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HP and Cisco Systems agreed to deliver co-branded support services – via a single point of contact – to help customers maintain their enterprise networks on a global scale. The agreement is part of Cisco’s Global Services Alliance program, which was established by Cisco in June 2004. HP has been selected by Cisco for this […]
Avaya acquired substantially all of the assets of RouteScience Technologies, a start-up based in San Mateo, California, that developed a “route controller” platform for optimizing a company’s multiple ISP links. Financial terms were not disclosed. RouteScience offers adaptive networking software (ANS) for enterprises and service providers. ANS monitors, assesses and automatically adjusts the network environment […]
Sprint and Nextel Communications confirmed their plans to merge into a larger wireless and integrated communications service provider. The two companies currently serve more than 35 million wireless subscribers and 5 million additional subscribers through affiliates and partners. The new company would look to leverage a strong spectrum position to deliver nationwide mobile data and […]
QUALCOMM opened a BREW Developer Lab in Mumbai, India. The new lab, one of nine BREW developer labs worldwide, will provide Indian application developers access to the latest BREW-enabled handsets, software and testing tools. In addition, the lab provides developers access to hands-on technical support from QUALCOMM. Developers will also be able to attend a […]
AT&T announced a series of enhancements to its VPN and VoIP services, including a real-time “hoot and holler” conference calling feature. This feature creates a conference bridge with IP multicasting technology to connect as many end points as needed. AT&T is also added a new “automatic ring down” feature enables two phones to be instantly […]
At its annual Business Review Conference, Bell Canada said it is making significant progress in migrating to next generation services. Currently 60% of Bell Canada’s revenues come from its legacy services, such as local and long distance, while 40% come from new, high- growth services – such as wireless, video, high-speed Internet, IP and Value-Added […]
Verizon has signed the Discovery Network as a content partner for its upcoming “FiOS ” FTTP TV service. Under the agreement, Verizon’s programming lineup will include Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Travel Channel, Discovery Health Channel, Discovery Kids Channel, Discovery Times Channel, The Science Channel, Discovery Home Channel, Military Channel, Discovery en Espanol, FitTV, BBC […]
Terayon Communication Systems has added significant new capabilities to its flagship Terayon 6400 Network CherryPicker digital video processing platform that enable cable television and other network operators to accelerate their transition to all-digital, next-generation networks and to deliver new digital video applications. New features and capabilities include: Distributed Chassis design that enables operators to acquire, […]
Time Warner Cable has deployed Vibe Solutions Group’s video mail application for the more than three million cable modem customers using the Road Runner service. The Vibe Video Mail service enables users to record and send high-quality video mail, create and send customized greeting cards and text, and record video and digital photos.
First Avenue Networks raised $93.3 million through 12,870,000 shares of common stock priced at $7.25 per share. Over 20 institutional investors participated in the sale. First Avenue intends to use the net proceeds for its mobile backhaul network initiatives and to develop fiber extension facilities for targeted metropolitan markets. The funds also will be used […]
Stephen C. Gray is stepping down from his posts as president of McLeodUSA and a member of the company’s Board of Directors, effective December 31, 2004. Gray has worked 21 years in the telecom industry and over 12 years with McLeodUSA . Chris A. Davis remains as McLeodUSA’s Chairman and CEO. http://www.mcleodusa.com As of September […]
Nortel Networks announced limited estimated unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2004, and updated limited estimated unaudited results for the first and second quarters of 2004 and for the years 2001, 2002 and 2003. The company expects to file final reports on 10-January-2005. Estimated unaudited revenues in Q3 2004 were approximately US$2.3 billion […]
The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), which represents the major Hollywood studios, filed law suits in U.S. and U.K. courts against individuals operating servers that index millions of illegal copies of movies and TV programs used on computer networks such as BitTorrent. The MPAA said it is working with law enforcement and civil authorities […]