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• Rebound in Notebooks in Western Europe Boosted PC Shipments

  25-07-2016 18:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  PC shipments in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) performed above expectations, reaching 16.1 million units in the second quarter of 2016 - a 4.7% YoY decrease,Click here for more.
  
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• Majority of U.S. Consumers Value Paper and Disagree With Digital-Only Communications

  25-07-2016 18:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  Results indicate that many consumers want to retain the choice of receiving paper bills and statements at no additional cost.Click here for more.
  
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• It's time to treat our phones with respect

  25-07-2016 18:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  Americans needs to show their devices a little more love. Click here for more.
  
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• Huawei Revenues Jumped 40 Percent in First Half of 2016

  25-07-2016 18:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  China's Huawei has reported a 40 percent rise in its first half revenues for this year, reaching RMB245.5 billion (US$36.8 billion). Click here for more.
  
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• Sprint gains 173,000 postpaid connections, but reports loss of $302m

  25-07-2016 17:51
  
  Sprint has released its quarterly figures which demonstrated healthy gains in the postpaid business, up 173,000 connections, but did post a $302 million loss for the period.
  Despite the loss, which compared to a net loss of $20 million for the same period last year, the financial markets reacted positively to the news, with share prices up around 21% at the time of writing. The current quarter included $113 million of non-recurring contract termination charges, related to the termination of the
  
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• 100% cloud is 100% achievable but not always the right way – Oracle

  25-07-2016 16:02
  
  While the Internet of Things is the buzzword of the moment, the world of cloud computing has withdrawn to the shadows ever so slightly as the less ‘sexy’ component of the telco industry.
  One aspect of cloud computing which is continuing to grab the attention of decision makers and vendors alike is the concept of 100% cloud. Vendors are pushing the concept for obvious reasons, and decision makers could be assuming the benefits can be scaled throughout the organization for a major win.
  
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• Verizon finally buys Yahoo for $4.8 billion

  25-07-2016 15:58
  
  The saga surrounding Yahoo’s new ownership has finally reached a resolution, with Verizon reaching an agreement to acquire its operating business for $4.83 billion.
  Talk of Verizon sizing up a potential bid for the internet media giant has been ongoing since the early part of the year, with various in-the-know sources suggesting an $8 billion bid would be forthcoming in April. With rumours of a possible bid from telco rival AT&T, along with interest from VC firms, the soap opera has pr
  
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• Huawei posts 40% revenue growth for H1 as smartphone biz gathers momentum

  25-07-2016 13:25
  
  Huawei has released financials for the first half of 2016 demonstrating a 40% revenue boost to $37 billion, partly owing to a healthy performance in the consumer business unit.
  Although operating margin for the period has declined from 18% to 12%, the company posted stronger revenue growth for the period, slightly offsetting the decline. During the first six months of 2015 revenues grew 30%.
  “We achieved steady growth across all three of our business groups, thanks to a well-balanced globa
  
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• The Telecoms.com Podcast: A Pokémoan

  25-07-2016 13:24
  
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• Ericsson CEO resigns after sustained market struggles

  25-07-2016 11:51
  
  Ericsson CEO Hans Vestberg has stepped down with immediate effect, the Swedish vendor has confirmed, as it continues to struggle in challenging market conditions.
  After another difficult quarter for the firm, Ericsson Chairman of the Boar Leif Johansson confirmed Vestberg’s departure, citing challenging operating environments and a change in strategic direction as a major contributing factor.
  “In the current environment and as the company accelerates its strategic execution, the Boar
  
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• Prysmian Continues Investing in the Most Competitive Areas in Europe

  25-07-2016 11:44
  
  The group to open two new plants for the production of telecommunications cables in Romania and SlovakiaMilan, 25 July, 2016 - Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cables and systems industry, will open two new plants for the production of telecommunications and data cables in Europe.The plants are being built as extensions on already existing factories located in Slatina, Romania, and Presov, Slovakia and will be opened in the coming months. Both...Source: RealWire
  
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• Nintendo shares drop 18% as company states it does not own Pokémon rights

  25-07-2016 11:40
  
  Nintendo has released a statement in which the company outlined the limited impact Pokémon Go will have on its annual revenues. Following the news, around $6.7 billion was wiped from the company’s market capitalization.
  While Pokémon Go has proved to be one of the most successful product launches in recent years, as its release broke numerous records in markets around the world. EE stated it saw 350,000 downloads in the UK even before the app was officially released as users
  
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• Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust mobilise their community workers with solution from Isosec and Partners

  25-07-2016 09:30
  
  Mobile app solution ‘MIA’ from Isosec means NHS clinicians can reduce unproductive admin and travel time to be better spent on patients.Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust has been working on providing community based staff with the ability to access and update clinical records securely, whilst working remotely.Geographically, Oxleas covers over 125 sites across the London Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich and into Kent, so mobile working is crucial to improving patient care whilst maxi
  
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• Verizon announces $4.83bn Yahoo buy

  25-07-2016 02:00
  
  U.S. telco to merge Yahoo with recently-acquired AOL unit; Yahoo to retain Asian assets, change its name when deal closes.
  
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• Verizon $5bn Yahoo deal imminent

  25-07-2016 02:00
  
  U.S. telco to announce acquisition of Internet company before start of trading on Monday, sources say.
  
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• Telstra seeks COO as McKenzie quits

  25-07-2016 02:00
  
  Brendon Riley to serve as Australian telco's chief operations officer on a temporary basis.
  
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• Sprint customer base climbs, net loss widens

  25-07-2016 02:00
  
  CEO hails solid turnaround progress as U.S. telco reports slight decline in fiscal Q1 revenue.
  
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• Intex-made Jolla phones hit the shelves

  25-07-2016 02:00
  
  €74 Aqua Fish goes on sale from eBay India; more retailers expected in coming weeks.
  
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• Huawei claims 40% 1H revenue hike

  25-07-2016 02:00
  
  Chinese kit maker says its three business units performed well in the first six months of the year, but does not back up its comments with numbers.
  
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• Ericsson CEO Hans Vestberg steps down

  25-07-2016 02:00
  
  Finance chief Jan Frykhammar takes reins on interim basis as Swedish kit maker struggles for momentum.
  
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• BT chair unsure if separate Openreach board, budget will appease Ofcom

  25-07-2016 02:00
  
  As regulatory update looms, Sir Mike Rake says U.K. incumbent willing to give networks arm its own board and control of its budget.
  
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