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• Smartphone shipment numbers flip back into the positive for Q2, only just

  28-07-2016 17:56
  
  According to research from Strategy Analytics the global smartphone market is showing early and tenuous signs of a turnaround, with shipments increasing 1% over the second quarter of the year.
  Over the course of the three month period, sales reached 340 million units, with Samsung maintaining its position at the top of the leader board, but Chinese budget brand OPPO proving to be one of the winners growing by 137% year-on-year. Apple continued on trend with another less-than-satisfactory perform
  
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• Oracle continues drive towards cloud with $9.3bn Netsuite acquisition

  28-07-2016 16:08
  
  Oracle has continued efforts to redefine itself as a cloud company, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NetSuite for $9.3 billion.
  Netsuite is generally considered to be one of the first to make its mark on the world of cloud computing after launching as NetLedger, a web-hosted accounting software company, in 1998. The buyout completes a full circle for the business, after it received approximately $125 million in initial financial backing from Oracle Executive Chairman Larry Ellison.
  
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• Broadband Forum and ON.Lab collaborate on CORD

  28-07-2016 15:00
  
  Organizations to work together to advance next-generation broadband networks built on SDN, NFV and Cloud technologies July 28, 2016: The Broadband Forum today announced it has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Open Networking Laboratory (ON.Lab), with the aim of accelerating the development of future broadband requirements and standards in close collaboration with open source projects, as well as the production deployment of new services, enabling its stakeholders to realize busin
  
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• S7 series leads charge as Samsung reports profits of $7.22 billion

  28-07-2016 12:56
  
  Samsung has announced its strongest profits for two years, reported profit of $7.22 billion, up 18% year-on-year, largely due to a strong performance from the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge across the period.
  Total revenues accounted for $45.2 billion for the quarter, up 5% year-on-year, with the IT and mobile division taking more than 50%. The larger and more expensive Edge model accounted for more than half of the series sales, as the brand continues to gain ground at the top of the market share leader
  
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• By 2020 \"Cloud Shift\" Will Affect More Than $1 Trillion in IT Spending

  28-07-2016 11:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  More than $1 trillion in IT spending will be directly or indirectly affected by the shift to cloud during the next five years, said Gartner. Click here for more.
  
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• As Tablet ODM Shipments Fall, Detachable Tablets Drive Future Market Growth

  28-07-2016 11:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  In terms of product specifications, 7-inch slate tablets were still the mainstream product, accounting for 52% of the global total shipment.Click here for more.
  
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• Facebook bigs itself up as a conversation platform – watch out Twitter

  28-07-2016 11:23
  
  Facebook has reported healthy growth in advertising revenues over the last quarter, and also outlined its ambitions to take on Twitter and traditional search engines.
  Speaking on the company’s quarterly earnings call, CEO Mark Zuckerberg highlighted his intentions to expand the boundaries of Facebook, mounting a challenge to conversation platform Twitter, building search capabilities for businesses on the social network, as well as directing notable investment into video capabilities. Adve
  
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• EE acquisition swells BT revenues 35% despite dip in earnings

  28-07-2016 11:23
  
  The completed acquisition of EE earlier this year saw BT’s revenues swell by 35%, despite bringing in reduced earnings year on year.
  With the acquisition of the UK’s biggest mobile operator completed in January, the integration of EE into BT began in earnest at the start of April and in the quarter leading up to 30th January, the mobile operator represented 21.5% of total revenues for BT. In context of the broader BT Group, EE generated the same amount of revenue as BT’s Global
  
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• Study highlights negative impact of mobile advertising on consumers

  28-07-2016 10:59
  
  A study into mobile advertising has revealed a stark contrast of opinion between mobile operators and their customers.
  Mobile advertising firm Unlockd, which recently announced Tesco Mobile as a partner for an innovative ad-based SIM tariff, released findings which suggest mobile operators and advertisers have little understanding of the customer advertising experience. While 82% of operators believe they are delivering a positive customer experience and perception of advertising, just 47% of 1,
  
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• VoLTE to Be Deployed as Mainstream in Many Operator Networks

  28-07-2016 10:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Voice over LTE (VoLTE) provides high quality voice service by typically offering lower latency and higher capacity compared to competing VoIP services which utilize best-effort bearers that can adversely affect their service quality.Click here for more.
  
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• Worldwide Semiconductor Capital Spending to Decline 0.7 Percent in 2016

  28-07-2016 07:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  Worldwide semiconductor capital spending is projected to decline 0.7 percent in 2016, to $64.3 billion, according to Gartner. Click here for more.
  
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• Over four in five APAC online consumers access the internet daily on their smartphones

  28-07-2016 07:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  Messaging apps are most utilised with over half agreeing that they text more than talk on their smartphones Click here for more.
  
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• O3b supports Digicel launch of LTE service in Samoa

  28-07-2016 07:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  O3b Networks says that it is supporting Digicel Samoa's LTE services by providing core connectivity services to Digicel Samoa through its satellite network. Click here for more.
  
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• Motorists in Marseille to pay for time spent in parking bays via SMS

  28-07-2016 07:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  Gemalto is deploying an operator billing platform that enables motorists in Marseille, France's second largest city, to pay precisely for time spent in a parking bay, Click here for more.
  
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• Huawei and Vodafone achieve 20GBPS for single user outdoor at e_band

  28-07-2016 07:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  Huawei and Vodafone have completed a 5G mmWave field test at Vodafone's offices in Newbury, UK. Click here for more.
  
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• GSMA Calls for 4G Spectrum Roadmap in Egypt

  28-07-2016 07:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  The GSMA calls for the Egyptian authorities and the country's mobile industry to work closely together to set a roadmap for the successful introduction of 4G services.Click here for more.
  
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• Global Mobile SaaS will Grow from $20.9B in 2016 to Reach $37.9B by 2021

  28-07-2016 07:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  According to their latest forecasts, Strategy Analytics estimates that revenue from Corporate mobile SaaS will grow from a $4.4 billion in 2016 market to reach $7.4 billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 11% over the forecast period Click here for more.
  
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• Ericsson's CEO Resigns with Immediate Effect

  28-07-2016 07:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ericsson's CEO, Hans Vestberg has resigned from the company with immediate effect after he lost the support of the other directors of the company. Click here for more.
  
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• Anite signs contract with Bangladesh Regulator for QoS measurements

  28-07-2016 07:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  Anite has been selected to provide measurement and analytics solutions to the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC). Click here for more.
  
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• 5G RAN Revenues in 2020 to Eclipse 4G RAN Revenues in 2010

  28-07-2016 07:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  5G RAN revenues, including pre-5G and standards-based 5G RAN investments, in 2020 will likely eclipse the level of 4G RAN revenues in 2010. Click here for more.
  
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• Turkcell, Vodafone, others working on Turkey fixed broadband JV

  28-07-2016 02:00
  
  Operators aim to reduce duplication in ultrafast broadband rollout in Turkey; venture open to other parties.
  
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• Telefonica posts 1H revenue, earnings growth

  28-07-2016 02:00
  
  Spanish telco confirms 2016 guidance, including €0.75-per-share dividend.
  
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• Softbank posts healthy financials despite Sprint

  28-07-2016 02:00
  
  Japan-based telco reports 2.9% rise in revenue, profit dips 8.9%.
  
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• Sky full-year revenue grows 7%

  28-07-2016 02:00
  
  But uptick in U.K. and Ireland churn, plus slower broadband net adds could be a cause for concern.
  
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• Niel withdraws from Telecom Italia

  28-07-2016 02:00
  
  French businessman has no direct or indirect shares or options relating to Italian incumbent, NJJ Holding states.
  
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• BT rivals ask UK consumers to lobby for Openreach split

  28-07-2016 02:00
  
  Sky, TalkTalk, Vodafone, FCS launch 'Fix Britain's Internet' campaign.
  
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• BT posts underlying revenue growth, but EE sales slide

  28-07-2016 02:00
  
  U.K. incumbent presents solid Q1 figures, confirms full-year outlook; new mobile unit posts lower revenues than in year-ago quarter.
  
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• Bharti Airtel profit tumbles 30.8% on Nigerian naira devaluation

  28-07-2016 02:00
  
  India-based operator reports 7.9% growth in fiscal first quarter revenue.
  
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