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NexTone Communications introduced a new session management solution that combines both transport and application QoS to deliver deterministic performance for real-time services over converged IP networks. The new platform includes a NEBS3-compliant, chassis-based Real-time Session Manager (RSM), which acts as a centralized policy manager and enforcement point to manage network resources and optimize call distribution, […]
China Unicom awarded Motorola multiple contracts, which resulted in approximately US$344 million of orders, during the past six months for a major Phase 3.2 CDMA2000 1X wireless network expansion. Equipment for the new CDMA2000 1X network has been deployed and is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2004. Motorola has been providing […]
MaXXan Systems, a start-up based in San Jose, California, received an additional $29 million in venture funding for network-based intelligent storage solutions. The products are used in applications such as disaster recovery, storage consolidation and NAS/SAN integration. The new funding was led by BA Venture Partners. Other investors included US Venture Partners (USVP), Venrock Associates, […]
BT Openzone and iPass signed a Wi-Fi roaming agreement. The deal will enable the 500,000 plus active monthly iPass users to access more than 1,500 BT Openzone hotspots across the UK. iPass already provides access to 14,200 broadband access points worldwide. http://www.ipass.com/http://www.bt.com
Hammerhead Systems, a start-up based in Mountain View, California, extended its switching solution to include unique “Layer 2.5” capabilities aimed at accelerating the delivery of metro Ethernet services using new “PseudoWire” and “Dry Martini” technologies. The company said service providers are experiencing a need for high-density Layer 2.5 traffic aggregation because existing access services (wireline, […]
Motorola announced a corporate restructuring aimed at advancing its ambition to be “the world’s preeminent seamless mobility company.” Starting January 1st, Motorola will be organized into four business groups: Personal Devices . To leverage its leadership in multi-mode, multi-band communications technology, Motorola will combine its personal communications businesses for economies of scale and consistent experience […]
Qwest Communications reached the one million DSL subscriber milestone. The company said it has now chalked up four consecutive quarters of double-digit subscriber growth, outpacing the current U.S. industry average. To expand its DSL footprint and reach more customers, Qwest will install 4,000 remote terminal locations by the end of 2004. As a result, the […]
ADC will provide professional services to Sonus Networks’ VoIP customers under a global alliance announced by the firms. For several Sonus VoIP deployments, ADC has already provided engineering, furnishing and installation (EF&I) services, rack-and-stack services, commissioning, integration, and installation-related materials. http://www.adc.comhttp://www.sonusnet.com
IP Unity has opened a new software and solutions development centre in Bangalore, India. The focus of the new centre is the rapid development of new enhanced services features that include audio/web/video conferencing, voicemail and unified messaging, speech recognition and innovative collaborative communications features. These features will be delivered via IP Unity’s flagship service platform, […]
Cable & Wireless, the incumbent PTT serving Barbados, has chosen Paradyne’s broadband access system to upgrade its residential and business-class high-speed networking services. The Cable & Wireless network utilizes Paradyne’s Broadband Access Concentrators (BAC) within its central offices and remote terminals throughout Barbados. The upgrade will use ADS2+. In addition, Paradyne’s professional services will provide […]
Conexant Systems announced actions to reduce its channel inventory by $50 million during its first fiscal quarter, which ends Dec. 31, 2004. As a result of this new inventory initiative, Conexant now anticipates that first fiscal quarter revenues will be approximately $140 million. In November, the company expected revenues between $175 million and $185 million. […]
Sun Microsystems introduced its latest Sun Ray Server Software, an interoperable, platform that enables secure access to corporate applications and data from broadband-enabled home, satellite and remote offices. Sun Ray Software 3.0 uses bandwidth adaptation and compression techniques, including Discrete Wavelet Transform compression for images and Lemple Ziv 77 for text and data, to reduce […]
Samsung Networks will resell SingTel’s IP-VPN services in South Korea. Through interconnecting with SingTel’s extensive and reliable regional network, Samsung Networks can offer their Korean customers seamless IP-VPN services and connectivity within and outside of Asia. SingTel’s IP-VPN is based on MPLS. http://www.samsungnetworks.net/http://www.singtel.com