or a 'Revenue Driver'?
10/7/2013 - Service providers often must upgrade their networks to gain operating efficiencies, create new services or keep pace with competitors.
10/7/2013 - Service providers often must upgrade their networks to gain operating efficiencies, create new services or keep pace with competitors.
Next Generation Communications Week in Review
10/5/2013 - The skies were more than a bit cloudy this week in the Next Generation Communications Community, as well as continuing to be filled with radio waves.
10/5/2013 - The skies were more than a bit cloudy this week in the Next Generation Communications Community, as well as continuing to be filled with radio waves.
Alcatel-Lucent CEO Stresses Cloud as Key to Shift Plan at NFV Research Facility Opening
10/4/2013 - This was an important week for Alcatel-Lucent (ALU) in regards to where its CEO Michel Combes wants to take the company, based on his recently announced Shift Plan - which will reposition the company strategically from being a telecom solutions generalist to an industrial specialist.
10/4/2013 - This was an important week for Alcatel-Lucent (ALU) in regards to where its CEO Michel Combes wants to take the company, based on his recently announced Shift Plan - which will reposition the company strategically from being a telecom solutions generalist to an industrial specialist.
Alcatel-Lucent CloudBand Ecosystem Program to Drive Industry Adoption of NFV Technology
10/2/2013 - Alcatel-Lucent CloudBand Ecosystem promotes industry acceleration of adoption of Network Function Virtualization (NFV).
10/2/2013 - Alcatel-Lucent CloudBand Ecosystem promotes industry acceleration of adoption of Network Function Virtualization (NFV).
Rohde & Schwarz to Expand PCTEST LAB's Capabilities
9/30/2013 - Telecom operators test the equipment they implement in their network rigorously in order to ensure failure rates are kept at a minimum. The evolution from 2G to 3G and now to 4G/ LTE involved conformance testing for each new technology and the equipment required to implement it in laboratories. In order to get global certifications, operators have to use accredited laboratories using the best available equipment to perform these tests. PCTEST Engineering Laboratory, Inc., an accredited testing laboratory for wireless testing and certification, has added the Rohde & Schwarz R&S TS8980FTA-2 and R&S CMW500 air interface and wireless test platforms to its list of testing equipment for wireless technology.
9/30/2013 - Telecom operators test the equipment they implement in their network rigorously in order to ensure failure rates are kept at a minimum. The evolution from 2G to 3G and now to 4G/ LTE involved conformance testing for each new technology and the equipment required to implement it in laboratories. In order to get global certifications, operators have to use accredited laboratories using the best available equipment to perform these tests. PCTEST Engineering Laboratory, Inc., an accredited testing laboratory for wireless testing and certification, has added the Rohde & Schwarz R&S TS8980FTA-2 and R&S CMW500 air interface and wireless test platforms to its list of testing equipment for wireless technology.
China Launching World's Biggest 4G-Ultra-Broadband Network Supported by Alcatel-Lucent
9/30/2013 - Today China Mobile and Alcatel-Lucent publicly announced the selection of Alcatel-Lucent's innovative lightRadio 4G TD-LTE overlay. This decision was made for their nationwide rollout of the world's largest high-speed mobile broadband network.
9/30/2013 - Today China Mobile and Alcatel-Lucent publicly announced the selection of Alcatel-Lucent's innovative lightRadio 4G TD-LTE overlay. This decision was made for their nationwide rollout of the world's largest high-speed mobile broadband network.
Next Generation Communications Week in Review
9/28/2013 - This past week, the Next Generation Communications Community picked up steam with lots of news, a continuation of our feature focus on all things wireless and some contributions from our own and a guest blogger.
9/28/2013 - This past week, the Next Generation Communications Community picked up steam with lots of news, a continuation of our feature focus on all things wireless and some contributions from our own and a guest blogger.
Alcatel-Lucent Receives Product Leadership Award from Stratecast | Frost & Sullivan
9/26/2013 - Stratecast | Frost & Sullivan recently announced that it has awarded Alcatel-Lucent with its 2013 Global Award for Product Leadership in Customer Experience Management (CEM). Stratecast | Frost & Sullivan analyzed vendors in the customer experience management market on the basis of their capability provide end-to-end CEM solutions. After a thorough analysis, the company reached to a conclusion that Alcatel-Lucent, which recently acquired Motive to offer specialized CEM capabilities, had an edge over other competing vendors.
9/26/2013 - Stratecast | Frost & Sullivan recently announced that it has awarded Alcatel-Lucent with its 2013 Global Award for Product Leadership in Customer Experience Management (CEM). Stratecast | Frost & Sullivan analyzed vendors in the customer experience management market on the basis of their capability provide end-to-end CEM solutions. After a thorough analysis, the company reached to a conclusion that Alcatel-Lucent, which recently acquired Motive to offer specialized CEM capabilities, had an edge over other competing vendors.
Alcatel-Lucent Helps SK Telecom Build LTE-advanced Service
9/25/2013 - Alcatel-Lucent, a provider of next generation communications solutions, announced it is helping SK Telecom, Korea's largest mobile operator, build LTE-Advanced services.
9/25/2013 - Alcatel-Lucent, a provider of next generation communications solutions, announced it is helping SK Telecom, Korea's largest mobile operator, build LTE-Advanced services.
Range Networks Continues Being Recognized for Innovation
9/25/2013 - Range Networks, a provider of commercial open source cellular systems in the U.S., has had an interesting year so far, particularly because it keeps winning awards. Most recently, the company was given the Competitive Carriers Association's (CCA) "Industry Innovation Award," in addition to the Telecom Council's "Graham Bell Award for Best Communications Solution." Both of these recognize Range Networks' contribution to the telecommunications industry.
9/25/2013 - Range Networks, a provider of commercial open source cellular systems in the U.S., has had an interesting year so far, particularly because it keeps winning awards. Most recently, the company was given the Competitive Carriers Association's (CCA) "Industry Innovation Award," in addition to the Telecom Council's "Graham Bell Award for Best Communications Solution." Both of these recognize Range Networks' contribution to the telecommunications industry.
Operators Have Not Yet Plucked Fruit of LTE, Says Report
9/25/2013 - Having an LTE network is not the same thing as effectively monetizing it.
That's one of the takeaways of a new report by Strategy Analytics, an advisory firm that monitors the wireless industry.
9/25/2013 - Having an LTE network is not the same thing as effectively monetizing it. That's one of the takeaways of a new report by Strategy Analytics, an advisory firm that monitors the wireless industry.
Current Analysis to Offer More Focused Small Cell Market Analysis
9/24/2013 - The spectrum crunch has been a concern for a while now as the number of connected devices has been climbing consistently for the past few years, with some estimates expecting 15 billion network connections as early as 2015.
9/24/2013 - The spectrum crunch has been a concern for a while now as the number of connected devices has been climbing consistently for the past few years, with some estimates expecting 15 billion network connections as early as 2015.
NTT Electronics and Acacia Communications Complete Interoperability Mode of Operation
9/24/2013 - NTT Electronics and Acacia Communications have announced that they have verified interoperability between their Coherent Digital Signal Processing ASIC's. NTT Electronics specializes in providing 100G coherent Digital Signal Processing (DSP) ASSP's to system/module manufacturers.
9/24/2013 - NTT Electronics and Acacia Communications have announced that they have verified interoperability between their Coherent Digital Signal Processing ASIC's. NTT Electronics specializes in providing 100G coherent Digital Signal Processing (DSP) ASSP's to system/module manufacturers.
NeoPhotonics Adds Small Size NLW Laser and ICR to its Suite of PIC-based Optical Components
9/23/2013 - NeoPhotonics Corporation has announced that the company will be showcasing its suite of small form factor Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) based optical components for 100G Coherent Transport at an upcoming event. This suite of small form factor will be helpful in improving the performance of 100G coherent systems.
9/23/2013 - NeoPhotonics Corporation has announced that the company will be showcasing its suite of small form factor Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) based optical components for 100G Coherent Transport at an upcoming event. This suite of small form factor will be helpful in improving the performance of 100G coherent systems.
Mindspeed Unveils 28G Clock and Data Recovery Device for 100Gbps Applications
9/23/2013 - Mindspeed Technologies has rolled out clock and data recovery (CDR) device that can support data rates up to 28 gigabits per second (Gbps).
9/23/2013 - Mindspeed Technologies has rolled out clock and data recovery (CDR) device that can support data rates up to 28 gigabits per second (Gbps).
Alcatel-Lucent's ETSI-Optimized 9500 MPR Addresses Capacity Crunch in IP Networks
9/23/2013 - Alcatel-Lucent, a provider of next generation communications solutions, announced the expansion of its portfolio of the ETSI-optimized 9500 Microwave Packet Radio (MPR) long-haul system.
9/23/2013 - Alcatel-Lucent, a provider of next generation communications solutions, announced the expansion of its portfolio of the ETSI-optimized 9500 Microwave Packet Radio (MPR) long-haul system.
Zayo Group's 100G Wavelength Services Addresses Bandwidth Demand Across Key European Markets
9/23/2013 - Zayo Group's 100G wavelength services will now deliver connectivity across key European markets. The 100G expansion between London and Amsterdam will provide connectivity to vital points and IP nodes traffic aggregation and will help in addressing growing demand for bandwidth of financial, cloud computing, big data processing and media and content customers across Europe. Zayo Group which is a provider of bandwidth infrastructure services to customers across the globe, already operates the 100G wavelength platform across several locations in the U.S. The company is expecting to complete the deployment of the 100G platform in Europe within the first half of 2014.
9/23/2013 - Zayo Group's 100G wavelength services will now deliver connectivity across key European markets. The 100G expansion between London and Amsterdam will provide connectivity to vital points and IP nodes traffic aggregation and will help in addressing growing demand for bandwidth of financial, cloud computing, big data processing and media and content customers across Europe. Zayo Group which is a provider of bandwidth infrastructure services to customers across the globe, already operates the 100G wavelength platform across several locations in the U.S. The company is expecting to complete the deployment of the 100G platform in Europe within the first half of 2014.
Next Generation Communications Week in Review
9/21/2013 - This past week in the Next Generation Communications Community could almost be called "wireless week." As can be seen in both the news area as well as in our featured articles and blogs, all things wireless continue to be top in the community.
9/21/2013 - This past week in the Next Generation Communications Community could almost be called "wireless week." As can be seen in both the news area as well as in our featured articles and blogs, all things wireless continue to be top in the community.
Nex-Tech Wireless Deploys Gemalto's Comprehensive LTE Solution
9/20/2013 - Gemalto's Long Term Evolution of LTE high-bandwidth wireless services will now be offered to subscribers of Nex-Tech Wireless.
9/20/2013 - Gemalto's Long Term Evolution of LTE high-bandwidth wireless services will now be offered to subscribers of Nex-Tech Wireless.
iiNet Implements Celeno's Next-Generation 802.11ac
9/18/2013 - iiNet, Australia's second-largest DSL broadband provider, recently selected Celeno Communications' latest technology, the 802.11ac chip. Celeno is a provider of high-performance Wi-Fi chips and software for home networking applications.
9/18/2013 - iiNet, Australia's second-largest DSL broadband provider, recently selected Celeno Communications' latest technology, the 802.11ac chip. Celeno is a provider of high-performance Wi-Fi chips and software for home networking applications.
QLogic's CNAs Clear Certification with Dell Converged Networking Solutions
9/17/2013 - QLogic in a recent announcement said that its converged network adapters (CNAs) have cleared certification for use with Dell Networking modular unified storage switches. The QLogic 8200 Series and 8300 Series CNAs are now compatible with the Dell Networking S5000 modular unified storage switches - this will enable QLogic and Dell deliver interoperability capability over leading server platforms.
9/17/2013 - QLogic in a recent announcement said that its converged network adapters (CNAs) have cleared certification for use with Dell Networking modular unified storage switches. The QLogic 8200 Series and 8300 Series CNAs are now compatible with the Dell Networking S5000 modular unified storage switches - this will enable QLogic and Dell deliver interoperability capability over leading server platforms.
ADVA Optical Networking Demonstrates Virtualized Optical Transmission Network
9/17/2013 - ADVA Optical Networking has leveraged Software-Defined Networking or SDN and OpenFlow-based control for showcasing a virtualized optical transmission network. ADVA has collaborated with IBM and Marist College for building the unique network, which was showcased at Marist College's lab facilities at its New York campus.
9/17/2013 - ADVA Optical Networking has leveraged Software-Defined Networking or SDN and OpenFlow-based control for showcasing a virtualized optical transmission network. ADVA has collaborated with IBM and Marist College for building the unique network, which was showcased at Marist College's lab facilities at its New York campus.
Athena Wireless and Polaris Networks Have News
9/17/2013 - Polaris Networks and Athena Wireless Communications have announced the completion of tests between NetEPC, Polaris LTE Packet Core, and the Pixie and LTE Small Cell. This change enables the two companies to enhance their growth.
9/17/2013 - Polaris Networks and Athena Wireless Communications have announced the completion of tests between NetEPC, Polaris LTE Packet Core, and the Pixie and LTE Small Cell. This change enables the two companies to enhance their growth.
Roaming Improvements Set for the EU
9/17/2013 - To the joy of many mobile users, the EU is planning to end the roaming charges that are imposed across Europe. The European commission is looking to push for this change to be made across all of the 28 nations.
9/17/2013 - To the joy of many mobile users, the EU is planning to end the roaming charges that are imposed across Europe. The European commission is looking to push for this change to be made across all of the 28 nations.
WiLAN Settles Patent Litigations with Alcatel-Lucent
9/16/2013 - End to long-standing litigation plus WiLAN to acquire certain Alcatel-Lucent patents.
9/16/2013 - End to long-standing litigation plus WiLAN to acquire certain Alcatel-Lucent patents.
Next Generation Communications Week in Review
9/14/2013 - The Next Generation Communications Community this week reflects the fact that summer vacations are over. There was plenty of news and interesting features of which to take note.
9/14/2013 - The Next Generation Communications Community this week reflects the fact that summer vacations are over. There was plenty of news and interesting features of which to take note.
Alcatel-Lucent, SaskTel Successfully Test 400G Optical Transport
9/13/2013 - Alcatel-Lucent recently announced that it has entered into a strategic collaboration with SaskTel, provider of full service communications in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The two organizations have successfully tested a fiber-optic data transmission, which could facilitate the delivery of data at maximum speeds of 400G or gigabytes per second over a network initially developed for 10G traffic.
9/13/2013 - Alcatel-Lucent recently announced that it has entered into a strategic collaboration with SaskTel, provider of full service communications in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The two organizations have successfully tested a fiber-optic data transmission, which could facilitate the delivery of data at maximum speeds of 400G or gigabytes per second over a network initially developed for 10G traffic.
Alcatel-Lucent and CNT Bring 4G LTE Ultra-broadband Service to Ecuador
9/13/2013 - Alcatel-Lucent and Corporacion Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CNT) recently announced the successful deployment of the first 4G LTE high-speed mobile broadband network in Ecuador. The new service will provide high-speed broadband service to all major cities along the Pacific Coast and the Southern area in Ecuador and across the cities of Guayaquil, Cuenca, Machala and Loja.
9/13/2013 - Alcatel-Lucent and Corporacion Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CNT) recently announced the successful deployment of the first 4G LTE high-speed mobile broadband network in Ecuador. The new service will provide high-speed broadband service to all major cities along the Pacific Coast and the Southern area in Ecuador and across the cities of Guayaquil, Cuenca, Machala and Loja.
Alcatel-Lucent Named Leader of Technology Hardware and Equipment Industry Group
9/12/2013 - Alcatel-Lucent was picked by S&P Dow Jones Indices, a provider of financial market indices, and RobecoSAM, a specialist in sustainability investing, as the leader of the technology hardware and equipment industry group.
9/12/2013 - Alcatel-Lucent was picked by S&P Dow Jones Indices, a provider of financial market indices, and RobecoSAM, a specialist in sustainability investing, as the leader of the technology hardware and equipment industry group.
Subscribers Eager to Use New Wi-Fi Solution Like it's 2018
9/12/2013 - It's about five years away, but 2018 is already looking like it'll be a good one for Wi-Fi. Berg Insight recently reported that by the end of 2012, telecom operators deployed over seven million Wi-Fi access points around the globe, and that, given the 13.5 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR), 2018 will see over 15 million units.
9/12/2013 - It's about five years away, but 2018 is already looking like it'll be a good one for Wi-Fi. Berg Insight recently reported that by the end of 2012, telecom operators deployed over seven million Wi-Fi access points around the globe, and that, given the 13.5 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR), 2018 will see over 15 million units.
PCTEL Introduces Pay-Per-Use Network Testing Equipment
9/12/2013 - Companies looking to test scanning receivers before they buy may benefit from a pay-per-use program from PCTEL for wireless network drive-test and walk-test equipment.
9/12/2013 - Companies looking to test scanning receivers before they buy may benefit from a pay-per-use program from PCTEL for wireless network drive-test and walk-test equipment.
Dialog Licenses Cadence's HiFi Audio/Voice DSP
9/12/2013 - Dialog Semiconductor has licensed the Tensilica HiFi audio/voice digital signal processor (DSP) intellectual property (IP) from Cadence Design Systems.
9/12/2013 - Dialog Semiconductor has licensed the Tensilica HiFi audio/voice digital signal processor (DSP) intellectual property (IP) from Cadence Design Systems.
ZTE Helps CSL Demonstrate Hong Kong's First 300Mbps-Ready 4G Network
9/10/2013 - ZTE Corporation, a provider of telecommunications equipment, network solutions and mobile devices, recently announced that CSL Limited has completed a demonstration of Hong Kong's first 300Mbps-ready 4G network. To complete the demonstration, CSL used ZTE's carrier aggregation (CA) technology to serve the needs of customers who demand high-performance mobile services.
9/10/2013 - ZTE Corporation, a provider of telecommunications equipment, network solutions and mobile devices, recently announced that CSL Limited has completed a demonstration of Hong Kong's first 300Mbps-ready 4G network. To complete the demonstration, CSL used ZTE's carrier aggregation (CA) technology to serve the needs of customers who demand high-performance mobile services.
PCTEL Unveils Pay-Per-Use Program for SeeGull EXflex
9/10/2013 - PCTEL, Inc. has unveiled a ground-breaking Pay-Per-Use program especially for wireless network drive test and walk test equipment. The program, currently only available for PCTEL's SeeGull EXflex scanning receivers, will offer a novel metered licensing system.
9/10/2013 - PCTEL, Inc. has unveiled a ground-breaking Pay-Per-Use program especially for wireless network drive test and walk test equipment. The program, currently only available for PCTEL's SeeGull EXflex scanning receivers, will offer a novel metered licensing system.
Xtendwave's XWIC Module Now Approved US PTO
9/9/2013 - With increased utilization of wireless bandwidth, there is a equally a higher demand on wireless infrastructure, which is further fueled by the severe adoption of 4G- and LTE-capable devices. Realizing the full potential of the LTE standard is highly impacted by the bandwidth scarcity. To top it, several predictions indicate that by 2016, there will be over one billion LTE subscribers.
9/9/2013 - With increased utilization of wireless bandwidth, there is a equally a higher demand on wireless infrastructure, which is further fueled by the severe adoption of 4G- and LTE-capable devices. Realizing the full potential of the LTE standard is highly impacted by the bandwidth scarcity. To top it, several predictions indicate that by 2016, there will be over one billion LTE subscribers.
BICS IPX Platform Allowing LTE Roaming Between Eurupe, Asia and Canada
9/9/2013 - LTE adoption is picking up the pace all around the world. That expansion of adoption is leading to quite a few companies trying to find the next level of innovation in the market. BICS, a wholesale provider of carrier services, believes it has found this with the announcement that its IPX platform, which allows Rogers, Swisscom and SK telecom to perform LTE roaming over IPX between the European countries.
9/9/2013 - LTE adoption is picking up the pace all around the world. That expansion of adoption is leading to quite a few companies trying to find the next level of innovation in the market. BICS, a wholesale provider of carrier services, believes it has found this with the announcement that its IPX platform, which allows Rogers, Swisscom and SK telecom to perform LTE roaming over IPX between the European countries.
Anite Achieves Highest Number of Validations for LTE-A CA Test Cases
9/9/2013 - Anite recently announced that it has successfully cleared the highest number of LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) Carrier Aggregation (CA) test cases. Stating this in a recent announcement, the company which is a leading wireless equipment testing technology specialist said that it had used its Conformance Toolset for protocol conformance testing to achieve the validation which was cleared by the PTCRB (a wireless device certification forum led by North American mobile operators).
9/9/2013 - Anite recently announced that it has successfully cleared the highest number of LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) Carrier Aggregation (CA) test cases. Stating this in a recent announcement, the company which is a leading wireless equipment testing technology specialist said that it had used its Conformance Toolset for protocol conformance testing to achieve the validation which was cleared by the PTCRB (a wireless device certification forum led by North American mobile operators).
Next Generation Communications Week in Review
9/7/2013 - It may have been a short week in the U.S. because of Labor Day and the celebration of the Jewish New Year, but that did not mean the Next Generation Communications Community was short on news. As usual, wireless - in particular LTE - was a prime subject, but there were also noteworthy items in other areas of community interest as well.
9/7/2013 - It may have been a short week in the U.S. because of Labor Day and the celebration of the Jewish New Year, but that did not mean the Next Generation Communications Community was short on news. As usual, wireless - in particular LTE - was a prime subject, but there were also noteworthy items in other areas of community interest as well.
Alcatel-Lucent Inks Deal with Telefonica for Ultra-broadband 4G LTE in Spain
9/5/2013 - As the GSMA Intelligence dashboard mapping worldwide 4G-LTE launches shows that 4G-LTE deployments are rapidly accelerating. The numbers, certainly in terms of subscribers, are going to get a big boost in the coming months as a result of the announcement that Alcatel-Lucent has reached an agreement with Telefonica, to become a reference supplier for its 4G LTE network in Spain.
9/5/2013 - As the GSMA Intelligence dashboard mapping worldwide 4G-LTE launches shows that 4G-LTE deployments are rapidly accelerating. The numbers, certainly in terms of subscribers, are going to get a big boost in the coming months as a result of the announcement that Alcatel-Lucent has reached an agreement with Telefonica, to become a reference supplier for its 4G LTE network in Spain.
Atrato IP Networks Acquired by Hibernia Networks
9/5/2013 - Recently, Hibernia Networks successfully completed the acquisition of Atrato IP Networks, a premier provider of IP-transit and carrier services.
9/5/2013 - Recently, Hibernia Networks successfully completed the acquisition of Atrato IP Networks, a premier provider of IP-transit and carrier services.
Zhone Technologies Provides State of the Art Broadband Services to Namibia
9/5/2013 - Telecom Namibia (TN) runs the largest digital telecommunication network in Namibia, and as a customer-driven company, it needed to provide bandwidth and multiservice solutions to cater to customer demand.
9/5/2013 - Telecom Namibia (TN) runs the largest digital telecommunication network in Namibia, and as a customer-driven company, it needed to provide bandwidth and multiservice solutions to cater to customer demand.
Azimuth Systems Intros Integrated Automation and Analytics Toolset for LTE
9/5/2013 - Azimuth Systems unveiled a new integrated automation and analytics toolset that is customized for LTE device profiling and benchmarking. It is expected to be useful for mobile operators, device manufacturers and other ecosystem partners.
9/5/2013 - Azimuth Systems unveiled a new integrated automation and analytics toolset that is customized for LTE device profiling and benchmarking. It is expected to be useful for mobile operators, device manufacturers and other ecosystem partners.
Enterprise Edge Market Grows to $3.5 Billion in Q2 2013
9/5/2013 - Dell'Oro Group a provider of accurate market information on the networking and telecommunications industries published a report which announces that the enterprise edge market has grown to about $3.5 billion in the second quarter of 2013.
9/5/2013 - Dell'Oro Group a provider of accurate market information on the networking and telecommunications industries published a report which announces that the enterprise edge market has grown to about $3.5 billion in the second quarter of 2013.
Turkcell Transforms IP Multimedia System with Dialogic Softswitch
9/4/2013 - Turkcell Superonline, a telecom operator in Turkey, has completed the replacement of its softswitch technology with the Dialogic ControlSwitch System to support its IP Multimedia System (IMS) and TDM-based business and residential voice services.
9/4/2013 - Turkcell Superonline, a telecom operator in Turkey, has completed the replacement of its softswitch technology with the Dialogic ControlSwitch System to support its IP Multimedia System (IMS) and TDM-based business and residential voice services.
How to Deliver VoLTE with Scalability, High Performance in the EPC
9/3/2013 - The game really changes with LTE. With the emergence of LTE, and its increased bandwidth and QoS capabilities, mobile operators can now start to deliver specific data services with more consistent performance. One example is voice over LTE. VoLTE is an operator-owned voice service offered through the user's LTE mobile data connection. It is delivered with specific performance characteristics, offering a more consistent and reliable experience to the user.
9/3/2013 - The game really changes with LTE. With the emergence of LTE, and its increased bandwidth and QoS capabilities, mobile operators can now start to deliver specific data services with more consistent performance. One example is voice over LTE. VoLTE is an operator-owned voice service offered through the user's LTE mobile data connection. It is delivered with specific performance characteristics, offering a more consistent and reliable experience to the user.
Rates Widely Fluctuate Based on Type of Service for Wireless Networks
9/3/2013 - The U.S. is broken up into six different regions. We have the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, North Central, Southwest and West regions. Recently J.D. Power, a global marketing information services company, released the results of its "2013 U.S. Wireless Network Quality Performance Study-Volume 2."
9/3/2013 - The U.S. is broken up into six different regions. We have the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, North Central, Southwest and West regions. Recently J.D. Power, a global marketing information services company, released the results of its "2013 U.S. Wireless Network Quality Performance Study-Volume 2."
Next Generation Communications Week in Review
8/31/2013 - There certainly was no lack of news this week in the Next Generation Communications Community, starting with the announcement that community host Alcatel-Lucent has named Jean Ruby, who was a partner and managing director at Goldman Sachs' investment bank division, as chief financial and legal officer at Alcatel-Lucent on Sept. 1.
8/31/2013 - There certainly was no lack of news this week in the Next Generation Communications Community, starting with the announcement that community host Alcatel-Lucent has named Jean Ruby, who was a partner and managing director at Goldman Sachs' investment bank division, as chief financial and legal officer at Alcatel-Lucent on Sept. 1.
GSA Report Identifies 1,064 LTE-Enabled User Devices from 111 Manufacturers
8/29/2013 - As the second wave of Long Term Evolution (LTE) gains momentum across the world, operators are gearing up for new opportunities through LTE-Advanced for true 4G prime time.
8/29/2013 - As the second wave of Long Term Evolution (LTE) gains momentum across the world, operators are gearing up for new opportunities through LTE-Advanced for true 4G prime time.
Cambium Networks Selects Telmar Network Technology as Wireless Backhaul Partner
8/29/2013 - Cambium Networks, a provider of wireless broadband access and backhaul network solutions, has selected Telmar Network Technology as its repair and advance replacement provider for wireless backhaul repair service.
8/29/2013 - Cambium Networks, a provider of wireless broadband access and backhaul network solutions, has selected Telmar Network Technology as its repair and advance replacement provider for wireless backhaul repair service.
Gwynedd-Mercy College Installs Aruba WLAN
8/29/2013 - To offer consistent and efficient wireless access to its students, faculty, staff and guests, Gwynedd-Mercy College, a Catholic college offering programs in health care, education and business administration, has recently installed a new Aruba wireless LAN (WLAN).
8/29/2013 - To offer consistent and efficient wireless access to its students, faculty, staff and guests, Gwynedd-Mercy College, a Catholic college offering programs in health care, education and business administration, has recently installed a new Aruba wireless LAN (WLAN).
Alcatel-Lucent Names New Finance Chief as It Implements Shift Plan
8/28/2013 - This week, it was announced Jean Raby, who was a partner and managing director at Goldman Sachs' investment bank division, will take over as chief financial and legal officer at Alcatel-Lucent on Sept. 1. He replaces Paul Tufano.
8/28/2013 - This week, it was announced Jean Raby, who was a partner and managing director at Goldman Sachs' investment bank division, will take over as chief financial and legal officer at Alcatel-Lucent on Sept. 1. He replaces Paul Tufano.
WLAN Market Increases in Q2
8/28/2013 - The wireless local area network (WLAN) - made up of consumer and enterprise worldwide markets - jumped 10.8 percent in Q2 of 2013 when comparing results with Q2 of 2012.
8/28/2013 - The wireless local area network (WLAN) - made up of consumer and enterprise worldwide markets - jumped 10.8 percent in Q2 of 2013 when comparing results with Q2 of 2012.
Radisys, Telum Integrate eNodeB and Compact Evolved Packet Core in Test
8/27/2013 - Radisys Corporation and Telum have integrated eNodeB, a compact LTE base station in Russia, and a compact evolved packet core in California.
California's Radisys offers wireless infrastructure solutions. Telum, based in Moscow, offers military and professional radio communications.
8/27/2013 - Radisys Corporation and Telum have integrated eNodeB, a compact LTE base station in Russia, and a compact evolved packet core in California. California's Radisys offers wireless infrastructure solutions. Telum, based in Moscow, offers military and professional radio communications.
Next Generation Communications Week in Review
8/24/2013 - The Next Generation Communications Community saw a lot of industry reports (including those posted on related TMC sites) this week along with some interesting features on vertical industry infrastructure needs, optical networking and data plans. We also have the final part in Rich Crowe's terrific eight-part series on the six degrees of data plan innovation.
8/24/2013 - The Next Generation Communications Community saw a lot of industry reports (including those posted on related TMC sites) this week along with some interesting features on vertical industry infrastructure needs, optical networking and data plans. We also have the final part in Rich Crowe's terrific eight-part series on the six degrees of data plan innovation.
Cellular Site Investor Rebrands as TowerPoint Capital - Change Reflects Company's Evolution
8/23/2013 - On Monday, Communications Capital Group, LLC announced that it would rebrand as TowerPoint Capital. The change is designed to be more consistent with the company's strategy of expanding its services to clients and landlords beyond being a mere cell site aggregator when it was founded in 2007.
8/23/2013 - On Monday, Communications Capital Group, LLC announced that it would rebrand as TowerPoint Capital. The change is designed to be more consistent with the company's strategy of expanding its services to clients and landlords beyond being a mere cell site aggregator when it was founded in 2007.
VoLTE Spend Boosts Carrier VoIP/IMS Market
8/22/2013 - An increase in VoLTE spending in North America has given a boost to carrier VoIP/IMS market, according to market research firm Infonetics Research.
8/22/2013 - An increase in VoLTE spending in North America has given a boost to carrier VoIP/IMS market, according to market research firm Infonetics Research.
Good Times Ahead for Optical Hardware Market in North America
8/21/2013 - Good times are forecasted for the optical hardware market in North America by market research firm Infonetics Research.
8/21/2013 - Good times are forecasted for the optical hardware market in North America by market research firm Infonetics Research.
MyVoipProvider.com Outlines Why Businesses Are Switching to VoIP
8/19/2013 - VoIP has revolutionized the telecommunications industry, and businesses have been taking advantage of VoIP to replace expensive, clunky, outdated PBX systems with easy-to-manage VoIP systems ever since they first became available.
8/19/2013 - VoIP has revolutionized the telecommunications industry, and businesses have been taking advantage of VoIP to replace expensive, clunky, outdated PBX systems with easy-to-manage VoIP systems ever since they first became available.
Neotel Wins 2013 South African Frost & Sullivan Award for New Product Innovation
8/19/2013 - Based on its recent analysis of the fixed mobile convergence (FMC) market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Neotel (Pty) Ltd with the 2013 South African Frost & Sullivan Award for New Product Innovation for its NeoSmart solution. This solution combines landline and mobile connectivity on one dual network smart phone, thereby increasing user's mobility. This enables them to access their personal landline, Wi-Fi hotspot, broadband data service and voice calls from one device at an affordable fixed-line rates.
8/19/2013 - Based on its recent analysis of the fixed mobile convergence (FMC) market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Neotel (Pty) Ltd with the 2013 South African Frost & Sullivan Award for New Product Innovation for its NeoSmart solution. This solution combines landline and mobile connectivity on one dual network smart phone, thereby increasing user's mobility. This enables them to access their personal landline, Wi-Fi hotspot, broadband data service and voice calls from one device at an affordable fixed-line rates.
Next Generation Communications Week in Review
8/17/2013 - The amount of activity in the Next Generation Communications Community this past week belies the notion of there being "summer doldrums." Not only was there a lot of news, much of it regarding all things wireless, but the features and our guest blog also were extremely timely.
8/17/2013 - The amount of activity in the Next Generation Communications Community this past week belies the notion of there being "summer doldrums." Not only was there a lot of news, much of it regarding all things wireless, but the features and our guest blog also were extremely timely.
BICS Unveils SMART Webvision For 2G, 3G And 4G Roaming
8/15/2013 - BICS recently announced the launch of SMART Webvision, for roaming traffic management on SS7 signaling. The newly launched application will also support LTE Data, LTE Diameter and GPRS Roaming Exchange technology.
8/15/2013 - BICS recently announced the launch of SMART Webvision, for roaming traffic management on SS7 signaling. The newly launched application will also support LTE Data, LTE Diameter and GPRS Roaming Exchange technology.
HealthInterlink Joins Alcatel-Lucent's ng Connect Program
8/14/2013 - HealthInterlink has joined Alcatel-Lucent's ng Connect program as a Collaborating Member. There are more than 190 members in ng Connect ecosystem and it strives to provide new generation connected user experience.
8/14/2013 - HealthInterlink has joined Alcatel-Lucent's ng Connect program as a Collaborating Member. There are more than 190 members in ng Connect ecosystem and it strives to provide new generation connected user experience.
Frost & Sullivan Honors Neotel's NeoSmart Solution
8/14/2013 - South African company Neotel is honored for innovative convergence solution.
8/14/2013 - South African company Neotel is honored for innovative convergence solution.
CEVA-XC DSP Powers ZTE's LTE TDD/FDD Base Station
8/14/2013 - New software-defined radio platform from ZTE compatible with multiple air interfaces.
8/14/2013 - New software-defined radio platform from ZTE compatible with multiple air interfaces.
Comtech PST Wins $1.2 Million Contract for High-power RF Microwave Amplifier Systems
8/13/2013 - An international OEM recently awarded Comtech Telecommunications Corp.'s New York-based subsidiary, Comtech PST Corp., with a $1.2 million order for broadband, solid-state, high-power RF microwave amplifier systems.
8/13/2013 - An international OEM recently awarded Comtech Telecommunications Corp.'s New York-based subsidiary, Comtech PST Corp., with a $1.2 million order for broadband, solid-state, high-power RF microwave amplifier systems.
PortaOne Supports NextGen Voice Services at Packet One Networks
8/13/2013 - PortaOne provides billing software for the telecommunications industry. The company's flagship products, PortaSwitch and MetroBilling, currently serve more than 380 service providers and telcos in 80 countries worldwide. In one of the recent customer wins, PortaOne has been selected by Packet One (P1) Networks, a provider of advanced communications solutions in Malaysia.
8/13/2013 - PortaOne provides billing software for the telecommunications industry. The company's flagship products, PortaSwitch and MetroBilling, currently serve more than 380 service providers and telcos in 80 countries worldwide. In one of the recent customer wins, PortaOne has been selected by Packet One (P1) Networks, a provider of advanced communications solutions in Malaysia.
Mutualink Demonstrates Real-time Public Safety Collaboration
8/13/2013 - Mutualink will demonstrate its interoperable communications platform live with multiple agencies in various locations across the country through a public safety LTE Band 14 network during the APCO 2013 conference in Anaheim, Calif. The demonstration will feature push-to-talk interoperability with radios, telephones, desktops and smartphones.
8/13/2013 - Mutualink will demonstrate its interoperable communications platform live with multiple agencies in various locations across the country through a public safety LTE Band 14 network during the APCO 2013 conference in Anaheim, Calif. The demonstration will feature push-to-talk interoperability with radios, telephones, desktops and smartphones.
Catholic Education Office Selects Alcatel-Lucent OpenTouch
8/12/2013 - Alcatel-Lucent has announced that the company's OpenTouch solution has been selected by The Catholic Education Office (CEO), Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn to improve its administration and IT support functions. This will bring the schools in the system under one collaborative telephony solution.
8/12/2013 - Alcatel-Lucent has announced that the company's OpenTouch solution has been selected by The Catholic Education Office (CEO), Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn to improve its administration and IT support functions. This will bring the schools in the system under one collaborative telephony solution.
Guaranteeing Communication Coverage in the Event of Disaster
8/12/2013 - Communication is most essential in the case of natural disasters. Imagine a situation where people who are stuck in an earthquake are able to communicate to the outside world to call for help. This is the true power of technology as it can help to save lives.
8/12/2013 - Communication is most essential in the case of natural disasters. Imagine a situation where people who are stuck in an earthquake are able to communicate to the outside world to call for help. This is the true power of technology as it can help to save lives.
Regional and Small Operators to Make Up Small Portion of US LTE Spend
8/12/2013 - The level of LTE coverage in the U.S. today is quite extensive, considering how young the technology is. It's not all that surprising, though, given how the explosive popularity of smartphones has caused the wireless market's focus to shift toward faster, more consistent data above all else. In order to stay competitive in this environment, U.S. operators had no choice but to concentrate on coverage and multi-device strategies.
8/12/2013 - The level of LTE coverage in the U.S. today is quite extensive, considering how young the technology is. It's not all that surprising, though, given how the explosive popularity of smartphones has caused the wireless market's focus to shift toward faster, more consistent data above all else. In order to stay competitive in this environment, U.S. operators had no choice but to concentrate on coverage and multi-device strategies.
Next Generation Communications Week in Review
8/10/2013 - The Next Generation Communications Community not surprisingly highlighted what has dominated this space for months, i.e., the need for speed overall and the growing impact of wireless including as a replacement for wired service.
8/10/2013 - The Next Generation Communications Community not surprisingly highlighted what has dominated this space for months, i.e., the need for speed overall and the growing impact of wireless including as a replacement for wired service.
NoaNet Deploys ADVA 100G Core Technology to Meet Fierce Bandwidth Growth in Washington
8/9/2013 - The Northwest Open Access Network (NoaNet) is said to have implemented ADVA Optical Networking's 100G Core technology in order to cater to the fierce bandwidth demand throughout the Washington state. NoaNet's network reach takes high-speed broadband and Internet services into extremely rural areas of the state.
8/9/2013 - The Northwest Open Access Network (NoaNet) is said to have implemented ADVA Optical Networking's 100G Core technology in order to cater to the fierce bandwidth demand throughout the Washington state. NoaNet's network reach takes high-speed broadband and Internet services into extremely rural areas of the state.
LTE Grows, Fixed Broadband Grows, But Less
8/7/2013 - Very little that is strategic in the fixed network business now happens without reference either to the mobile business or the Internet ecosystem. Consider the matter of broadband services, which globally now are affected by the growing availability of fourth generation Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks.
8/7/2013 - Very little that is strategic in the fixed network business now happens without reference either to the mobile business or the Internet ecosystem. Consider the matter of broadband services, which globally now are affected by the growing availability of fourth generation Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks.
Comtech Receives $51.1 Million Contract to Provide the Next Phase of a Telecommunications System in Africa
8/6/2013 - In order to promote telecommunications reform and related infrastructure and service developments in Africa, Comtech Systems, a subsidiary of Comtech Telecommunications Corp, has received a $51.1 million contract from a domestic prime contractor to design and furnish the next phase of a telecommunications system for use in an African government's communications network.
8/6/2013 - In order to promote telecommunications reform and related infrastructure and service developments in Africa, Comtech Systems, a subsidiary of Comtech Telecommunications Corp, has received a $51.1 million contract from a domestic prime contractor to design and furnish the next phase of a telecommunications system for use in an African government's communications network.
Fire Island Selects TE Connectivity to Restore Phone Service
8/6/2013 - Fire Island, New York has witnessed numerous hurricanes and many of these storms have impacted the island's economy and life badly over the years. They have also caused major beach erosion. The big storm of the 2012 season was called a "Frankenstorm" by the media.
8/6/2013 - Fire Island, New York has witnessed numerous hurricanes and many of these storms have impacted the island's economy and life badly over the years. They have also caused major beach erosion. The big storm of the 2012 season was called a "Frankenstorm" by the media.
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