Telecommunications Weekly back issues from September 2008:
Research results from University of Texas update knowledge of science.
Sep 03, 2008 ... "We report an extremely compact (15.4 mu m x 8 pm) silicon-based 2-D slab nano photonic crystal (PC) transverse-magnetic (TM) polarizer which blocks propagation of the transverse-electric (TE) polarized light but passes TM polarized light around telecommunication wavelength (1550 nm). The ...
Studies from Y. Louet and co-authors have provided new information about telecommunications.
Sep 03, 2008 ... According to recent research from France, "This paper presents a classification of methods that have been proposed to address nonlinear power amplification of highly fluctuating signals in telecommunications. The classification proposed uses a tree-like representation wherein each branch ...
Serverside Group: More Evidence That Personal Cards Pay.
Sep 03, 2008 ... In yet more proof that personal cards pay, customers at US-based Zions First National Bank who have switched from standard to customized cards in the past two months have been making, on average, 15%-20% more transactions since their new card arrived. Zions Bank, which launched its ...
Tekelec Appoints David R. Laube to Board of Directors.
Sep 03, 2008 ... Tekelec (NASDAQ: TKLC), a global leader in core multimedia session control and network intelligence, announced the appointment of David R. Laube to the company's board of directors. During his 17 years at U S WEST (now Qwest Communications), Laube held senior executive positions ...
Verizon Wireless Readies Network, Emergency Services as Tropical Storm Fay Approaches Florida.
Sep 03, 2008 ... Verizon Wireless has mobilized its emergency response plan as Tropical Storm Fay threatens the Florida Keys and west coast of Florida later today. To protect its wireless network and preserve communications for wireless customers and emergency agencies, Verizon Wireless has set ...
Snapshots Canada Fixed Telephone Services 2008: 2007 Year-end Market Size Data, with 2008 Estimates.
Sep 03, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/96af98/snapshots_canada_f) has announced the addition of the "Snapshots Canada Fixed Telephone Services 2008" report to their offering. Snapdatas Snapshots Canada Fixed Telephone Services 2008 provides 2007 ...
Global Knowledge Offers Updated Cisco Unified Communications Manager Training Course.
Sep 03, 2008 ... Global Knowledge, the worldwide leader in IT and Business training, announced the launch of its Cisco Unified Communications Manager Boot Camp v6.1 where students learn to optimize network performance by deploying the right IP telephony network infrastructure. The exclusive ...
Canon U.S.A. Rolls Out New imageCLASS Multifunction Printers for Small Businesses and Home Offices.
Sep 03, 2008 ... Continuing to provide the small business and home office document solutions that businesses require to be successful in today's market, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of digital office imaging systems and solutions, today introduced the new monochrome imageCLASS MF4350d and ...
Steady as You Go in Finland's Mobile Operator Market.(Report)
Sep 03, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/a1d714/3q08_finland_mobil) has announced the addition of IE Market Research Corp.'s new report "3Q08 Finland Mobile Forecast, 2008 - 2010" to their offering. This Mobile Forecast on Finland provides over 65 ...
Cincinnati Bell Renews Contract with Convergys for Relationship Management Services.(Company overview)
Sep 03, 2008 ... Convergys Corporation (NYSE: CVG), a global leader in relationship management, announced that Cincinnati Bell Inc. (NYSE: CBB), one of the United States' most respected and best performing local exchange and wireless providers, has renewed its contract with Convergys for five years, ...
FOX News Channel to Launch Significant Enhancements to the Network's Facebook Page.
Sep 03, 2008 ... FOX News Channel (FNC) will launch several significant enhancements to the network's Facebook page on Tuesday, August 19th, announced Joel Cheatwood, the network's Senior Vice President of Development. The redesign will feature an enhanced video player with expanded clip library and added ...
FrontRange Solutions to Showcase Power of CRM Solutions with Voice Integration and Mobile Capabilities at destinationCRM Conference.(Conference news)
Sep 03, 2008 ... FrontRange Solutions will use its presence at the third annual destinationCRM Conference, set for August 18-20 in New York City, to educate attendees on the benefits of integrating VoIP and mobile technologies into their customer relationship management (CRM) strategies. ...
Crummer Graduate School Executive-in-Residence Sees "The Future of Less" in New Book.
Sep 03, 2008 ... The Rollins MBA at the Crummer Graduate School of Business, the number one graduate business program in Florida, is pleased to announce that its executive-in-residence, Allen H. Kupetz, has released a new book on the near-future of the 21st century economy. The Future of Less, published by ...
The Prepaid Press Expo Starts Tuesday.
Sep 03, 2008 ... The Prepaid Press Expo 2008, the premier gathering of the prepaid services industry, opens Tuesday, August 19th at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and runs through Thursday, August 21st. Industry leaders from all of the segments of the prepaid calling card, wireless and gift and debit card ...
Office Depot Recognized for Its Outstanding Product Quality.
Sep 03, 2008 ... Office Depot(R) (NYSE:ODP), a leading global provider of office products and services, today was recognized for its outstanding product quality by David Weekley Homes, the nation's largest for-profit privately held home builder. This marks the third consecutive year that Office Depot has ...
Is Your University Prepared to Issue "Immediate" Emergency Notifications Required by New Higher Education Law Signed by President Bush?
Sep 03, 2008 ... Rave Wireless, Inc. (www.ravewireless.com) today applauded Congress and President Bush for recognizing the critical role that reliable, high-performing "electronic and cellular communication" emergency notification systems play in campus safety. The new Higher Education Act (HR-4137) ...
Astute Solutions Launches ePowerCenter 7.0.
Sep 03, 2008 ... Leading the charge to help consumer-focused companies differentiate through service excellence, Astute Solutions (www.astutesolutions.com) announced the launch of ePowerCenter(TM) 7.0. The new version of its award-winning customer service application distinctly meets the demands of the ...
YANGAROO Adopts Shareholders Rights Plan.
Sep 03, 2008 ... YANGAROO Inc. (TSX-V:YOO, OTCBB:YOOIF) ("YANGAROO" or "the Company") President and CEO, John Heaven, announced that the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") has adopted a Shareholder Rights Plan (the "Rights Plan"), subject to regulatory approval. The Rights Plan has been adopted to ...
Mediabistro.com Launches Three New Blogs for Mobile Media.
Sep 03, 2008 ... Mediabistro.com (www.mediabistro.com), a division of Jupitermedia Corporation, (Nasdaq: JUPM) today launched three new blogs: MobileMarketingToday.Com (http://www.mobilemarketingtoday.com), MobileDevicesToday.com (www.mobiledevicestoday.com) and MobileAppsToday.com ...
First Annual Search Engine Strategies SES Awards Winners Announced at SES San Jose '08.(Awards list)
Sep 03, 2008 ... Recognizing innovation in the search industry, the first annual Search Engine Strategies (SES) Awards were announced this week at Search Engine Strategies (SES) San Jose http://www.searchenginestrategies.com/sanjose). The SES conference, which wrapped up today at the San Jose Convention ...
Vodafone to Enjoy Higher Subscriber Growth Than TCNZ in New Zealand Mobile Operator Space.(Report)
Sep 03, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/18d713/3q08_new_zealand_m) has announced the addition of IE Market Research Corp.'s new report "3Q08 New Zealand Mobile Forecast, 2008 - 2010" to their offering. This Mobile Forecast on New Zealand provides over ...
allvoices Unveils Global Excellence in Citizen Media Initiative.
Sep 03, 2008 ... allvoices, Inc. (www.allvoices.com), a new media company, today launched Excellence in Citizen Media, an online initiative to reward news and opinion contributors from all over the world with a six-month cash incentive program. Contributors of news and opinion between Aug. 19. 2008 and ...
CA GRC Manager Named One of KMWorld's "Trend-Setting Products of 2008".
Sep 03, 2008 ... CA, Inc. (NASDAQ: CA) announced its CA GRC Manager has been named one of KMWorld's "Trend-Setting Products of 2008." The complete list is featured in the September issue of KMWorld magazine and online at www.kmworld.com. "This year's KMWorld list of Trend Setting Products has ...
4C Controls Announces the Appointment of Dr. Philip Hayden as Vice President, Security Assessment & Threat Analysis.
Sep 03, 2008 ... 4C Controls Inc. (OTCBB: FOUR.OB) announced it has appointed FBI Supervising Special Agent (Ret.) Dr. Philip Hayden as its Vice President, Security Assessment & Threats Analysis. Dr. Hayden comes to 4C Controls after a distinguished career with the Federal Bureau of ...
SAS Customer GE Rail Services Earns 2008 TDWI Best Practice Award for Enterprise Business Intelligence.
Sep 03, 2008 ... SAS customer General Electric Rail Services (GERS) has been selected by The Data Warehousing Institute (TDWI) as a co-winner of its Enterprise BI Best Practices Award for 2008. GERS received the honor for deploying a comprehensive information delivery solution with an enterprise BI portal ...
Study data from University of Ljubljana update understanding of telecommunications.
Sep 03, 2008 ... According to recent research from Ljubljana, Slovenia, "A country's e-readiness is essentially a measure of its business environment, a collection of factors that indicate how amenable a market is to Internet-based opportunities. An e-readiness assessment is based on several quantitative ...
New telecommunications study findings recently were reported by researchers at Kyoto University.(Report)
Sep 03, 2008 ... According to recent research from Kyoto, Japan, "In this paper, we propose a novel solution to improving wireless channel quality of wireless local area networks (WLANs) in fast-mobile environments, which uses a media-access-control (MAC) layer approach: adaptive frame-length control and ...
Got a Wicked Cool App? AT&T Seeks Best Mobile Application in New England.
Sep 03, 2008 ... AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) announced the launch of Fast-Pitch New England, a mobile application developer competition akin to a high-tech version of "American Idol." The contest, which starts Monday, August 18, is designed to promote the local tech community while underscoring AT&T's commitment to ...
Keynote Introduces New Version of Streaming Perspective With Support for Microsoft Silverlight 2.(Company overview)
Sep 03, 2008 ... Keynote(R) Systems (Nasdaq:KEYN), the global leader in on-demand mobile and Internet test & measurement solutions for continuously improving the online experience, today introduced a new version of Keynote Streaming Perspective(R) with support for Microsoft Silverlight 2, the technology ...
Haights Cross Communications Announces Refinancing of Existing Credit Facility.
Sep 03, 2008 ... Haights Cross Communications, Inc. (HCC) announced that on August 15, 2008 its wholly owned subsidiary, Haights Cross Operating Company (Haights Cross), entered into a new senior secured term loan facility with DDJ Capital Management LLC, as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent, and ...
WAN Data Service Providers Compares Results of the Four Leading Carriers.
Sep 03, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/43ff88/carrier_scorecard) has announced the addition of the "Carrier Scorecard: WAN Data Service Providers" report to their offering. Our 2008 Next-Generation Network Services survey questioned over 800 ...
Examine the Telecommunications Market in Russia 2008 With Development Forecasts to 2012, as the Broadband Market's Revenues Increase by 50%.
Sep 03, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f1b3a1/telecommunications) has announced the addition of the "Telecommunications Market in Russia 2008. Development Forecasts for 2008-2012" report to their offering. Telecommunications Market in Russia 2008 ...
Arteris Network-on-Chip NoC Selected by Texas Instruments to Provide SoC Interconnect.
Sep 03, 2008 ... Arteris Inc., the leading Network-on-Chip (NoC) solutions provider, announced that Texas Instruments, Incorporated (TI) has selected its Network-on-Chip IP solutions for use in the OMAP(TM) processor platform. Use of the Arteris IP simplifies the communications process on chip to enhance ...
One Lucky NAIFA 2008 Attendee to Win Sea World Adventure Park Deluxe Fun Passes* from MobiDic.
Sep 03, 2008 ... When 2,000 insurance and financial advisors descend on the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego early next month, DelTel, Inc., an exhibitor at the NAIFA 2008 'Catch the Wave' Convention, wants to make sure they have some San Diego fun along with all their business education. ...
Widely Held Attitudes to Different Generations.
Sep 03, 2008 ... A recent survey by Harris Interactive conducted for Charles Schwab and Age Wave asked almost 4,000 Americans aged 21 to 83 what they thought of different generations. Specifically, they were asked about people aged 13 to 31 or Generation Y; those aged 32 to 43 or Generation X, Baby ...
Studies from Z.A.B.M. Noh and colleagues provide new data on telecommunications.
Sep 03, 2008 ... "This paper studies packet scheduling schemes with QoE (user-level QoS) guarantee for audio-video transmission in a wireless LAN with HCF controlled channel access (HCCA) of the IEEE 802.11e MAC protocol. We first propose the static scheduling (SS) scheme, which grants adjustable ...
Clear Channel Radio's Total Traffic Network Now in 95 North American Markets for Navigation-Equipped Vehicles and Devices.
Sep 03, 2008 ... Clear Channel Radio's Total Traffic Network (CCTTN) announced an expansion to its delivery of real-time traffic data over RDS-TMC (Radio Data System Traffic Message Channel) for navigation-equipped vehicles and devices that bring the total number of North American markets served to 95. The ...
According to In-Stat, Hotspot Access Revenues Not Keeping Pace with Usage Growth.
Sep 03, 2008 ... The number of hotspots providing public wireless LAN access continues to grow globally and more people are using them, reports In-Stat (http://www.in-stat.com). But access revenues do not appear to be keeping up with the growth in use, the high-tech market research firm says. ...
Photobucket Launches Digital Scrapbooking in Collaboration with Scrapblog.
Sep 03, 2008 ... Photobucket, the leading standalone photo and video-sharing site, announced the addition of online scrapbooking, powered by Scrapblog, the leading service for creating and sharing scrapbooks online. Scrapblog's easy-to-use application is now seamlessly integrated with Photobucket, enabling ...
Djezzy in Algeria Will Continue to Enjoy Some of the Highest EBITDA Margins among Mobile Operators in the Middle East.(Report)
Sep 03, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9cc4a9/3q08_algeria_mobil) has announced the addition of IE Market Research Corp.'s new report "3Q08 Algeria Mobile Forecast, 2008 - 2010" to their offering. This Mobile Forecast on Algeria provides over 65 ...
The CEO Lounge Goes Live - CEO Networking for a New Generation of Leaders.
Sep 03, 2008 ... There's a new generation of blue jean wearing, technically savvy, environmentally conscious, music loving, 30 and 40 something CEOs - and now they have their very own private networking site. The CEO Lounge is an interactive, peer-to-peer online business network that's ...
Wi-Fi TV Has Sales Job Opportunities Across USA and Will Host Open Phone Call Today At 218-486-1300.
Sep 03, 2008 ... Wi-Fi TV Inc. (Pink Sheets:WIFT), www.Wi-FiTV.com, hosts a free open to the public conference call today at 218-486-1300, bridge #715719 today at 4:30 PM Los Angeles and U.S. Pacific time, today at 7:30 PM New York and U.S. Eastern time, Friday at 7:30 AM Beijing time, Friday at 12:30 AM ...
Researchers at Niigata University target telecommunications.(Report)
Sep 03, 2008 ... "One of the most promising applications of a mobile ad hoc network is a vehicular ad hoc network (VANET). Each vehicle is aware of its position information by GPS or other methods, so position-based routing is a useful approach in VANET," scientists in Niigata, Japan report. ...
Kansas City Talk Show Host to Launch National Business Show with 15-Day, 3,500-Mile Mystery Tour across America.
Sep 03, 2008 ... "Live with Jay" host, Jay Liebenguth (www.livewithjay.com), is hitting the road on a mystery tour to talk with U.S. business leaders across the country about the businesses they run and the tools they use to succeed. The 10-state, 15-day, 25-city, 3,500-mile tour that will be ...
Vuclip Unveils New Personalized Mobile Video Search and Delivery Service.
Sep 03, 2008 ... After spending a year in stealth mode as Blueapple.mobi, Vuclip (www.vuclip.com), the company that delivers online video to any phone anytime, announced its completely redesigned consumer online and mobile services and the public availability of the Vuclip Video API Program for online ...
Global Service Providers' Managed IP Solutions for Europe-Based Multinationals Are Neck and Neck According to New Current Analysis Report.
Sep 03, 2008 ... A new Current Analysis report featuring competitive analysis of Global Service Providers' managed IP solutions for Europe-based multinational companies shows offerings from BT and Orange Business Services lead the pack. However, the report also shows solutions from T-Systems, AT&T and ...
Wilmington Trust CEO to speak at Lehman Brothers Conference.(Conference news)
Sep 03, 2008 ... Wilmington Trust Corporation (NYSE:WL) announced that its chairman and chief executive officer, Ted T. Cecala, is scheduled to speak at the Lehman Brothers 2008 Financial Services Conference on Monday, September 8, at 11:15 a.m. (EDT). He plans to discuss financial and business performance ...
Wherify and Lightyear to Integrate Springboard Location Based Services Platform into Wireless Carrier Resale Programs Targeting Mobile Enterprise Applications.
Sep 03, 2008 ... Wherify Wireless, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: WFYW) home of the Springboard Location Based Services (LBS) Platform, announced its intention to fully integrate its LBS platform into the wireless offerings provided by Lightyear Network Solutions, LLC. On August 13th the two companies announced the ...
Research from S. Aust and colleagues has provided new data on telecommunications.(Report)
Sep 03, 2008 ... "The aggregation of Wi-Fi links has been identified as one way of taking advantage of available channels to achieve higher speed data transmission in future cognitive radio networks. However variations in link quality make it difficult to achieve stable performance from aggregated Wi-Fi ...
Clear Channel Radio Locks in Senior Executives with Multi-Year Deals, Promotes Four.
Sep 03, 2008 ... Clear Channel Radio announced that it has signed several senior executives in its management team to long-term contracts, including Evan Harrison, Susan Karis, Mark Kopelman, Gene Romano, Tom Schurr, and George Toulas. Separately, the company promoted Harrison, Kopelman, Romano, and Toulas ...
Qwest, Pueblo of Pojoaque Reach Right-of-Way Agreement.
Sep 03, 2008 ... Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q) announced an agreement today that secures right-of-way for Qwest facilities with the Pueblo of Pojoaque. The agreement ensures communications services for thousands of residents and businesses in parts of northern New Mexico. The ...
Tekelec to Host Third SIP Educational Webinar.
Sep 03, 2008 ... Tekelec (NASDAQ:TKLC) announced it will host the third of a four-part Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) educational webinar series on Tuesday, September 9 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. This session, focusing on SIP protocol, procedures, and architecture, will be led by Ben ...
Power Trio Departs Squires & Company to Start New Design Firm.
Sep 03, 2008 ... After teaming with Squires & Company for a combined total of 21 exceptional years, senior executives Brandon Murphy, Bret Sano and Erin Fletcher have announced their resignation effective August 15, 2008. The Creative Director, Associate Creative Director and Senior Account Executive ...
C&D Technologies Introduces the New C&D TRUE FRONT ACCESS Battery System.
Sep 03, 2008 ... C&D Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:CHP), a leading North American producer and marketer of batteries, battery systems and integrated standby power systems, announced the release of the new C&D TRUE FRONT ACCESS advanced Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) batteries for telecommunication ...
CRM magazine Announces Winners of 2008 CRM Market Awards.(Awards list)
Sep 03, 2008 ... CRM magazine, the industry's leading publication, announced the winners of its 2008 CRM Market Awards here today, in conjunction with the magazine's destinationCRM 2008 conference. As the CRM software market extended its growth streak yet again, CRM magazine and the seventh ...
Contract Negotiations Continue beyond Deadline for Qwest and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
Sep 03, 2008 ... Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE:Q) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), which represents approximately 200 workers in Montana, have agreed to extend contract negotiations beyond the Aug. 16, 11:59 p.m. deadline. Talks will continue. ...
Sony Ericsson Expands U.S. Carrier Channels with T-Mobile Partnership, Unveils New Handset.
Sep 03, 2008 ... Sony Ericsson announced the expansion of its carrier channels in the U.S. to include wireless leader T-Mobile USA, starting with the launch of the TM506 in early September. Sony Ericsson will now reach more than 31 million wireless subscribers through this partnership. The TM506, Sony ...
AT&T U-verse Marks One Year Anniversary of Giving Sacramento Consumers Real Choice in Television Service.
Sep 03, 2008 ... AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) announced that AT&T U-verse(SM) TV is now available to more than 250,000 living units in the greater Sacramento area, marking a significant expansion since AT&T U-verse launched locally in August 2007. In the year since service has been available, AT&T U-verse TV has ...
Search Engine Strategies 2008 News Distributed By Business Wire Available At WWW.TRADESHOWNEWS.COM.
Sep 03, 2008 ... As the official news release distribution service for Search Engine Strategies 2008, Business Wire will be posting exhibitor news releases on its dedicated show news archive at www.tradeshownews.com or directly from the SES show site. Media may contact the Business Wire Event Services ...
Sridhar Chityala Joins Wachovia as Head of eCommerce.
Sep 03, 2008 ... Wachovia announced that Sridhar Chityala has joined the company as head of its eCommerce division. He will report to Ranjana Clark, head of Marketing, and will be responsible for the strategic direction and execution of the company's Internet, intranet and mobile channels, as well as ...
LICT Corporation Announces Second Quarter Earnings.(Financial report)
Sep 03, 2008 ... LICT Corporation (Pink Sheets(R): LICT) announced its second quarter 2008 earnings results (see attachment A). SECOND QUARTER RESULTS During the second quarter of 2008, our revenues were $24.7 million, as compared to $25.2 million in the second quarter of 2007, a ...
Shentel Selects Alcatel-Lucent to Upgrade Network for Wireless Broadband Services in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Sep 03, 2008 ... Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) (NASDAQ: SHEN) and Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) announced an agreement valued at more than USD 30 million for equipment, services and software to upgrade Shenandoah Personal Communications Company's network in ...
iBasis Announces Successful Completion of $15 Million Stock Repurchase Program.
Sep 03, 2008 ... iBasis, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBAS), a KPN affiliate, announced that it has completed the repurchase of $15 million of its common stock, as authorized by its Board of Directors on April 28, 2008. The company repurchased approximately 3.9 million shares at an average price per share of ...
MTN Continues to Receive the Highest Average Revenue Per User in Nigeria's Mobile Operator Space.(Report)
Sep 03, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d45bee/3q08_nigeria_mobil) has announced the addition of IE Market Research Corp.'s new report "3Q08 Nigeria Mobile Forecast, 2008 - 2010" to their offering. This Mobile Forecast on Nigeria provides over 65 ...
IPtimize Purchases Commercial Voice Assets in Nevada, Idaho and Utah.
Sep 03, 2008 ... IPtimize, Inc. (Pink Sheets: IPZI) ("IPtimize"), a broadband voice and data service provider, and American Fiber Systems, Inc. (AFS), a leader in metro fiber connectivity, announced that IPtimize has acquired AFS's broadband access and hosted VoIP telephone services business. Based in ...