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• Apple teams up with GE to make industrial IoT apps for iOS

  18-10-2017 18:37
  Device giant Apple is partnering with GE in an apparent bid to give both companies a leg up in the industrial IoT space.
  GE’s industrial IoT platform Predix is being given its own SDK for iOS to enable developers to make apps that will be able to use its predictive data and analytics capabilities. Apple has done a good job of getting iOS devices into the work place and this seems to be a move to bolster that position as the IoT era unfolds.
  “GE is an ideal partner with a rich history
  
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• China predicted to account for half of 5G subscribers

  18-10-2017 18:17
  Analyst house CCS Insight has been running the numbers on predicted 5G adoption and come to the conclusion that China will be all over it.
  They reckon 5G will take off faster than any of the previous generations, which is no great reach since that’s usually the case with the next ‘G’. With things only set to kick off in 2020, CCS forecasts we’ll hit the 1 billion mark by 2023, with more than half of that accounted for by China alone.
  China has shown a remarkable ability t
  
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• ProLabs urges MSOs to consider environmental factors for optimal network performance at Cable-Tec Expo 2017

  18-10-2017 17:00
  Ray Hagen discusses the key priorities for WDM technologiesDenver, Colorado. 18 October 2017: Ray Hagen, Americas Product Manager at optical transceiver specialist ProLabs, today addressed why Multiple System Operators (MSOs) must ensure they make practical environmental considerations before implementing a major network transformation.Speaking at Cable-Tec Expo 2017, Mr. Hagen discussed issues that have arisen as the demand for bandwidth continues to soar, with the need for Distributed Access A
  
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• Vidyo Continues Legacy of Invention Releasing First Implementation of VP9 Optimized for Real-Time Video

  18-10-2017 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Vidyo, the leader in integrated video collaboration technology, todayannounced its own implementation of the VP9 coding format optimized forreal-time video. Leveraging over a decade of experience buildingreal-time video encoders, Vidyo's tests of its implementation of VP9yield up to double the battery life for mobile devices. Compared to theopen source VP9 codec, Vidyo's implementation delivers a more efficientexperience for users across a variety of industries who rely onreal-time collaboration
  
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• Verizon, Qualcomm and Novatel Wireless collaborate to expedite trials and commercial deployment of 5G NR mmWave technology

  18-10-2017 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Verizon, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), and Novatel Wireless, an Inseego company, today announced plans to collaborate on 5G New Radio (NR) millimeter wave (mmWave) technology development and over-the air field trials based on the 5G NR Release-15 specifications being developed by 3GPP - the global 5G standard. The companies plan to work together to help move the mobile ecosystem towards faster validation and commercialization of 5G NR mmWave t
  
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• Veeam Appoints Shaun McLagan as Senior Vice President, APJ

  18-10-2017 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Veeam® Software, the Availabilityfor the Always-On Enterprise™ innovator, today announced theappointment of ShaunMcLagan to lead the combined Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) region asthe Senior Vice President, APJ. Veeam has created this new role afterseveral years of strong growth to bring the APJ region together underone leader. McLagan will report directly to Peter McKay, Co-CEO andPresident for Veeam.Click here for more.
  
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• U.S. Department of Commerce to Provide $300,000 to Support Capital Formation in Central Pennsylvania

  18-10-2017 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced that the Ben FranklinTechnology Partners of Central and Northern PA (Ben Franklin), 1855Capital Fund I, L.P. (1855 Capital) and The Pennsylvania StateUniversity (Penn State) have been awarded a $300,000 grant through theEconomic Development Administration's (EDA) Regional InnovationStrategies (RIS) program. Ben Franklin will use this grant for thebenefit of 1855 Capital to form and operate the Fund.Click here for more.
  
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• TrustCall Native Secure Communications for Samsung at SDC 2017

  18-10-2017 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  BETHESDA, Md. andToday at the Samsung Developers Conference 2017 SBS (Samsung BusinessServices) showcase, available by invitation to Strategic SBS partners,KoolSpan, the leading provider of encrypted secure voice and messagingsolutions for mobile phones, announced the launch of Native SecureCommunications for Samsung by TrustCall.Click here for more.
  
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• The Wireless Infrastructure Association Announces Connectivity Expo

  18-10-2017 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) today announced thecreation of a ground-breaking new conference and trade show dedicated tothe rapidly evolving telecommunications ecosystem. Over threeaction-packed days, attendees will experience cutting-edge discussions,workshops and keynote speeches from leaders across multiple industries -from wireless infrastructure and automotive to smart cities andcommercial real estate.Click here for more.
  
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• The New Foldable ZTE Axon M with Dual Screens Transforms the Mobile Entertainment Experience

  18-10-2017 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Today, ZTE USA announced the upcoming launch of the revolutionary ZTEAxon M with ATandamp;T*as the exclusive carrier in the United States available in the nextmonth. The foldable, dual-screen smartphone will also be available tocustomers in China, Europe and Japan.Click here for more.
  
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• The New Foldable Smartphone ZTE Axon M with Dual Screens Transforms the Mobile Experience for Consumers

  18-10-2017 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  ZTE Mobile Devices today announced the category defining ZTE Axon M, afoldable smartphone with dual screens that delivers a revolutionarysmartphone experience to enable consumers to multitask and enjoy contentin a better way. The ZTE Axon M provides the multitasking capabilitiesof two screens and a viewable screen size of a tablet, yet is the sizeof a traditional smartphone when folded, fitting easily into a pocket.Coming soon to consumers through leading partners in the US, Japan,China and Euro
  
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• The Body Shop Switzerland Transforms the Shopping Experience with Axway

  18-10-2017 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  TheBody Shop, an international beauty business, is leveraging Axway (Paris:AXW)(Euronext: AXW.PA), a catalyst for digital transformation, to improvethe customer experience at retail stores throughout Switzerland. With AxwayAppcelerator, The Body Shop has been able to rethink its customerloyalty program, integrate massive amounts of data, and successfullyimplement an innovative new mobile application to increase in-storepurchases. The new Axway-powered Love Your Body Club mobile app hasenabl
  
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• SPROCKIT and NAB Show Welcome Nine New Media, Entertainment and Technology Startups to Partnership Program

  18-10-2017 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  SPROCKIT,the global community that curates, connects and fosters collaborationbetween market-ready startups and media, entertainment and techcompanies to drive innovation in collaboration with NABShow, today announced nine new startups selected to participate inthe year-long program.Click here for more.
  
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• Smith Micro Schedules Teleconference to Discuss Third Quarter 2017 Financial Results

  18-10-2017 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Smith Micro Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMSI) today announced that it will report its third quarter 2017financial results following the close of regular trading on Wednesday,October 25, 2017. The news release will be followed by a teleconferenceavailable to all interested parties at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time.Click here for more.
  
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• Securus Listens Carefully to Inmates and Friends/Family Members Before Making Investments in Technologies

  18-10-2017 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Securus Technologies, a leading provider of civil and criminal justicetechnology solutions for public safety, investigation, corrections andmonitoring announced today that its product development and acquisitionprogram is significantly shaped by input from inmates, friends/familymembers, corrections, and law enforcement officials.Click here for more.
  
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• Securus Announces 7 Million Estimated Job Views in 2017 for Its New Job Search Application

  18-10-2017 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Securus Technologies, a leading provider of civil and criminal justicetechnology solutions for public safety, investigation, corrections andmonitoring, estimates for full year 2017, 7 million jobs will be viewedby inmates using its ConnectUs inmate platform.Click here for more.
  
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• SAP Introduces Machine Learning to Optimize the Shopping Experience

  18-10-2017 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  SAPSE (NYSE: SAP) today introduced new technologies, such as facialrecognition, machine learning and Internet of Things (IoT), to enabletargeted marketing campaigns and help consumers optimize their shoppingexperience. With its SAP® Hybris® solutions, SAPcontinues to innovate and invest to drive the future of customerengagement and commerce. This announcement was made at the SAPHybris Live summit being held October 17-19 in Barcelona, Spain.Click here for more.
  
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• RingCentral Announces Date of Third Quarter 2017 Financial Results Conference Call and Upcoming Events

  18-10-2017 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  RingCentral,Inc. (NYSE: RNG), a leading provider of global enterprise cloudcommunications and collaboration solutions, today announced that it willreport financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017after market close on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. The company alsoannounced that it will hold a conference call on the same day at 2:00 PMPacific Time (5:00 PM Eastern Time) to discuss its quarterly financialresults.Click here for more.
  
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• Radisys to Announce Third Quarter 2017 Financial Results on November 7

  18-10-2017 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Radisys Corporation (NASDAQ: RSYS), a global leader of open telecomsolutions, today announced it will distribute its third quarter 2017financial results on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at approximately 1:00p.m. Pacific Time (4:00 p.m. Eastern Time). Subsequent to the pressrelease, Brian Bronson, President and Chief Executive Officer ofRadisys, and Jon Wilson, Chief Financial Officer, will host a conferencecall and audio webcast at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. EasternTime) to discuss the Compa
  
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• PC Connection, Inc. (CNXN) to Release Third Quarter Results; Provides Estimated Results

  18-10-2017 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Connection (PC Connection, Inc.; NASDAQ: CNXN),an industry-leading technology solutions provider of a full range ofinformation technology (IT) solutions to business, government, andeducation markets, today announced certain estimated financial resultsfor the quarter ended September 30, 2017.Click here for more.
  
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• Optiv Securityandrsquo;s New Comprehensive Approach Helps Enterprises Clarify and Satisfy All Cyber Security Requirements of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

  18-10-2017 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  OptivSecurity, a market-leading provider of end-to-end cyber securitysolutions, today announced a unique, programmatic approach that distillsthe complex European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation(GDPR) and enables companies to meet all cyber security-relatedrequirements of the regulation. As part of its approach, Optiv offers acomprehensive suite of solutions and services that help companiesminimize their breach risk for GDPR compliance while leveraging theirexisting security investm
  
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• Northern California Wildfires update: Verizon takes next step with airborne mission for cell site inspections

  18-10-2017 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Verizon and American Aerospace Technologies, Inc. (AATI) conducted aerial reconnaissance on Oct. 15 using a specially equipped aircraft to get a better view of cell sites in areas of northern California threatened by raging wildfires. Click here for more.
  
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• Netronome Wins Best New Product Award in the Network Transformation Category at the SDN NFV World Congress

  18-10-2017 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Netronome, a leader in high performance intelligent networkingsolutions, today announced that its Agilio 10/25/40/100GbE SmartNICplatform has won Best New Product in Layer123's Network TransformationAwards at the SDN NFV World Congress in The Hague, Netherlands. Theinaugural Network Transformation Awards recognized achievements inadvancing the industry to the next generation of networks, and theAgilio solutions from Netronome were awarded because of their uniquecontribution to accelerating and e
  
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• Media Alert: NETSCOUT to Showcase Advanced Real-Time, Traffic-Based Information Platform at SCTE Cable-Tec Expo

  18-10-2017 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  NETSCOUTSYSTEMS, INC., (NASDAQ: NTCT), a leading provider of businessassurance, a powerful combination of service assurance, cybersecurity,and business intelligence solutions, today announced it will showcaseits advanced real-time, traffic-based information platform for ServiceAssurance, Security, Cloud, and Big Data Analytics at SCTE Cable-TecExpo.Click here for more.
  
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• Keysight Technologies, Qualcomm First to Announce Successful Demonstration of 5G Data Connection With a Modem Chipset

  18-10-2017 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) and Qualcomm Technologies,Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, today achieved a veryimportant milestone towards the reality of 5G commercialization.Keysight and Qualcomm Technologies successfully achieved a 5G dataconnection in a single-chip 5G modem with Keysight's 5GProtocol Randamp;D Toolset and the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™X50 5G modem chipset.Click here for more.
  
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• GTT Announces New Ultra-Low Latency Routes for Financial Markets

  18-10-2017 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  GTTCommunications, Inc. (NYSE: GTT), the leading global cloudnetworking provider to multinational clients, announced today theaddition of ultra-low latency transport services to key financialcenters in Latin America, Asia and Africa, as well as the global launchof its Time Synchronization service.Click here for more.
  
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• GSMA and AIC Encourage Greater Engagement among RCEP Countries to Enable a Truly Pan-Asian Digital Economy

  18-10-2017 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  The GSMA and the Asia Internet Coalition (AIC) today urged theparticipating countries of the Regional Comprehensive EconomicPartnership (RCEP) for greater commitment and engagement. Asrepresentatives of leading companies that operate in the region andpromote the digital economy, the GSMA and AIC believe that the RCEP canplay a critical role in enabling positive policy development in thedigital economy and reducing or removing barriers and restrictions thatsuppress digital trade and investments i
  
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• Global Experts Take the Stage at RSAandreg; Conference 2017 Abu Dhabi Seizing the Power of Opportunity

  18-10-2017 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  RSA® Conference, the world's leading information security conference andexposition, has announced its program of speakers for the third RSAConference Abu Dhabi, set to take place from November 7-8 at theEmirates Palace. Regional and global experts will take the stage todiscuss a range of topics including Cybercrime, Security Strategy,Infrastructure and Operations, Blockchain, AI, Cloud, IoT andamp; Ransomware.Click here for more.
  
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• FirstLight Moves to IDI Billing Solutions Cloud-Based Rating and Billing

  18-10-2017 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  IDIBilling Solutions, a global provider of cloud-based Billing andOrder Management solutions for Communication Service Providers,announced today that it was selected by FirstLight Fiber to implementits award winning CostGuard®application.Click here for more.
  
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• Exomedicine Institute Appoints Pam Platt as Chief Storyteller

  18-10-2017 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  TheExomedicine Institute, headquartered in Lexington, KY, announcedthat Pam Platt has been appointed as "chief storyteller." As such, herprimary charge is to share the stories of how some of the next medicalbreakthroughs may not be on the planet Earth.Click here for more.
  
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• euNetworks Partners with Cloudwirx

  18-10-2017 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  euNetworks, a provider of bandwidth services in Europe, today announcedit is working with Cloudwirx,enabling their West Coast client base with rapid access to euNetworkshigh bandwidth services.Click here for more.
  
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• David Pearson Joins Korn Ferry as Senior Client Partner

  18-10-2017 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) today announced that David Pearson has joined thefirm as Senior Client Partner, Global Account Leader, Technology. Hewill be based in the firm's Stamford office.Click here for more.
  
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• CES Unveiled Amsterdam to Feature IoT, Smart Cities and Robotics

  18-10-2017 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced today that more than35 companies will showcase innovative products at the first-ever CESUnveiled Amsterdam, breaking the record for most exhibitors at aninaugural Unveiled event abroad. The event follows the fifth CESUnveiled Paris and serves as a preview of the innovative technologyon display at CES2018. CES Unveiled Amsterdam is scheduled to run from 1:30-5:30 PMon October 26, 2017 at the Beurs van Berlage.Click here for more.
  
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• Bradium Technologies and Microsoft Settle Patent Lawsuit

  18-10-2017 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Patent Corporation (GPC), a leading patent licensing firm,announced today that its subsidiary, Bradium Technologies LLC (Bradium),has settled its patent infringement litigation with Microsoft.Click here for more.
  
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• Boost the Connectivity and Memory on Your Phone with FuZion

  18-10-2017 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  IDEMIA (formerly known as OT-Morpho), the global leader in trustedidentities for an increasingly digital world, today announces thesolution for a problem everyone encounters: the choice betweenconnectivity and memory for one's smartphone. With FuZion, a fantasticdevice combining the technologies of a SIM card with a microSD card,users will never have to make this choice again.Click here for more.
  
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• Bank Leumi Strengthens Digital Services Leadership with CallVUandrsquo;s Visual-IVR and Agent-Customer Collaboration

  18-10-2017 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  In advance of next week's attendance at Money20/20in Las Vegas, CallVU,the leading provider of innovative Omni-Channel solutions that enableorganizations to engage customers in their channels of choice, announcedtoday that its visual IVR and agent-customer collaboration platform hasbeen deployed by Bank Leumi, a leading Israel-based bank with operationsin the US, UK and China. Leumi is spearheading digital banking byoffering one of the most advanced digital services portfolios in theglobal banki
  
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• APAC to Lead the Green and Recycled Mobile Phone Market | Technavio

  18-10-2017 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  The globalgreen and recycled mobile phone market is expected to grow at a CAGRof more than 15% during the forecast period, according to Technavio'slatest market research.Click here for more.
  
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• ADTRAN, Inc. Reports 28% Increase in Earnings for the Third Quarter 2017 and Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

  18-10-2017 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  ADTRAN, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADTN) reported results for the third quarter 2017.For the quarter, sales were $185.1 million compared to $168.9 millionfor the third quarter of 2016. Net income was $15.9 million compared to$12.4 million for the third quarter of 2016. Earnings per share,assuming dilution, were $0.33 compared to $0.26 for the third quarter of2016. Non-GAAP earnings per share were $0.37 compared to $0.26 for thethird quarter of 2016, an increase of 42%. The reconciliation betweenGAAP earnings
  
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• Adding CyberDataandrsquo;s New Multicast Microphone to a New or Existing Page andamp; Alert System Delivers Functionality and Ease of Use

  18-10-2017 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  CyberData Corporation today announced the release of the latest in theirline of paging and alerting IP endpoints: the Multicast Microphone.Designed for use within environments such as schools, retail stores andmanufacturing environments, the Multicast Microphoneallows the user, while pressing the "Page" button, to broadcast live orbuffered announcements directly to VoIP audio endpoints that receivemulticast.Click here for more.
  
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• Accenture Interactive and SAP Hybrisandnbsp;Team to Take the Customer Experience in Commerce Beyond Transactions

  18-10-2017 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Accenture (NYSE:ACN) and SAP SE (NYSE:SAP) are expanding their alliancein the area of commerce experiences services. The companies announcedplans for AccentureInteractive and SAP®Hybris®1 to develop a platform that will help clientsbuild and curate contextual, personalized experiences for customers thatspan the entire commerce offering - from marketing, eCommerce andoffline shopping to customer service and loyalty management.Click here for more.
  
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• 2017-2021 Growth Opportunities in the North American Contact Center Systems Market - Research and Markets

  18-10-2017 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  The "GrowthOpportunities in the North American Contact Center Systems Market,Forecast to 2021" report has been added to Research andMarkets' offering.Click here for more.
  
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• 10.17.17 Northern California wildfires: Update from Pacific Market President Jonathan LeCompte

  18-10-2017 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  The wildfires burning in Northern California's wine country for more than a week are reported to be the most severe in California history, with 6,000 homes destroyed and 41 confirmed deaths. On a positive note, weather conditions are improving and, most importantly, firefighting crews have made great progress on containment. Click here for more.
  
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• Nokia makes lots of announcements, again

  18-10-2017 14:16
  Nokia’s PR team is being kept on its toes this week with a flood of announcements that defy journalists’ best efforts to form a coherent narrative from them.
  The most recent is a strategic partnership with Bosch to produce industrial IoT solutions. As you would expect Nokia brings connectivity and the cloud platform to the mix, while Bosch Connected Devices and Solutions will provide smart connected sensor devices. Initial work will focus on asset tracking, predictive maintenance and
  
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• Openwave Mobility Wins Three Industry Innovation Awards

  18-10-2017 13:39
  Openwave Mobility Recognized for Outstanding Excellence and Innovation Across the Board – 3 Awards in the Past 3 MonthsREDWOOD CITY, Calif – October 18 2017 – Openwave Mobility, a software innovator enabling operators to manage and monetize mobile traffic, was recently awarded three major industry accolades recognizing the company’s innovation and excellence in products, solutions and marketing. The company was voted a winner at Telecom Asia Readers’ Choice & In
  
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• Openreach proposes dark fibre compromise

  18-10-2017 13:12
  Having successfully resisted pressure to provide full dark fibre access to high bandwidth customers, Openreach is proposing a managed but scalable alternative.
  Back in the middle of 2016 Ofcom decided Openreach should offer dark fibre access (DFA), but the latter referred the ruling to the Competition Appeal Tribunal, which overruled. Openreach accordingly pulled the plug on DFA, but promised to come up with an alternative.
  In an interview with Telecoms.com, Openreach General Manager of High Ban
  
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• Prysmian Technology Jiangsu Co. Ltd.’s Operations Start In China

  18-10-2017 12:43
  The new Chinese factory is ready to offer a full range of HV cable technologies, also leveraging on the global expertise of the worldwide leader Prysmian GroupWith several years of history in the Chinese market and serving customers as China State Grid, Prysmian Technology Jiangsu can meet all clients’ demands in APAC Region Milan, 18 October 2017 - Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, announces that its Chinese factory...Source: RealWire
  
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• Interoute adds Cloud Fabric to its Edge SD-WAN service to drive improved application performance

  18-10-2017 12:05
  Interoute improves the experience for corporate application users by integrating its Software Defined Global Cloud Fabric with WAN optimisation and dynamic, application routing at the Edge. London, UK – 18 October 2017 – Interoute, the global cloud and network provider, has launched Interoute Edge SD-WAN, a Software-Defined Wide Area Network service meshed into its global Cloud Fabric. This latest evolution of the Interoute Edge product family reduces costs and improves cloud applica
  
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• SoftBank deals held up before US security regulator

  18-10-2017 06:01
  Series of deals delayed before Cfius raise questions about foreign investment approvals
  
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• Softbank/Sprint launch US towers JV with Australian firm

  18-10-2017 02:00
  Softbank and Lendlease Group have launched a U.S. telecoms towers joint venture that will encompass Sprint's passive infrastructure and look for further acquisitions in the space.Australian infrastructure specialist Lendlease said the venture…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Orange launches in Sierra Leone

  18-10-2017 02:00
  Orange on Wednesday announced the launch of its brand in Sierra Leone, 15 months after acquiring Bharti Airtel's operations in the country.Airtel Sierra Leone is now Orange Sierra Leone…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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