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• Infographic: Ofcom Communications Market Review

  04-08-2017 17:37
  Following the release of Ofcom’s 2017 Communications Market Review, we’ve built a couple of infographics to make the top-line numbers a bit more digestible.
  
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• BT wins in US – neat

  04-08-2017 12:56
  BT has produced a handy little win in the US after the General Services Administration (GSA) selected BT Federal as one of the companies to be eligible to propose to provide services.
  Under the Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) contract US agencies can select up to 10 national or international companies to provide network and information technology services. Each of the companies selected can expect at least $75 million worth of business flowing their direction, proving to be a nice litt
  
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• UK communications industry up to £54.9bn in 2017

  04-08-2017 12:12
  Ofcom has released its annual report outlining the state-of-play in the UK communications market revealing the appetite for the digital economy is not a myth drummed up in the press.
  The Communications Market Report details a few trends which we knew were growing, but perhaps reality is a bit quicker than we appreciated. In terms of the top-line numbers, 88% of households now have an internet connection, which equates to 25.3 million fixed broadband connections, of which, 10.8 million would be d
  
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• FCC back up to full strength with Carr and Rosenworcel

  04-08-2017 11:46
  The FCC is back up to its traditional five Commissioners after the confirmation of Brendan Carr and Jessica Rosenworcel.
  Replacing the void which was left upon the resignation of former-Chairman Tom Wheeler, the appointments of Carr and Rosenworcel mean business is back to usual at the office. The confirmation of Democrat Rosenworcel was completely expected, lawmakers simply ran out of time to grant her another term, though in Carr, the Republicans have another dilatant who will effectively toe
  
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• Wearable Devices' Expansion to Industrial Sector Thrives with Addition of Advanced Sensors and Software

  04-08-2017 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  SANTA CLARA, Calif. , Aug.andnbsp;The emergence of the Internet of Things (IoT) and workers' need for real-time data, monitoring and tracking are boosting the development of wearable technologies for the industrial sector. With the technology crossing the concept phase, stakeholders in manufacturing, logistics and warehousing, construction, mining, oil andamp; gas, retail and healthcare industries are eager to incorporate it into their portfolios. Devices like caps, portable eyeglasses and wrist
  
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• Tutela and MapD Partner to Provide Real-Time Mobile Network Performance Analytics

  04-08-2017 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  SAN FRANCISCOand VICTORIA,andnbsp;British Columbia, Aug.andnbsp;Tutela, the crowdsourced mobile data company, has announced a partnership with MapD Technologies, the leader in GPU-powered data analytics. The deal creates a mobile data analytics solution, Tutela Explorer, that provides real-time, interactive and highly visual insight into the performance of mobile networks and device usage.Click here for more.
  
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• TrendForce Reports Global Smartphone Production Volume Reached 324 Million Units This Second Quarter

  04-08-2017 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  TrendForce's latest smartphone market research finds flat growth in theglobal production volume between the first and second quarter of 2017.Similar to the prior three-month period, smartphone sales in the secondquarter were lackluster and affected by the anticipation of the 10thanniversary iPhone release in the next half of the year. In total, theglobal smartphone production volume reached 324 million units in thesecond quarter. Samsung, Apple and Huawei retained first, second andthird place, r
  
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• Tapinator Launches Big Sport Fishing 2017

  04-08-2017 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  NEW YORK , Aug.andnbsp;Tapinator, Inc. (OTCQB: TAPM), a developer and publisher of mobile games on the iOS, Google Play, and Amazon platforms, is pleased to announce that it launched Big Sport Fishing 2017 globally on July 20 th, 2017. In order to bring BSF2017 to mobile players worldwide, Tapinator partnered with developer RocketMind Inc., of Cambridge, Massachusetts . BSF2017 is a sequel to a fishing game with nearly 15 million player downloads. It features beautiful, panoramic 3D environments
  
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• Syniverse Schedules Second-Quarter Earnings Announcement

  04-08-2017 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  SyniverseHoldings will report its second-quarter 2017 results on August 9,and will host a conference call on August 10, at 11a.m. ET, to discuss the second-quarter financial results.Click here for more.
  
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• SHARP stellt sein neustes Fullscreen-Smartphone SHARP AQUOS S2 in Peking vor und kehrt damit auf den chinesischen Mobiltelefonmarkt zurück

  04-08-2017 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  SHENZHEN, China , 3.andnbsp; SHARP enthüllt sein neustes Fullscreen-Smartphone SHARP AQUOS S2 im Rahmen einer Produkteinführung am 8.andnbsp;August in Peking. Es ist das 29. Fullscreen-Smartphone von SHARP und das erste Fullscreen-Smartphone, das SHARP auf dem chinesischen Smartphonemarkt einführt. Es ist in Chinaab dem 14 .andnbsp;August erhältlich. Click here for more.
  
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• Ridesharing Startup Arcade City Launches Mobile App in 155 Countries

  04-08-2017 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  AUSTIN, Texas , Aug.andnbsp;Ridesharing company Arcade City launched its mobile app this week to the Apple and Android app stores, now available in 155 countries.Click here for more.
  
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• Reignite your imagination with the ASUS ZenFone AR (Augmented Reality)

  04-08-2017 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  NEW YORK , Aug.andnbsp;Experience your world in a whole new way with the ASUS ZenFone AR, the world's first smartphone that supports both Google Tango augmented reality (AR) and Google Daydream virtual reality (VR) technologies. For you, this means totally new ways to game, be entertained and shop using cutting-edge technology from the comfort of your couch. The ZenFone AR is available only on Verizon for $27a month for 24 months ($648retail price).andnbsp;Click here for more.
  
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• Pure Storage to Announce Second Quarter Fiscal 2018 Financial Results on August 24, 2017

  04-08-2017 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. , Aug.andnbsp;Pure Storage (NYSE: PSTG), the market's leading independent all-flash data platform vendor for the cloud era, has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, August 24, 2017at 2:00 pm (PT)to announce its second quarter financial results for the period ended July 31, 2017 . Click here for more.
  
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• Otter Products to Open Retail Store

  04-08-2017 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  FORT COLLINS, Colo. , Aug.andnbsp;OtterBox is more than just a phone case. The brand is about a feeling of confidence, connection and community. To that end, Otter Products, the company behind OtterBox, will soon open Otter Shop, a retail experience in its hometown of Fort Collins, Colo. Click here for more.
  
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• NMI® at 53.9%; July Non-Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®; Business Activity Index at 55.9%; New Orders Index at 55.1%; Employment Index at 53.6%

  04-08-2017 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  TEMPE, Ariz. , Aug. Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in July for the 91st consecutive month, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®. Click here for more.
  
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• MiX Telematics Announces Financial Results for First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2018

  04-08-2017 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  MiX Telematics Limited (NYSE: MIXT, JSE: MIX), a leading global providerof fleet and mobile asset management solutions delivered asSoftware-as-a-Service ("SaaS"), today announced financial results forits first quarter of fiscal year 2018, which ended June 30, 2017.Click here for more.
  
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• MicroTech Selected As A Provider for GSA's $50 Billion 15-Year Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions Contract

  04-08-2017 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  TYSONS CORNER, Va., Aug.andnbsp;On August 1, 2017 , the General Services Administration (GSA) announced MicroTech has been awarded a spot on the $50 Billion15-year Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) Multi-Agency Contract (MAC).andnbsp; MicroTech, a Certified and Verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and leading provider of Telecommunications and Cyber Security Solutions, Cloud Computing, Technology Solutions, and Professional Services is one of only ten companies
  
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• LiveAction Advances Network Visibility at the Edge and the Cloud with Latest Release of LiveNX Platform

  04-08-2017 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  LiveAction,a provider of IT network performance management, visualization andanalytics software, today announced the latest release of the LiveNXplatform. The newest features further boost the performance of SD-WANs,offer increased viewability into the network endpoints of all types, andinclude machine learning and automation, among other enhancements.LiveNX enables network engineers and IT operations to increaseproductivity and improve online user experiences by making it easier tomonitor, mana
  
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• Largest Portuguese Media Group Chooses Revcontent As Exclusive Partner for Industry-Leading Technology and High-Quality User Experience

  04-08-2017 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Revcontent, the world's largest content recommendation network,announces its newest partnership with SIC and Caras, properties of thelargest media group in Portugal, Impresa Publishing.Click here for more.
  
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• Ice Wireless recurre a Parallel Wireless para conectar a los canadienses desconectados

  04-08-2017 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  La tecnología innovadora recrea de manera rentable los retos de la brecha digital para ofrecer banda ancha inalámbrica de alta velocidad y servicios de voz a las comunidades árticas de Canadáandnbsp; Click here for more.
  
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• Ice Wireless instala Parallel Wireless para conectar a los canadienses no conectados

  04-08-2017 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  andnbsp;Parallel Wireless, Inc., la compañía pionera en hacer que las instalaciones de redes celulares sean tan sencillas y económicas como el wi-fi, y Ice Wireless, el proveedor de servicios de IP por cable e inalámbricos de más rápido crecimiento de Canadá, anunciaron hoy que han instalado con éxito una solución macro multitecnológica, basada en una RAN virtualizada (vRAN) de tipo "all-IP" de Parallel Wireless. Esta colabora
  
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• Ice Wireless déploie Parallel Wireless pour connecter les Canadiens non connectés

  04-08-2017 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Une technologie innovante apporte une solution économique pour résorber la fracture numérique et fournir des services téléphoniques et des services d'Internet à très haut débit sans fil aux collectivités arctiques du CanadaClick here for more.
  
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• Ice Wireless Deploys Parallel Wireless to Connect the Unconnected Canadians

  04-08-2017 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  NASHUA, N.H. , Aug.andnbsp;Parallel Wireless, Inc., the pioneer in making cellular network deployments as easy and as cost-effective as Wi-Fi, and Ice Wireless, Canada'sfastest growing provider of wireless and wireline IP services, today announced that they have successfully deployed a multi-technology macro solution, based on Parallel Wireless all IP virtualized RAN (vRAN). This collaboration will allow cost-effective expansion of wireless broadband services to consumers and businesses in Canad
  
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• Harris Corporation Receives Manpack Radio Delivery Order from US Army

  04-08-2017 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) has received a delivery order to supplyits multi-channel Falcon III® HMS (Handheld, Manpack andamp; SmallForm-Fit) Manpack radios to support two major U.S. Army test events. Theorder was received during the first quarter of Harris' fiscal 2018.Click here for more.
  
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• GTT Reports Second Quarter 2017 Financial Results

  04-08-2017 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  GTTCommunications, Inc. (NYSE: GTT), the leading global cloudnetworking provider to multinational clients, announced today itsfinancial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2017.Click here for more.
  
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• Fuze Scales Operations in Response to Global Enterprise Demand in First-Half 2017

  04-08-2017 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Fuze,the leading cloud-based communications solution provider for the modernglobal enterprise, today announced that it marked the first half of 2017with substantial growth, including a 51 percent increase in subscriptionrevenue Year-Over-Year (YOY). Fuze continues to demonstrate its uniqueability to scale for and serve the large enterprise segment. Thecompany's strong, continued momentum signals the market demand for atruly unified enterprise communications platform that delivers insightsand emp
  
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• euNetworks Performance Update for Second Quarter 2017

  04-08-2017 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  euNetworks is a European facilities based horizontally integratedbandwidth infrastructure provider that sells focus products to targetcustomers. Our key drivers of bandwidth growth are data centre and cloudconnectivity.Click here for more.
  
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• Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Awarded Orders for $4.1 Million for High-Power Amplifiers and Control Components

  04-08-2017 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (Nasdaq:CMTL)announced today that during its fourth quarter of fiscal 2017, its NewYork-based subsidiary, Comtech PST Corp., which is part of Comtech'sGovernment Solutions segment, has received orders totaling approximately$4.1 million for solid-state, high-power RF amplifiers and controlcomponents from multiple domestic OEMs.Click here for more.
  
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• comScore Reports June 2017 U.S. Smartphone Subscriber Market Share

  04-08-2017 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  RESTON, Va. , Aug. comScore, Inc. recently released data from comScore MobiLens®, reporting market share trends in the U.S. smartphone industry for June 2017 . Click here for more.
  
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• CommScope Reports Second Quarter 2017 Results

  04-08-2017 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  CommScope Holding Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: COMM), a global leader ininfrastructure solutions for communications networks, reported sales of$1.17 billion and net income of $55 million, or $0.28 per diluted share,for the quarter ended June 30, 2017. Non-GAAP adjusted net income forthe second quarter of 2017 was $119 million, or $0.60 per diluted share.A reconciliation of reported GAAP results to non-GAAP results isattached.Click here for more.
  
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• ClearOne® presentará línea completa de soluciones para conferencia, colaboración y streaming en TecnoMultimedia InfoComm México 2017

  04-08-2017 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  SALT LAKE CITY , 3andnbsp;andnbsp;Subrayando su convicción de que una nueva generación de usuarios mileniales está impulsando ahora la forma y el tamaño futuros de la industria comercial AV por toda América Latina,andnbsp;ClearOneandnbsp;(NASDAQ: CLRO), proveedor líder en el sector de soluciones para comunicaciones de audio y video, anunció hoy que presentará toda su línea de soluciones para conferencia, colaboración y streami
  
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• Charter Offers $1.0 Billion Senior Unsecured Notes

  04-08-2017 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  STAMFORD, Conn. , Aug.andnbsp;Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) (alongandnbsp;with its subsidiaries, "Charter") today announced that its subsidiaries, CCO Holdings, LLC and CCO Holdings Capital Corp., intend to offer $1.0 billionin aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2028 (the "Notes"). Click here for more.
  
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• Can Industry Players Duplicate Apple and Huawei Tablet Success?

  04-08-2017 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  BOSTON , Aug.andnbsp;After 13 straight quarters of year-on-year shipment declines, Apple posted a sensational increase in Q2 2017 of +15%. Meanwhile, Huawei has thrilled the industry for the last two years with sustained growth through a proven strategy of partnering with carriers and a good portfolio mix, tacking on another 42% growth this quarter. Still, the overall tablet market declined by 7% year-on-year in Q2 2017 as many vendors experienced difficulty in adjusting to new market trends and
  
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• BT Federal Awarded Contract By U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)

  04-08-2017 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  RESTON, Va. , Aug. BTandnbsp;today announced the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) selected BT Federal as one of the companies to be eligible to propose to provide services under the Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) contract. Under the EIS contract, US Federal Government agencies can tender for a broad array of national and international telecommunications network and information technology (IT) services.andnbsp;andnbsp;Click here for more.
  
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• Broad-Based Coalition Applauds FCC for New Mid-Band Spectrum Notice of Inquiry

  04-08-2017 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  A broad-based group of licensed and unlicensed equipment manufacturersand wireless service providers advocating for new access opportunitiesin the 3.7-4.2 GHz and 6 GHz spectrum bands praised the FederalCommunications Commission (FCC) for beginning an initiative to enablewireless broadband in mid-band spectrum. Today's adoption of a Notice ofInquiry (NOI) exploring opportunities for next-generation services isparticularly timely given that wireless data services are expected toincrease 500 perce
  
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• BCE reports second quarter 2017 results

  04-08-2017 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  This news release contains forward-looking statements. For a description of the related risk factors and assumptions please see the section entitled "Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements" later in this release. Click here for more.
  
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• Ban All Robocalls? Survey Says No

  04-08-2017 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  LITTLE ROCK, Ark. , Aug.andnbsp;First Orion, provider of data and phone call transparency solutions, today announced the results of a new study* that finds consumers conflicted when it comes to robocalls.Click here for more.
  
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• ATandT Boosting Wireless Service at Golf's Next Major Tournament

  04-08-2017 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Aug.andnbsp;As thousands come together to enjoy the major golf tournament in Charlotte , ATandamp;T* is keeping the data-hungry crowds connected. We're bringing in extra network support at Quail Hollow Club so customers can share every experience and exciting moment with their friends and family. Click here for more.
  
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• ASUS ZenFone AR on Sale in the United States

  04-08-2017 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  ASUS today announced the availability of the ZenFoneAR - a next-generation smartphone that represents a significantadvancement in mobile virtual and augmented reality technologies. TheZenFone AR is the world's first smartphone that supports both Tango ARand Daydream VR technologies developed by Google, giving users totallynew ways to engage with and be entertained by their smartphones. In theUnited States, two unlocked versions of the ZenFone AR will beavailable; a 6GB RAM configuration with 64G
  
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• ASUS ZenFone AR Now Available on Verizon

  04-08-2017 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  ASUS today announced the availability of the ZenFoneAR - a next-generation smartphone that represents a significantadvancement in mobile virtual and augmented reality technologies - onthe Verizon Network. The ZenFone AR is the world's first smartphone thatsupports both Tango AR and Daydream VR technologies developed by Google,giving users totally new ways to engage with and be entertained by theirsmartphones. In the United States, Verizon is the exclusive carrier ofthe ZenFone AR; available with
  
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• Arrow Electronics Reports Second-Quarter Results

  04-08-2017 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:ARW) today reported second-quarter 2017sales of $6.47 billion, an increase of 8 percent from sales of $5.97billion in the second quarter of 2016. Second-quarter net income of $100million, or $1.11 per share on a diluted basis, compared with net incomeof $134 million, or $1.45 per share on a diluted basis, in the secondquarter of 2016. Excluding certain items1, net income wouldhave been $160 million, or $1.78 per share on a diluted basis, in thesecond quarter of 2017
  
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• Airborne Wireless Network Releases Proof Of Concept Summary Report

  04-08-2017 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  SIMI VALLEY, Calif. , Aug. Airborne Wireless Network (OTC QB: ABWN) is pleased to release the summary report of its proof of concept flight tests conducted on May 31 st, 2017 in New Mexicoutilizing two Boeing 767s and a temporary mobile mast system, emulating a ground station. Click here for more.
  
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• Agora.io Releases New Mobile Gaming SDK for In-Game Voice Chat

  04-08-2017 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  SANTA CLARA, Calif. , Aug.andnbsp;Agora.io (www.agora.io), the global leader in real-time communications, today released Agora Mobile Gaming (AMG) SDK, a new developer tool that allows game developers to embed real-time voice chat into mobile games on iOS and Android platforms. Previously in developer preview, AMG SDK is now open to all developers. Click here for more.
  
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• A Ice Wireless implementa a solução da Parallel Wireless para conectar os canadenses desconectados

  04-08-2017 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  andnbsp;A Parallel Wireless, Inc., empresa pioneira em tornar a implementação de redes celulares tão fáceis e econômicas quanto Wi-Fi, e a Ice Wireless, a provedora de serviços IP com e sem fio que cresce mais rapidamente no Canadá, anunciaram hoje que implementaram com sucesso uma solução macro multitecnológica, baseada em toda a RAN virtual (vRAN) de IP da Parallel Wireless. Essa colaboração permitirá a e
  
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• KDDI acquires IoT specialist Soracom

  04-08-2017 02:00
  Japan's KDDI this week ramped up its IoT strategy with the acquisition of platform provider Soracom.Also based in Japan, Soracom's cloud…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• BT qualifies to bid for $50bn worth of US govt contracts

  04-08-2017 02:00
  BT is one of 10 operators that qualified this week to compete for $50 billion worth of U.S. government IT and telecom contracts.The General Services Administration (GSA) has published a list of eligible bidders for its Enterprise Infrastructure Solution (EIS) contract…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Anyone willing to go for a Sprint?

  04-08-2017 02:00
  Sprint is there for the taking, so why the apparent reticence?After months of speculation about what kind of a deal could be on the cards for Sprint, and how it might shake up the U.S. market, this week came as something of an anticlimax when one of its potential partners poured cold water on rumours of a possible merger.Cableco Charter Communications, responding to a Wall Street Journal report last week about a tie-up with Sprint, said it has "no interest in acquiring" the operator."I was a bi
  
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