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BlueWater Earns Cisco's Master Unified Communications and Security Certifications

BlueWater, a company specialized in providing organizations with Full Life Cycle services in Unified Communications, Collaboration & Video, Virtualization, Consolidation & Data Center, and Security solutions, has achieved Master Unified Communications Specialization and the Master Security Specialization, as well as the Cisco Managed Services Master Certification from Cisco.

2/9/2010 6:45:14 PM

Losing Patience? Try a Medical Answering Service

If you're losing patients from your doctor's practice there are probably a couple different reasons for that. We have ideas for one thing it might be: are your phones being answered correctly and competently, politely and professionally, even when things are busy?

2/9/2010 6:30:47 PM

Spider Robot Walks Out of Sci-Fi, Into Life

The University of Arizona electrical engineering senior Matt Bunting has created a hexapod - okay, not technically a spider, so shoot me - which teaches itself to walk, can adapt when damaged and watches its maker as he moves around the room.

2/9/2010 6:23:34 PM

Government Internet 'Stimulus' Funds Mired in Morass

The Obama administration included $7.2 billion for high-speed Internet projects in last year's huge economic pork package.

2/9/2010 6:19:34 PM

Stop the Presses: Tech Entertainment Costs Money

Recently the New York Times interviewed advertising agency founders John Anderson and Sharon Rapoport of Roanoke, Virginia, who estimate they spend $400 a month keeping their family of four entertained at home.

2/9/2010 6:12:39 PM

Exar to Buy Neterion for About $10.5 Million

The Associated Press is reporting that Exar will buy Neterion, which provides adapters for servers and storage systems, for between $10 million and $11 million. Chip maker Exar said its acquisition of the privately held, California company will boost its data center capabilities.

2/9/2010 6:10:22 PM

Visual Studio 2010 IDE Gets Closer… Closer…

Microsoft has taken another step toward releasing Visual Studio 2010 IDE and the accompanying .Net Framework 4 programming platform, offering a release candidate for the paired technologies, industry observer Paul Krill reported.

2/9/2010 6:08:16 PM

Crystal Ball: iPad to Carry Semiconductors to $4 Billion by 2014

Never let it be said iPad isn't pulling its weight in the Frenetic Predictions industry.

2/9/2010 6:05:06 PM

Comcast Tries to Improve Image with Xfinity

Comcast is the nation's largest cable provider, but they're interested in rolling out a new image among customers who only know them as a monopolistic cable giant with shoddy customer service, clunky technology platforms and rising prices, in The Wall Street Journal's words.

2/9/2010 6:00:09 PM

India's First Mobile Apps Store Launched

Indian GSM mobile service provider Bharti Airtel has announced the launch of India's first mobile applications store, Airtel App Central.

2/9/2010 5:54:24 PM

Google: 'Okay, Nexus One Service Sucks. Here's A Number.'

Google has admitted what everybody already knows: Its Nexus One customer support at launch was terrible.

2/9/2010 5:51:07 PM

Hey, iTunes Went Offline! It's… Aperture 3

The iPad announcement this isn't, but for those who care it's evidently earthshaking news.

2/9/2010 5:45:15 PM

Harmonic to Feature Solutions at the Mobile World Congress 2010

Harmonic Inc., a provider of solutions for delivering live and on-demand video to TVs, PCs and mobile devices, is going to demonstrate its MediaPrism Convergence Suite of software tools that are designed with the intention to redefine mobile video delivery at the Mobile World Congress 2010.

2/9/2010 5:40:27 PM

Interact Incorporated Launches SPOT Test Portal

Interact Inc., a provider of highly customizable IVR and Communication and Rating solutions, have launched the SPOT Test Portal for their SPOT media platform.

2/9/2010 5:37:30 PM

Verizon Intros VZ Navigator 5.0

Verizon Wireless, the operator of the nation's largest and most reliable 3G network, has announced the launch of VZ Navigator 5.0. This is the newest version of its award-winning map, navigation and local search service that enables customers to find useful information and discover new places and destinations. It sells for $9.99 a month for unlimited access or $2.99 for a one-day/24-hour use on certain devices.

2/9/2010 5:25:33 PM

XO Communications Deploys MPLS IP-VPN for Village Voice Media Holdings

A fully managed MPLS-based wide area networking solution connecting the various locations of the operating companies across nine states, including a data center and VVMH corporate offices in Phoenix, Arizona has been provided by XO Communications. Through MPLS IP-VPN solution, Village Voice Media Holdings and its operating companies has obtained a secure, private IP network with Class of Service capabilities and high-speed Ethernet access to support optimal performance for delivery of digital media files and access to central applications. The XO solution has also paved the way for VVMH and the operating companies' eventual migration to VoIP.

2/9/2010 5:13:23 PM

Avaya Helping 2010 Winter Olympics Prepare For Friday Opening

As the Olympic Torch Relay winds itself through British Columbia, including an early morning run Tuesday through White Rock, a small seaside city to the south of Vancouver, Avaya's technology is humming and ready to take the communications load that will greatly expand when the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games opens Friday.

2/9/2010 5:11:17 PM

Bruce Brandes Joins AirStrip Technologies

Bruce Brandes, a leader in the healthcare information technology and services marketplace, has joined AirStrip Technologies as chief sales officer. Brandes earlier proved his worth while working for Health Stream Inc as Vice President of Sales and Field Operations for the Software as a Service healthcare company. He has also held senior leadership and sales management roles at Eclipsys Corporation, McKesson/HBOC and IBM.

2/9/2010 5:08:33 PM

When Computers Go Bad on the Road

The worst nightmare any business traveler can have is simple: A dead computer at the start of the business day.

2/9/2010 5:07:29 PM

F-Secure Signs Global Framework Agreement with Vodafone

F-Secure, an IT security provider and Vodafone, mobile telecommunications company, have reportedly signed a global framework agreement, or GFA, to provide Internet protection for Vodafone's business and consumer customers.

2/9/2010 5:04:01 PM

Security and Virtualization Top Enterprise Data Center Strategies List: Report

In a recently published report, Data Center Deployment Strategies: North American Enterprise Survey, Infonetics found that virtualization and security upgrades top the priority lists of enterprise data centers.

2/9/2010 5:01:30 PM

Cartridge World Inks NetSuite to Fill Integration Role

Cartridge World refills empty ink cartridges and remanufactures empty toner cartridges for inkjet printers, laser printers, fax machines, and photocopiers. Hey it's not the sexiest business but it's solid -- the company has more than 500 locations in the United States, with another 300 locations expected soon -- 1,650 total locations including overseas.

2/9/2010 5:00:22 PM

Handheld Intros New Tablet Computer

Handheld, a provider of rugged PDAs and handheld computers, has reportedly announced to launch its Algiz 7 rugged tablet computer. The new Algiz 7, a mobile 7-inch widescreen tablet leverages an Intel Atom 1.6 GHz processor with 64 GB Solid State hard drive and 2 GB of DDR2 RAM, and runs upon Microsoft Windows 7 Professional operating system.

2/9/2010 4:57:05 PM

TCIM Services Joins OpenSpan BPO Partner Program

TCIM Services, Inc., a major player in international contact center services, has joined the OpenSpan business process outsourcing, or BPO, partner program to enhance its flexible contact center solutions and generate productivity improvements for TCIM clients.

2/9/2010 4:53:09 PM

Smart Grid Report Shows Promises and Challenges

Research and Markets announced the addition of a new report on Smart Grid, Smart Grid: Promises and Challenges to their offering.

2/9/2010 4:47:36 PM

Stampede and Global Protocols Enter into OEM Agreement

Stampede Technologies, Inc., a provider of WAN optimization and acceleration solutions for satellite and terrestrial-based networks, has signed an OEM agreement with Global Protocols, Inc., or GPI, for integrating SkipWare onto its FX Series appliances designed to accelerate and optimize satellite communications for IP traffic.

2/9/2010 4:45:31 PM

KKR Expands Green Program to Include 20% of Global Portfolio

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P., or KKR, announced the expansion of its Green Portfolio Program beyond the United States, which now makes it approximately 20 percent of KKR's global private equity portfolio.

2/9/2010 4:41:51 PM

Venali Selects the Planet for IT Infrastructure

Venali, Inc., an Internet messaging company, has selected The Planet to host its IT infrastructure. Venali provides desktop and production fax solutions, including fax to e-mail conversion services that streamline sending, receiving and managing fax communications.

2/9/2010 4:37:02 PM

Reinvent Relationships with Your Customers Online

Companies spend millions each year asking agencies and marketers to brand their companies in order to reach more prospects. But, how often do these same companies look carefully at the brand that is already built for them by their loyal, current customers? Like it or not, your fan base already has built your brand and holds your company's reputation in the palms of their hands through an aggregate of blog posts, review sites, videos, and social media platforms stating what they love and hate about your brand.

2/9/2010 4:33:13 PM

Mobile Data Traffic, the Volume Has Just Begun: Report

AT&T has been under fire as of late due to the rash of network problems the company quickly blames on increased data activity from such devices as the Apple iPhone. According to a recent survey from Cisco Systems, the amount of data traffic currently moving through carrier networks is just the beginning of things to come.

2/9/2010 4:30:29 PM

Telepresence Podcast: Ensuring Clarity, Effectiveness with Data Broadcasts

There's lots of talk these days about the importance of high definition technology. Many telepresence and videoconferencing vendors often promote their video systems as having HD capability. It's an essential tool businesses use for clear and effective communication. Beyond video, audio and data broadcasts can also benefit from HD technology. But the way telepresence and videoconferencing vendors offer that service should change, officials with BrightCom, a provider of integrated telepresence and videoconferencing services, told TMCnet in a recent podcast.

2/9/2010 4:29:45 PM

Expanded BOLT Mobile Browser OEM Edition Now Available

Bitstream Inc., which develops software technologies and applications for the graphic art and mobile communications industries, has introduced an expanded OEM solution for its acclaimed BOLT mobile browser, the most fully featured mobile browser in the market today.

2/9/2010 4:25:48 PM

GMT to Exhibit its Workforce Management Solution during 2010 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference

Call center workforce management software provider GMT Corp. will be exhibiting its solutions during the 2010 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference, to be held Feb. 21-25, 2010, in Washington, D.C.

2/9/2010 4:24:21 PM

AppTek Announces Hybrid Machine Translation System

Provider of human language technology, or HLT, AppTek has announced its hybrid machine translation, or HMT, system.

2/9/2010 4:22:36 PM

Google Steps Up its Mobile Enterprise Game

If there was any doubt that Google was not serious about mobile enterprise applications, it was wiped away by the company's latest announcements adding new administrative features for Google Apps running on iPhones, Windows Mobile devices, and Nokia E series phones, including an all-important remote data wipe feature. While not included in the announcement, Android is likely to get these additional bells and whistles in the near future.

2/9/2010 4:19:59 PM

VoIP: Cost Efficiency Benefit Too Large to Ignore

Not only is IP telephony critical to long-term strategic initiatives, but according to the report, IP has emerged as the foundation for a number of technologies designed to build a new cost-efficient infrastructure for the enterprise.

2/9/2010 4:11:58 PM

Shanghai University of Finance and Economics Selects Aruba's Solution

The Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, or SUFE, has upgraded the Wi-Fi networks at its four campuses with Aruba 802.11n wireless LANs and the AirWave Wireless Management Suite, or AWMS.

2/9/2010 4:00:31 PM

U.S. Residential Broadband Speeds Up 28 Percent: Report

Despite the climb, however, the pace is slower than the previous year; between year-end 2008 and year-end 2009, downstream bandwidth rose by 28 percent, according to In-Stat research.

2/9/2010 3:57:13 PM

Nortel Reaches Agreement with Canadian Employee Representatives

Telecommunications equipment manufacturer Nortel Networks Corporation, Nortel Networks Limited and their Canadian subsidiaries that had filed for creditor protection under CCAA, collectively, Nortel, have reportedly now reached an agreement on certain employment related matters regarding former Canadian Nortel employees, including Nortel's Canadian registered pension plans and benefits for Canadian pensioners and Nortel employees on long term disability, or LTD.

2/9/2010 3:53:16 PM

Customers Unhappy with Nexus One Will Face Reduced Cancellation Fees

Is it just too costly to try out the new Nexus One phone if you can't make up your mind in 14 days? Google did attempt to reduce the economic risk by lowering its cancelation fee by $200.

2/9/2010 3:41:22 PM

Ikanos Partners with picoChip to Advance Femtocell Market

Ikanos Communications, Inc., a provider of advanced broadband semiconductor and software products for the digital home, and picoChip, which is enabling the next generation of wireless infrastructure, entered into a strategic relationship to advance the integration of smart mobile devices into the home network.

2/9/2010 3:37:05 PM

Do Families Spend 15% of After-Tax Income on Consumer Electronics and Services?

Do families spend 15 percent of their after-tax income on consumer electronics and services to support them? They might, said Douglas McIntyre of 24/7wallstreet.com.

2/9/2010 3:31:51 PM

ASC Set to Demonstrate INSPIRATIONpro 10.0 at Industry Event

ASC, a global provider of innovative solutions to record, analyze and evaluate communications, has announced its plans to demonstrate a new quality monitoring solution at an upcoming industry event.

2/9/2010 3:27:29 PM

RCDb Integrates Web Services & Metadata Software into Cable Platform

Related Content Database, or RCDb, a provider of software and network services that integrate and extend a broad range of public and private Internet Web services to consumer electronics devices, has launched an integration of its Web services and metadata software platform with a tru2way enabled cable set-top-box.

2/9/2010 3:24:11 PM

Cox Announces Multiplatform Content Offering for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games

Cox Communications, a broadband communications and entertainment company, has reportedly entered into an agreement with NBC Universal to offer expanded coverage to consumers for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games via their multiplatform content offering.

2/9/2010 3:11:41 PM

IP Media Server Report: New Service Delivery System Helps Mobile Operators Boost 3G and 4G Service Revenues Beyond Flat-Rate Data Plans

For years, mobile operators have wracked their brains trying to figure out how to make some money off the numerous high-bandwidth data services that cross their networks. Not only do services like video over IP eat up valuable bandwidth and constrain networks for subscribers, but often the operator doesn't make much money beyond the flat-rate data plans they offer.

2/9/2010 3:11:07 PM

Nucleus Research Survey Reveals High Satisfaction among NetSuite Customers

A survey conducted by technology advisory firm Nucleus Research shows that the vast majority of NetSuite customers are highly satisfied with the company's cloud-based business software.

2/9/2010 3:10:51 PM

Cloud Net Intros Affordable Bundled Virtual PBX & VoIP Handsets

Cloud Net, a company that provides telephone systems to SMEs and start ups at low running costs, has reportedly announced to plans introduce its cloud net connect hosted VoIP service for small businesses, start ups and freelancers in the United Kingdom. The company owns and manages its own network and also provides its own Internet Protocol telephone handsets, promising a guaranteed call quality to its customers.

2/9/2010 3:02:21 PM

Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance Selects Thunderhead's Communications Management Solution

Thunderhead, a provider of customer communications management solutions, announced that Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance has reportedly selected Thunderhead NOW as part of a system modernization initiative.

2/9/2010 2:54:38 PM

Acme Packet Showcase Solutions for UC 2010 Mobile World Congress

At the 2010 Mobile World Congress, Acme Packet, the leader in session border control solutions, will showcase solutions for unifying communications for mobile broadband Acme Packet will be presenting, exhibiting and demonstrating its Net-Net product family in hospitality suite AV80 on the Avenue located in Fira de Barcelona at Montjuic. The congress event will be held on February 15-18 in Barcelona, Spain.

2/9/2010 2:47:52 PM

RUS Plans Satellite Stimulus Round

In an unprecedented move, the Rural Utilities Service, which traditionally has funded fixed telephone and wireless network deployments in rural America, is preparing a request for proposals related to satellite broadband. The RFP is not expected before Feb. 15, 2010.

2/9/2010 2:46:41 PM

Radio Waves SPX-1.8NS Series Antennas Available in All Sizes

Radio Waves, Inc., a provider of microwave antennas for unlicensed ISM & UNII bands, Wi-Fi, WiMax, MMDS, LMDS, Point-to-Multipoint and Point-to-Point microwave applications, announced the availability of the company's new line of SP microwave antennas called the SPX-1.8NS series covering from 1.7 - 1.9 GHz in all sizes from 1 foot to 8 feet in diameter.

2/9/2010 2:44:20 PM

RCN Metro to Provide Ethernet Service to Pacific Northwest Net

RCN Metro Optical Networks has announced that it will provide its Ethernet service to Mill Creek, Washington based ISP Pacific Northwest Net. RCN Metro will provide multiple circuits between Boston and New York.

2/9/2010 2:40:16 PM

NEC's UNIVERGE Sphericall Offers UC Solutions to Customers

NEC Corporation of America announced enhanced functionality for contact centers, wireless and video collaboration solutions with the UNIVERGE Sphericall software-based unified communications solution. These additional capabilities make it easier for organizations and employees to orchestrate communications in their business and their life.

2/9/2010 2:36:20 PM

Communications Provider to Intro Local Numbers Service

PowerNet Global, an integrated communications provider, announced plans to expand its portfolio with a new service designed to give call centers local presence regardless of their location. The product, called Anywhere Local, gives call centers local numbers so operators can have a local presence regardless of where they are actually located. Sarah Stein, marketing manager for PowerNet Global, told TMCnet in an interview that having local presence is an advantageous tool for calls centers.

2/9/2010 2:30:14 PM

AT&T Business Solutions Reveals Top Solution Providers

AT&T Business Solutions, a provider of networking services and solutions for business customers and organizations globally, has reportedly revealed the finalists for 2010 AT&T Business Solution Provider Champions.

2/9/2010 2:30:13 PM

Amdocs Set to Deliver Connected Value at Mobile World Congress 2010

Amdocs is set to address the opportunities and challenges facing services providers in the emerging connected world at Mobile World Congress 2010. This provider of customer experience systems, or CES, will deliver guidance for navigating a world in which it is predicted that trillions of devices will be connected to the network by 2017.

2/9/2010 2:25:34 PM

ICF International Expands to 'Green Workforce' Development

ICF International, a global professional services firm offering energy and social program consulting, is expanding into the area of green workforce development.

2/9/2010 2:23:52 PM

With New CEO, Metaswitch Looks Ahead 35 Years

Advanced carrier services provider Metaswitch Networks, in the last year, has made a number of moves to shift the direction of its telecommunications business. In the fall, the company changed its name from the moniker MetaSwitch. And just last week, Metaswitch announced that industry guru Kevin DeNuccio would take over for John Lazar as CEO (Lazar still will hold the chairman of the Board spot).

2/9/2010 2:22:32 PM

BelAir Networks Debuts New Cable-Optimized, Dual Radio Wi-Fi Access Point

BelAir Networks, a provider of indoor and outdoor wireless solutions, has unveiled a new cable-optimized, dual radio Wi-Fi access point, BelAir100SN, which facilitates cable operators to extend wireless services to their customers quickly and easily leveraging existing network assets.

2/9/2010 2:20:37 PM

GE Smart Grid Technologies to Build Sustainable 21st Century Cities

GE is presenting an outline of GE smart city solutions at the Chatham House conference, The Future of Cities, which reportedly discusses the challenges faced by cities that are growing at record rates.

2/9/2010 2:16:13 PM

Acme Packet to Demonstrate Mobile Broadband Solutions at Mobile World Congress

Acme Packet, a provider of session border control solutions, will showcase its Net-Net product family solutions for unifying communications for mobile broadband at the 2010 Mobile World Congress, Feb. 15-18 in Barcelona, Spain.

2/9/2010 2:11:11 PM

Valicom Launches New SaaS Clearview

Valicom, a provider of telecom expense management, or TEM, services, has launched their new software-as-a-service, or SaaS, Clearview.

2/9/2010 2:00:54 PM

Optimum Energy Implements OptimumHVAC Software at Texas University's Cooling System

Optimum Energy, a provider of demand-based Ultra High Performance HVAC optimization software applications, has installed the OptimumHVAC software at the Chilling Station 6 of the University of Texas at Austin's District Cooling system.

2/9/2010 1:56:09 PM

MTI and Axxana to Market Zero Data Loss System

Axxana, a manufacturer of the enterprise data recording, or EDR, technology-based solutions known as black boxes for the enterprise, and MTI, an international provider of consulting services and comprehensive information infrastructure solutions for mid- to large-size organizations, have signed a partnership agreement to market the Axxana Phoenix System.

2/9/2010 1:50:27 PM

Profitability.net to Provide Colocation Services to Frame USA

Frame USA, a wholesale and retail picture frame manufacturer, has made a business agreement with Profitability.net, a provider of compliance-ready services, for hosting web servers of Frame USA.

2/9/2010 1:42:20 PM

Bank of Beijing Deploys Altigen UC Customer Services Solution

Bank of Beijing Co Ltd has deployed an AltiGen software based call center and VoIP solution as part of its customer service solution.

2/9/2010 1:37:35 PM

CableLabs and Canoe Ventures Complete Latest EBIF Specification

CableLabs and Canoe Ventures have successfully completed and issued the latest Enhanced TV Binary Interchange Format, or EBIF, specification. This EBIF is developed in order to cater to the emerging requirements that are tiptoeing into the interactive television markets.

2/9/2010 1:34:06 PM

Steadfast Networks Launches Chicago New Hosting Web Site

Steadfast Networks, a Chicago based data center and dedicated server hosting provider, has launched a new Chicago co-location hosting Web site.

2/9/2010 1:30:45 PM

Kyocera to Unveil World's Lightest and Smallest LTE Base Station

Kyocera Corporation plans to showcase the industry's first long term evolution, or LTE, micro base station at an upcoming industry event in Spain.

2/9/2010 1:24:17 PM

Vere Software Announces Channel Partnership with Technology Risk

Vere Software reportedly has entered into channel partnership with Kent-based Technology Risk Limited.

2/9/2010 1:00:32 PM

Free Mobile Application from Sidebar Now Available on Blackberry.com

Santa Monica, Calif.-based Sidebar has announced a free mobile application for BlackBerry smartphones. The application allows users to receive personalized content recommendations with content delivered daily. The application is available on Storm, Storm 2, Tour, Curve 8900 and Bold 9700 and is powered by Sidebar's highly attuned proprietary optimization engine. Sidebar is also available on the Android.

2/9/2010 12:56:35 PM

WebTech Wireless' NextBus Real-time Passenger Information Service Launched under the Name STL Synchro

Societe de Transport de Laval (STL) has officially launched WebTech Wireless' real-time passenger information service under the name STL Synchro. The launch includes the installation of 80 NextBus electronic display bus stop signs. WebTech Wireless Inc. develops, manufactures and supports end-to-end wireless solutions that improve the productivity, profitability, environmental compliance and safety of vehicle fleets.

2/9/2010 12:51:13 PM

HulloMail Launches Enhancements to its BlackBerry Smartphone Application

HulloMail has launched a significant enhancement to its voice messaging application for BlackBerry smartphones. The version 1.1.1 of the application includes push notifications and automatic downloading of messages. The latest version is now available in both the U.S. and U.K. HulloMail develops and delivers smart voice messaging services.

2/9/2010 12:36:36 PM

Creating the Perfect Business Phone System

To get specifically what's needed, the article recommends that decision makers ask providers for a solution that reduces administrative costs, increases customer satisfaction, drives sales and can operate across multiple locations.

2/9/2010 12:27:10 PM

Sonasoft Launches SonaPACK

SonaPACK, the industry''s first, fully integrated Replication, Archiving, Migration and Backup Offering, is the new suite launched by Sonasoft, an emerging leading provider of fully integrated and automated solutions for archiving, disaster recovery, and data backup/recovery solutions for the SMB market.

2/9/2010 12:17:24 PM

ChaCha Sets Record with Over a Million Mobile User Questions on Super Bowl Sunday

ChaCha had a record day during Super Bowl, which answered well over a million mobile and online questions. ChaCha's poll of its users, which are primarily teens and young adults, who asked questions during the Super Bowl said that the Super Bowl night showed that their favorite commercials were for Doritos. The ones they disliked most were for Go Daddy and the one most talked about, as measured by text traffic, was Denny's, mostly asking where was the nearest location of the restaurant to collect their free meal on Tuesday.

2/9/2010 12:11:05 PM

Verizon to Offer NBC Universal's Coverage of 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games to Customers

Verizon will be offering NBC Universal's coverage of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games to its FiOS TV, broadband and wireless customers. Verizon Communications Inc. delivers broadband, wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers.

2/9/2010 12:06:58 PM

Unified Communications Industry Leaders Take Part in Polycom 2010 Global Partner Conference

TEAM Polycom, the annual partner conference of Polycom, Inc. was held in San Diego at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina from February 1st to 3rd. The event was attended by networking and communications industry leaders from around the world. Polycom delivers a fully integrated, end-to-end standards-based open collaboration network by working with its unified communications (UC) solutions partners.

2/9/2010 12:03:47 PM

New NetEqualizer Animation from APconnections Available for Online Viewing

A new animation of the NetEqualizer is now available from APconnections for online viewing. The latest video provides an overview of how the NetEqualizer works. The NetEqualizer is a plug-n-play product deployed in large multi-national corporations, office complexes, universities, schools and remote ISP's throughout the world.

2/9/2010 12:00:28 PM

Verizon Wireless' Dynamic Mobile Network Routing to Improve Wireless Networks of Enterprise Customers

Continuing their expanding portfolio of wireless offerings available to enterprise customers from the newly formed Global Enterprise and Government Sales Team of Verizon Wireless, who today announced the availability of Dynamic Mobile Network Routing to improve and enhance the ability of enterprise customers to seamlessly integrate their wireline and wireless networks.

2/9/2010 11:57:29 AM

Syniverse Technologies to Support the Launch of Telecom Operator VIVA in Bahrain

Tampa, Fla.-based Syniverse Technologies has announced that it is going to provide its suite of 10 roaming, messaging, network and turn-key solutions to the Bahraini telecom provider VIVA. A part of the Saudi Telecom Company (STC) Group, VIVA now provides services to all Saudi Telecom Company (STC) Group affiliates throughout the region.

2/9/2010 11:53:13 AM

Verizon Wireless Scores Goals with Apps, Games and V Cast

Football fans are in for some exciting action. It no longer matters from where you are going to watch the Big Game, for Verizon Wireless claims that it has Apps, games and V Cast Video programming, which will make everything come alive anywhere, anytime. Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 91 million customers.

2/9/2010 11:49:17 AM

M7 Signs Contract with SES ASTRA for Two Additional Transponders on ASTRA 23.5 Degrees East

SES ASTRA has reportedly signed a long-term agreement with M7 Group for the provision of two more transponders on ASTRA 23.5 degrees east.

2/9/2010 11:45:47 AM

Gentag Inc. to Develop Self Monitoring Wireless Skin Patch

The technology is said to be cost effective as it reduces time spent in hospitals and also helps detect problems much earlier. Thus the risk factor is minimized and the patient suffers less.

2/9/2010 11:42:09 AM

EXFO's Service Assurance Brix System Now for Active and Passive Monitoring of LTE Networks

Award-winning Brix System for network service assurance from EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering announced today that Brix System will now support active and passive monitoring for wireless networks utilizing long-term evolution (LTE) standards.

2/9/2010 11:39:50 AM

Optiway to Intro RefAccess Laserless Remote Optical DAS solution at MWC

Optiway Integrated Solutions Ltd., a provider of In-Building Wireless or IBW cellular coverage reportedly announced the unveiling of the RefAccess technology at the Mobile World Congress 2010, to be held in Barcelona.

2/9/2010 11:36:50 AM

Software Co. Intros Golf Swing Analyzer

This Golf Sing Analyzer application helps golfers monitor their golfing techniques. Today, it scarcely matters whether you are a novice, a weekend golfer or a PGA professional. With the new invention, everyone has the opportunity to record his swing. The customized high rate built-in video camera allows you to replay your swing frame-by-frame in slow motion. This gives golfers a chance to decide which area needs improvement.

2/9/2010 11:31:43 AM

International Battery, HNU Energy Partner for Solar Energy Project in Hawaii

International battery, a manufacturer and developer of large-format lithium-ion rechargeable batteries reportedly announced that it has collaborated with HNU Energy to participate in a solar power generation and energy storage project in Maui in Hawaii.

2/9/2010 11:30:03 AM

GBI, Vodafone Boost Qatar's Communications Infrastructure

Mobile operator Vodafone Qatar reportedly will provide a landing station for Gulf Bridge International's (GBI) cable in Qatar.

2/9/2010 11:27:05 AM

ROI Key When Choosing a Phone System

Other important measurements decision makers consider when investing in something like a phone system include: productivity gains, salary impact, costs in comparison to alternative options, and the company's budget.

2/9/2010 11:14:55 AM

Tecore's iCore All-IP Software-Defined Core Network Displayed at MWC

Tecore Networks, a supplier of multi-technology 2G, 3G and 4G mobile network infrastructure, will be showcasing its iCore all-IP software-defined core network at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

2/9/2010 10:59:17 AM

Dialogic Opens Shop in Russia

Russia - known for its patterned, onion domes, big furry hats, Olympic gymnasts and political legacy -- now is a hub for mobile video provider Dialogic Corporation.

2/9/2010 10:57:55 AM

Etisalat, Pacific Controls Forge M2M Agreement

Under the agreement, Etisalat will collaborate with Pacific Controls to deploy applications that rely on its Mobile Business Data Service through its 3.5G network for M2M communication. The widespread availability of Etisalat's 3.5G network makes it an attractive technology to replace existing equipment or to deploy new wireless solutions. The M2M equipment monitoring control services enable remote asset owners to monitor, manage, and optimize operation of remote equipment without traveling to or maintaining staff at the equipment site.

2/9/2010 10:54:36 AM

Instant Translation Coming... Someday. Ne Retentier Ton Souffle Pas

Instant translation, you speaking in English and Pierre understanding you in French, is entirely feasible, according to Franz Och, Google's head of translation services.

2/9/2010 10:51:22 AM

Open NFC Available for Android, Windows and Linux Platforms

INSIDE Contactless - a player in the market of corporate access control smart cards - recently made its Open NFC commercial-grade NFC protocol stack available in a free and open source edition under the Apache license, Version 2.0.

2/9/2010 10:49:46 AM

C-COM Portable Satellite Antenna Training Two Weeks Away

As February goes into its second week, the year's first hands-on training session for C-COM Satellite Systems' iNetVu portable satellite antenna draws closer. There is limited space, so to ensure a spot, sign up now.

2/9/2010 10:41:09 AM

Watch Out for Public Wi-Fi

Those public Wi-Fi networks in coffee shops and airports sure are convenient, aren't they? You love 'em. We love 'em. Digital thieves love 'em.

2/9/2010 10:37:29 AM

Need Mobile Procurement Help?

Basically put, if you're dealing with mobile phone charges you'd probably like to know you're getting the best deal and not getting ripped off.

2/9/2010 10:15:55 AM

Cisco Brings Starent Technology into the Fold, Intros New Mobile Architecture

The architecture spans 2G/3G/4G mobile networks and provides greater intelligence to enhance the user experience, while decreasing operating and capital expenditures across the network, according to Cisco. As for the ASR 5000, it's the centerpiece of this new architecture and is among the products managed by the company's new Cisco Mobile Internet Telephony Group, of which former Starent leader Ashraf Dahod is the head.

2/9/2010 10:08:41 AM

With CeBit Coming up, Grandstream's Winter Stays Busy

Grandstream, whose phones were recently featured on Dancing with The Stars, has a busy March coming up. The company will be in Hanover, Germany, for CeBit, held March 2-6.

2/9/2010 10:03:16 AM

Soffront Software Earns CIS Magazine 2009 Product of the Year Award

Soffront Software Inc., a company offering an end-to-end CRM solution spanning sales, marketing and support, has reportedly been honored with a 2009 Product of the Year Award from Technology Marketing Corporation's Customer Interaction Solutions magazine for its CRM solution.

2/9/2010 9:58:44 AM

Amazon to Fight Apple by... Raising Prices?

Now that the iPad tablet is on the market, swaggering onto the playground and loudly announcing it's going to eat Kindle's lunch, Amazon says they'll fight back by… knuckling under.

2/9/2010 9:42:52 AM

Apple Store Down - MacBook Pro Updates on the Way

Apple fans everywhere are eagerly anticipating the meaning behind the fact that the Apple online store closed down earlier today. Is the computing giant planning to unleash something new and exciting?

2/9/2010 9:39:46 AM

Online Video Market 'Explodes,' 33.2 Billion Views in December

Nearly 178 million U.S. Internet users watched 33.2 billion videos in December, according to industry analyst site comScore.

2/9/2010 9:38:45 AM

LiveOffice Aids Source Interlink With Hosted Email Solutions

Source Interlink Companies, Inc., an integrated media, publishing, merchandising and distribution company, has reportedly selected LiveOffice for its Personal Archive, Discovery Archive and Email Continuity solutions to support its e-discovery preparedness needs and retention policy enforcement, while also addressing soaring data stores and rapidly growing hardware and administrative costs.

2/9/2010 9:32:15 AM

GIPS Offering Video Chat Technology for iPhone Developers

Weinstein said that the addition of iPhone support to the GIPS stable of products allows solution providers and mobile carriers to provide videoconferencing, including one-way video and two-way synchronized audio, to an even larger audience.

2/9/2010 9:28:53 AM

Secure File Transfer Provider ShareFile Opens European Data Center

ShareFile, a worldwide provider of FTP site options for business and virtual data rooms, has announced the opening of its EU Data center to serve its European clients. The data center situated in Ireland is expected to benefit the clients of ShareFile located outside North America to upload and download files more quickly. The new data center meets the compliance requirements of EU personal data protection act (Directive 95/46/EC).

2/9/2010 9:26:25 AM

Dialogic, Partners to Demo Mobile Video Features at Mobile World Congress

Mobile video provider Dialogic Corporation, a manufacturer of products and technologies for media and signal processing, on Monday announced that it will be working with more than a dozen of its worldwide partners at Mobile World Congress - held Feb. 15-18 in Barcelona -- to demonstrate new interactive mobile video services.

2/9/2010 9:22:16 AM

Google Now... Investing in China?

We're confused. Or maybe we're just not wearing our tinfoil-lined hat enough.

2/9/2010 9:21:18 AM

Nokia Lays Off 285 More Employees

Nokia will lay off 285 people in Finland, as the world's largest mobile phone maker strives to cut costs and streamline operations, according to the Associated Press.

2/9/2010 9:15:25 AM

Google Voice? Great. Google Apps? Okay. Google Wave? Uh...

Three big announcements from Google, the company much in the news these days for one thing or another:

2/9/2010 9:08:16 AM

The Benefits of File Transfer Services: eBook

Company executives looking for the low down about file transfer services have a new source for information. Realtime Publishers has released the first segment of an e-book called Secure, Managed File Transfer, sponsored by global technology providerIpswitch File Transfer. Okay, it's not exactly John Grisham or Dean Koontz's latest, but if it's an area you've been wondering about, it's a useful read.

2/9/2010 9:01:03 AM

New Technology Brings Video Conferencing Service to the iPhone

Just when you think the Apple iPhone can't be any more fun, application developers now have a new tool in their arsenal to further drive the adoption of unified communications - video chat technology for the iPhone. Global IP Solutions, a provider of HD voice and video processing solutions, today launched video chat technology that will let iPhone developers incorporate video conferencing/video chat into their mobile applications

2/9/2010 8:59:30 AM

Windstream Announces Takeover of NuVox

Windstream Corporation, a S&P 500 company providing phone, high-speed Internet and high-definition digital TV services to customers in 21 states, has announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of NuVox, Inc., a privately held competitive local exchange carrier based in Greenville, S.C.

2/9/2010 8:58:13 AM

LiveData, KARL STORZ Provide Operating Room Safety Technologies to East Cooper Hospital

LiveData and KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc. have announced that East Copper Medical Center will install the Patient-Aware OR solution in operating rooms in East Cooper's new hospital.

2/9/2010 8:53:16 AM

PRGX Global Partners with Advocate Networks

Atlanta, Georgia-based PRGX Global, a global provider of recovery auditing and a pioneer in a new category of services called profit discovery, has signed a strategic deal with Advocate Networks to provide clients with telecommunications expense audit and profit recovery capabilities.

2/9/2010 8:49:16 AM

Bao Viet Strengthens IT Infrastructure in Vietnam

Bao Viet General Insurance Corporation is enhancing its general insurance administration and its information technology infrastructure by partnering with wealth management applications supplier Bravura Solutions Ltd. and insurance technology provider SSP.

2/9/2010 8:39:22 AM

Vodafone, Oracle Sign Four-Year Deal for EMEA Services

Reuters is reporting that mobile phone operator Vodafone Group has clinched a four-year deal to provide Oracle with voice, data and management services to employees in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.

2/9/2010 8:36:00 AM

InFocus ScreenPlay 8602 Home Theater Projector Now Available

InFocus, a company focused in building innovative digital projectors, has announced availability of the new ScreenPlay projector, the InFocus SP8602.

2/9/2010 8:29:50 AM

Prices on iPad Might Drop if Demand's Weak

Credit Suisse analyst Bill Shope, who met with Apple executives, says the company's open to cutting the price on the iPad if demand's below Cupertino's expectations.

2/9/2010 8:22:40 AM

Conferencing Expert Tapped as Finalist for Executive of Year Award

Greg Plum, director of business development for The Conference Group, a provider of audio, video and Web conferencing services, has been selected as a finalist for an industry publication's Channel Executive of the Year award. Plum, who is one of 10 finalists, will be honored during an awards ceremony March 1 at the Channel Partners Conference & Expo in Las Vegas. The winner will be announced at the event.

2/9/2010 8:12:33 AM

DID/DDI Feature: Karachi to Host CONNECT 2010

Suzanne Bowen, vice president of Super Technologies, Techistan, and DIDX, says, Everything starts with a dream, then discussion, then a plan. We are keen to participate in promoting dreams, discussion, plans and action for implementing empowering changes in Pakistan and the world.

2/9/2010 7:59:01 AM

Will iPad Crash Everybody's Bandwidth?

In a blog post recently cited by industry observer Maisie Ramsay, FCC officials Phil Bellaria and John Leibovitz fret that the traffic that could be generated by the iPad could be reminiscent of the congestion dialup users experienced following AOL's 1996 decision to allow unlimited Internet use.

2/9/2010 7:55:30 AM

Mach 7 Technologies Wins Contract from U.S. Vascular for Imaging Data and to Enhance Patient Care

U.S. Vascular in Atlanta, Georgia has given a contract to Mach 7 Technologies, a global provider of flexible, PACS-neutral healthcare image management solutions, and has installed Mach 7's Keystone Suite software in its Albany, New York data center.

2/9/2010 7:48:37 AM

Skype Coming to iPhone: Death of Voice Plans?

Hold yer shirt on, it's coming: Skype now says it has an iPhone app capable of calling over 3G networks coming soon.

2/9/2010 7:43:52 AM

Study: Fibre Channel over Ethernet Major Growth Contributor to the HBA and Ethernet Network Adapter Markets

Fibre Channel over Ethernet, or FCoE, is forecast to be a major growth contributor to both the Fibre Channel HBA market and the Ethernet Network Adapter market, says a newly released report from Dell'Oro Group.

2/9/2010 7:35:26 AM

IVR Provider Forms Strategic Partnerships for Voice Biometrics

These agreements will allow both existing and prospective Voxeo customers to easily try, test and deploy voice biometrics as part of existing or new applications on Voxeo's network.

2/9/2010 7:32:03 AM

Vancouver-based CounterPath Offers Free Olympics Telework Solution

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada is not the easiest area to move around even at the best of times, hemmed by mountains and the coast, with navigable inlets and rivers requiring crossing by bridges and tunnels that get backed up no matter how often they are expanded and otherwise modified. The region's continued growth leapfrogs the ability of its infrastructure, especially its mass transit system to carry the load. I know; Vancouver is where I call home.

2/9/2010 7:30:38 AM

BelAir Networks Rolls Out New 802.11n Wi-Fi Access Point for Cable Operators

BelAir Networks has announced the new BelAir100SN, which combines 802.11n Wi-Fi and the latest DOCSIS 3.0 technology and EuroDOCSIS 3.0 standard modems on a robust, plant-powered, strand-mounted wireless access point that can be installed and integrated with the cable operator's network and back office in less than 15 minutes.

2/9/2010 7:19:11 AM

E911 Hosted Solutions Feature: Utah Lawmakers Put Safety First with Proposed E911 Bill

Lawmakers from yet another U.S. state are looking into strengthening public safety policies with a proposed bill that addresses enhanced 911, or E911 requirements for multi-line telephone systems. Utah state officials have proposed a bill that would require certain multi-line telephone systems to provide location-related information for 911 calls made from telephones within the system. The proposal also calls to address requirements to update location-related information when a multi-line telephone system's database changes.

2/9/2010 7:12:24 AM

Shallow 'Studies' on the Internet are Depressing

Since when did strong preferences become addictions?

2/8/2010 6:56:43 PM

Tele Atlas Maps on TomTom Devices, iPhone Apps Claim Better Coverage Of Canada

Tele Atlas maps are rated highest in terms of quality and reliability and cover Canada's 33 million inhabitants, with more than one million kilometers of roads and a full range of points of interest.

2/8/2010 6:52:40 PM

BT Conferencing Expands BT One Source for Polycom Immersive

BT Conferencing, a provider of audio, video and Web collaboration services, has stated that their BT One Source for Polycom Immersive has been enhanced with newer features in order to offer greater convenience and reliability to consumers.

2/8/2010 6:50:41 PM

GeoVector Intros World Surfer 2 for iPhone

San Francisco-based GeoVector Corp. has announced the availability of GeoVector World Surfer 2.0 for the iPhone.

2/8/2010 6:47:09 PM

Blackbay to Expand into North America with its. Enterprise Mobility Solutions

Blackbay is establishing an operations presence in Ohio because of the North American market demand for Blackbay's proven software as a service enterprise mobility software solutions, which can be deployed for as little as $1 per user per day.

2/8/2010 6:44:55 PM

Everyone.net Makes Available one_mobile

Provider of cloud-based business e-mail and messaging solutions Everyone.net has announced the availability of one_mobile, a newest addition to Everyone.net's one_business e-mail and collaboration service.

2/8/2010 6:41:43 PM

2009 Saw Adeptra with Global Growth and Handling Double the Fraud Cases

Adeptra, a leader in automated contact and resolution services, in 2010 expects to see exponential demand for multi-channel customer communications, including landline and mobile phone calls, email and SMS.

2/8/2010 6:40:14 PM

Monexa Billing Powers Monetization of Premium Content for Greener World Media

Monexa has announced that its Monexa Billing, an on-demand subscription billing service, is now powering the monetization of premium content for Greener World Media.

2/8/2010 6:38:04 PM

Broadcom Debuts BCM7002 DTA Solution

This will allow cable operators to offer more value added services such as high definition content, video on demand and higher speed DOCSIS 3.0 data and voice service.

2/8/2010 6:35:40 PM

AT&T to Host Its Annual Solution Providers Champion Award

AT&T Business Solutions announced the recipients of its annual Solution Providers Champion Award.

2/8/2010 6:32:53 PM

Oracle Sets Sights of AmberPoint Acquisition

The enterprise software giant expects to close the acquisition of Oakland, Calif.-based AmberPoint by mid-year.

2/8/2010 6:29:18 PM

2G+, 3G, 4G-LTE Versus Wi-Fi

2G+, 3G, 4G/LTE or Wi-Fi. What method are road warriors, using critical-data-and-bandwidth intensive solutions such as CRM applications, and whose employers (or themselves if they are self-employed) are juggling wireless costs, to choose and where?

2/8/2010 6:27:17 PM

Cliqset Announces Integration with Evernote

Cliqset has announced integration with the multi-platform information capturing tool, Evernote.

2/8/2010 6:23:42 PM

Aviva Investors Using StatPro Group's GIPS Compliance Software

StatPro Group has announced that Aviva Investors, a global asset management business owned by Aviva, has signed a contract for their GIPS compliance software, and has deployed its software as a service (SaaS) solution.

2/8/2010 6:18:51 PM

Gaining Leadership in SMSC, Acision Launches Consolidated Messaging Platform

Acision today launched the Acision Message Controller, which is designed to provide operators with a single, consolidated platform that supports all messaging services.

2/8/2010 6:17:13 PM

NASA, General Motors Team to Create Cutting Edge Robotic Technology

NASA and General Motors said that they are working together to accelerate development of the next generation of robots and related technologies for use in the automotive and aerospace industries.

2/8/2010 6:13:14 PM

Using Analytics to Improve IVR/Speech Rec Effectiveness: Nexidia

Automated self-service voice systems, both DTMF IVR and speech recognition, are excellent cost reduction and quality service enhancement tools if deployed and managed right.

2/8/2010 6:11:44 PM

Ci Direct Improves Customer Service for its Insurance Clients Using Customizable IVR from Interactive Intelligence

One thing that has always been a pain about IVR systems is the lack of user control: With traditional IVRs, when the user wants to change inbound/outbound messages and routing schemes, they have to go running back to the vendor, make the request for the change, and then wait until it takes effect.

2/8/2010 6:11:31 PM

Samsung Integrates Tessera's OptiML Technologies Into HD Image Sensors

There is a raise in demand among consumers for video cameras in portable devices and the increase in use of video capture and HD video in mobile cameras is fueling the demand for enhanced image sensors for notebook computers.

2/8/2010 6:09:10 PM

Device Management Becomes Essential

Consumers want mobile phones that work wherever they are and whenever they need them.

2/8/2010 6:05:42 PM

The Planet Announces Plans for $7 Million Network Investment

The Planet, a major player in IT hosting, plans to spend more than $7 million to enhance the network infrastructure in Houston and Dallas, its core operating cities.

2/8/2010 6:03:08 PM

Avaya's New Route for Next-Gen Customers

Avaya is now building and will begin opening later this year a new route to help organizations to carry this new generation plus by likeminded older customers via the contact centers.

2/8/2010 6:01:24 PM

Apple Bans Android Use: Is Google Causing a Scare?

Is Apple threatened by Google? According to a recent post in PC World by JR Raphael, the use of the Android term can get an application thrown out of the consideration process - no matter what the technology.

2/8/2010 5:58:17 PM

DSM and Orange Business Services Sign Five-Year Contract

Royal DSM N.V. reportedly has signed a five-year contract with Orange Business Services, France Telecom Group's division for worldwide enterprise communications services, for global Wide Area Network services.

2/8/2010 5:56:12 PM

Azimuth Systems Intros New Field-To-Lab Solution to Enable Advanced R&D Testing

Azimuth Systems Inc., a provider of wireless channel emulators and broadband wireless test equipment, has reportedly announced to launch a new Field-to-Lab or FTL solution through which dynamically changing RF conditions collected by drive test tools will be able to be replayed in the laboratory.

2/8/2010 5:53:08 PM

SuperComm Officially Canceled for 2010

Its official: SuperComm, at one time the U.S. telecom industry's big annual event, has been cancelled for 2010.

2/8/2010 5:40:51 PM

Earth911.com Talks Most Recycled Products in '09: Report

Everyone tries to recycle right? I tend to think - and hope - so. Whether it be my can of Diet Coke, or extra papers lying around my house, I make my best efforts to ensure that all re-usable products find a home in the recycle bins.

2/8/2010 5:20:56 PM

Spoofing Caller ID: Fun or Farce?

What good is Caller ID if the information you are provided about the caller is incorrect? This

2/8/2010 5:11:56 PM

Interface Masters Technologies Intros Niagara 32714L NICs

Interface Masters Technologies, a provider of networking solutions for enterprises, has reportedly announced it will introduce a new server adapter.

2/8/2010 5:10:00 PM

Rovi and FourthWall Media Sign Agreement

FourthWall Media and Rovi Corporation reportedly have signed an agreement to offer an enhanced television solution to many of Rovi's Interactive Program Guide customers throughout North and South America.

2/8/2010 5:07:57 PM

Study: iPad's to Boost Tablet PC Semiconductor Segment by $4 Billion in 2014

Other component vendors will capitalize on the new opportunity for batteries and displays, as well.

2/8/2010 5:03:58 PM

The Peaks Resort Selects Telkonet's EthoStream HSIA System

The Peaks Resort, a Grand Heritage Hotel Group property, reportedly has selected and installed Telkonet's EthoStream's wireless HSIA platform into its 174 guest rooms and suites.

2/8/2010 5:01:20 PM

Cyber Criminals Halted in China

With the Internet and censorship controls in place in China, is it possible that this industry player is the center for Internet crime?

2/8/2010 4:58:39 PM

Active Broadband Networks Demos Application Based on DOCSIS 3.0 IP Detail Records

Active Broadband Networks officials said that it will demonstrate the first DOCSIS 3.0 IPDR collector and the first application using the new DOCSIS 3.0 IPDR capabilities called the Subscriber Experience Manager.

2/8/2010 4:56:49 PM

Mobile M2M and the Smart Grid

Next week I will be at the Mobile World Congress to demonstrate some of the technologies my company, Home Jinni, has developed for connected consumer electronics. I will also be taking this opportunity to speak with pioneers on the cutting edge of the cellular M2M industry, an area which according to the GSMA, is expected to bring connectivity to fifty billion things by 2025.

2/8/2010 4:55:43 PM

Level 3 to Deliver CDN Services for U.S. Geological Survey

Level 3 Communications, Inc. would provide content delivery network services for the United States Geological Survey, a bureau of the Department of the Interior.

2/8/2010 4:55:05 PM

Flycell Launches Mobile Content Service in Argentina

Flycell, Inc., a mobile and online entertainment content company, has launched a new edition of its portal created especially for the Argentinean market.

2/8/2010 4:52:09 PM

Globalstar Enters into Joint Venture Agreement with Arion

Globalstar, Inc., a provider of mobile satellite voice and data services to businesses, government, and consumers, reportedly has entered into a joint venture agreement with Arion Communication Co., Ltd., a provider of mobile satellite voice and data products and services to maritime customers in Korea.

2/8/2010 4:49:49 PM

Iridium Inks Deal with Hughes to Develop Access Network

Iridium Communications Inc., the only mobile satellite service company offering coverage over the entire globe, reportedly has selected Hughes Network Systems, LLC to develop an Access Network Controller in its gateway ground radio control network.

2/8/2010 4:45:41 PM

Google to Add Social Media Features to Gmail … This Week?

We hear Gmail is undergoing another upgrade once again, this time to include a content-sharing feature and status updates - just like Facebook and Twitter.

2/8/2010 4:44:30 PM

More Access Competition in U.K.?

Ofcom studies suggests somewhere between 40 percent and 50 percent of existing BT ducts have room for new cables.

2/8/2010 4:36:33 PM

Turkish Airlines Selects Panasonic's In-Flight Entertainment System

Panasonic's eX2 and Global Communications Suite solutions are being fitted on the airline's fleet of 12 Boeing 777-300ERs and 10 Airbus A330-300 aircraft.

2/8/2010 4:33:48 PM

VBrick Intros New Version of Professional Video Broadcasting Service

VBrick has announced the availability of VBoss 2.0, the next iteration of professional video broadcasting service.

2/8/2010 4:31:22 PM

On4 Communications Initiates Discussions with GSM Device Providers

On4 Communications Inc. has entered into discussions with manufacturers of GSM based tracking devices, but On4 patents pending are for CDMA based GPS devices.

2/8/2010 4:29:53 PM

Bloomberg New Energy Finance Summit at London on Clean Energy

The world's clean energy and carbon market investors, industry executives and policy-makers will address the many issues facing the sector at the third annual Bloomberg New Energy Finance Summit in London March 17 to March 19.

2/8/2010 4:28:04 PM

Technology Services Europe 2010 Proves to be a Learning Event

Reportedly, more than 160 senior executives from Europe's technology services community attended this learning event held this week in Barcelona.

2/8/2010 4:18:51 PM

Americans See Environment as Alternative Source for Economic Growth

Allianz Global Investors, a global investment company, in its third-annual survey on environmental investing, says that Americans are hopeful that the environment will help revive the struggling economy.

2/8/2010 4:10:05 PM

Amica Finds Juniper Networks' J Series the Best Fit

If you're like Amica, with 39 branch offices around the U.S. and headquarters in Rhode Island, keeping in touch is going to be the key to your corporate network.

2/8/2010 4:08:55 PM

3GPP Mobile Broadband Innovation Offers Operator Choices on the Path to 4G

3G Americas, a wireless industry trade association representing the GSM family of technologies including LTE, announced that it has published a resource report on 3rd Generation Partnership Project standards and their evolution to IMT-Advanced, or 4G.

2/8/2010 4:04:43 PM

Web Meeting Feature: Bradon Technologies Offers 'On the Spot' Collaboration with SAViiDesk 5.0

Bradon Technologies, aCanadian-based provider of VoIP software, is expanding its Web meeting technology with a new version of its SAViiDesk solution, allowing users to collaborate with anyone, anywhere in real time. The updated version, SAVii 5.0, lets users start a meeting at a moment's notice. Colleagues can converse, collaborate and review material in real time whether it's a video, Excel worksheet, PowerPoint presentation or just the spoken word. SAVii 5.0 is also the only technology today that offers full audio, video and desktop sharing for Blackberry smartphones and Windows Mobile smartphones.

2/8/2010 4:03:39 PM

Frost & Sullivan Selects West Corporation as 'Contact Center Outsourcing Company of the Year'

West Corporation, a provider of technology-drive, voice-oriented solutions, has announced the receipt of the 2010 Frost & Sullivan North American Contact Center Outsourcing Company of the Year Award.

2/8/2010 4:01:06 PM

Call Center Outsourcing and Business 2.0

One area making headway in this field is the use of social media networking. To ensure that a business is partnering with an outsourcing provider that's up to speed, the VendorSeek.com article recommends that decision makers understand the role call center outsourcing can play in Business 2.0 as well as define specific criteria for their strategic planning phase.

2/8/2010 3:57:58 PM

SYNNEX Corp Now Offers Integrated Communications Services

Business process services company SYNNEX Corporation, announced recently that it will now offer its integrated communications services with strategic vendor partnerships in telephony, VoIP, voice and data services, networking/wireless, network security, opensource and video solutions.

2/8/2010 3:52:10 PM

Lead Management Software Provider Talks Changing the Dynamics of CRM Systems for Sales: White Paper (Part 1)

Editor's Note: In today's economic environment, companies seeking to maximize on sales need to have the most approachable and productive techniques and the accompanying technological systems that help them achieve desired results. For companies in the CRM industry, maintaining client relationships is essential, and necessary in the budget strains many are facing. That being said, inside sales teams are playing more and more of a role in the performance of CRM in the workplace, as well as the maintenance needed to create a dynamic service platform. This white paper sheds some light on the many ways in which companies can do this, directly from an industry leading in customer relationship software.

2/8/2010 3:46:07 PM

Customer Support Software Provider Parature Convenes Winter 2010 Customer Advisory Council

On-demand customer support software provider Parature recently convened its winter 2010 Customer Advisory Council - a group of customers who presented ideas to Parature management about what the company can do to make its on-demand customer support software even better.

2/8/2010 3:45:44 PM

PowerVault Solution to be Deployed in Multiple 5MW Projects in Southern Oregon

PV Powered, a dealer in grid-tied PV inverters in the residential, commercial and utility markets, has stated that their PowerVault DC-to-medium voltage inverter platform will be deployed in multiple 5MW projects in Southern Oregon.

2/8/2010 3:42:41 PM

WiMAX Not a Threat to LTE Deployments: In-Stat

In-Stat finds that Long Term Evolution or LTE, the next-generation mobile broadband standard, is the clear choice for the next leap in wireless technology.

2/8/2010 3:37:00 PM

Only 43 Location Apps Available Across iPhone, Android and BlackBerry: Report

On searching these app stores for common apps, Skyhook discovered that very few developers distribute apps across all pricing points.

2/8/2010 3:31:51 PM

Sitel Relies on inContact for Home-Based Agent Training

Sitel, a global business process outsourcing provider, has announced the implementation and launch of inContact Inc.'s eLearning tool. Sitel will use this tool to provide on-demand training to its home-based customer care agents.

2/8/2010 3:29:09 PM

U.K. Mobile Company O2 Picks Crossbeam Systems' Security Solution

Crossbeam Systems, a provider of next-generation security platforms for high-performance networks, announced that O2, a mobile provider in the United Kingdom, has chosen X-Series security platform to protect that company's mobile network of 22 million subscribers as well as its corporate facilities.

2/8/2010 3:26:29 PM

MVD Communications Partners with AVST for CallXpress Unified Communications Platform

MVD Communications, a provider of voice and data solutions has reportedly signed a partnership agreement with Applied Voice & Speech Technologies, Inc. to provide CallXpress Unified Communications platform.

2/8/2010 3:23:09 PM

Informa Research: Find the Perfect Home with iPhone Apps

Informa Research Services, a subsidiary of Informa PLC reportedly released a list of iPhone apps which will help iPhone users to find the perfect home for themselves.

2/8/2010 3:20:49 PM

Optibase Announces Lawsuit Against SL Green Realty Corp.

The lawsuit, as stated, has alleged that SL Green breached material terms of the purchase agreement and breached its covenant of good faith and fair dealing toward Mazal 485 LLC.

2/8/2010 2:58:22 PM

Federspiel Controls Selects Dust Networks Technology

Dust Networks' wireless sensor networking technology reportedly is being used by Federspiel Controls, Inc., in one of the 14 projects awarded funding by the U.S. Department of Energy to support the development of new technologies.

2/8/2010 2:51:25 PM

Webtrends Releases Webtrends Mobile Analytics

Webtrends, an enterprise customer intelligence company, announced that its newly unveiled Mobile Analytics tool helps developers monitor the adoption of their mobile apps and mobile sites.

2/8/2010 2:45:53 PM

Beacon Power Hires 50 Employees to Speed Up Production Flywheel Energy Storage Plant

Recently, the company achieved a string of positive developments, including more than a full year of successful operation on the New England grid and a $43-million conditional loan guarantee commitment from the U.S. Department of Energy.

2/8/2010 2:41:22 PM

Smart Networks for Smartphones

Sales of smartphones have bucked the recession and growth in 2009 will be over 30 percent.

2/8/2010 2:27:30 PM

Open Source CRM Provider Turns Newfoundland Call Center Successful: Case Study (Part 1)

Editor's Note: When a company announces a new client contract, the announcements that flood the press wires always talk about the new agreement and what's to expect going forward. But, how often do you hear about the success of a company's after a customer has used the system for a period of time? Not as often. So, when I came across a case study that reported how SugarCRM's open source CRM system transformed a company's operations, I had to report.

2/8/2010 2:19:45 PM

NetSuite, Hein & Associates Team to Bring Customized Financial, ERP, CRM Solutions to Specific Industries

Hein & Associates, a full-service public accounting and advisory firm, has established a partnership with business software provider NetSuite to provide organizations with a range of customized accounting and regulatory compliance solutions. These new, industry-specific, customized solutions will be powered by NetSuite's cloud-based applications for financials, enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM).

2/8/2010 2:12:30 PM

Gateway Adds Blu-Ray Drives, Green Storage to Desktop PCs

Gateway, an Irvine, Calif.-based subsidiary of Acer Inc. that provides technology and computing solutions to its customers globally, has reportedly announced it will launch new additions to its series of gaming and multimedia personal computers or PCs, with enhanced features and capabilities.

2/8/2010 1:42:05 PM

Axway Announces Partnership with Anakam to Offer Comprehensive Security and Identity Management

Axway will offer a comprehensive secure and identity management offering for secure access and transmission of electronic health records.

2/8/2010 1:31:07 PM

Mobile Personalization Report: Research Shows How Operators Can Curb Mobile Data Costs

Bridgewater Systems today announced the publication of new research into the mobile data surge that could save mobile operators up to 60 percent per year.

2/8/2010 1:18:14 PM

Enterprise Mobility a 'Mixed Device' Environment: Challenges Still Ahead

Organizations continue to gravitate toward a mixed-device environment, according to a recent industry study.

2/8/2010 1:12:47 PM

Keurig Debuts Commercial Series B150 and B155 Brewers

Keurig, a dealer in gourmet coffee brewing both at home and at the office, reported unveiled its commercial series B150 and B155 brewers, which are designed to offer more ways to personalize the coffee brewing experience and is specifically built for SMBs and medical offices and home offices. The specialty about the new products is that they feature a new interactive touchscreen interface that can help users walk through a variety of functions easily. The brewers feature an easy to fill, removable water reservoir with a capacity of 90 ounces, and can brew up to 18 cups of coffee before needing a refill.

2/8/2010 1:07:03 PM

Asia Pacific Governments Encourage Smart HVAC, BAS and Lighting Technology

Research and Markets reportedly announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report Strategic Analysis of Green Technologies Market - Energy Efficiency (HVAC, BAS, and Lighting) to its offering. Frost & Sullivan's report presents the growth opportunities and barriers in green technologies market with regards to energy efficiency in the application spaces of heating, ventilating and air conditioning or HVAC, building automation system or BAS and lighting in Asia Pacific.

2/8/2010 1:00:32 PM

Asia PacificGovernments Encourage Smart HVAC, BAS and Lighting Technology

2/8/2010 12:57:53 PM

Widgets Coming to BOLT Mobile Browser

Bitstream Inc. reportedly plans to unveil mobile Web applications, also known as widgets, and a host of new features for the BOLT mobile browser. The new BOLT Widgets capability will be introduced in beta as part of the forthcoming 1.7 version of BOLT.

2/8/2010 12:54:28 PM

Telmar Network Technology Receives NEN EN ISO 9001:2008 Quality Certification

Telmar Network Technology, a provider of solutions that extend the life of critical network equipment for OEMs, Enterprise and Network Service Providers, has reportedly announced that the company's facility in Antwerp, Belgium has been awarded NEN EN ISO 9001:2008 quality certification. The company offers an inventory of new and legacy telecommunications products through its branch in Belgium that has been in operation since 2007. The products are made available for delivery to its customers throughout Europe.

2/8/2010 12:48:25 PM

Clickatell to Extend Free SMS Services for Relief Efforts in Haiti

Clickatell, a provider of high value messaging services and solutions to customers of over 815 mobile operators worldwide, has reportedly announced that with its goal to provide relief to earthquake victims in Haiti, it is going to extend its free SMS service to organizations offering aid there.

2/8/2010 12:38:17 PM

Alpha Group, Cogeco Data Services Offer Managed Network Infrastructure Solution

Alpha Group, a company which focuses on improving the security trading efficiencies and Cogeco Data Services, a company which owns and operates its all-optical network and next-generation data centre offering a suite of connectivity and managed services, reportedly unveiled the creation of the Secure Consolidated Network Infrastructure. This new offering will give customers a fully managed connectivity solution supporting sub-millisecond access to Canadian equity markets, backed by complete network redundancy and guaranteed service levels.

2/8/2010 12:30:10 PM

xG's Mobile VoIP System Offers Savings for Consumers

A top concern about this move is that merely freeing up additional spectrum will not encourage competition in the cellular industry, nor lead to savings for consumers.

2/8/2010 12:29:51 PM

MIND CTI Debuts MINDBill Version 7

MIND CTI, a provider of convergent end-to-end billing and customer care product based solutions for service providers, as well as telecom expense management solutions, reportedly unveiled MINDBill version 7, a true convergent end-to-end billing and customer care solution for the prepaid / postpaid mobile and wireline market segments.

2/8/2010 12:21:57 PM

VoIP Call Recording Provider Releases Call Recording with Codecs, Ensures Reliability

SIP-based VoIP call recording provider SIP Print has released the latest appliances in its codec offerings. Incorporating the company's flagship VoIP call recording system, the provider, who has been more than vocal with its feelings on the importance of codes, now offers its customers flexible, scalable and operational capabilities with this codec appliance release.

2/8/2010 12:20:20 PM

Washington Auto Show Displays Clean Diesel Cars, Trucks in Advanced Technology Superhighway

The Washington Auto Show reportedly showcased some of the latest clean diesel cars and pick-up trucks in the advanced technology superhighway. The Diesel Technology Forum, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the economic importance and environmental progress of diesel engines and equipment, anchored the clean diesel display at the Washington Auto Show held at the Washington, D.C. convention center.

2/8/2010 12:07:21 PM

EMR Pioneer: Mobile Health Is Overtaking E-Health

Waegemann, an international pioneer in the use of electronic medical records or EMRs, was the founder and long-time CEO of the Medical Records Institute, where he worked with Claudia Tessler to promote the adoption of EMRs for 25 years before he decided to focus primarily on mobile health developments. In his keynote address, Waegemann summed up the lessons learned from that decades-long effort, concluding that eHealth movement a universal failure and proclaiming a new era of mHealth.

2/8/2010 11:58:40 AM

SpiderCloud Wireless Closes Series B Financing Round

SpiderCloud Wireless, Inc. reportedly closed its $25 million series B financing round. The round was led by Opus Capital along with new investments from Shasta Ventures and existing Series A investors Charles River Ventures and Matrix Partners. The company also appointed Behrooz Parsay as its new senior vice president of engineering and operations. A privately funded company, SpiderCloud Wireless is based in Santa Clara, Calif.

2/8/2010 11:57:31 AM

Bridgewater Systems Launches Mobile Personalization Channel on TMCnet

Ottawa, Canada - February 8, 2010 - Technology Marketing Corporation today announced that the Mobile Personalization channel, sponsored by Bridgewater Systems, has been launched as the newest addition to the TMCnet channel program.

2/8/2010 11:56:57 AM

Sacred Heart Health Systems Deploys Call Recording System for Call Center: Case Study (Part 2)

Editor's Note: When a company tends to report of the progress or success of a specific product or service, the announcements that flood the press wires are generally filled with testimonials from the provider, rather than directly from the customer. However, I came across a case study that reported how call monitoring and call recording systems provider Coordinated Systems Inc.'s, or CSI, product's assisted Sacred Heart Health Systems' be a call center of excellence, I had to report.

2/8/2010 11:56:40 AM

Microsoft Corp., McAfee Inc.and Symantec Corp. Join RPX Defensive Patent Aggregation Service

Microsoft Corp., McAfee Inc. and Symantec Corp. have reportedly joined the RPX Defensive Patent Aggregation service. The first defensive patent aggregator, RPX Corporation acquires patent rights and provides them as a defensive patent aggregation for an annual membership fee to reduce technology companies' patent risks and costs created by non-practicing entities.

2/8/2010 11:53:26 AM

Nexus and the Weak Sister: Praising Google's Android Phone via Faint Damnation

We got some new phones in the house the other day, always a cause for great celebration. One was the infamous Google Nexus One, a beast of a phone with the latest and greatest version of Android, 2.1 and the mighty Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU beating strongly at 1GHz in its mighty heart. The other, the weak sister, also built by HTC, is an AT&T Branded Tilt2, running Windows Mobile 6.5. The weak sister's heart beats far more feebly at 528MHz, a Qualcomm MSM7201A. Both phones sport similar size screens, at 800x480, but the Nexus, with its AMOLED display, looks better.

2/8/2010 11:51:54 AM

Federal Cloud Computing Savings Calculator Helps Federal Agencies Quantify Potential Savings

Federal agencies have a new tool to help them quantify their potential cloud savings - the federal cloud computing savings calculator. The free online tool reportedly provides agencies with a read on their cloud model options, as well as the suitability and financial impact of their cloud model choice. The cloud savings calculator uses the data input of federal agencies from their existing office of management and budget 300 budget justification forms and U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) cost estimation standards. The calculator features two input screens due to the fundamental operational and economic differences between transitioning an existing environment to cloud and selecting cloud models for new investments.

2/8/2010 11:50:05 AM

IP Transit Report: NTT America Announces Worldwide Virtualization Services

NTT America today announced it is leveraging the global infrastructure of its parent company and its partnership with VMware to offer new and expanded capabilities across its state-of-the-art data centers and dedicated hosting platforms.

2/8/2010 11:47:59 AM

An Open Letter to Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis, RIM CEOs (Part 2)

Over the past weekend, I had another opportunity to work with the 9700 on AT&T, looking at it from the perspective of applications, both operator- and user-installed, and the appstore experience. I was wondering… how effective are operators in regaining relevancy in the application space? Last fall, I looked at this issue, summarizing the challenges and opportunities both operators and handset vendors face in this new world. Operators must play a role, and they know it, a conclusion reached as part of a recently completed EIU survey sponsored by InnoPath.

2/8/2010 11:46:29 AM

Pano Logic Triples Sales in 2009

As the cost of deploying and managing PCs in an office environment spirals out of control, many companies are looking at other alternatives. Zero client computing is one such option that is fast catching up with many companies that are still trying to come to terms with the effects of recession. Consequently, Pano Logic, a provider of zero client desktop virtualization, reportedly announced an increase in sales of its zero client computing platform in 2009.

2/8/2010 11:44:15 AM

Verizon, TV Globo to Offer Globo International on FiOS TV

Verizon and TV Globo Internacional reportedly announced an agreement to make TV Globo Internacional, a Brazilian channel available on Verizon's FiOS TV service. FiOS TV is adding the Brazilian channel to its international offering of channels, which now includes 21 languages.

2/8/2010 11:37:33 AM

Frost & Sullivan to Host Analyst Briefing on Visual Collaboration Market

Frost & Sullivan is reportedly hosting the next quarterly Analyst Briefing on the Visual Collaboration Market this week. Executives at the briefing, which is scheduled for Feb. 10, will review the latest changes within the visual collaboration industry, with a particular focus on the changing face of telepresence, and the rapidly growing demand for managed visual collaboration services.

2/8/2010 11:34:17 AM

WiFi, 4GWE and Mobility: Sociology, not Technology

Mobility is at new point of our lives right now, and we should be looking at the technology not from the view point of an operator, but the view point of sociologist.

2/8/2010 11:33:59 AM

Clearfield Announces Package for Small-Count Fiber Deployment

Clearfield, a dealer in fiber management solutions for fiber to the premises deployments, reportedly released a turn-key package for small-count fiber deployment. The company has partnered with Channell and announced the integration of the FieldSmart Fiber Delivery Point PON in a PED Insert with a custom variation of the Channell MAH1212 pedestal and underground vault.

2/8/2010 11:29:51 AM

Keeping up with Mobile Data Growth Proves Challenging for Service Providers

The growth of 3G and (soon!) 4G mobile data applications, from video to voice over IP, is great news for stakeholders and investors. But what about the service providers who lose out on the big bucks while these intensive applications are taking up space on their networks?

2/8/2010 11:25:53 AM

The 'Real' Money in eBooks

The indication of the eBook market is that there is a general view that the opportunity is still wide open. Unlike the music industry, the issues of digital rights have not been as dramatic a concern, so the Apple DRM is not necessarily as significant.

2/8/2010 11:24:59 AM

Accedian's Packet Performance Assurance Solution Addresses Base Station Equipment Limitations

Accedian Networks, a provider of packet performance assurance solutions for telecom, cable and wireless communications providers, reportedly announced there has been record demand for EtherNID and MetroNIDpacket assurance demarcation units destined for cell-site deployment in 3G and 4G wireless networks. EtherNID and MetroNID units from Accedian Networks provide Ethernet & IP monitoring, maintenance and troubleshooting features designed into a dedicated silicon processor that provides the processing power required for these demanding tasks, company officials said.

2/8/2010 11:19:06 AM

Mobile Personalization Report: Bridgewater Adds Policy Control Enhancements to HSPA and LTE Networks

As high-bandwidth data services proliferate, delivering personalized mobile experiences will become more important to operators that want a bigger slice of consumer-usage revenues.

2/8/2010 11:18:59 AM

New Study Reviews DM Industry, Reveals Threat Posed by Junk Mail

A recent survey conducted by myb2bonline has reportedly revealed that B2B marketers are not spending money on updating their company data and are opting to overflow the market with tones of junk mail. This is happening even though the Direct Marketing Association has set out well publicized best practice guidelines. The study also revealed that for these B2B marketers best practices are at the bottom of their priorities and they will have to confront stiff legal actions on their irresponsible strategy, which will be a terrible thing for B2C direct marketers who are trying hard to respond to the pressure from both government and consumer.

2/8/2010 11:14:29 AM

Crowd Sourcing and Participatory Sensing

Recently, Google granted professors Deborah Estrin and Gaetano Borriello $1.35 million for research on moble sensing. Areas covered aren't on machine-to-machine, but on crowd sourcing information from various sources. In other words, they are looking at how you can use your mobile device to gather environmental information. In talking about M2M, I often write about it as a closed system. Enterprises doing transport management are not looking to share their information with anyone else.

2/8/2010 11:13:06 AM

CelAccess to Offer Cellular Access Control via PSA Security Network

CelAccess Systems, Inc. reportedly announced that it will be offering its complete Cellular Access Control and Monitoring solutions via the PSA Security Network and Integrator Support. The PSA Security Network is a large security cooperative and Integrator Support is an CelAccess affiliate wholesale provider of managed security services. By activating sale and service of a CelAccess device, PSA and Integrator Support dealers and integrators will be able to receive a new source of Recurring Monthly Revenue or RMR, said company sources.

2/8/2010 11:09:59 AM

Smart Health Apps, Medical Devices and the Future of Mobile Health Debated

At the recent Mobile Health Initiative, mHealth Networking Conference in Washington, D.C. most panel presentations and keynote talks highlighted the essential role of physicians and health care providers in supporting rather than blocking consumers' adoption of mobile health applications and wireless medical devices.

2/8/2010 11:06:33 AM

Worldwide Smart Meter Deployments to Reach 212 Million in 2014: ABI Research

ABI Research reportedly announced a new report Smart Meters for Smart Grids giving a fresh estimate for worldwide smart meter deployments. According to the report, the number of smart electric meters deployed worldwide will rise from a 2009 level of 76 million to reach about 212 million in 2014. A smart meter is an integral part of smart grid. Smart meter enables two-way digital communication between the meter and the utility, allowing consumers to have greater control over power consumption.

2/8/2010 11:05:19 AM

Nokia's Ovi Maps Averages a Download Per Second

Since its recent launch, the new version of Ovi Maps has been downloaded more than 1.4 million times, Nokia reportedly said in a report. The 1 million milestone was achieved within the first week of the launch. Ovi Maps, which launched for free last month, are equipped with free walk and drive navigation, according to a TMCnet report.

2/8/2010 11:02:07 AM

Verizon, Motorola Bring Sports Themed Apps to DROID Mobile Phones

Verizon Wireless reportedly announced that customers who own a DROID phone from Motorola can choose applications from a variety of sports-themed apps featured in the Verizon Channel in the Android market. This will help customers enjoy the game and other events organized for the month. Customers can choose from several games like the Vancouver 2010-Official Mobile Game, which lets customers embrace the spirit of the Vancouver Olympics. It includes five electrifying sport events like snowboard cross. Customers can enjoy by playing the game solo or against friends.

2/8/2010 10:57:34 AM

Functional Testing? Don't Run IP Services Without It

Functional testing is just as important as it sounds. There's no way a credible company runs IP Services out there without determining whether the service behaves as specified.

2/8/2010 10:54:06 AM

3Com's H3C, TippingPoint Solutions Deployed at Argentina Entertainment Complex

3Com Corporation reportedly announced it has received a contract by Casino Club of Argentina to deploy its H3C enterprise networking and TippingPoint security solutions at City Center Rosario, Argentina. Opened in October 2009, City Center Rosario project will boast a casino with high-stakes games, a five-star hotel, and a convention center with capacity for 2,000 persons, 3Com officials said. The complex will also provide tourism, culture, and arts offers in the Rosario area, making it a significant economic development opportunity for the city.

2/8/2010 10:53:18 AM

Solido Opens Variation Designer Platform for Third Party Integration

Solido Design Automation, a developer of software for reducing variation risk in nanometer designs at the transistor level, reportedly announced it opened up its SPICE-based Variation Designer platform for integration into third party simulators and design environments. Variation Designer was introduced to the market in January 2009. It is reportedly the first truly scalable and extensible solution specifically developed to address variation challenges at the transistor level.

2/8/2010 10:50:18 AM

Spanish Companies PREDAN and IHMAN Team Up to Market Narrowband, Broadband Radio Modules for Active RFID, Tele-Metering Networks

IHMAN and PREDAN announced today an agreement to market together a radio communication module that integrates applications requiring reliable radio link in the 868 MHz and 915 MHz bands.

2/8/2010 10:47:00 AM

Tijuana Flats Store Goes Green with Natural Gas Tankless Water Heaters

Restaurant owners in Florida seem to be following the correct path toward economic prosperity and environmental safety. Many are realizing the importance of saving earth which will lead to saving money. And so, Tijuana Flatsjoined others promoting green endeavors in business.

2/8/2010 10:44:16 AM

UltraDNS and Innovation in DNS Technology

According to Rodney Joffe, senior vice president and senior technologist at Neustar - a Sterling, Va.-based company that delivers addressing, interoperability, and infrastructure services worldwide to communication service providers, enterprises, associations, governments and regulatory agencies - cornerstones of DNS such as having multiple servers around the world with the same IP address have served the Internet-using world well.

2/8/2010 10:43:11 AM

Ditech's Phone Tag Auto Ranks Highest for Accuracy: Report

Ditech Networks' PhoneTag Auto achieved the highest accuracy in automated voicemail transcription, based upon a study released today by TMA Associates. The study was partly supported by Ditech.

2/8/2010 10:38:59 AM

Sales Spider to Launch Opportunity Matching on Facebook

Sales Spider reportedly announced that it will be launching Opportunity Matching on Facebook on March 3 to expand its reach.

2/8/2010 10:37:09 AM

Get Satisfaction Helps Users 'Get Satisfied' with Customer Service Platform

Get Satisfaction, a Web application providing an outsourced customer service platform and the inspiration for a million a) bad puns and b) references to old Rolling Stones songs, is being touted by online observers as a forum-based service infrastructure for companies or products that is really easy to create and manage.

2/8/2010 10:34:19 AM

AT&T Aids Penn State Hershey Medical Center with WiFi in Patient Rooms

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center has reportedly inked a new agreement with AT&T to provide complimentary AT&T WiFi access in hospital patient areas. As per the new contract, AT&T and Penn State will equip nearly 500 patient rooms throughout the Medical Center with AT&T WiFi capabilities, allowing patients and their visitors to access high speed wireless broadband.

2/8/2010 10:34:15 AM

Symbian Foundation Completes Open Source Release of Symbian Platform's Source Code

The Symbian Foundation, a non-profit organization that enables open-ecosystem, reportedly completed the open source release of the source code for the Symbian smartphone platform. The Symbian platform is an open source operating system designed for mobile devices and smartphones, with associated libraries, user interface, frameworks and reference implementations of common tools. The platform is claimed to be widely used and deployed in more than 330 million devices around the world.

2/8/2010 10:32:02 AM

NEI: First Fiscal Quarter 'Sets the Stage' For a Strong Year

NEI, a provider of server-based application platforms, appliances and support services for software developers and OEMs worldwide, recently posted its financial results for its first fiscal quarter, the period ending Dec. 31, 2009.

2/8/2010 10:31:34 AM

Ooyala Reaches More Than 1 Million Unique Viewers with Live Streaming Video

Ooyala, a provider of end-to-end video platform application and services, reportedly announced it reaching more than 1 million unique users with its live streaming content last week.

2/8/2010 10:29:01 AM

OnState Upgrades Features for Winter '10

OnState Communications, which sells on-demand virtual call center and virtual PBX Business Presence communications systems, has added new features to improve the end-user experience of its products, while adding more management insight and control.

2/8/2010 10:28:30 AM

Smart or Not? A Look at the Far Side of Smart Product Innovation

In preparing a Best of 2010 smart product list, I have come across lots of product concepts that don't quite hit the mark. At the same time, some of these products from the far edge of design and engineering ingenuity are too intriguing to pass over unnoted.

2/8/2010 10:28:30 AM

RemoteMDx, STOP Reach Settlement of GPS Offender Tracking Patent Litigation

RemoteMDx, Inc. and its auxiliary SecureAlert, Inc. and Satellite Tracking of People LLC, or STOP reportedly announced they reached a settlement for lawsuits awaiting verdict in Texas and California. The agreement is said to cover cross-licensing of some of the patents and the technology used and barring those patents that are under court case. According to the settlement, STOP and RemoteMDx decided to end the court proceedings. They also have identified the violations on existing patents held by individual companies and decided to extend required permission for the patents and the connected technology.

2/8/2010 10:23:01 AM

Multinational Companies Turning to Chile for Global Services: Report

A.T. Kearney, a management consulting company reportedly found that, Chile is becoming the most sought after country for global businesses and third-party service providers. The established business settings, qualified workforce and good telecom infrastructure of Chile are said to be the reasons for the surge. According to the report, Chile continued to draw the attention of North American and European businesses that are planning to serve English and Spanish speaking clients. The reasons for the continued attention include established political and economic basics, educated workforce and cultural parallel with US and European countries.

2/8/2010 10:15:29 AM

China VoIP & Digital Telecom Provides Integral Virtualization Solutions, Services

China VoIP & Digital Telecom Inc., a Nevada-based operation, reportedly announced plans to discontinue VoIP operations to concentrate on providing integral virtualization solutions and services in China. The company reportedly has taken the decision consequent to the ban on VoIP services by the Chinese Government in July 2009 sequence to certain political requirements.

2/8/2010 10:11:11 AM

Fiber Broadband Subscribers to Total 106 Million Worldwide in 2014: Report

ABI Research, a market intelligence company specializing in global connectivity and emerging technology reportedly predicted a rise in the number of fixed broadband users to 501 million at the end of 2014. The data said that broadband users linked through fiber will increase from the current 44 million to 106 million through the period. During the year 2009, the number of fixed broadband subscribers rose to 422 million, achieving an increase of 9 percent from 2008.

2/8/2010 10:07:17 AM

Secure File Transfer Provider ShareFile Opens European Data Center

ShareFile a Raleigh, N.C.-based company and worldwide provider of FTP site options for business and virtual data rooms, has reportedly announced it is opening its EU Data center to serve its European clients. The data center situated in Ireland is expected to benefit the clients of ShareFile located outside North America to upload and download files more quickly. The new data centre meets the compliance requirements of EU personal data protection act.

2/8/2010 9:16:51 AM

VoIPSwitch to Exhibit Mobile VoIP Dialer at Mobile World Congress

According to officials with Voiceserve subsidiary, VoIPSwitch, this is the company's first time participating and will be the only company exhibiting a mobile VoIP dialer.

2/8/2010 9:14:23 AM

SIRIUS XM Radio Now Available on BlackBerry

BlackBerry owners who can't get enough of Mad Dog Radio with Chris Russo are in for a real winter's treat, as SIRIUS XM Radio has announced the availability of a free application for BlackBerry smartphones.

2/8/2010 9:13:34 AM

CURRENT Group, Verizon Announce Joint Smart Grid Offerings

CURRENT Group LLC, headquartered outside of Washington, D.C. has reportedly announced the reaching of an agreement with Verizon to provide an Internet protocol-based solution that will enable electric utilities to assume smart grid capabilities by merging intelligent distributed sensing offered by CURRENT. Under the deal, both the companies will facilitate real-time power utilization and study the communication between electric companies and sensors deployed on their networks. For the purpose of delivering a smart grid solution both CURRENT and Verizon are planning to pull-in their main capabilities to offer the solution as a package.

2/8/2010 9:12:46 AM

Camiant PCRF Surpasses 185 Million-Subscriber Milestone

Camiant, Inc., provider of policy control technology, has announced that company's policy and charging rules function deployments have achieved the 185 million-subscriber milestone with its Multimedia Policy Engine. The company has been successful in employing its policy control solution to more then 30 operators around the world, supporting a wide range of applications including tiered internet services, fair use management of congested networks, quality of service for voice and video over IP services and EU roaming controls.

2/8/2010 9:10:20 AM

1nService Joins XO Communications Partner Program

XO Communications, nationwide provider of advanced communications services and solutions for businesses, enterprises, government, carriers and service providers, reportedly announced that 1nService, an international community of advanced technology delivering high-value technology systems and solutions, has joined XO Communications Business Partner Channel Program to offer communications solutions, including voice, VoIP, network and hosted IT solutions to its customers.

2/8/2010 9:05:45 AM

Image Sensing Systems Offers Traffic Management Solution for 2010 Winter Olympic Games

Image Sensing Systems, Inc., a technology company focused in infrastructure productivity improvement through the development of software-based detection solutions for the Intelligent Transportation Systems sector and adjacent overlapping markets, reportedly announced its support to provide its RTMS G4 radars for the purpose of traffic management on the Sea to Sky Highway for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada.

2/8/2010 8:59:09 AM

BLADE Offers Low Latency, Low Cost Network Fabric for Next-Gen Data Centers

BLADE Network Technologies, Inc ., a provider of data center networking, reportedly introduced its Unified FabricArchitecture, the industry's fastest and most integrable and proven fabric that will eliminate cost and complexity of deploying physical and virtual data center infrastructure. BLADE achieved record-breaking business performance in 2009 fueled by strong demand from the world's largest enterprises for our low-latency, low-power, lossless and low-cost Ethernet fabric switches, Advanced Fabric software and Smart Server Control software, Vikram Mehta, president and CEO, BLADE Network Technologies, said.

2/8/2010 8:56:13 AM

RecycleBank, eBay Reward Consumers for Recycling, Reusing Products

RecycleBank, the country's recycling rewards and loyalty program, is reportedly partnering with eBay, an online marketplace, to reward consumers for recycling and reusing products. Today's more environmentally-conscious consumers now have an innovative loyalty program that rewards them for being green.

2/8/2010 8:52:14 AM

Building Automation Systems Market to Exceed $36 Billion in 2015: Report

Recession brings a re-evaluation of energy management and requires new ways to ensure organizations and nations use energy more efficiently. The economy downturn is needs building automation systems (BAS).

2/8/2010 8:43:52 AM

Telkonet Targets Growth in Energy Management Segment and Hospitality HSIA Market

Clean technology is the need of the hour to save a diminishing ecosystem of the earth. Many companies in U.S. and across the world are now realizing this fact, and are seeking out clean technology providers to fulfill their business needs. To meet the needs of such clients, Telkonet, a clean technology company has expanded its sales team, including the appointment of Dan Smith as energy management sales associate.

2/8/2010 8:33:03 AM

Pulse Introduces New Set of Monopole Antennas

Pulse, a Technitrol company and a global provider of electronic component and subassembly design and manufacturing, reportedly introduced its new set of monopole antennas. These new devices have the capability to deliver Zigbee 2.4 gigahertz (GHz) and ISM bands 868 megahertz, 915 MHz, and 2.4GHz. The company said that these products can be used to trace antennas as they occupy very little printed circuit board space while maintaining their key properties regardless of changes to the board.

2/8/2010 8:28:00 AM

Prius Woes Highlight Reliance on Auto Electronics

Did you know a car can have up to 50 microprocessors in it, for everything from the fuel mix to the rearview mirrors? Our 1978 VW bus only had anything computerized in it when we put our laptop in while going somewhere. It also had gas and brake pedals actually connected to the gas and brakes, instead of computers and electronic sensors. Today a car's inside temperature is controlled by computers. Our VW bus's was controlled by the window crank. The recalls and other technical problems besetting Toyota in the last few weeks highlight the risks of relying on electronics instead of the mechanical rods and cables that controlled vehicles for most of the 20th century, writes industry observer Peter Svensson:

2/8/2010 8:23:41 AM

Symbian Still on Top: Study

According to Smaato Mobile Advertising Metrics for January, there reportedly has been a significant improvement of Android device click through rates compared to December 2009, but Symbian handsets are still leading the pack. The Smaato Mobile Advertising Metrics are available here.

2/8/2010 8:19:00 AM

IT Hiring to Rebound?

As the economy slowly but hopefully starts to recover this year, how do things look for the IT job market? A December survey of chief information officers by Robert Half sees some increase in hiring as early as the first quarter of 2010. Seven percent of CIOs questioned expect to add staff early this year, while 4 percent are eyeing reductions, according to Robert Half's Technology IT Hiring Index and Skills Report. Also significantly, 89 percent said they're likely to keep staff levels the same. Though 4 percent doesn't sound like a lot, it represents a 3 percent increase over Robert Half's last survey from the third quarter of 2009. Further, that 3 percent gain is the most improved forecast seen since the first quarter of 2009.

2/8/2010 8:14:27 AM

CDG Releases Comments to FCC on Network Neutrality Regs

Recently, the Federal Communications Commission reportedly issued a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding the development of rules to preserve an open Internet. The CDMA Development Group has reportedly released comments submitted to the FCC in response to that notice. The FCC's notice of proposed rulemaking is about the possible new network neutrality regulations to be imposed by FCC. The FCC was seeking public feedback on the Commission's draft rules [for an] open Internet.

2/8/2010 8:11:05 AM

Empirix VoIP Monitoring Solution Helps Enterprises Ensure Voice Quality

According to officials with Empirix Inc., the Empirix OneSight Voice Quality Assurance Solution actively monitors bi-directional voice quality across multiple, geographically dispersed sites so that end-use voice quality can be assured.

2/8/2010 8:09:22 AM

E-Band Communications Leads in 70-80 GHz Wireless Gigabit Backhaul Market

Millimeter-wave radios are important for telecom companies as they use it in cellular broadband and backhaul networks. A good millimeter-wave radio support can bring in customer satisfaction and increase the revenue for a company. Riding on this market requirement, E-Band Communications Corporation reportedly achieved the No. 1 position in the U.S. market for 70-80 GHz millimeter-wave systems.

2/8/2010 8:07:44 AM

AT&T Reverses Sling iPhone App Decision, Now Supports It

AT&T reportedly announced that it will support Sling Media's mobile application on its 3G network, according to industry observer Barry Levine. For those of you waiting for the day when you can watch TV pretty much anywhere, AT&T's reversing their decision of last spring not to allow the Sling iPhone app because it would increase congestion on its 3G network is a good thing.

2/8/2010 8:04:24 AM

Speculation About T-Mobile USA Spinoff, IPO Heats Up

Recently, TMCnet reported on the speculation that Deutsche Telekom was considering spinning off T-Mobile USA or giving it an IPO. Evidently that speculation is growing stronger. According to The Wall Street Journal, the most likely scenario for Deutsche Telecom would be to sell about 20 percent of the division to investors and retain the rest.

2/8/2010 8:01:55 AM

Super Bowl Ads Now About Online, TV

Ah, the Super Bowl. The one televised event where a good chunk of viewers are thankful for the regular programming so they can go to the kitchen and bathroom before the commercials come on. We don't get to see the ads during the Super Bowl broadcast overseas. We didn't in Istanbul and we know we won't here in New Zealand, as well, so we've been watching the pre-released Super Bowl ads on various Web sites. Our favorite so far is the Audi Green Police ad.

2/8/2010 7:59:02 AM

Telespazio Renews Satellite Contracts with Eutelsat

As television companies struggle to keep pace with the demands of an increasingly demanding customer, new partnerships are being chalked out to improve the level of service provided. Recently, Telespazio, a satellite services company from Italy, renewed leases on two satellites operated by Eutelsat Communications. This will help Telespazio offer professional video contribution services and the outside broadcast purposes of RAI, the country's national public broadcaster.

2/8/2010 7:54:05 AM

Green Plug Announces Series B Investment

Green Plug reportedly announced that the company has closed a series B investment led by Herald Investments UK, Killik & Co. and Peninsula Venture Partners. With this new round of funding, the company will look to improve its customer base and make its solutions more effective. The major products of the company include Greentalk digital power protocol and Greenwire multi-function physical layer technologies.

2/8/2010 7:48:33 AM

Twenty-Year Battery on the Horizon?

The Energizer bunny will die of old age before it stops going with these batteries. We remember about 20 years ago we thought it would be good to invest in battery manufacturers, since we realized how much we were spending on them, and given the rate of gadget development, we didn't see any letup. We still invest a significant portion of our disposable income on batteries. Anyway, there might be a way to avoid continual battery purchases: Engadget is reporting that Nikkei said Eamex in Osaka, Japan, has developed a lithium-ion battery that will last some twenty years of regular use.

2/8/2010 7:45:25 AM

Google Hits the Catwalk

Good heavens. Maybe it's because this is our first day here on the TMCnet.com Fashion Desk. Gabriella's away in Milan for something or other and it seems everybody else was busy, but we really don't get clothes inspired by Google.

2/8/2010 7:42:51 AM

Talk About Reality Show 'Stars'

It's like, really far out reality. NASA has reportedly begun streaming video online from cameras inside the International Space Station, housing five astronauts and flying 220 miles above Earth at 17,500 miles per hour, according to industry observer Tom Chao.

2/8/2010 7:40:07 AM

Asustek Promises iPad Rival, E-Reader

Asustek Computer, one of the pioneers of the netbook, has its sights set on other worlds to conquer. The company reportedly said it plans to launch its own e-reader and a tablet PC to rival Apple's iPad. They're looking to have something out in the second half of the year, according to IDG News. Not many details at all were given, perhaps understandable this early in the process.

2/8/2010 7:37:21 AM

Goodbye, Xbox Live

True story: We're currently listening to Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye by Steam. Seriously. No joke. You know, the one with the chorus Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey hey, goodbye. You used to sing it at your high school football games when the other team was getting crushed. Let's all sing it together: Xbox Live, Xbox Live, hey hey hey, goodbye. There you go. Art imitates life after all.

2/8/2010 7:34:38 AM

Ekahau Announces Zero-Risk RTLS Installation

Ekahau Inc., a company that offers -based RTLS solutions, reportedly announced a new program where customers can purchase and use the Ekahau RTLS system, and receive their money back if they are not satisfied with the solution's performance.

2/8/2010 7:30:02 AM

SIP Trunking Advice, Tips From an Industry Expert

SIP Trunking is a hot area right now, more and more networks move to them since the cost savings and improved flexibility are big advantages, Viscusi says, adding that, overall, it makes infrastructure easier to manage and scale as needed.

2/5/2010 7:28:17 PM

AT&T Releases AT&T FamilyMap App on the App Store

AT&T has announced that its AT&T FamilyMap App is now available on the App Store.

2/5/2010 6:49:09 PM

New Super Bowl Campaign Message Launched by Texas Department of Transportation

It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you get home is the new Super Bowl campaign message that will be launched by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), tapping the Ecast network to deliver that message.

2/5/2010 6:43:28 PM

Will Enterprise IT Priorities to Change Significantly in 2010?

If Gartner's most-recent survey of enterprise CIOs is correct, there has been a fairly significant shift of priorities from 2009. Where the top priority in 2009 was business process improvement, the top 2010 priority is virtualization. Where the number-two priority in 2009 was reducing cost, the number-two priority for 2010 is cloud computing.

2/5/2010 6:14:25 PM

The M2M Week in Review: Collaboration Will Drive Development of M2M Technologies

Welcome to this week's edition of the M2M Week in Review, a quick run-down of the some of the top M2M technology articles published on TMCnet's M2M Evolution Web site. From this past week's reports it appears there is trend toward increasing collaboration among the major carriers and technology providers to bring new commercial-grade solutions and standards to the M2M space:

2/5/2010 5:59:08 PM

Employment and Investment Implications of Network Neutrality

If one adds up all the employees working at firms that have filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission that opposed network neutrality, compared to the number of employees of firms that say they favor such rules, you would find that firms opposed to net neutrality directly employ 1,440,021 workers while supporters directly employ 148,936 workers.

2/5/2010 5:43:43 PM

PepsiCo Deploys Cisco Telepresence Systems Across Its Major Offices

Food and beverage company PepsiCo has deployed the Cisco Telepresence systems across its offices worldwide with the intention to enhance cross-company collaboration between PepsiCo and key distributors and retailers.

2/5/2010 5:28:15 PM

Study: Despite Risks, Voice Encryption Solutions Deployed By Few Corporate Departments

ABI Research's recent survey conducted on behalf of Cellcrypt, a provider of secure mobile voice calling, found that fewer than one in five people in departments that handle sensitive information such as financial, legal and research and development have deployed some form of voice encryption solutions.

2/5/2010 5:10:44 PM

Text4baby Provides Health Tips to Pregnant Women, New Moms

Recently launched Text4baby is designed to promote maternal and child health among underserved women.

2/5/2010 5:03:19 PM

Presence Technology Helps Call Centers Focus on ROI with Hosted Solutions: ITEXPO Interview

While attending the ITEXPO East in Miami from Jan. 20-22, as a TMC Web Editor, I had the lucky job of sitting down with leading executives from top companies in the telecom industry to discuss various trends in their business, as well as how the show was going for them, and what to expect in the upcoming year.

2/5/2010 4:57:29 PM

xMax Mobile VoIP System Offers Attractive Alternative for Free Spectrum

As consumers are increasingly reliant on mobile voice and data services in their lives, the strain on the nation's cellular networks continues to intensify. This pressure is behind the push to free up more radio spectrum to meet the rising demand.

2/5/2010 4:56:21 PM

Grameen Foundation to Expand its Banker Without Borders Initiative

Grameen Foundation has announced that it is expanding its Bankers without Borders initiative, which offers a skills-based volunteer engagement framework.

2/5/2010 4:51:52 PM

LifeSize Receives 2009 Asia Pacific Emerging Video Conferencing Vendor of the Year Award

Analyst and research firm Frost & Sullivan has awarded the 2009 Asia Pacific Emerging video conferencing vendor award to LifeSize Communications, a dealer in high-definition video communications and telepresence.

2/5/2010 4:42:39 PM

Reve Systems Talks Outstanding Adoption of Mobile VoIP: ITEXPO Interview

2/5/2010 4:34:07 PM

Verizon Wireless Ranks Highest in Customer Care, Says J.D. Power and Associates Study

J.D. Power and Associates' 2010 Wireless Customer Care Performance Study - Volume 1, released today, has ranked Verizon Wireless as the highest in customer care among wireless phone service providers.

2/5/2010 4:33:34 PM

SFI Tourism Division of Sales Focus Opens a Kansas City Call Center

Sales Focus's Travel & Tourism division -- called SFI Tourism - has announced that it has officially opened a Kansas City-based call center focused on supporting tourism destinations and tourist facilities that require sales support services in the United States.

2/5/2010 4:12:08 PM

CIOs Shifting to 'Lighter Weight' Services, Virtualization: Report

Business priorities are shifting from a focus on greater cost-based efficiencies, to achieving better results based on enterprise and IT productivity, according to a new Gartner survey of chief information officers.

2/5/2010 4:03:29 PM

UC Week in Review: Partners are the Name of the Game

Most businesses know that to succeed, partnerships are essential. That's the message companies in the unified communications sector are learning as a result of some new partnerships. For example, Fujitsu and Cisco have created a large-scale unified communications environment for JGC Corporation. Meant to offer a more robust communications platform for JGC, the new environment will utilize 5,400 Cisco IP telephones, TMCnet reported this week.

2/5/2010 3:58:56 PM

ViaSat Gains Follow-On Order of MD-1366 EBEM Modems

To create and standardize on more efficient, open-standards-based modem waveforms, the Defense Information Systems Agency, U.S. Army and U.S. Navy initiated the program to create the MD-1366 EBEM and selected ViaSat to develop and produce it.

2/5/2010 3:55:53 PM

Pingsta Expands Internet Expert 'Workforce In The Cloud'

For more than 10 years companies have been able to tap contact center agents in the cloud via firms such as Arise, LiveOps and Working Solutions, to name a few that arrange calls to be handled by independent well-qualified home-based individuals that paid to be set up on a shared-agent basis.

2/5/2010 3:50:07 PM

Will AT&T Exclusivity for the iPhone Extend Beyond 2010?

Those who want the iPhone but don't want to make the leap to the AT&T network could eventually get their wish, but maybe not in 2010. According to a piece in the Apple Insider, there is a 75 percent chance that AT&T will continue its exclusive partnership with Apple over the iPhone.

2/5/2010 3:44:52 PM

Reliability a Critical Factor When Selecting Cloud-based Contact Center Software

There is little doubt, at this point, that companies will continue to migrate to software-as-a-service or cloud based contact center software from on-premises systems.

2/5/2010 3:42:14 PM

SYKES Expands in Berlin

Berlin, Germany's capital, has long been the hub of Europe. The city's famed Brandenburg gate is the symbol of its link between the east and the west. Consequently the city has attracted a multilingual labor pool that makes it an ideal location to serve northern and eastern European and Russian markets.

2/5/2010 3:40:47 PM

BIO Thanks Obama Administration for Renewing Support for Biofuels

Biotechnology Industry Organization has officially thanked the Obama administration for renewing its commitment to support increased production and all types of biofuels.

2/5/2010 3:22:42 PM

VoIP Week in Review: VoIP Hacker Pleads Guilty, Comcast to Buy NGT

This move will help the company to boost its business offerings and is yet another effort by a cable company to try to capture a piece of the SMB and enterprise business market.

2/5/2010 3:17:01 PM

AT&T Hosts Advisory Panel on Access & Aging for Better Customer Service Offerings

The focus of this year's AT&T AAPAA meeting was on national marketing for the Disability and Mature segments, in addition to the development of applications that can further support these communities.

2/5/2010 3:17:01 PM

Funambol Unveils New Version of Open Source Mobile Cloud Platform

Open source push e-mail and mobile sync provider Funambol has reportedly unveiled the new version of its open source mobile cloud platform Funambol 8.5 that syncs diverse mobile data, rich media and messaging on billions of phones and PCs.

2/5/2010 3:06:26 PM

Room Alert Signal Towers Offer Real-Time Event Alerting

In the face of an unplanned event or disaster, a simple warning is not enough.

2/5/2010 3:01:43 PM

Online Video Competes with DVR Use, Not Cable TV

Online video viewing competes with time-shifted digital video recorder viewing, not with live broadcast TV, Nielsen suggests.

2/5/2010 2:57:02 PM

Entropic Communications and BroadLight Join Forces

Entropic Communications, Inc., a provider of silicon and software solutions for connected home entertainment, and BroadLight, a supplier of GPON semiconductors and software, have joined forces to deliver home networking products for service provider markets.

2/5/2010 2:50:34 PM

Lightower Expanding Services to Equinix NY4 Data Center

Lightower Fiber Networks, a metro fiber network, bandwidth and colocation service provider serving the northeast United States, reportedly is expanding its network services into the Equinix NY4 International Business Exchange data center in Secaucus, N.J.

2/5/2010 2:40:12 PM

Mobile Healthcare -- There's a New Platform in Town

Voalte, a point-of-care communication technology provider, has reportedly announced the availability of its Voalte One solution for the Apple iPad platform.

2/5/2010 2:32:57 PM

Cree Breaks 200 Lumen Per Watt Efficacy Barrier

Cree, Inc., a Durham, N.C., company and a producer of high-performance LED lighting, has reportedly announced that it has achieved an efficiency record of 208 lumens per watt for a white-power LED.

2/5/2010 2:23:46 PM

Telematrix Talks Telenex Acquisitions, Mergers Two Strong IP Phone Models: Interview

2/5/2010 2:17:11 PM

Apple Outperforms Dell and HP in Customer Satisfaction

Customer service quality should be a key point of focus for companies working to try and drive revenues in what politicians continue to refer to as the recovery.

2/5/2010 2:11:34 PM

GSMA and comScore Launch Mobile Media Metrics

The GSMA, which represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry, and comScore, Inc., a major player in measuring the digital world and preferred source of digital marketing intelligence, have officially launched the GSMA Mobile Media Metrics product, a census-level solution for mobile media reporting.

2/5/2010 2:07:43 PM

Comcast/NBC Universal Defend Merger in Congressional Hearings

While some lawmakers may be concerned over the market consequences of the Comcast/NBC Universal deal, Comcast was quick to assure lawmakers on Thursday that no large-scale job cuts are part of the plan in the proposed $30 billion joint venture. The company also promised that it would remain committed to free over-the-air television programming.

2/5/2010 1:59:52 PM

AudioCodes Talks Role in BroadSoft PacketSmart Technology: Interview

2/5/2010 1:54:57 PM

BridgeWave's Wireless Backhaul Video Surveillance Selected for Super Bowl XLIV

Supplier of gigabit wireless solutions BridgeWave Communications has announced that its AR80 gigabit wireless gear is providing the network backbone to support video surveillance traffic during Super Bowl XLIV, on Feb. 7 in Miami.

2/5/2010 1:54:06 PM

Verizon Wireless Continues to Expand Coverage with New Cell Sites in North Dakota

Verizon Wireless announced Thursday that it invested more than $15.7 million in 2009 to enhance its digital network in North Dakota.

2/5/2010 1:47:38 PM

RadiSys: Profitable Fourth Quarter Report Highlights Next-Generation Growth

Calling the fourth quarter of 2009 a strong finish to a busy year, Scott Grout, RadiSys president and CEO, reported next-generation communications revenues up more than 30 percent sequentially - paving the way for an even stronger 2010.

2/5/2010 1:40:37 PM

Ifbyphone's Cloud Telephony Product Saves Companies Money, Drives Business

After discussing the multiple benefits of cloud telephony provider, Ifbyphone's products, I wanted to dig a bit deeper and find out how the specific systems help companies in the telecom industry manage time, while simultaneously increasing productivity.

2/5/2010 1:32:40 PM

Cisco CEO Believes Recovery Well Under Way; Company to Add Jobs

A number of political leaders are claiming the U.S. economy is now in the recovery stage, but confidence may actually begin to heal as a result of comments made recently by Cisco's CEO John Chambers.

2/5/2010 1:31:04 PM

Physician Practice Solutions Roll Out New Electronic Health Record Connectivity Platform

McKesson announced the launch of Practice Partner Connect to provide an interoperability platform for physician practices to more securely exchange information with other practices, patients, hospitals and payers.

2/5/2010 1:26:03 PM

Zeacom's ZCC V5.0 SP4 Now Certified Interoperable with Cisco Unified Communication Manager 7.1.2

Call center software provider Zeacom today announced that the latest version of its flagship product, Zeacom Communications Center V5.0 SP4, is now certified interoperable with Cisco Unified Communication Manager 7.1.2.

2/5/2010 1:24:08 PM

VoIP Hacker Admits to Profiting Off Stolen Minutes

While some mobile companies may use the idea of minutes as tangible objects to be saved or shared, one individual discovered minutes can even be stolen and resold. Although these particular minutes are not of the mobile variety, they still proved to be very lucrative for this hacker.

2/5/2010 1:19:58 PM

The Different Thinking Driving Comcast's NBC Universal Bid

Whatever one thinks about the wisdom or prospects for Comcast's proposed deal to take a controlling interest in NBC Universal, the motivations are different from what they would have been a couple of decades ago. At one time, there was some logic to vertical integration of content and distribution assets. In fact, early in the development of the over-the-air television business, so powerful was this combination viewed that the three major networks were barred from owning distribution assets.

2/5/2010 1:04:04 PM

Waterfall Receives U.S. Patent for SCADA Industrial Network Security Technology

Waterfall Security Solutions Ltd., a provider of unidirectional security gateways, SCADA systems reportedly announced that it has been granted with United States patent No. 7,649,452 for its SCADA industrial network security technology. SCADA or 'supervisory control and data acquisition' is an industrial control system that encompasses a computer system for monitoring and controlling a process.

2/5/2010 1:01:00 PM

Acoustic Burst Protection a Key Feature of Sennheiser's Contact Center Headsets

Next time you purchase new headsets for your contact center agents, you should definitely look for headsets that offer built-in protection from acoustic bursts.

2/5/2010 12:57:52 PM

KDDI Selects Airvana, Hitachi as Vendors for Femtocell Trials

KDDI, Japan's second biggest operator reportedly selected vendorsAirvana and Hitachi for femtocell trials, which will commence in March. This is Airvana's second big CDMA femtocell win within the last eight months as Airvana, is one of the few vendors offering both CDMA and UMTS femtocells in its portfolio.

2/5/2010 12:57:21 PM

Image Sensing Systems Supplies RTMS G4 for 2010 Winter Olympics

Image Sensing Systems, Inc., a developer of Intelligent Transportation Systems computer-enabled detection and traffic control technology, has reportedly provided RTMS G4 radars for the purpose of traffic management on the Sea to Sky Highway for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada. The Sea to Sky Highway rises from the Strait of Georgia to Whistler Mountain where many Olympic events are to be held. Miller-Capilano is said to be handling the operation of the highway and will use RTMS G4 to monitor traffic conditions, display speed-map representation of the highway and determine travel time for commuters.

2/5/2010 12:53:01 PM

CXR Larus Signs Master Distribution Agreement with Power and Telephone Supply Company

CXR Larus Corporation, a manufacturer of advanced Next Generation timing and network access solutions, has reportedly entered into a distribution agreement with its long time partner, Power and Telephone Supply Company.

2/5/2010 12:49:32 PM

IMRIS to Acquire NASL's Surgical Robot Technology

IMRIS Inc., a global provider of image guided therapy solutions, has reportedly entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NeuroArm Surgical Limited (NASL), a privately held company based in Calgary, Alberta, and its magnetic resonance-compatible neurosurgical robot. Alternatively, IMRIS has also entered into a memorandum of understanding with MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates Limited to create the next generation of the technology. MDA is a provider of advanced information solutions and the company is said to have played a key role in creating the current NASL robotic surgery system.

2/5/2010 12:44:41 PM

Jungo Debuts Driver-Less USB Software ZeroDriver for Mobile Data Cards

Jungo Ltd., a provider of connectivity systems and driver development tools, reportedly announced that it has released new driver-less USB software for mobile data cards, ZeroDriver. The company's latest offering provides seamless connectivity for networking between data cards and PC hosts without any driver installation or additional applications, thereby enhancing the user experience.

2/5/2010 12:35:13 PM

ShoreTel's IP Phone System Popular Among Healthcare Organizations

ShoreTel, a provider of simple IP phone systems with fully integrated unified communications, reportedly announced it is helping healthcare organizations cure a variety of communication ills that plague medical staff, administrators and IT managers. Healthcare organizations demand advanced communications systems to ensure more efficient operation, better collaboration among cross-discipline teams, and faster responses to medical situations, ShoreTel officials said.

2/5/2010 12:28:01 PM

GSMA, comScore Announce U.K. Launch of Mobile Media Metrics

The GSMA, an association that represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry, and comScore, Inc., a marketing research company, in partnership with operators O2, Vodafone, Orange, T-Mobile and 3UK, reportedly announced the official U.K. launch of the GSMA Mobile Media Metrics product, a much awaited solution for mobile media reporting.

2/5/2010 12:24:23 PM

Kinderdance Programs Available to Chinese Toddlers via New Oriental

New Oriental Education & Technology Group, the largest provider of private educational services in China, reportedly announced it has entered an exclusive agreement with Kinderdance, the U.S.-based provider of dance, motor development, gymnastics and fitness programs for young children, to offer Kinderdance content in New Oriental's early childhood learning centers in China.

2/5/2010 12:18:48 PM

Positron Telecom's PBX Systems Enable Fast, Simple Deployment of Asterisk-based VoIP

Looking for a faster, simpler way to deploy VoIP across your organization? For small- to medium-sized business, Asterisk-based telephony solutions provide an option to subscribing to hosted VoIP services -- and also offer greater flexibility in terms of control over features and capabilities, as well as integration with other systems.

2/5/2010 12:16:28 PM

Raytheon BBN Technologies Demos Disruption-Tolerant Network

Raytheon BBN Technologies, a technology provider for defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world, reportedly demonstrated a disruption-tolerant military network, marking milestone achievements for the Wireless Network after Next or WNaN program that is sponsored by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and the Air Force Research Laboratory.

2/5/2010 12:15:33 PM

PDFZilla.com Announces a New Simpler PDF Converter

PDFZilla.com today reportedly announced PDFZilla 1.1, a new converter for quick export of Adobe PDF documents to DOC, RTF, TXT, images and Shockwave Flash files. In just three mouse clicks, users can make a protected PDF document editable, or create a searchable HTML version of the document for a Web site. The new computer utility converts Adobe PDF documents to DOC, RTF, TXT, HTML, images and Shockwave Flash SWF with maximum accuracy and minimum fuss.

2/5/2010 12:12:14 PM

Never Lose a Call Again with VoiceXML SoftSPOT Media Platform

Have you ever experienced a system outage from your VoIP provider, rendering your telephony applications useless, resulting in significant customer revenue loss?

2/5/2010 12:06:34 PM

RF Micro Devices, Nujira Offer New Efficient Broadband Power Amplifier

Infrastructure vendors are facing a portfolio management crisis. Currently, more than 60 product variants are required to cover all worldwide frequency bands, cellular standards, and power levels. The major issue in the 4G cellular base station markets has to be addressed, according to Tim Haynes, CEO of Nujira. In this regard, RF Micro Devices, Inc. or RFMD and Nujira together joined forces to unveil a new high efficiency GaN-based broadband power amplifier - or PA - that is tailored for 4G base stations. The joint design addresses the major issue in the 4G cellular base station market and can be deployed across multiple product variants, thereby reducing time-to-market, and development costs.

2/5/2010 12:05:48 PM

Juniper Networks Introduces New Silicon forUpgrade of T Series Core Routers

Juniper Networks, a provider of innovative software, silicon and systems that transform the experience and economics of networking, has reportedly announced to introduce a new generation of silicon that will enable customers to quickly, efficiently and non-disruptively upgrade existing T Series Core Routers to a full duplex slot capacity of 250 Gbps without service interruption.

2/5/2010 11:56:31 AM

Hostway Bundles Free Marketing Platforms Into Web Hosting Plans

In an effort to simplify life for small businesses, Hostway recently bundled its Instant Business Broadcast, a service that submits a business profile to 10 of the most popular online directories plus Newsletter Broadcast.

2/5/2010 11:53:59 AM

3CX's PBX for Windows Interoperable with Beronet's Berofix VoIP Gateways

3CX, a developer of Voice over Internet Protocol or VoIP PBX software for Windows, announced a technology partnership with Beronet, a provider of VoIP gateway equipment, to pair 3CX's software-based IP-PBX with Beronet's VoIP gateways. Under the terms of the partnership, both companies have committed ongoing interoperability testing to ensure that customers can buy best of breed VoIP software and hardware, yet still be assured of an end to end solution supported by both vendors

2/5/2010 11:53:09 AM

Hughes Maintains Leadership in Satellite Network: COMSYS

Hughes Network Systems, a provider of broadband satellite networks and services, is reportedly continuing its leadership in the very small aperture terminal or VSAT market. According to the 2009 COMSYS VSAT Report, Hughes has maintained its leadership in VSAT market having shipped almost 320,000 VSATs across its product lines in 2009 - over 26,000 each month.

2/5/2010 11:50:28 AM

RHUB Communications Web Conferencing Appliance Named as a Solid 'Influencer and Contender'

RHUB Communications, Inc., a provider of Web conferencing, remote support and remote access appliances, reportedly announced that it has been recognized as an industry 'Influencer and Contender' by Wainhouse Research in its 2009 Rich Media Conferencing: Audio and Web Conferencing Infrastructure Products report. Wainhouse Research is an independent market research firm having a keen focus on the critical issues in the Unified Communications and rich media conferencing fields.

2/5/2010 11:44:52 AM

Itron Runs Successful Test on SAP AMI Integration for Utilities

Itron, a technology provider to the global energy and water industries, reportedly announced it completed successful testing between the latest edition of its Itron Enterprise Edition Meter Data Management solution and SAP AMI Integration for Utilities software. The integration lets IEE MDM to meter data unification and synchronization or MDUS with SAP advanced metering infrastructure or AMI solution.

2/5/2010 11:36:45 AM

Charter, EPIX Partner to Offer Television, On Demand, Online Content

Charter Communications, Inc., a provider of broadband communications solutions, has reportedly announced that it is going to introduce EPIX, a multiplatform premium entertainment channel, video-on-demand and online service to its customers in May. The media giant Viacom Inc., its Paramount Pictures unit, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. or 'MGM' and Lionsgate have partnered to form EPIX, an entertainment venture.

2/5/2010 11:23:30 AM

Zarlink Semiconductor, Freescale Semiconductor Team to Intro Reference Design

Zarlink Semiconductor reportedly introduced a reference design with Freescale Semiconductor, saying that it simplifies and speeds the development of new equipment for wireless service providers evolving their networks to support bandwidth-intense smartphone applications. The ZLE30320 reference design combines Zarlink's IEEE 1588 Timing over Packet products with communications processors from Freescale Semiconductor to provide a complete synchronization solution for packet network equipment, Louise Gaulin, product line director of timing and synchronization products at Zarlink, said.

2/5/2010 11:16:54 AM

CRM Week in Review: Sales Software Releases Process Manager, Cloud Telephony Offers User Benefits

Welcome to the week in review for the customer relationship management, or CRM, industry. Below are some of the top stories that came across the TMCnet news wires this week.

2/5/2010 11:11:44 AM

Improve Schedule Adherence by Tracking ACD Log-on Time

Most people in the call center industry know about the importance of tracking schedule adherence: Because labor is the single biggest operating cost facing any call center, it is incumbent on call center managers to ensure that agents are showing up for their shifts on time, not taking excessively long breaks and not clocking out early.

2/5/2010 11:05:07 AM

Contingent to Exhibit as Gold Sponsor at Restaurant Technology Conference

Network installation provider Contingent Network Services is exhibiting as a gold sponsor at the 2010 Multi-Unit Restaurant Technology Conference to be held next month in Las Vegas.

2/5/2010 11:03:45 AM

Virtual PBX: Helping Small Businesses Compete

Connect360, the company's virtual PBX solution, not only offers advanced features and flexibility, but also makes it possible for businesses of any size or budget to benefit from VoIP, since there is no need to purchase expensive equipment.

2/5/2010 11:02:28 AM

Telecom Italia, Italtel Develop New VoIP Network for ABB Italia

Telecom Italia reportedly announced that it has created a new, integrated, voice, video and data network based on Voice over IP technology - or VoIP - for Asea Brown BOveri ABB Italia, a company specializing in power and automation technologies, with the technological support from Italtel, a provider of next generation networks and services.

2/5/2010 10:59:18 AM

TippingPoint Undergoes Certification Testing with 'NIST' for its USGv6 Profile

TippingPoint, a division of 3Com that provides network security solutions and services, has reportedly announced that the company is undergoing certification testing with the National Institute of Standards and Technology or 'NIST' for its IPv6 profile for US government agencies, which will help it in expanding its Internet Protocol version 6 or 'IPv6' qualifications.

2/5/2010 10:52:34 AM

The Green Grid Intros Innovative Tools, Resources for Data Center Efficiency

The Green Grid, an industry group that advocates enhancement in energy efficiency in data centers and business computing ecosystems, has reportedly launched new tools and has declared it has gone into new industry alliances at its third annual Green Grid Technical Forum and Members' Meeting.

2/5/2010 10:48:15 AM

Marvell Debuts Quadruple Core Processor for ARM Instruction Set Applications

Integrated silicon solutions provider Marvell reportedly announced that it has introduced a quadruple core processor, which is tailored for applications that utilize the ARM instruction set. The advanced RISC machine, popularly known as ARM architecture, is a 32-bit reduced instruction set computer architecture that is suitable for low power applications, such as mobile and embedded electronics.

2/5/2010 10:42:29 AM

Clinical Information Systems Available at Informatics Corporation of America's Web site

With the launch of its newly redesigned Web site icainformatics.com, Informatics Corporation of America ICA, provider of electronic solutions to hospitals, integrated delivery networks and health information exchanges, reportedly announced the availability of an informative white paper, Health Care IT Investment Heightens Need For Effective Implementation: Introducing five key elements for successful roll-out of clinical information systems.

2/5/2010 10:39:54 AM

Landata Systems Improves Customer Service with Spectrum Corp.'s Call Center Reporting Solution

Although today's all-in-one, all-software call center systems - including both on-premises and hosted offerings - frequently offer out-of-the-box reporting, there are a lot of call centers out there that are trying to get as much mileage as possible out of their legacy ACDs and systems, and aren't ready to make the investment in an all-new call center system. At the same time it is becoming increasingly important for call centers to capture, package and report statistics and KPIs for the purpose of finding new operational efficiencies and improving customer service.

2/5/2010 10:36:52 AM

Smart Grid Week in Review: Reactions to Summit, Arnold Discusses Privacy and the Grid

Welcome to the week in review for the smart grid market. Below are some of the top stories that came across the TMCnet news wires this week.

2/5/2010 10:35:20 AM

AMD Introduces ATI Radeon HD 5450 Graphics Card

The PC is fast becoming a playing field for today's customers with advanced graphics and multimedia facilities. Most of the PC users are looking to download the latest games on their PC. Helping these enthusiasts to experience the gaming revolution better, AMD reportedly introduced the ATI Radeon HD 5450 graphics card, the latest addition to the award-winning line-up of ATI Radeon HD 5000 Series graphics cards.

2/5/2010 10:33:20 AM

VivoWare Announces Open Source VivoSocial for Custom Social Networks

VivoWare, a provider of social networking solutions, reportedly announced that it is releasing VivoSocial as open source, letting developers worldwide participate in the growth of this advanced social networking framework for building rich social Internet applications for the DotNetNuke framework. The announcement is part of an initiative to engage the community in the creation of social technology, according to company sources.

2/5/2010 10:29:32 AM

mimoOn to Demo LTE Test Mobile mi!TestMOBILE at Mobile World Congress

MimoOn, a company that specializes in LTE software implementations for programmable radio platforms, reportedly announced that it will be demonstrate its LTE Test Mobile mi!TestMOBILE for the new European Digital Dividend or DD frequencies at the upcoming Mobile World Congress show in Barcelona. Company sources explained that the DD spectrum at 790-862 MHz is most suitable for sparsely populated regions in Europe with mobile broadband. European regions are striving to complete the transition towards digital TV and release DD spectrum by 2012.

2/5/2010 10:25:58 AM

Fixed, Wireless TEM Industry Excellence Awards to be Announced

Winners of the AOTMP's Industry Excellence Awards will be announced next week at an industry conference to be held in Orlando, Fla.

2/5/2010 10:24:09 AM

AuthenTec to Showcase New Smart Sensors for Cell Phones at Mobile World Congress

AuthenTec, a provider of smart fingerprint sensors and solutions reportedly introduced a new smart sensor for key cell phone OEMs and wireless carriers. The product will be showcased at the GSMA Mobile World Congress scheduled for Feb. 15 to 19 in Barcelona, Spain.

2/5/2010 10:21:45 AM

Glowpoint Picked by Global Investment Firm

Glowpoint, a carrier-grade provider of managed services for telepresence and video conferencing, reportedly announced that a global private investment firm, with more than $7 billion of capital under management, has expanded its use of Glowpoint's managed services to a total of nine sites. The vendor originally implemented services for the firm in 2007, with an initial deployment of three sites in the U.S. Since then, the company has added more sites in the United States and in Western Europe, in cities such as London and Paris.

2/5/2010 10:13:37 AM

NBC Beefs Up Mobile for Vancouver Olympics

After being blown away by the amount of mobile Web traffic NBC Universal received during the Beijing Olympics, NBC officials say the network is investing even more heavily in mobile for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics.

2/5/2010 10:04:41 AM

Time Warner Cable Sweepstakes Offers Large-Screen TV, Flowers

Time Warner Cable reportedly announced its customer sweepstakes for the month of February, which offers customers a chance to win an array of prizes including a Sharp 46 LCD TV and a year of flowers from 1-800-Flowers.com. A large-screen TV and flowers. The perfect His 'n' Hers twofer, in other words. Pick out any flowers you want, honey.

2/5/2010 10:00:50 AM

Roxxxy the Robot Makes Her Debut

True Companion's Roxxxy the Sexbot - we just read off the cue cards here, folks -- is a 120-pound, 5-foot, 7-inch mechanical with an anatomically-accurate mechanical skeleton hidden underneath real-feeling flesh, according to its maker. No matter how real she may feel, I can't shake the thought that she's a cross between Joan Jett and Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, with a dash of Chrissy Hynde of the Pretenders thrown in for good measure, industry observer Brennon Slattery said.

2/5/2010 9:56:29 AM

Trinity Convergence Announces Availability of VeriCall Multimedia Software for Freescale's i.MX51 Processor

Trinity Convergence, a developer of embedded software solutions for the automotive, communications, consumer electronics, industrial controls and medical device markets, announced that its VeriCall family of IP communications and multimedia software is reportedly available for the i.MX51 family of applications processors from Freescale Semiconductor.

2/5/2010 9:48:51 AM

Russian Physical Security Market Promises Growth: Report

Physical security is an important aspect of any growing economy. It ensures the safety of the society and encourages investors to come and invest in the economy. Although the Russian economy was reeling under economic recession, there will be lots of opportunities in this field once the economy starts recovering, a new report from Frost & Sullivan said.

2/5/2010 9:45:48 AM

Pulse Unveils New Set of Monopole Antennas

Pulse, a company specializing in electronic component and subassembly design and manufacturing reportedly announced the introduction of a new set of monopole antennas that deliver Zigbee 2.4 GHz and ISM bands 868 MHz, 915 MHz and 2.4 GHz. Company sources said that these antennas are suitable alternatives to trace antennas as they occupy less space on a printed circuit board and is not affected by changes made to the board otherwise.

2/5/2010 9:34:43 AM

Nuance Powers New Virgin Mobile Canada Voicemail-to-Text Service

Nuance Communications Inc., provider of speech and imaging solutions, announced that Virgin Mobile Canada will make available to customers its Voicemail-to-Text service powered by Nuance's voicemail-to-text platform.

2/5/2010 9:30:04 AM

EMCORE, TCIC Sell Majority Interest in EMCORE Fiber Optics Business

EMCORE Corporation, a provider of compound semiconductor-based components, subsystems and systems for the fiber optic and solar power markets, announced that it has signed a share purchase agreement to create a joint venture with Tangshan Caofeidian Investment Corporation, a Chinese investment company located in Caofeidian Industry Zone, Tangshan City, Hebei Province of China.

2/5/2010 9:27:14 AM

Want to Succeed with Web Conferencing? Don't Let IT Lead It

Telepresence vendor Polycom reportedly announced an expansion of its integrated voice and visual communication products for customers deploying IBM Unified Communication and Collaboration environments with support for Lotus Sametime and Lotus Notes. Web conferencing is part of a growing interest in social networking among businesses. Fully a quarter of firms will use social networking to boost productivity by 2015, according to analyst firm Gartner. That might not sound like much, but it's an improvement.

2/5/2010 9:21:57 AM

Smart Grid Cyber Security is a Fast Developing Field: Report

The electrical grid is the lifeline for technology advances in computing and communications. But most of the grids are vulnerable to attacks and natural disasters as the technology to protect them has not developed to a satisfactory level. Now, a new report from Pike Research suggests that security measures are designed to protect the electrical grid from attacks by terrorists and hackers, as well as strengthening its resilience against natural disasters.

2/5/2010 9:09:39 AM

Super Bowl Fans Get Surround Sound from DTS

When Super Bowl fans sit in front of TV to cheer for their team next time around, they will have a surround system to give them company. DTS recently announced that its Neural Surround will be integrated into the NFL's International HD Broadcast of Super Bowl XLIV from Miami, Fla. Offering a near-discrete 5.1 surround sound experience, audio that's encoded and downmixed using the DTS Neural Surround DownMix can be restored with the correct information. Stereo content that has not been encoded can be translated into width and depth information.

2/5/2010 9:06:41 AM

Mobile Enterprise Services Poised for Growth in Emerging Markets

According to the report, Mobile Enterprise Services in Emerging Markets, FMC and mobile broadband will be the main sources of revenue in this market.

2/5/2010 9:00:56 AM

AT&T Supports Healthy Pregnancies with Text Messaging

Carrier AT&T is using text messaging to connect expectant mothers and families with weekly tips to support healthy pregnancies and healthy babies. This initiative is known as text4baby and the global telecom company is offering this service free of charge to pregnant women across the nation. This effort is supported by other members also such as CTIA - the Wireless Association and few wireless carriers and device manufacturers.

2/5/2010 8:59:34 AM

Hosted PBX Reseller Program Helps Companies Reach Niche Markets

By offering a number of methods to resell solutions, ConnectMeVoice ensures agents can become successful at what they do. From putting a link on the company's site with agent referral codes, to special direct links, and sign-up pages - the options help guarantee reseller success are endless.

2/5/2010 8:53:59 AM

AT&T Wins Frost & Sullivan 2009 Portfolio Leadership of the Year Award

Frost & Sullivan reportedly awarded its 2009 North American Portfolio Leadership of the Year Award in Mobile Resource Management to AT&T. AT&T is a global provider of solutions designed to automate MRM and the company has more than a century of experience in this field. MRM includes managing resources through time and space and incorporating real-time operational needs. MRM helps the companies to track the progress of your mobile resources in real-time and assign the right job to the right resource.

2/5/2010 8:52:30 AM

Comptel Enables Easy Management of SIM Cards' Lifecycle

Comptel, a provider of dynamic Operations Support System software, reportedly launched the modular Comptel Dynamic SIM Management solution. The company designed the solution to address the just-in-time allocation of numbers and services and the complete lifecycle management of SIM cards. By using this new SIM Management solution, communications service providers not only improve efficiency, but also offer more personalized services at reduced costs.

2/5/2010 8:49:56 AM

Bell Announces New Fiber Initiatives in Canada

As the fiber-to-the-home technology catches up with bandwidth crazy customers, companies are discovering new business opportunities in this field, and they are acting fast to make use of the opportunity. Recently, Bell announced several new fiber initiatives supporting its broadband investment strategy, which includes the deployment of fiber-to-the-home in Quebec City and to new housing developments in Ontario and Quebec.

2/5/2010 8:44:56 AM

Seimens Adds Intel Core vPro Processors to its Offerings

Siemens IT Solutions and Services, Inc. reportedly announced the adaption of new Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors with vPro technology into its IT service offerings to bring about positive changes in the IT infrastructure that would impact everything from data centers and server-centric platforms to truly virtual desktops. According to Michael Kollar, chief architect for Siemens, the new Intel Core vPro processor family has successfully moved in to Siemens IT Solutions and Services offerings, which became an ideal concept to a must have for IT organizations.

2/5/2010 8:41:22 AM

Slacker Intros Radio Mobile App for Palm webOS Smartphones

Slacker, Inc., a company that specializes in providing music lovers personalized music online at the Slacker Web site or on the go with Slacker Personal Radio players and mobile phones, has reportedly released the Radio Mobile app for Palm Pre, Palm Pre Plus, Palm Pixi and Palm Pixi Plus smartphones. Palm webOS smartphone users in the United States and Canada can now switch on to the music they love through Slacker Radio stations using the new free Slacker Radio app. They can just log on to www.slacker.com and hook to webOS App Catalog to download this new app.

2/5/2010 8:39:03 AM

Symbian Smart Phone Opens up to Open Source

The Symbian Foundation reportedly will offer the full Symbian smart phone platform to open source, according to industry observer Paul Krill. The kernel has been available as open source for a while now. The Symbian 3 platform, including applications, middleware, and the kernel itself, will be offered under terms of the Eclipse Public License and other open source licenses, Krill said, quoting Larry Berkin, head of global alliances for the foundation as saying You can download it, you can modify it.

2/5/2010 8:35:56 AM

Commercial Version of Bantam Live Now Available

The commercial version of Bantam live with paid-subscription plans is reportedly available from Bantam Networks. This online workspace for business teams features unique social CRM and real-time stream functionality and allows users to track their contacts and deals, organize tasks and projects, and connect, share and monitor team business activity as it happens in real-time.

2/5/2010 8:33:25 AM

WorldGate Announces New Service Provider Agreement with Zurvita

WorldGate, a provider of digital voice and video phone services and next generation video phones, reportedly has announced a new service provider agreement with Zurvita, Inc., to sell WorldGate's digital video communication services. Company officials said that Zurvita's extensive marketing network will offer digital video phone services as a part of their suite of products, which currently includes local Ad Link marketing services, energy services, health and wellness products, legal services and many more.

2/5/2010 8:31:36 AM

Nash Trades Microsoft for Kindle

After spending nearly two decades at Microsoft, Corporate Vice President Mike Nash has announced he'll be leaving to move to Amazon and work on the Kindle team, according to industry observer Mary Jo Foley.

2/5/2010 8:28:59 AM

TMS, ThinkAnalytics Showcase Solution for Cable Operators

Tribune Media Services, a provider of entertainment information databases, reportedly partnered with predictive analytics and content recommendations company, ThinkAnalytics. Both companies will collaborate on a demonstration for cable operators at the upcoming CableLabs Winter Conference.

2/5/2010 8:21:31 AM

Russian Government Tries to Drive Domestic Technology Innovation

Russia has struggled for years in the area of technology, struggling to keep up with the Western world. According to a piece in the New York Times, the Russian finance minister is touting a new approach to rectifying the problem, which has had a tremendous impact on the nation's economy. As described by Aleksei L. Kudrin, the finance minister, the initiative is the latest move in a long line of policies that country is following to try and emerge from the boom-and-bust cycles of commodity prices. The plan hopes to make better use of the talents of its citizens.

2/5/2010 8:10:39 AM

Deutsche Telekom Mulling T-Mobile USA IPO, Spinoff

T-Mobile USA is reportedly exploring an initial public offering or spinoff of the business, in an effort to jump start the carrier and assuage disenchanted shareholders, according to Folks Who Know cited in The Wall Street Journal. T-Mobile's parent, German giant Deutsche Telekom AG, the largest carrier in Europe, has recently held discussions with a number of banks -- including Deutsche Bank AG, yes we're as surprised as you are -- about underwriting an IPO for the unit, the Journal says, again relying on folks in the know.

2/5/2010 8:08:00 AM

Intel Unveils Core vPro Processor Family for Business PCs

The modern businesses are known by the PCs they keep. A company has to provide proper computing environment to its employees to get highest possible productivity and savings in cost. Understanding this need, Intel reportedly introduced 2010 Intel Core vPro processor family to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes for PCs with greater, more flexible performance, theft prevention and cost savings.

2/5/2010 7:49:26 AM

3G Americas Publishes Report on 3GPP Technology

The 3GPP technology promises to bring lots of improvements and innovations in mobile connectivity. As customers increase the usage of value added services such as mobile broadband, the knowledge about this technology becomes imperative for the companies. Hence, 3G Americas, a wireless industry trade association representing the GSM family of technologies including LTE, published a resource report on this technology.

2/5/2010 7:41:17 AM

ImageXpres Unveils 'Digital' Surgical Safety Checklist for Apple iPhone, iPod Touch

Surgical safety checklists are an important part of a surgeon's kit at the time of a surgery. To help surgeons better maintain these surgical safety checklists, ImageXpres' Surg-i-Scan digital Surgical Safety Checklist system will now be available as an Apple software app via the Apple iTunes Online Store, the company announced.

2/5/2010 7:33:36 AM

Data Robotics Unveils Plan to Improve Storage Experience

As the companies continue creating a large amount of digital data, maintaining and storing the data is gaining priority for organizations. Many companies now offer special packages to the clients to meet their storage needs. Similarly, Data Robotics reportedly announced a risk-free Buy and Try program for companies looking for a dramatically improved storage experience.

2/5/2010 7:30:26 AM

Openwave Selected by Kansai Multimedia Services

The cable Internet services have long stopped being just Internet service providers. To stay ahead of competition, a cable Internet service provider has to offer various value added services to the customers. To provide such services and security, the Kansai Multimedia Service Company, the provider in the Kansai area of cable Internet services under the ZAQ brand for Jupiter Telecommunications Co. Ltd., reportedly selected a suite of Openwave's infrastructure and e-mail solutions that include Openwave RichMail and Openwave E-mail Mx.

2/5/2010 7:27:11 AM

Sun Microsystems CEO Tweets Resignation

For those who keep track of the ephemera of pop culture milestones, you'll be pleased as punch to learn that Jonathan Schwartz, the last chief executive of Sun Microsystems, has reportedly become the first Fortune 200 boss to tweet his resignation. As a wise man said about 2,000 years ago, the last shall be first.

2/5/2010 7:23:46 AM

IBM Unveils New Data Center in North Carolina

In its advertisements, IBM promises to help its client build smarter cities, businesses and organizations. The company recently showed its commitment to the slogan as the company reportedly announced it opened a new data center designed to support new computing models like cloud computing. Data centers are the lifelines of a company's business as they contain critical assets such as servers and storage systems which include software applications, e-mail and Web sites. The companies that have good centers can have various benefits from it.

2/5/2010 7:18:28 AM

Verint Acquires Iontas

Verint Systems, a company that makes workforce management and security intelligence systems, reportedly acquired Iontas, a privately-held provider of desktop analytics solutions for approximately $14.8 million. Iontas' desktop analytics solutions will be tightly integrated into Verint's Impact 360 Workforce Optimization suite.

2/5/2010 7:14:26 AM

Is SuperKindle Coming Next?

In The New York Times' Bits blog -- motto: We're Still Relevant! Really! -- Nick Bilton wrote recently about how the acquisition of Touchco by Amazon might breathe new life into one device in particular: Amazon's Kindle.

2/4/2010 7:03:24 PM

Cisco's Showing a Pulse: Is Tech Spending Back Up?

Business spending on technology goods and services is returning, The Wall Street Journal thinks, using Cisco's healthy Q2 results as Exhibit #1.

2/4/2010 6:59:30 PM

LaHood to Put Brakes on In-Vehicle Tech 'Carfotainment'

Driving is not like a video game. Make one mistake and you can die, a friend once uttered to this writer while driving a black Camaro between Vancouver and Whistler, B.C. Canada on the still-notorious Sea-to-Sky Highway.

2/4/2010 6:55:57 PM

Unum Picks Interactive Intelligence's All-in-One IP Communications Suite

Employee benefits products and services provider, Unum has reportedly purchased the Interactive Intelligence all-in-one, IP communications software suite, Customer Interaction Center (CIC), to improve efficiencies for its distributed contact centers and work-at-home users.

2/4/2010 6:51:01 PM

Google Calls in NSA Help with Chinese Espionage Attack

Google's fairly intent on not letting another corporate espionage attack like the one launched in China last month happen again - the company is making a deal with the National Security Agency to help investigate, the Washington Post has reported.

2/4/2010 6:47:26 PM

Omnicity to Acquire Lightspeed to Expand its Subscriber Base in Ohio

Omnicity Corp, a public company based in Indiana providing broadband access, including advanced services of voice, video and data, in un-served and underserved small and rural markets, has announced its plan to purchase Lightspeed's central Ohio Internet service operation belonging to Lightspeed Wireless, DNS, Inc., of Berlin, Ohio.

2/4/2010 6:44:36 PM

BroadHop Announces New Policy Suite: Can Affect Both Net Neutrality and User Experience

Assuming the network neutrality issue can be resolved in reasonable ways, and despite all the hysteria that is the likely outcome, service providers are likely to deploy much more policy management for congestion management, as well as to create new applications.

2/4/2010 6:40:39 PM

Genesys Telecom Now Part of Cisco Developer Network

Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, a software unit of Alcatel-Lucent, has reportedly become the member of Cisco Developer Network as a registered developer within the Unified Communications technology category. In addition, Genesys SIP Server, version 8.0.0, has even achieved interoperability testing with Cisco Unified Communications Manager, version 7.

2/4/2010 6:37:41 PM

Call Center Solutions Provider Noble Systems Anticipates Solid Growth through 2010

A 100 percent increase in revenue during a five year period is pretty darn good for just about any company in any industry - but to achieve that during a long recessionary period is downright phenomenal.

2/4/2010 6:33:24 PM

Blogging is for Adults, Social Networking More Attractive to Kids

A recent Pew study found that blogging is slowly becoming the domain of adults, as teens are gravitating towards the more immediate social networks.

2/4/2010 6:21:17 PM

TBI Company Retreat Brings Agents, Channel Managers Together

It's a widely accepted fact that team building in an ongoing work in progress, which is the philosophy behind one master agent telecom company's annual ski trip for its channel managers and agents.

2/4/2010 6:08:50 PM

Alcatel-Lucent Installs Next-Gen Access Network to Germany's Dense Ruhr Area

Alcatel-Lucent today announced it has installed fast-fiber Internet service to Germany's Ruhr area.

2/4/2010 5:39:05 PM

Italian Government to Tighten Control Over Web Videos

The Italian government wants to extend television-broadcasting regulations to Web sites that host videos, according to The Wall Street Journal, which characterized the move as one of the most sweeping attempts by a Western government to tighten control over the use of video on the Internet.

2/4/2010 4:48:48 PM

Rainmaker Systems Intros New Version of ViewCentral Learning and Event Management Solution

Rainmaker Systems has announced the availability of its next generation ViewCentral 6.5 SaaS Learning & Event Management (LMS) Solution for revenue and webinar/event management.

2/4/2010 4:43:59 PM

Alcatel-Lucent Intros New Radio Module MC-TRX

Alcatel-Lucent has announced the introduction of a new radio module designed to give mobile service providers the flexibility to support any mix of 2G GSM, 3G W-CDMA/HSPA+ and long term evolution (LTE) services simultaneously.

2/4/2010 4:40:40 PM

Mobile HD Voice to be a Hot Topic in Barcelona

If the pre-show buzz is any indication, plenty of mobile HD voice news will be announced at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. Several European carriers are likely to formally announce plans for mobile HD voice along with an alliance to exchange HD calls outside of the traditional world of switched telephony.

2/4/2010 4:37:28 PM

Fluke Receives $1.4 Million Federal Grant for Deploying Smart Grid Calibration Technology

Fluke Corporation, a division of Danaher Corporation that provides handheld electronic test and measurement technology and electrical calibration solutions, has announced that it is going to receive a federal stimulus funding of $1.4 million for ensuring the reliability and stability of the smart grid.

2/4/2010 4:33:04 PM

Medicity Wins US Patent for Enhanced Agent Grid Technology for Healthcare Organizations

Medicity, a provider of health information exchange or HIE solutions that help a number of physicians, hospitals and communities in improving care coordination, collaboration and achieving meaningful use of health information technology, has been awarded Patent No. 7,653,634 by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its agent-grid technology for health information exchange.

2/4/2010 4:26:31 PM

CounterPath Intros Advanced Version of Multimedia Communications Softphone

CounterPath Corp., a provider of desktop and mobile voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) software solutions, has announced an advanced version of its multimedia communications softphone, Bria 3.0.

2/4/2010 4:20:22 PM

Netbook or Smartphone: Which is Better for the 'Common User?'

Google recently took the smartphone world by storm with its recent launch of Nexus One. Still, there is something more to the portable computing arena than meets the eye - another battle is challenging the users and computing giants the world over. The question at the root of this battle is: which is a better solution for a common user, a smartphone or a netbook?

2/4/2010 4:17:23 PM

Data Robotics' DroboElite Achieves VMware Ready Status

Data Robotics Inc., the company that focuses on delivering the best data storage experience possible, has announced its DroboElite virtualized data storage array has achieved VMware Ready status.

2/4/2010 4:08:53 PM

Datapulse Firmly Aligned to Newly Announced Avaya Integrated Roadmap

Datapulse, a division of Mettoni Group and vendor of unified communications solutions, has reportedly confirmed its positioning in the recently launched product roadmap of Avaya. Datapulse is said to have made this tactical approach to allow the present Nortel and prospective Avaya clients to utilize a choice of software applications and services for enhanced communication.

2/4/2010 4:05:34 PM

Wireless Week: The Evolution of Media Tablets is Underway

When Apple does something - anything, really - in the mobile space, everyone's ears perk up. It's been only week since the computing Goliath launched its big 'Pad and the wires are practically clogged with blogs posing as news reports from Apple's potential friends and rivals.

2/4/2010 4:00:42 PM

Macmillan Selects Webtrends

Macmillan, a US publisher of books, textbooks, magazines and digital media, reportedly has selected Webtrends Analytics to provide deeper measurement, reporting and analysis to the data associated with all the publisher's Web properties.

2/4/2010 3:56:21 PM

Tim Hortons Selects Juniper Networks High-Performance Security Solutions

Tim Hortons, one of North America's largest quick-service restaurant chains, reportedly has selected and deployed solutions from Juniper Networks' security network infrastructure portfolio.

2/4/2010 3:53:46 PM

Will Qwest Bid for Broadband Stimulus?

Qwest seems to be taking another look at applying for broadband stimulus funds after a significant change of rules by the Rural Utilities Service and National Telecommunications and Information Administration, the Denver Business Journal reports.

2/4/2010 3:50:46 PM

Vertical Systems Group Posts Mid-2009 Business Ethernet Leaderboard Results

Ranking service providers with four percent or more of the retail business Ethernet market based on billable U.S. customer boards, Vertical Systems Group has released its Mid-2009 Business Ethernet Leaderboards report.

2/4/2010 3:38:31 PM

NetWitness Receives U.S. Patent for Network Analysis

NetWitness Corporation, offering real-time network forensics and automated threat intelligence solutions, has announced receipt of a new patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for the tools and techniques it employs for network analysis.

2/4/2010 3:37:15 PM

Google Wants DNS Protocol Extension. Is the Problem Really That Bad?

Many question whether the savings justify the change. Reactions on the blog include MickeyC's Google wants to shave a few dozen milliseconds off the time a HTTP request takes for an extremely small number of users, when accessing a *tiny* fraction of a percent of websites, by creating a major change to the most important protocol on the Internet? Doesn't seem very clever to me.

2/4/2010 3:34:44 PM

XConnect Reports 81 Percent Increase in IP Traffic Last Year, Adds UK PoP to Expand Network Capacity

XConnect, a provider of enhanced interconnection and carrier ENUM-registry services, has announced that it saw a remarkable growth in 2009, attributing the performance to rapid global adoption of Voice over Internet Protocol or VoIP.

2/4/2010 3:32:09 PM

AT&T Will Allow Mobile Slingbox Streaming

AT&T apparently had decided to allow streaming of Slingbox video over its mobile 3G network, adding to the Wi-Fi access it previously had allowed on iPhones and other devices.

2/4/2010 3:24:57 PM

KPIX-TV Selects Clear-Com's Hybrid Network

KPIX-TV/KBCW-TV, a major group-owned duopoly in the San Francisco Bay Area, reportedly has selected Clear-Com Communication Systems' Hybrid Network (Hybrid Time-Division Multiplexing [TDM] Matrix/IP Server Network).

2/4/2010 3:22:42 PM

Etisalat and Pacific Control Ink Agreement to Offer M2M Applications

Telecom service provider Etisalat has announced an agreement with Pacific Controls, a global automation company, to jointly work towards offering machine to machine (M2M) applications and support to telco's clients.

2/4/2010 3:19:25 PM

Sierra Wireless Selects IBM to Host North American M2M Services Platform

Sierra Wireless reportedly has signed a services contract with IBM to host a new services platform dedicated to its software as a service Machine-to-Machine offering.

2/4/2010 3:16:18 PM

USGBC Awards LEED Silver Certification to Wrigley's Chicago Engineering Technology Center

The Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company's engineering technology center in Chicago has been awarded the LEED Silver Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

2/4/2010 3:12:10 PM

Bell Labs to Expand its Research Activities in Ireland

Bell Labs, the research arm of Alcatel-Lucent, is all set to expand its research activities in Ireland and generate innovative technologies.

2/4/2010 3:07:47 PM

BSNL Gives Viper Networks the Nod to Commence Operations in India

Viper Networks has received final approval from Bharat Sanchar Nigam, Ltd. (BSNL), the 7th largest telecommunications company in the world with approximately 49 million customers worldwide, to commence operations and sales for its prized India Joint Venture.

2/4/2010 3:00:46 PM

Comverge Extends Agreement with Pepco Holdings

Comverge Inc., a provider of smart grid, demand management and energy efficient solutions, has announced an expended agreement with Pepco Holdings Inc. (PHI).

2/4/2010 2:55:48 PM

Arantech Unveils openplatform CEM Solution

Dublin-based Arantech, provider of touchpoint CEM solutions and CEM consultancy services, reportedly has releasedtouchpoint openplatform. This initiative comprises an initial suite of applications and interfaces to augment existing Arantech touchpoint CEM installations by delivering open, standards-based access to core customer experience metrics.

2/4/2010 2:53:54 PM

Etex Deploys Triple-Play Services over Brocade IP Network

Etex, a subsidiary of Etex Telephone Cooperative, has deployed high-speed data, voice and high-definition video services to its consumer and business customers over a Brocade IP network.

2/4/2010 2:52:42 PM

VoIPSwitch Adds Conferencing to Vippie PC

According to officials with Voiceserve subsidiary, VoIPSwitch, the newest release of Vippie PC now supports conferencing with up to eight callers. In addition, the latest version also offers improved management of the conferencing sessions.

2/4/2010 2:49:13 PM

Vancouver Sports Facilities Chooses ADC

Security at major sports events is a major issue for the organizers. While organizers need to ensure total safety for players and fans, they should also take care not to overdo it and spoil the atmosphere. Hence, many organizers are now seeking the help of technology to tackle this issue.

2/4/2010 2:47:58 PM

Creating a Unified Fax and E-mail Solution

When adding up communications costs, businesses may be surprised by just how much paper faxing is costing them.

2/4/2010 2:45:26 PM

Dell'Oro Group: Worldwide Optical Transport Equipment Revenue to Resume Positive Growth in 2010

According to a new report from Dell'Oro Group, total worldwide Optical Transport equipment revenue is forecast to resume positive growth in 2010, reaching $16.6 billion in 2014.

2/4/2010 2:40:57 PM

Network Equipment Technologies Acquires SmartSIP Product Line from Evangelyze

Network Equipment Technologies Inc. (NET), a provider of network and Voice over IP (VoIP) solutions, has announced along with Evangelyze Communications (EC), a Microsoft Unified Communications Voice Specialized Partner, that NET has recently acquired EC's SmartSIP product line and customer base.

2/4/2010 2:34:52 PM

Zinwave and Crossover Sign Distribution Agreement

Although wireless technology has grown leaps and bounds in the last few years, in-building wireless technology still faces some stumbling blocks. One of the major complaints about in-building wireless technology is the quality of reception. Recently, Zinwave and Crossover entered into a distribution agreement to extend Crossover's market reach in Canada with its unique in-building wireless solution.

2/4/2010 2:31:08 PM

Broadcom Adds Support for Bluetooth v3.0 + HS Specification Across Its Portfolio

Broadcom, a fabless semiconductor company, has stated that its Bluetooth products will now feature support for the recently adopted Bluetooth v3.0 + HS (High Speed) specification.

2/4/2010 2:25:11 PM

PortaOne Intros New App Bringing VoIP to the iPhone

Global communications infrastructure company PortaOne, Inc. today announced the availability of its new PortaClient app for the Apple iPhone. It is an application promising new convenience to customers of VoIP service providers using PortaOne's PortaSwitch platform.

2/4/2010 2:19:59 PM

Podcast: Using XMediusFax 6.5 to Fulfill IP Faxing Needs

Searching for a new IP fax solution isn't the easiest of chores. With so many options, companies are often unsure which service to choose. Sagem-Intestar, an IP fax server seller, recently introduced two new fax solutions to the marketplace - its XMediusFAX 6.5 software suite and the Open Line IP fax server hardware application. But how do companies know what service is right for them?

2/4/2010 2:19:55 PM

Page Plus Cellular Reduces Roaming Rate on Prepaid Services

Mobile phone costs are coming down all over the world. In fact, service providers in countries like India offer free incoming calls for as low as $1 for 400 minutes. The trend is fast catching on in U.S. too. Recently, Page Plus Cellular announced that its U.S. roaming rate will be lowered from $.59 per minute to $.29 per minute.

2/4/2010 2:13:54 PM

MiX Telematics Announces Top Four Business Practices to Improve Fleet Vehicle Operations

MiX Telematics, a global provider of vehicle tracking and fleet management solutions, and its division SafeDrive International (SDI), have published the top four business practices to help improve driver behavior.

2/4/2010 2:09:18 PM

Vodafone Builds Business Opportunities with SMEs through Direct Engagement

Bending to the European telecommunications and IT industries' recent focus on SMEs that offer solutions such as unified communications and enterprise mobility specifically, Vodafone recently opened its first retail store for small enterprises.

2/4/2010 2:06:18 PM

Customer Interaction Solutions Magazine Awards intelecrm

Technology Marketing Corporation's (TMC) Customer Interaction Solutions magazine has awarded a 2009 Product of the Year Award to Intelestream, a provider of open source CRM consulting and developers of intelecrm. Intelecrm is known to provide enterprise level CRM functionality to small and medium sized businesses.

2/4/2010 2:03:42 PM

IP Infusion Releases ZebOS 7.8 with GMPLS Support Features

IP Infusion, an ACCESS company and provider of intelligent software for next generation network equipment manufacturers and converged IP service providers, has announced the release of ZebOS 7.8, reportedly the first solution to embrace Generalized Multiprotocol Label Switching or GMPLS support features.

2/4/2010 1:59:55 PM

Ericsson Inks Deal to Acquire Mobile Aggregation Business from SinglePoint

Ericsson has further strengthened its position in the market by signing an agreement with SinglePoint for the purchase of the company's strategic operator and aggregation contract assets.

2/4/2010 1:53:57 PM

Comodo Selects Callidus Software's Salesforce Force.com Solution

Comodo Group, Inc., a major brand in Internet security, has selected Callidus Software to manage its commissions.

2/4/2010 1:53:38 PM

NEBS Report: The Promise of Better Platforms is Coming True

As operators prepare for next-generation service rollouts, it's comforting to know that a handful of telecom equipment manufactures are doing their jobs behind the scenes.

2/4/2010 1:50:52 PM

Everything Channel's CRN Names Callidus Software as One of '20 Top Coolest Cloud Productivity App Vendors'

Callidus Software Inc., a company specializing in Sales Performance Management (SPM) solutions, announced recently that it has been named as one of the 20 Coolest Cloud Productivity App Vendors as part of the 100 Coolest Cloud Computing Products list by Everything Channel's publication, CRN. Specifically, the channel has recognized Callidus' TrueComp Manager Solution for its outstanding incentive management capabilities.

2/4/2010 1:48:00 PM

ICC Intros Two 80-Watt Open Frame Elpac Power Supply Series

International Components Corporation (ICC), a provider of portable rechargeable systems, reportedly announced that it has launched two new series of 80-Watt open frame power supplies that would be marketed under the brand name of Elpac Power Systems. The new series are: MTB080 and FTB080.

2/4/2010 1:44:02 PM

MIND CTI Unveils MINDBill 7

MIND CTI, a provider of convergent end-to-end billing and customer care product based solutions for service providers, as well as telecom expense management (call accounting) solutions, has announced a convergent end-to-end billing and customer care solution for the prepaid/postpaid mobile and wireline market segments.

2/4/2010 1:40:50 PM

Deutsche Telekom, T-Mobile and Telit Collaborate for M2M Business

Deutsche Telekom, T-Mobile and Telit Communications have announced global collaboration to leverage the growth potential in the machine-to-machine or M2M marketplace.

2/4/2010 1:35:08 PM

Camiant PCRF Subscribers Cross 185 Million

ISPs need to have best of the solutions to control the network and support various services. Companies that provide these controls are in huge demand. Camiant is one such company and it recently announced that its PCRF (Policy and Charging Rules Function) deployments have surpassed the 185 million-subscriber milestone with its Multimedia Policy Engine (MPE).

2/4/2010 1:32:29 PM

Ifbyphone's Cloud Telephony Products Saves Companies Money, Drives Business

2/4/2010 1:03:41 PM

Ingate Partner Codima Eyes Operations in Ireland

Philadelphia-based Codima Inc. - led by Paul Glynn, founder of Crannog - reportedly will offer full support to its growing Irish customer base including system integrators and service providers with new operations on the Emerald Isle. The company provides practice software tools to help organizations manage their IT networks. Specifically, Codima provides SIP-based VoIP pre-assessment and post-deployment tools from Codima Toolbox that will be combined with Ingate Firewall and Ingate SIParator products to enable VoIP installations.

2/4/2010 12:52:16 PM

Flow Grenada Selects Sigma Systems for Broadband and VoIP Service Fulfillment

Flow has selected Sigma Systems for broadband and VoIP Service fulfillment. Flow is the brand under which Columbus Communications (Grenada) Ltd. provides its services in Grenada. Flow is the leading cable television provider in Grenada.

2/4/2010 12:44:30 PM

Smart Grid to Bring Immense Business Opportunities in Asia Pacific: Report

Frost & Sullivan's recent analysis finds that utilities in the Asia Pacific region are gradually shifting towards smart grids.

2/4/2010 12:32:24 PM

CounterPath Announces Advanced Version of its VoIP Softphone Bria 3.0

CounterPath Corp., a provider of desktop and mobile VoIP software solutions, reportedly announced that it has launched an advanced version of its multimedia VoIP softphone, Bria 3.0, in order to enhance the overall user experience and the enterprise feature set.

2/4/2010 12:29:02 PM

BTI Systems Unveils Tools to Improve Network Performance

If you look at the demand for bandwidth, you will feel that there is no end to the network capacity a service provider needs to have at his disposal. The amount of digital content that is being created and shared is growing exponentially and network service providers are struggling to keep pace. To help them in this task, BTI Systems has reportedly unveiled three new tools.

2/4/2010 12:22:22 PM

Silicon Storage Technology to be Acquired by Microchip Technology

Silicon Storage Technology, Inc., or SST, a memory and non-memory products provider for high-volume applications in the digital consumer, networking, wireless communications and Internet computing markets, has reportedly entered into a definitive merger agreement with Microchip Technology Inc., a provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors.

2/4/2010 12:16:44 PM

Plum Voice Experiences Record Growth

Interactive voice response, or IVR, solutions are here to stay and so are the companies that are dealing in this technology. There are various benefits of using this technology and modern company simply cannot ignore them. Plum Voice, a single-source provider of IVR solutions, recently announced that it has experienced record growth for year-end 2009.

2/4/2010 12:06:33 PM

Comtech PST Corp. Receives $ 1.6 Million Orders

Comtech PST Corp., a subsidiary of Comtech Telecommunications Corp and an independent supplier of broadband, high power RF microwave amplifiers for use in a broad spectrum of applications, has reportedly received $1.6 million of orders from a domestic prime contractor to supply broadband, solid-state, high-power radio signal jamming amplifiers and switches.

2/4/2010 12:01:19 PM

Camiant Multimedia Policy Engine Available on RadiSys ATCA Platform

Camiant Inc., a provider of policy control technology, announced the availability of its Multimedia Policy Engine on the RadiSys Advanced Telecommunications Computing Architecture (ATCA) platform for next-generation mobile providers.

2/4/2010 12:00:07 PM

RedBuilt is 'Largest Customer to Date' to Migrate from SAP to NetSuite

RedBuilt LLC, a supplier of engineered wood products for the commercial and multi-family construction industry, has reportedly switched from SAP to NetSuite to better meet its ERP financial management needs.

2/4/2010 11:56:36 AM

WorldGate Signs New Service Provider Agreement with Zurvita

WorldGate, a provider of digital voice and video phone services and next generation video phones, recently signed a new service provider agreement with marketing company, Zurvita, Inc., to sell its digital video communication services. The official launch of this new initiative is planned for March 6, 2010 as part of Zurvita's Business Leadership conference, to be held in Houston, Texas.

2/4/2010 11:56:25 AM

Teledynamic Named Digium Switchvox Select Dealer

Teledynamic Communications recently announced that the company was named a Digium Switchvox Select Dealer by Digium. Becoming a select dealer allows Teledynamic to receive the highest level of sales and technical support from Digium, stated Teledynamic in a press release.

2/4/2010 11:50:55 AM

Iskra Sistemi Intros New SparkLight ADM16 Access Product Family

Iskra Sistemi, a developer and provider of process automation, communications and security products, has reportedly launched the SparkLight ADM16 Next Generation SDH Add/Drop Multiplexer.

2/4/2010 11:46:52 AM

Contactology, Zendesk Team to Integrate E-mail Marketing and Help Desk Support

Contactology, a provider of e-mail marketing and online survey technologies, has reportedly announced the first-of-its-kind integration with on-demand help desk and customer support provider, Zendesk.

2/4/2010 11:36:22 AM

What Would it Take for Texting to Overtake Twitter?

There are several differences between texting and tweeting. Texting tends to be about one-to-one communications, while tweeting is a one-to-many mode. Texting is more often about coordinating one user's life with others, tweets more about status updates. Texting is more typically conducted only with people one knows fairly well. Tweeting recipients include virtual strangers.

2/4/2010 11:32:53 AM

Etisalat, Pacific Controls Forge M2M Agreement

Etisalat reportedly announced an agreement with Pacific Controls, aDubai-headquartered total automation solution provider,to produce Machine to Machine applications and support to telco clients.

2/4/2010 11:26:42 AM

LeCroy Selects Keithley Microwave Switch for USB Test Suite

Keithley Instruments, Inc., a provider of advanced electrical test instruments and systems, announced that LeCroy Corporation, a producer of serial data test solutions, has selected Keithley's System 46, or S46, RF/Microwave Switch System as part of the original equipment for its new USB 3.0 Test Suite product family.

2/4/2010 11:24:03 AM

Unum Benefits from Interactive Intelligence's Contact Center Solution

Unum, a provider of employee benefits products and services, has reportedly deployed Interactive Intelligence's Customer Interaction Center to improve efficiencies for its distributed contact centers and home-based agents.

2/4/2010 11:18:16 AM

OKI's New Automated Gate Systems Ease Immigration Process at Japanese Airports

Tokyo, Japan-based telecommunications manufacturer OKI Electric Industry reportedly announced that it has delivered a Next Generation Automated Gate System to the immigration bureau.

2/4/2010 11:16:44 AM

Open NFC Available for Android, Windows and Linux Platforms

2/4/2010 11:15:16 AM

European Cellular Networks to See Surge of M2M Security Apps: Report

Machine-to-machine, or M2M, technology has become integral in several security and tracking applications. Recently analyst firm Berg Insight revealed that shipments of wireless M2M modules for security applications in EU 27+2 will grow from 2.3 million in 2009 to nearly 22 million by 2014.

2/4/2010 11:11:44 AM

UC to Outpace Overall Enterprise Voice Market through 2014: Report

According to a recent report by Dell'Oro Group, an information source about the networking and telecommunications industries, annual UC market revenues will expand faster than the overall enterprise voice market through 2014. The report also indicates that the total PBX market is forecast to exceed $6 billion in 2014, but will not return to its peak of more than $7 billion, reached in 2007.

2/4/2010 11:08:23 AM

Westell Now Offers 802.11n Wireless Networking Products

Westell Technologies, Inc. recently announced that it will now offer integrated 802.11n wireless networking in its broadband products. The company believes that integration of the most advanced wireless home networking standard will provide end consumers with additional performance and security for their in-home wireless network.

2/4/2010 11:06:52 AM

Acme Packet Posts Record Results for Q4 of 2009

Total revenue for the fourth quarter of 2009 was $41.3 million, compared to $30.6 million in the fourth quarter of last year and $36.3 million in the third quarter of 2009.

2/4/2010 11:04:43 AM

File Transfer Services Safe from Security Breaches: Ipswitch

As recent news about a security breach concerning an employee sending personal information - in this case names and social security numbers - over the Internet made headlines, there appears to be growing concern about how data is protected. In the above instance, employees at the Department of Commerce learned that a colleague inadvertently transmitted a file containing their personally identifiable information, including their social security number and name, over the Internet. The data was unencrypted and could have compromised employees' information, according to the Washington Post.

2/4/2010 10:57:25 AM

Onset Brings Improves Web-Based Monitoring System

The HOBO U30 web-based energy and environmental monitoring system from Onset has acquired many new features to provide improved services to the customers. The company claims that these new features help the customers in accurately and easily measuring a variety of energy and environmental measurements.

2/4/2010 10:55:16 AM

Openwave Collaborates with Digital Solutions Group

Openwave Systems Inc., has reportedly entered into a joint collaboration with Digital Solutions Group, or DSG, an African outsource provider for total fixed-mobile convergence, or FMC, solutions and relationship marketing.

2/4/2010 10:52:15 AM

GL Announces Enhanced SS7 Network Monitoring

GL Communications Inc. - a supplier of test, monitoring, and analysis equipment for TDM, Wireless, IP and VoIP networks - has released an enhanced SS7 network monitoring system.

2/4/2010 10:51:08 AM

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