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• There are loads of mobile subscriptions – Ericsson

  30-08-2017 18:22
  Ericsson has released its Mobility Report for the second quarter of 2017, and some of the statistics are somewhat surprising.
  Firstly, let’s have a look at mobile subscriptions. Over the second quarter of 2017, an additional 92 million subscriptions were added to the global total. The number itself is actually growing 6% year-on-year, bringing the total up to 7.7 billion. That’s right, there are more mobile phone subscriptions than there are people on the planet. And there are those
  
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• KPN and China Unicom sign reciprocal IoT network deal

  30-08-2017 17:22
  Dutch telco KPN has cosied up to China Unicom to improve its access to the Chinese IoT market and will return the favour in Europe.
  The two companies will offer reciprocal access to each other’s IoT networks, making use of remotely provisionable SIMs in IoT devices that allow switching to the cheaper network depending on where the device happens to find itself. Europe, of course, has gotten rid of roaming premiums so KPN’s domestic tariffs apply across the continent.
  “This agre
  
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• Google gives in to Gaggle over shopping shenanigans

  30-08-2017 16:32
  Google has put forward details on how it will submit to the will of the European Commission (hereafter known as the Gaggle of Red-tapers) after it was hit with a €2.4 billion fine relating to Google Shopping search results.
  Details are a bit thin on the ground at the moment, though Google told Telecoms.com it has informed the Gagglers how it plans to comply with the decision. It just hasn’t told anyone else yet.
  For some it might come as a bit of a surprise. Those of a combative mind
  
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• Alexa gets into bed with Cortana

  30-08-2017 13:44
  Amazon and Microsoft have announced their previously competing voice-driven AI assistants are now an item.
  The world can be a lonely place for virtual assistants. All the company they have are demanding millennials constantly asking what their latest email is or a retiree wondering what the weather is like in Florida or Beijing.
  But for no longer. The sympathetic chaps over at Microsoft and Amazon have shown they have a caring side, arranging a playdate for Cortana with Alexa. As part of the new
  
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• New Delhi seeks $5bn from Hutchison in long-running tax dispute

  30-08-2017 12:55 via ft.com
  New front opened in continuing battle over Vodafone’s entry to India
  
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• Axiata buys 13,000 Pakistan towers from Jazz for $940 million

  30-08-2017 12:33
  Malaysian telco Axiata, via its subsidiary Edotco, is buying the tower business of the largest Pakistani operator Jazz.
  The deal involves a whole bunch of holding companies and subsidiaries. Axiata’s tower subsidiary Edotco is technically doing the buying via its Pakistani subsidiary Tanzanite, while Jazz is actually selling its wholly-owned tower company, Deodar. Jazz was formed from the merger of Mobilink and Warid and is co-owned by Veon and Global Telecom Holding. The acquisition is be
  
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• Google chases down Apple with ARCore launch

  30-08-2017 12:31
  Google has responded strongly to Apple’s front-running approach to augmented reality with the launch of a new AR platform.
  ARCore is the Android equivalent to the Apple ARKit; in short, a augmented reality platform for developers. It’s not the first time Google has had a crack at the AR world, the Tango AR platform has been around for a while, but this one is built for the masses.
  Right now it has been released as a preview, but before too long you’ll be able to see the wonders
  
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• ZTE USA Appoints Angela Simpson to Head US Government Affairs

  30-08-2017 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  ZTE USA today announced the appointment of Angela Simpson as vicepresident, US Government Affairs. Ms. Simpson will be based inWashington D.C. and have responsibility for managing all of thecompany's government relations and public policy matters in the UnitedStates.Click here for more.
  
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• Viva Bolivia Launches Ilimitado, Based on Comptelandrsquo;s FWD

  30-08-2017 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  ComptelCorporation, now a Nokia company, today announced that Viva launchedits innovative, time-based mobile data solution Viva Ilimitado,powered by Comptel's FWDsolution.Click here for more.
  
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• Virtusa to Present at the Citi 2017 Global Technology Conference

  30-08-2017 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  VirtusaCorporation (NASDAQ GS: VRTU), a global business consulting and IToutsourcing company that accelerates business outcomes for its clients,today announced its Chief Financial Officer, Ranjan Kalia, will presentat the Citi 2017 Global Technology Conference.Click here for more.
  
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• Vidyo Integrates with Allscripts FollowMyHealth Patient Engagement Platform to Provide High Quality Telehealth Visits

  30-08-2017 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Vidyo, the integrated video collaboration technology leader announcedtoday that Allscripts (NASDAQ:MDRX), an agnostic provider of electronichealthcare record technology has chosen the Vidyo.io™platform to power virtual consultations directly embedded into theFollowMyHealth® patient portal. The on demand video visits can belaunched directly from the patient portal workflow, simplifyingremote consultations between physicians and patients.Click here for more.
  
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• Verizon commits $10 million to support Hurricane Harvey relief efforts

  30-08-2017 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  HOUSTON , Aug.andnbsp;Verizon today announced support of South Texasthrough a $10 millionpledge to fund Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. The nation's most reliable wireless provider has partnered with local and state government officials to identify four non-profit agencies to support that are working on-the-ground on both immediate and long-term needs. Verizon will share the specific details regarding the non-profits in the coming days. andnbsp; Click here for more.
  
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• VEON and GTH sell their Pakistan tower business for USD 940 million

  30-08-2017 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  AMSTERDAM , Aug. 30,andnbsp; VEON Ltd. (NASDAQ: VEON, Euronext Amsterdam: VEON) (VEON) and Global Telecom Holding S.A.E (EGX: GTHE.CA) (GTH) announce that their subsidiary in Pakistan , Jazz, has signed an agreement for the sale of its tower business for approximately USD 940 million , subject to adjustments. Click here for more.
  
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• Syniverse Adopts VMware on IBM Cloud to Meet Customers Mobile Service Needs

  30-08-2017 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  IBM (NYSE: IBM)today announced that Syniverse,a global connectivity enabler, has adopted IBM Cloud to expand itsflexibility and capacity in serving rapidly changing mobile serviceneeds for its customers.Click here for more.
  
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• Stream Cares Donates $25,000 to the American Red Cross in Response to Hurricane Harvey

  30-08-2017 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Stream(Stream Energy), a leading direct selling company and provider ofconnected life services, donated $25,000 through its philanthropic arm, StreamCares, to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund in response toHurricane Harvey's severe damage along the Texas and Louisiana coasts.Click here for more.
  
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• SpringCM Achieves FedRAMP Authorization for its Document and Contract Lifecycle Management Solution

  30-08-2017 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  CHICAGO , Aug. SpringCM, the leading cloud-based Document Management and Contract Management platform, todayandnbsp;announced it has achieved Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Authorization, making it a FedRAMP compliant Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) solution. See the FedRAMP website listing here.Click here for more.
  
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• Silent Phone 6.0 Ensures Maximum Workforce Productivity for Enterprise

  30-08-2017 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Silent Circle, a pioneer in enterprise-class mobile security, privacyand compliance solutions, today announced the availability of SilentPhone 6.0, reinforcing its leadership position in the Secure UnifiedCommunications market. With privacy increasingly under fire in today'smobile world, Silent Phone 6.0 has taken the step to revolutionize theway enterprises secure threat vectors within their organizations,regardless of where devices, or the individuals using them, are located.Click here for mor
  
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• ScanSource Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results

  30-08-2017 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading global provider of technologyproducts and solutions, today announced financial results for the fourthquarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2017.Click here for more.
  
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• QTS Realty Trust, Inc. to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

  30-08-2017 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  OVERLAND PARK, Kan. , Aug. QTS Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: QTS), an international provider of data center, managed hosting and cloud services, announced today that Company management will be participating in the following upcoming investor conferences: Click here for more.
  
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• Paessler Achieves VMware Ready™ Status

  30-08-2017 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  WAKEFIELD, Mass.and NUREMBERG, Germany , Aug. Paessler AG, the innovative network monitoring specialist, today announced that PRTG Network Monitor achieved VMware Ready™ status. This designation indicates that after a detailed validation process, Paessler's PRTG Network Monitor has achieved VMware's highest level of endorsement and is supported on VMware vSphere® 6.5 for production environments. VMware Ready solutions are tested and certified by VMware to make the best use of the compa
  
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• Nok Nok Labs Delivers Frictionless Authentication and Enables Secure Payments to PCs

  30-08-2017 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  PALO ALTO, Calif. , Aug.andnbsp;Nok Nok Labs, an innovator in modern authentication and a founding member of the FIDO (Fast IDentity Online) Alliance, today announced that its NNL™ S3 Authentication Suite (S3 Suite) interoperates on the latestandnbsp; 8th Gen Intel® Core™ processors with Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) technology. This integration is a vital component in a robust, hardware-protected authentication framework powered by the Nok Nok™ S3 S
  
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• Molex Earns Supplier Award for Excellence

  30-08-2017 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Molex,a worldwide manufacturer of electronic solutions, has been awarded the2016 Supplier Excellence award by Carlton-Bates for its annual growth.Molex is the only interconnect supplier company to earn this prestigiousaward in the 2016 calendar year.Click here for more.
  
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• Mobile Beacon Welcomes Angelo Miccoli as Director of Operations and Administration and Cristina Graham as Program Director

  30-08-2017 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  JOHNSTON, R.I. , Aug.andnbsp;Mobile Beacon is pleased to announce that Angelo Miccoli and Cristina Graham are joining the organization.Click here for more.
  
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• Media Executive David Nicholson Joins ViewLift as Vice President of Sales

  30-08-2017 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  NEW YORK , Aug.andnbsp;ViewLift, a leading digital content distribution and monetization platform, has appointed David Nicholson as VP Sales to further develop its growing portfolio of video-centric customers and partners. He will join Lloyd Jacobs in the new ViewLift sales team, reporting to Rick Allen, CEO of ViewLift andamp; SnagFilms. Click here for more.
  
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• Lumos Networks Names Michael Creech as Director of Sales of Data Center Business

  30-08-2017 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Lumos Networks Corp. ("Lumos Networks" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: LMOS),a leading fiber-based service provider in the Mid-Atlantic region, todayannounced Michael Creech as Director of Sales for the Company's recentlycreated Lumos Data Center business. Michael will report to Josh Wolff,the Senior Vice President for Lumos Data Centers, and both will be basedin Charlotte, North Carolina.Click here for more.
  
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• Laird Launches Industry's Thinnest, Smallest, Multiple Input Multiple Output Wideband iDAS Antennas

  30-08-2017 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  SCHAUMBURG,andnbsp;Ill., Aug.andnbsp;Laird announced today its newest wideband iDAS antennas, which dramatically improve in-building wireless connectivity. They also are the telecom industry's thinnest, smallest Low PIM MIMO ceiling mounted wideband antenna that meets the design needs of office and apartment buildings, hotels, airports, and other large coverage areas. Click here for more.
  
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• L-com Debuts New High-Flex HDMI Cable Assemblies

  30-08-2017 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. , Aug.andnbsp;L-com Global Connectivity, a preferred manufacturer of wired and wireless connectivity products, announced today that it has released a new series of high-flex HDMI cables to address confined space AV applications.Click here for more.
  
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• Jackeryandrsquo;s Ultimate Portable Charger Launches on Indiegogo

  30-08-2017 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  There was a time when heading to the outdoors guaranteed a break fromtechnology. Today's travelers fail to switch off and instead need poweron the move, Jackery today launches the PowerBar on Indiegogo.Click here for more.
  
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• Inspur Joins Open Networking Foundation's ONOS Project to Strengthen the SDN Capability

  30-08-2017 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  BEIJING , Aug. Inspur announced today that it has joined the ONOS™ (Open Network Operating System) Project as a collaborator. This will further reinforce its strength in providing data center networking solutions. ONOS is hosted by the Open Network Foundation (ONF), an operator led consortium transforming networks into agile platforms for service delivery, providing various highly available and elastically scalable north-south abstract models with excellent performance for the operating sy
  
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• GTL Increases Inmate Identification and Fraud Prevention with New Voice Biometrics Feature

  30-08-2017 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  RESTON, Va. , Aug.andnbsp;GTL, an innovation leader in correctional technology, education solutions that assist in rehabilitating inmates, and payment services solutions for government, today announced an enhancement to its industry-leading and patented voice biometric toolset with the addition of Voice IQ Search.andnbsp; Click here for more.
  
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• GSMA Announces Additional Updates for 2017 andldquo;GSMA Mobile World Congress Americas, in Partnership with CTIAandrdquo;

  30-08-2017 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  The GSMA released new details for the quickly approaching inauguralMobile World Congress Americas, including recently confirmed speakers,sponsors, exhibitors and partners. Mobile World Congress Americas willtake place September 12-14, 2017 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.Click here for more.
  
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• Gryphon Wins Industry Award for Cloud Sales Performance Platform

  30-08-2017 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Gryphon Networks, the industry leader in phone-based Sales Performancesolutions, has been awarded TMC's 2017 Communications Solutions Productof the Year for its breakthrough Sales Intelligence SystemTM,an advanced SaaS telephony and analytics platform for decentralizedsales forces.Click here for more.
  
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• GoKid Unveils the GoKid Connect Platform to Drive Carpool Management for Schools

  30-08-2017 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  NEW YORK , Aug.andnbsp;GoKid, the complete carpool solution for schools, teams and families, today unveiled GoKid Connect, a mobility solution designed to connect schools and parents through a secure web portal and GoKid mobile app, enabling parents to quickly identify who in their school lives close by, and is willing to carpool. Additionally, GoKid announced the availability of a web app (making this the first time GoKid is available across all devices) and released enhanced features; solidify
  
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• ethosIQ™ becomes Oracle PartnerNetwork Gold member

  30-08-2017 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  HOUSTON , Aug.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;ethosIQ™, a Houston -based software solution company specializing in data correlation technology, is excited to announce that it has achieved Gold Partner status in Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN). ethosIQ™ is committed to collecting, correlating and normalizing disparate data from multiple sources in real-time using our turnkey source agnostic technology, Customer Experience Platform™ (CEP).andnbsp;ethosIQ™ helps industries reduce operat
  
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• Current Releases U.S. Summer Teen Spending Snapshot

  30-08-2017 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  NEW YORK , Aug.andnbsp;Current today releaseda snapshot of U.S. teen spending over the Summer. The data, which aggregates the spending of 13 to 16-year-oldsCurrent debit card users, shows that American teens spent $31a week on average from June 1 through August 26 . Average weekly spending increased steadily with age, with 16-year-olds spending $38.98a week. Current provides a debit card and companion smartphone app for teens (and parents) that makes managing money easier for families. Click her
  
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• Cox and The Trust for Public Land Announce Eric Sophiea as Arizona's 2017 Cox Conserves Hero

  30-08-2017 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  PHOENIX , Aug.andnbsp;Cox Communicationsandnbsp;andandnbsp;The Trust for Public Land today named Eric Sophiea as Arizona's2017 Cox Conserves Hero. Climbing Association of Southern Arizona, Sophiea's nonprofit beneficiary, will receive $10,000 . Sophiea was among the three finalists who were nominated by the public then chosen by local judging panels to compete in an online vote for the title of Arizona'sCox Conserves Hero.Click here for more.
  
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• Core Security Announces Partnership with Grupo Dice

  30-08-2017 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  ATLANTA , Aug. Core Security, a leader in Vulnerability, Access Risk Management and Network Detection and Response, today announced its partnership with Grupo Dice, the leading distributor focused on data centers and infrastructure in Mexico . The new relationship offers industry leading solutions to customers and partners in the region.Click here for more.
  
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• Big Data Analytics to Disrupt U.S. Next-generation Sequencing Informatics Market with Double-digit Growth

  30-08-2017 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  SANTA CLARA, Calif. , Aug.andnbsp;The United States (U.S.) next-generation sequencing (NGS) informatics market is witnessing double-digit growth, supported by the increasing demand from molecular diagnostics, biopharmaceutical, and academic institution customers. Pharmaceutical companies' strong focus on developing precision and personalized therapies, the launch of large-scale genome sequencing projects, and expected reimbursement and approval policy developments for NGS-based diagnostic tests
  
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• Atlantic Broadband Deploys Gigabit Internet Service in Miami

  30-08-2017 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  AtlanticBroadband, the nation's 9th largest cable operator, todayannounced the widespread availability of its Gigabit internet service inMiami Beach and surrounding areas. Effective immediately, both GigaEdge(residential) and Pro GigaEdge (business) internet services areavailable for homes and businesses in Miami Beach and surrounding areasincluding Aventura, Bal Harbour, Bay Harbor Islands, Golden Beach, NorthBay Village, Pinecrest, South Miami, Sunny Isles Beach, Surfside,Brickell, Wynwood, th
  
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• ATandT Pledges $350,000 to Aid Communities Impacted by Hurricane Harvey

  30-08-2017 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  DALLAS , Aug. ATandamp;T* is donating $350,000to aid communities following Hurricane Harvey, which includes $100,000to the Greater Houston Community Fund, $100,000to the American Red Cross Hurricane Harvey Fund and $50,000to the Coastal Bend Community Foundation in South Texas.andnbsp;andnbsp; Click here for more.
  
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• ATandamp;T to Take Over Momofuku Sept. 9-12, 2017

  30-08-2017 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Sept. 9-12, 2017, ATandamp;T*is taking over the award-winning Momofuku restaurant located in theheart of the Toronto International Film Festival. The venue will beredesigned to include the Variety Studio presented by ATandamp;T, which willhost its longstanding portrait and video studio for A-list actors. ATandamp;Twill also host daily lunches for celebrities and tastemakers at theMomofuku Noodle Bar, in addition to premiere parties and cast dinners.ATandamp;T will feature high-speed Wi-Fi and ac
  
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• Astera Launches Cloud-Based Solution for Automated Partner Data Exchange and Integration

  30-08-2017 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. , Aug.andnbsp;A leading provider of intuitive data integration solutions for use by business users and IT professionals alike, Astera Software has made their first foray into cloud-based products. The newly-released Customer Portal is powered by the Centerprise ETL engine and provides a completely automated platform to submit, track, and integrate partner data at scale. Click here for more.
  
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• ARRIS to Present at Drexel Hamilton TMT Conference

  30-08-2017 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  SUWANEE, Ga. , Aug.andnbsp;ARRIS International plc (NASDAQ:ARRS) a global telecommunications technology leader, today announced that Dave Potts, ARRIS Chief Financial Officer, will be speaking at the upcoming Drexel Hamilton TMT Conference on Wednesday, September 6at approximately 2:45pm/EDT .andnbsp; Investors may listen to the webcast live by logging on toClick here for more.
  
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• Apttus Named 2017 US Microsoft Dynamics ISV Partner of the Year

  30-08-2017 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  SAN MATEO, Calif. , Aug.andnbsp;Apttus, the category-defining Quote-to-Cash (QTC) solution provider, today announced it has been named by Microsoft as its US Dynamics Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Partner of the Year. The regional honor is awarded to partners demonstrating superior skills and expertise with Microsoft Dynamics products, along with excellent sales performance and high levels of customer satisfaction. Award winners and finalists from around the world were honored at the Microso
  
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• Aerialink Announces Launch of New Corporate Website

  30-08-2017 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  BETTENDORF, Iowa , Aug.andnbsp;Aerialink™ LLC, a leading provider of cloud communications solutions, announced today the launch of its new and refreshed corporate website, www.aerialink.com. Customers will notice major content enhancements plus a modern look and feel aimed at improving the communications of the features and benefits of the company's powerful SMS and MMS platform and easy-to-use messaging applications.Click here for more.
  
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• Adya Announces Results for Q2 2017

  30-08-2017 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Adya Inc. ("Adya" or the "Company"), (TSX-V: ADYA) today announces itsfinancial performance for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017.Click here for more.
  
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• 360fly Announces 360-Degree Social Media Live Streaming

  30-08-2017 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. , Aug.andnbsp;360fly, Inc., maker of the category-leading, single-lens camera that captures stitchless 360-degree video, today announced a software upgrade to its existing 360fly® mobile app that enables Android™ and iOS™andnbsp;users to live-stream 360-degree video on Facebook®. Users can now live stream their experiences in real time with the 360fly® HD and 4K camerasandnbsp;in 720p or 1080p to Facebook. The soon to be released, 360fly® 4K PROan
  
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• Ericsson shows the small (cell) ideas are sometimes the best ones

  30-08-2017 10:06
  Ericsson has announced the launch of a couple of new small cell solutions, which are pretty simple ideas when you think about it.
  The theme here doesn’t seem be being overly clever, it’s about being practical. Presenting ideas which won’t revolutionise the industry, but more about taking existing technologies and applying them in a way which improves business operations. That’s according to Martin Ljungberg, Product Manager for Small Cells Solutions at Ericsson.
  “Th
  
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• Telco debts, M&A make immediate India auction unlikely

  30-08-2017 02:00
  The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) this week opened a consultation into the conditions surrounding the next auction of mobile spectrum in the country. While it did not take a firm position in its consultation document, the Indian regulator's comments suggest a new frequency sale will not take place quickly, given the financial pressures on telcos and the ongoing wave of M&A.There is a raft of spectrum up for grabs in India across multiple bands, including spectrum left unsold
  
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• NBN scuttles Telstra's A$5.5bn securitisation plan

  30-08-2017 02:00
  NBN on Wednesday said it would not consent to Telstra's plan to generate up to A$5.5 billion in cash from its predicted future revenues from the national broadband network project.The decision is a blow to Australia's telecoms incumbent, which had planned to return the bulk of the sum raised to shareholders…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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