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• SoftBank-backed satellite merger falls apart

  01-06-2017 21:11
  Proposed deal involving OneWeb and Intelsat fails due to bondholder opposition
  
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• WOW! Announces the Seventh Amendment to Its Credit Facility

  01-06-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  WideOpenWest, Inc. ("WOW!" or the "Company") (NYSE: WOW) announced todaythat WideOpenWest Finance, LLC, a subsidiary of the Company, has enteredinto a seventh amendment to its credit agreement with Credit Suisse AG,as administrative agent, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as the revolveragent, and the other parties thereto (the "Seventh Amendment").Click here for more.
  
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• WOW! Announces Closing of Initial Public Offering

  01-06-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  WideOpenWest, Inc. ("WOW!" or the "Company") (NYSE: WOW) announced todaythe closing of its previously announced initial public offering of18,235,295 shares of its common stock, at a price to the public of$17.00 per share. The Company also announced that the underwritersexercised in full their option to purchase up to an additional 2,735,294shares at the initial public offering price, less the underwritingdiscount. The sale of the additional 2,735,294 shares was also completedtoday. The shares be
  
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• Vivo se convierte en el patrocinador oficial de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA(TM) en 2018 y 2022

  01-06-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  El fútbol es uno de los deportes más fascinantes y la Copa Mundial de la FIFA, como una de las contiendas deportivas más importantes del planeta, siempre atrapa la atención del público en todo el globo. Vivo, marca internacional de smartphones, anunció su contrato con la Federación Internacional de Fútbol Asociación (FIFA) para patrocinar la Copa Mundial de la FIFA durante seis años y cubrir dos ciclos de torneo. Así,
  
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• Vivo sa stáva oficiálnym sponzorom Majstrovstiev sveta vo futbale FIFA World Cup(TM) 2018 a 2022

  01-06-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  Značka smartfónov Vivo sa stáva exkluzívnym sponzorom Majstrovstiev sveta vo futbale FIFA World Cup(TM) 2018 a 2022andnbsp;Click here for more.
  
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• ViaSat-2: Ready for Launch on June 1 from the Guiana Space Center

  01-06-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  CARLSBAD, Calif. ViaSat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global broadband services and technology company, today announced its ViaSat-2 satellite is in the final launch preparation stage at the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana . ViaSat-2 is scheduled to launch on June 1 , at 4:45 pm PDT . Click here for more.
  
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• Verizon to redeem debt securities

  01-06-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  NEW YORK - Verizon Communications Inc. ("Verizon") (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) today announced that it will redeem the following series of notes (the "Notes") on June 30, 2017 (the "Redemption Date"): Click here for more.
  
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• Turn your house into a Verizon 4G LTE home with SmartHub

  01-06-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  Slow Wi-Fi speeds got you down? Introducing the Verizon SmartHub, a 4G LTE router that gives you the bandwidth you need using the Verizon network. SmartHub is the perfect solution for anyone who wants to easily add high-speed internet and connected devices to their home. The SmartHub uses the Verizon network you trust to connect your smartphones, laptops and smart devices, including more than 200 Wi-Fi-enabled products. With SmartHub, you can even keep your existing home phone number and make HD
  
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• Telecomm Bill Means End of Affordable, Reliable Landline Telephones in Illinois

  01-06-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  SPRINGFIELD, Ill. , May 31, 2017/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --andnbsp;"Today, on the last day of the Spring Session, and for the second time in six months, the General Assembly found a way to craft a compromise for a multi-billion dollar profitable company, yet failed to compromise on Illinois'most pressing and important issue - a balanced budget. Click here for more.
  
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• OSIsoft Announces SoftBank Investment

  01-06-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  OSIsoftLLC, a leader in operational intelligence, today announced thatSoftBank Group ("SoftBank") has acquired a significant minority equityinterest in the company.Click here for more.
  
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• Organização da Televisão Ibero-Americana comemora sua terceira reunião com a participação de 31 empresas

  01-06-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  Fortalecida e reconhecida como a organização que promove o desenvolvimento de novos conteúdos audiovisuais e acesso à conectividade na região, a Organização da Televisão Ibero-Americana concluiu sua terceira reunião, organizada pelo noticiário Univision na terça-feira em Miami , Flórida. Click here for more.
  
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• Monolith Software Continues to Grow Business, Names Vice President of Marketing

  01-06-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  Monolith Software, the leading provider of next-generation, unifiedservice assurance solutions today announced further expansion of itsbusiness management team by naming Nicole Fortenberry as its VicePresident of Marketing. This announcement follows last week'sappointment of John Locke as Monolith Software's CTO.Click here for more.
  
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• Jabra Addresses Government Pain Points with New Public Sector Program

  01-06-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  LOWELL, Mass.andnbsp;Audio and communications technology specialist, Jabra,andnbsp;today announced the expansion of its Public Sector business in North Americaand the hiring of an industry veteran to oversee this initiative; Cheryle Walline.andnbsp;Click here for more.
  
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• Harris Corporation to Supply Boeing with Sonobuoy Launchers for Maritime Patrol Aircraft

  01-06-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) has been awarded contracts to provideBoeing (NYSE:BA) with sonobuoy launching technology for the U.S. Navy'sP-8A anti-submarine aircraft. The contracts were awarded during thethird quarter of Harris' fiscal 2017.Click here for more.
  
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• GSMA Announces First Keynote Speakers for andldquo;GSMA Mobile World Congress Americas, in Partnership with CTIAandrdquo;

  01-06-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  The GSMA announced the first confirmed speakers for the Mobile WorldCongress Americas debuting September 12-14, 2017 at San Francisco'sMoscone Center. The GSMA also released additional details for theinaugural Americas event today, including new programs, exhibitionelements, exhibitors and sponsors.Click here for more.
  
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• Griffon to Participate at the Deutsche Bank 8th Annual Global Industrials andamp; Materials Conference

  01-06-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF) today announced that it will present atthe Deutsche Bank 8th Annual Global Industrials andamp; MaterialsConference to be held at The Westin Chicago River North at 2:50 p.m.local time on Wednesday, June 7th. A copy of Griffon's latestinvestor presentation, which will be used at the conference, will beavailable at the time of the conference in the investor relationssection of Griffon's website (www.griffon.com).Click here for more.
  
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• Global Telecom Cloud Market By Type, By End User, By Application, By Region, Competition Forecast and Opportunities, 2012 âandeuro;andquot; 2022

  01-06-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  Telecom cloud market across the globe has been growing rapidly on back of increasing need to minimize operational and administrational costs by telecom companies. Increasing deployment in BFSI sector and in media andamp; entertainment industry is channelizing demand for telecom cloud across the globe. Unified Communication and Collaboration is gaining immense popularity among telecom service providers because of the better and more efficient service quality. Demand for Communication Defined Net
  
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• Gigabit City Initiative Approved by Celina, Texas City Council

  01-06-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  A unanimous decision was made by the Celina City Council to approve theEasement Ordinance amendment during the May City Council meeting. TheEasement Ordinance amendment will require all developers to installfiber optic lines and conduits in all new developments within theconfines of the city.Click here for more.
  
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• Everest Group Names IPsoft the Top Leader in IT Operations Automation

  01-06-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  IPsoft,the leading digital labor company, today announced that it has beenrecognized as the top "Leader" in IT operations automation as determinedby Everest Group's "IT Operations Automation - Market Update and PEAKMatrix™ Assessment for Products" 2017 report.The PEAK Matrix assesses the relative market success and overallcapability of technology providers across a variety of industries.Click here for more.
  
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• Edgybees Launches Worldandrsquo;s First Augmented Reality Game for DJI Drone Pilots on AR Smart Glasses at AWE 2017

  01-06-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  Augmented World Expo (AWE) Edgybees,an augmented reality technology company, today announced the first-everAR gaming application for DJI drone pilots using the EpsonMoverio BT-300 Drone Edition smart glasses.Click here for more.
  
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• DOCOMO PACIFIC Partners with ARRIS for Whole Home TV and High-Speed Broadband Services

  01-06-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  andnbsp;DOCOMO PACIFIC, INC. is partnering with ARRIS International, plc (NASDAQ:ARRS) to offer an advanced whole home TV service-featuring live, on demand, and streaming capabilities-for its customers in Guamand the Mariana Islands.Click here for more.
  
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• Desenvolvedor: como você vai aproveitar ao máximo a Inteligência Artificial?

  01-06-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  Este é um grande momento para ser desenvolvedor, especialmente quando se trata de temas relacionados à Inteligência Artificial (IA). Durante o Build 2017, que aconteceu de 10 a 12 de maio em Seattle, Washington , vi e compartilhei o entusiasmo dos desenvolvedores por usar a IA Microsoft para criar aplicativos que tenham impacto mais profundo e amplo em todos os setores da sociedade. Click here for more.
  
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• Desarrolladores: ¿Cómo van a aprovechar la Inteligencia Artificial?

  01-06-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida , 31 de mayo deandnbsp; Este es un gran momento para ser un desarrollador, en especial en temas relacionados con la Inteligencia Artificial (IA). Durante Build 2017, que se llevó a cabo del 10 al 12 de mayo en Seattle, Washington , tuve oportunidad de ver y compartir el entusiasmo de los desarrolladores por construir aplicaciones que tengan integrada la IA de Microsoft y que, a través de las mismas, puedan tener un impacto más profundo y amplio en to
  
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• CyberArk to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences

  01-06-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  NEWTON, Mass. andCyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR),the company that protects organizations from cyberattacks that have made their way inside the network perimeter, todayannounced that it will be presenting at the following investorconferences:Click here for more.
  
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• Conterra Hires Fiber Industry Veteran As President and Chief Operating Officer

  01-06-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  CHARLOTTE, N.C.andnbsp;Conterra Ultra Broadband Holdings has announced the hiring of Craig S. Gunderson as its President andamp; Chief Operating Officer.andnbsp; In his new role, Mr. Gunderson will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and consolidated financial results of the Company.andnbsp; He will report to the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Leeolou.andnbsp; After an appropriate transition period, Conterra's Executive Vice President of Operations and Technolog
  
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• Connectionandreg; Wins HP MPS Best in Class 2016 Award

  01-06-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  Connection (PC Connection, Inc.; NASDAQ: CNXN),an industry-leading National Solutions Provider of a full range ofinformation technology (IT) solutions to business, government, andeducation markets, announced that it has won the HP Managed PrintServices Best in Class 2016 award. Connection was named a 2016 Best inClass Partner for excellence in marketing, training, and performance-aswell as constant dedication to growing its HP MPS business.Click here for more.
  
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• Connecthings Joins Current, powered by GE As a Key Smart City Partner to Foster Urban andamp; Economic Development

  01-06-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  Connecthings,operator of the largest global network of beacons in public spaces(130,000+), today announced its partnership with Current,powered by GE (NYSE:GE) to encourage the use of the IntelligentEnvironments platform as a living laboratory to enable economic growthand enhance the quality of life. The platform allows companies and thelocal tech community to harness the power of the Industrial Internet anddevelop new applications to solve city challenges and engage withcitizens.Click here for
  
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• COMPUTEX CPX Conference Keynotes Focus on Future Technology Trends

  01-06-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  COMPUTEX 2017, the leading global ICT show with a complete supply chain,and IoT and startup ecosystems, kicked-off the first day of itsthree-day CPX Conference, "From Mobility to Intelligence," with keynotepresentations focusing on future technology trends. Information andcommunications technology (ICT) industry heavyweights creating andimplementing strategies for leading technology companies, ARM, Dell,Foxconn (Hon Hai Technology Group), Intel and Qualcomm, presented howtheir companies are adap
  
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• Comcast to Deliver Gigabit Internet Service in Oregon/SW Washington

  01-06-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  Comcast announced today that it is launching a new internet service thatwill deliver speeds up to 1 Gigabit-per-second (Gbps) to residentialcustomers throughout its Oregon/SW Washington region. These speeds willbe among the fastest and most widely available in the region and includeaccess to the nation's largest Wi-Fi network of more than 17 millionhotspots. Combined with the company's recently launched XfinityxFi platform, a new and personalized home Wi-Fi experience, Comcastis giving Oregon/SW
  
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• Comcast to Deliver Gigabit Internet Service in Kansas City Area

  01-06-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  Comcast today announced it is launching a new internet service that willdeliver speeds up to 1 Gigabit-per-second (Gbps) to residentialcustomers throughout the company's suburban Kansas City, Missouri, andOlathe, Kansas service areas. These speeds will be among the fastest andmost widely available in the region and include access to the nation'slargest Wi-Fi network of more than 17 million hotspots. Combined withthe company's recently launched XfinityxFi platform, a new and personalized home Wi-
  
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• C Spire offers consumers and businesses important reminders and tips on how to use their communication devices in emergency situations during 2017 hurricane season

  01-06-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  RIDGELAND, Miss.andnbsp;With the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season just around the corner, C Spire is offering consumers and businesses in storm-prone areas some important emergency reminders and tips on using essential telecommunications before, during and after any storm or natural disaster. Click here for more.
  
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• ATandT, the City of Atlanta and Code for Atlanta Announce Atlanta Civic Coding Competition

  01-06-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  andnbsp;ATandamp;T*, in collaboration with the City of Atlantaand Code for Atlanta , today announced the launch of the Atlanta Civic Coding Competition (C3), which offers the public an opportunity to help solve some of Atlanta'stoughest challenges through an app challenge. Click here for more.
  
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• ATandT Prepared To Keep Mississippi Customers Connected During Hurricane Season

  01-06-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  JACKSON, Miss.andnbsp;ATandamp;T* is committed to keeping its customers connected during the upcoming hurricane season - before, during and after storms. We have one of the industry's largest and most advanced business continuity and disaster response programs to make sure our networks stay up and running. Click here for more.
  
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• ATandT Prepared To Keep Florida Customers Connected During Hurricane Season

  01-06-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  andnbsp;ATandamp;T* is committed to keeping its customers connected during the upcoming hurricane season - before, during and after storms. We have one of the industry's largest and most advanced business continuity and disaster response programs to make sure our networks stay up and running. Click here for more.
  
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• ATandT Offers Entertainment Packages to All Unlimited Customers

  01-06-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  andnbsp;ATandamp;T1 has a new video and unlimited wireless offer for ATandamp;T Unlimited ChoiceSM customers who subscribe to DIRECTV NOW. This bundle starts at just $70a month. ATandamp;T is the only carrier offering unlimited wireless and live entertainment - all from one provider. Click here for more.
  
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• ATandT Invests Nearly $90 Million Over 3-Year Period to Enhance Local Networks in Stockton Area

  01-06-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  STOCKTON, Calif.andnbsp;At ATandamp;T1, we've invested nearly $90millionandnbsp;in our Stocktonarea wireless and wired networks during 2014-2016. These investments enhance reliability, coverage, speed and overall performance for residents and businesses. They also improve critical services that support public safety and first responders. Click here for more.
  
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• Announcing Blasting360, the First European Content Marketplace to Connect Journalists and Editors from All over Europe

  01-06-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  Blasting News - the largest global social news magazine foundedin 2013 by the Italian entrepreneur Andrea Manfredi - hasbeen awarded funds by the Google Digital News Initiative (DNI) todevelop an innovative project designed for the Europeanpublishing industry.Click here for more.
  
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• Amobee Recognized for Workplace Excellence Across Multiple Regions

  01-06-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  REDWOOD CITY, Calif. andFortune Magazine and Great Place to Work® have recognizedleading marketing technology and services company, Amobee, for workplaceculture excellence across the globe. Amobee was recently named one ofFortune Magazine's Best Workplaces in both Chicago and the Bay Area, aswell as one of the UK's Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work.Click here for more.
  
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• AIS Upgrades to Netcracker's Revenue Management Solution to Optimize Customer Experience

  01-06-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  NetcrackerTechnology announced today that Advanced Info Service Public CompanyLimited (AIS) is upgrading to Netcracker12 to deliver a better digital customer experience and meet myriadinternal business objectives. As part of the engagement, AIS has alsoextended its use of Netcracker's ProfessionalServices in order to ensure the long-term success of the platform.Click here for more.
  
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• ACA Releases White Paper Highlighting the Unintended Consequences of the TCPA as it Fails to Adapt to Consumer Use of Modern Technology

  01-06-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  WASHINGTON , May 31, 2017/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --andnbsp;ACA International, the Association of Credit and Collection Professionals, released a white paper, Unintended Consequences of an Outdated Statute: How the TCPA Fails to Keep Pace with Shifting Consumer Trends, which examines how the Telephone Consumer Protection Act's (TCPA) antiquated understanding of technology results in some consumers receiving a disproportionate number of telephone calls while others are almost entirely excluded fro
  
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• 8x8 Partners with Jenne to Distribute Communications Cloud Solutions in the U.S.

  01-06-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ:EGHT), the world's first Communications Cloudprovider, and Jenne, Inc., a leading value-added distributor oftechnology products and solutions focusing on voice, video, datanetworking, premise security and the cloud, announced today apartnership to bring 8x8's integrated, enterprise-grade cloudcommunications, contact center and team collaboration solutions tomid-market and enterprise companies in the U.S. through a value-addeddistribution model.Click here for more.
  
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• Vivendi coup of Telecom Italia complete as Chairman replaced

  01-06-2017 18:50
  
  Having got the green light from the European Commission Vivendi has replaced the artist formerly known as Telecom Italia’s Chairman with its own CEO.
  It makes you wonder why companies ever bother with full M&A when all you need to do is acquire a minority stake and then manipulate the board such that you’re effective in charge anyway. The appointment of Arnaud Roy de Puyfontaine as Executive Chairman, with Giuseppe Recchi demoted Deputy Chairman would appear to achieve just that.
  
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• Microsoft latest to imitate Snapchat with Skype facelift

  01-06-2017 18:27
  
  We’ve often said we’re not too sure what the point of Snapchat is, maybe we’re too old, but they must be doing something right as Microsoft has become the latest tech giant to introduce copycat features.
  The Skype platform has undergone somewhat of a facelift, introducing a number of new features, some of which are remarkably similar to Snapchat. One of these is Highlights, which allows the user to take a series of photos throughout the day before posting them in one go to upda
  
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• IBM and Cisco tackle the dark underbelly of the online world

  01-06-2017 14:11
  
  IBM and Cisco has formed a new superhero club to tackle the dark world of cybercrime, focused around threat detection and automation.
  As part of the collaboration, the IT caped crusaders will combine powers across products, services and threat intelligence. Cisco security solutions will integrate with IBM’s QRadar across networks, endpoints and cloud. The offering will also see IBM Global Services support across Cisco products in the Managed Security Service Provider portfolio in
  
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• Facebook & Google pass Europe hate speech test, Twitter fails

  01-06-2017 13:21
  
  New findings from the European Commission concluded online giants are starting to remove hate speech from their platforms in a more timely manner.
  Last year, Facebook, Twitter and Google all signed up to a voluntary code of conduct by which they committed to actioning complaints about hate speech on their platforms within 24 hours. This could be removing or disabling the content, or perhaps better cooperation with civil society organizations and authorities.
  Through the last 12 months, success h
  
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• The threat of ‘text-to-switch’ – time for telcos to up their customer engagement game

  01-06-2017 13:12
  
  Telecoms.com periodically invites expert third parties to share their views on the industry’s most pressing issues. In this piece Karen Wheeler, VP Country Manager at Affinion UK, assesses the consequences of Ofcom’s latest attempt to put more power in the hands of UK mobile consumers.
  Recently Ofcom announced new plans to implement a ‘text-to-switch’ service, in which consumers will be able to switch mobile phone provider with a simple text, in just one working day. The
  
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• Quad-play is so 2016; we’re all about the pent-play – Orange

  01-06-2017 13:01
  
  If convergence is the name of the game in 2017, Orange is looking to up the ante in the multi-play markets.
  The golden bullet for many operators has been the heralded quad-play. It’s the end of a very long, and sometimes very expensive, road for many operators, but the rewards can be justified. That said, Orange is well on its way to the ambitious multi-play finish line, but a fifth offering in its digital banking service will see it go one level higher than most can aim to achieve in the
  
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• Ericsson shares highest for months following activist investor stake

  01-06-2017 12:59
  
  Activist investor group Cevian Capital has acquired a 5.6% stake in struggling networking company Ericsson, resulting in a share price spike to the highest level for seven months.
  Cevian describes itself as ‘an active ownership investment firm’, and has apparently acquired a significant minority stake in Ericsson in the hope of positively influencing the direction on the company. One immediate consequence is that Cevian co-Founder Christer Gardell now has a place on the nomination co
  
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• Zylpha Adds Seneca and Mattersphere Case Management Integrations to Its Bundling Technology

  01-06-2017 12:25
  
  Leading legal systems innovator Zylpha (www.zylpha.com) has added Seneca and Mattersphere case management integrations to the latest version of its acclaimed document bundling software, version 4.8. The software allows legal practices to assemble and deliver secure legal documents, court bundles, deal bibles and contracts at a fraction of the cost and time required through manual processes. Zylpha’s electronic bundling also delivers significant storage, stationery and courier savings. The
  
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• Viavi launches RF monitoring tool for heterogeneous networks

  01-06-2017 12:02
  
  Testing and measurement outfit Viavi has unveiled a new bit of kit that is reckons is ideal for monitoring radio frequencies in heterogeneous networks.
  It’s called CPRIAdvisor, (common public radio interface) and is designed to monitor and troubleshoot RF conditions for any cell site with fibre fronthaul, which can include C-RAN, DAS or macro cells with a small number of fronthaul fibre links.
  “Mobile service providers are facing ever increasing, ever complex challenges trying to ass
  
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