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• New IP Agency Plans Test for NFV Interoperability

  11-04-2017 19:07
  
  Interoperability for Management and Orchestration (MANO) in the NFV space will be thoroughly tested at Light Reading’s third annual Big Communications Event (BCE) in Austin, Texas next month.
  The initiative, which has been developed by the New IP Agency (NIA) and will be conducted in partnership with the European Advanced Network Test Center (EANTC), an independent test center based in Berlin, Germany, will culminate in a live showcase as well as published matrix of interoperable NFV orche
  
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• French presidential candidate declares privacy war on tech giants

  11-04-2017 18:59
  
  French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron has unleashed his latest campaign promise; to force internet companies to release encrypted messages to intelligence services.
  Privacy advocates around the world will be on the edge of their seats for the next couple of weeks as Macron’s scare-tactics bring data privacy into the equation. According to the BBC, should Macron win the election, he would pass legislation forcing internet companies to hand over communications data on suspect individ
  
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• Altice kick starts IPO of US arm to fuel expansion

  11-04-2017 18:44 via ft.com
  Acquisitive group looks to fund video and broadband deals with cable float
  
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• Contactless payments ramp up in 2017

  11-04-2017 18:01
  
  Following the announcement WhatsApp will enter into the mobile payments arena, new estimates from Juniper Research claims Apple Pay contactless users will nearly double over 2017.
  It’s a market which is set to boom over the next couple of years, as the connected era takes a strangle hold on society, and greater levels of trust are placed in such devices. The team believe the number of contactless payment (NFC Handsets, Wearables and Payment Cards) users will roar past 100 million by the mi
  
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• ETL Systems to exhibit portfolio of RF broadcasting solutions at NAB 2017

  11-04-2017 17:00
  
  Madley, UK. 11 April 2017: ETL Systems, a global designer and manufacturer of RF distribution equipment for satellite communications, is set to showcase its range of solutions for Broadcast at NAB 2017, including the 64x64 Hurricane matrix router and the 128x128 Harrier 10U matrix – which will make its NAB debut. Both technologies provide similar benefits including the ability to customise the router with input modules that match the customer’s specific RF signal requirements, depend
  
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• Prysmian Group publishes its 2016 Sustainability Report

  11-04-2017 14:06
  
  €1,710 million of economic value generated (+8%)Emissions of ozone-depleting substances decreased by 6%Human Rights Policy and whistleblowing programme launchedStrategy redefined according to the UN sustainable development goalsScorecard setting 16 sustainability targets for 2020 preparedMilan, 11 April 2017 - Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, has published its Sustainability Report for 2016. Among the main results achieved, mention should be mad
  
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• Huawei is top of the world, and now its aiming for the clouds

  11-04-2017 13:40
  
  Huawei has unveiled its new strategy to take over the world focusing on ICT infrastructure, smart devices, artificial intelligence and digital transformation.
  Speaking at the 14th annual Huawei Global Analyst Summit, an army of Huawei executives outlined the ambitions of the organization to capitalize on the craze of new technologies taking hold of the world, with cloud computing forming the foundation for future growth.
  “The journey to an intelligent world has already begun,” said E
  
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• Huawei is top of the world, and it’s not done yet

  11-04-2017 13:40
  
  Huawei has unveiled its new strategy to take over the world focusing on ICT infrastructure, smart devices, artificial intelligence and digital transformation.
  Speaking at the 14th annual Huawei Global Analyst Summit, an army of Huawei executives outlined the ambitions of the organization to capitalize on the craze of new technologies taking hold of the world, with cloud computing forming the foundation for future growth.
  “The journey to an intelligent world has already begun,” said E
  
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• Rumours emerge over Microsoft rival to Amazon Echo

  11-04-2017 12:46
  
  Microsoft would appear to be prepping itself for a more confrontational launch into the smart home arena, as rumours start to circulate about a Cortana-powered device to rival the Amazon Echo.
  While nothing has been confirmed by the Microsoft team to date, Windows Central has uncovered a couple of clues which hints at the launch of a Cortana-powered device. Microsoft is already active in the space, as Cortana is available on iOS and Android right now, however pitching in with its own smart speak
  
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• I know you are but what am I: Qualcomm responds to Apple lawsuit

  11-04-2017 11:22
  
  Following Apple’s lawsuit against Qualcomm in January the chip-maker has hit back with a countersuit, accusing the company of inhibiting performance to make Intel look better.
  It’s a relationship which is starting to turn very bitter, reminiscent of when Britney and JT went through their public break-up, as lawsuits are flying all over the place. We’re not too sure whether we’re in Silicon Valley or Heathrow Terminal 5, but keep your head down, it looks like things are ab
  
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• Vodafone lodges India complaint about Jio’s tactics

  11-04-2017 07:25 via ft.com
  Telecoms group accuses rival of promoting free service offer after being told to stop
  
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• Qualcomm accuses Apple of disrupting royalties

  11-04-2017 06:04 via ft.com
  Chipmaker fires back in legal battle, seeking ‘significant’ damages from iPhone maker
  
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• Qualcomm hits back at Apple lawsuit

  11-04-2017 02:00
  Qualcomm late on Monday filed a countersuit against Apple, alleging that the device maker made false statements to regulators, breached agreements, and deliberately limited the performance of its modem chips in the iPhone 7.The chip maker also claims that Apple interfered with agreements between Qualcomm and Qualcomm licensees that manufacture iPhones and iPads…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• CMA dismisses CityFibre's leased lines appeal

  11-04-2017 02:00
  The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) this week dismissed CityFibre's appeal against BT's Openreach arm being forced by Ofcom to lower the wholesale price of leased lines.However, the CMA ruled in favour of TalkTalk, which lodged a separate appeal related to the price of dark fibre access (DFA).As part of its Business Connectivity Market Review (BCMR) published in April 2016…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Altice USA files for IPO

  11-04-2017 02:00
  Altice USA on Tuesday filed for an initial public offering that is expected to value the business at more than $20 billion (€18.84 billion). In a brief statement…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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