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• Permanente Physician Leaders Convene to Advance the Quadruple Aim in Health Care Delivery

  20-10-2017 23:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  Physician leaders representing more than 21,000 Permanente Medical Groupphysicians gathered in Washington, D.C., for an executive leadershipsummit focused on advancing the Quadruple Aim.Click here for more.
  
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• Broadband Speeds Boosted for Comporium Customers

  20-10-2017 23:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  For Comporium broadband customers waiting for their next speed boost,the wait is over. Beginning on Wednesday morning, the local broadbandprovider began increasing internet connection speeds for nearly 75,000cable modem customers. The latest round of customers should see theirdownload speeds increase up to 5Mbps - 25Mbps.Click here for more.
  
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• ZTE USA Debuts the ZTE Blade X Exclusively at Cricket Wireless

  20-10-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  ZTE USA, the fourth largest smartphone supplier in the U.S.*, todayannounced that it has expanded its award-winning Blade smartphone serieswith the ZTE Blade X. Launching on the heels of its award-winning 6-inchZTE Blade X Max, also with Cricket Wireless, the Blade X features animpressive 5.5-inch HD display, powerful quad-core processor and 13MPrear-camera. The ZTE Blade X is available at Cricket Wireless startingtoday, both onlineor at select retail locations for only $119.99 MSRP.Click here f
  
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• Vodafone Germany Expands Revenue Management and Billing Relationship with Netcracker to Improve Customer Experience

  20-10-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  NetcrackerTechnology announced today that Vodafone Germany, one of Germany'slargest telecommunications service providers, has expanded and extendedits billing relationship with Netcracker to bring new cable subscribersonto its RevenueManagement platform.Click here for more.
  
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• Ubuntu 17.10 Releases Today, with GNOME, Kubernetes 1.8 and Minimal Base Images

  20-10-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Canonical today announced the release of Ubuntu17.10 featuring a new GNOME desktop on Wayland, and new versions ofKDE, MATE and Budgie to suit a wide range of tastes. On the cloud, 17.10brings Kubernetes 1.8 for hyper-elastic container operations, andminimal base images for containers. This is the 27th release of Ubuntu,the world's most widely used Linux, and forms the baseline for featuresin the upcoming Long Term Support enterprise-class release in April 2018.Click here for more.
  
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• TomTom Telematics Named Europeandrsquo;s Largest Provider of Fleet Management Solutions for Third Year Running

  20-10-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  TomTom Telematics has been recognised as the largest provider of fleetmanagement solutions in Europe for the third successive year by marketanalyst firm Berg Insight.Click here for more.
  
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• Tetra Tech Announces Planned Dates for Fourth Quarter 2017 Results and Conference Call

  20-10-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK) announced today the planned dates forits fourth quarter 2017 results and conference call. On Wednesday,November 8, 2017, after market close, Tetra Tech intends to announce itsfourth quarter 2017 results. On Thursday, November 9, 2017, at 8:00 a.m.Pacific Time, Tetra Tech plans to host a conference call to furtherpresent and discuss the Company's financial results and forward outlook.Click here for more.
  
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• Spok Sets Date to Report 2017 Third Quarter Results

  20-10-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  SpokHoldings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPOK), a globalleader in critical communications, today announced it will reportoperating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017 onTuesday, October 24, 2017 after market close, at approximately 4:30 p.m.Eastern Time (ET).Click here for more.
  
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• Spirent Helps China Telecom Beijing Research Institute Complete the Worldandrsquo;s First Test for Three Tier Decoupling of VNF Elements

  20-10-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Spirent Communications plc (LSE:SPT) announced today that it assistedChina Telecom Beijing Research Institute to complete the world's firstsuccessful carrier-class virtual broadband remote access server (vBRAS)three-tier decoupling test, marking a significant breakthrough in ChinaTelecom's CTNet2025 Network Restructuring. The three-tier projectsuccessfully decoupled VNF elements, the virtualization layer and thehardware layer, which is the key to large-scale NFV deployments. Onlywith decoupling
  
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• Securus Technologies Granted Additional Eight (8) Patents for Law Enforcement and Corrections

  20-10-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Securus Technologies, a leading provider of civil and criminal justicetechnology solutions for public safety, investigation, corrections andmonitoring, announced today that the United States Patent Officerecently issued eight (8) new Securus patents, granted 40 patents in thelast 4 years, and Securus has filed 100 new patent applications in thelast 4 years.Click here for more.
  
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• Rivada Networks Testimony Supports Opt-Out for Pennsylvania

  20-10-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Pennsylvania has 70 days to make a decision that will shape emergencycommunications in the state for the next 25 years or more. And theCommonwealth is in the middle of the process of evaluating alternativespresented to Governor Tom Wolf.Click here for more.
  
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• RingCentral Breaks Away From the Competition as UCaaS Market Leader According to Latest Synergy Research Group Report

  20-10-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  RingCentral,Inc. (NYSE:RNG), a leading provider of global enterprise cloudcommunications and collaboration solutions, today announced thataccording to SynergyResearch Group, an independent market research firm, the company hasextended its market share lead in UCaaS. On October 16, 2017, Synergyannounced details of its Q2 2017 Synergy UCaaS Market Share report andalso announced that RingCentral was once again recognized as the #1worldwide market share leader in both revenue and subscriber seats f
  
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• Regional Companies Showcase Latest Technology Innovations at the Arizona Technology Councilandrsquo;s Fifth Annual Tech + Business Expo

  20-10-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  The fifth annual Southern Arizona Tech + Business Expo, hosted by the ArizonaTechnology Council and the ArizonaCommerce Authority, will provide a platform for regional technologyleaders to showcase their latest innovations, technologies and businessservices. The event will be held on October 25, 2017, at the TucsonConvention Center starting at 2:00 p.m.Click here for more.
  
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• PPG Completes COLORFUL COMMUNITIES Project at Le Grand Cerf Vocational School in Bezons, France

  20-10-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the completion of a COLORFUL COMMUNITIES™project at Le Grand Cerf public vocational school in Bezons, France,about 6 miles from Paris. The Colorful Communities programprovides PPG volunteers and products along with financial contributionsto bring color and vitality to communities where the company operatesaround the world, such as in Bezons, where PPG manufactures sealants forthe automotive and aerospace markets.Click here for more.
  
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• Optical Communications Innovators to Deliver Keynote Presentations at OFC 2018

  20-10-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition (OFC),the world's leading conference and exhibition for optical communicationsand networking professionals, is pleased to announce the outstandinglineup of keynote speakers for OFC 2018. Marcus Weldon, NokiaBell Labs, USA, John C. Doyle, California Institute of Technology (CalTech),USA, and Chengliang Zhang, ChinaTelecom, China, will take the stage to discuss future innovations inoptics-based communication technologies.Click here for more
  
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• Multinational Bank Selects Zayo to Optimize Core Infrastructure

  20-10-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  A leading U.S.-based multinational bank has selected Zayo GroupHoldings, Inc. (NYSE: ZAYO) for a colocation, dark fiber and wavelengthsolution. The project is part of the bank's initiative to optimize itscore infrastructure and leverages Zayo's existing infrastructure inseveral regions.Click here for more.
  
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• More than 70 Companies to Showcase Top Tech at CES Unveiled Paris

  20-10-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) today announced that more than70 exhibitors will showcase their latest innovations at the now sold-outfifth annual CESUnveiled Paris The event will focus on the Internet of Things (IoT),connectivity and smart cities, and draw more than 600 attendees. CESUnveiled Paris will run from 2-7:30 PM on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 atthe PalaisBrongniart.Click here for more.
  
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• MegaPath Expands its SD-WAN Portfolio with Fortinet Advanced Security

  20-10-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  MegaPath announced today that it has expanded the advanced securitycapabilities of its Managed SD-WAN service portfolio to providecustomers with the highest levels of security and threat intelligence.Specifically, MegaPath's award-winning SD-WAN Enterprise solution willnow integrate with leading Fortinet cybersecurity technology to providecustomers with another comprehensive, multi-layered security solutionthat safeguards business networks and information assets againstemerging cyber threats.Cli
  
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• Marchex to Report Third Quarter 2017 Results on November 2

  20-10-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Marchex(NASDAQ:MCHX), a leading provider of call analytics that drive, measure,and convert callers into customers, announced today that it will releasefinancial results for its third quarter 2017 ended on September 30, 2017on November 2, 2017 at approximately 4:20 p.m. ET. At that time, Marchexwill post the press release in the Press Center section of its corporatewebsite (www.marchex.com/company/press).Click here for more.
  
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• Machines To Get Better Preventative Healthcare Than Humans By 2020

  20-10-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  A new study from Vanson Bourne, sponsored by ServiceMax,from GEDigital, the leading provider of field service management solutions,has found that 75% of IT and field service leaders makers believe thatmachines will receive better, preventative healthcare than human beingsby 2020.Click here for more.
  
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• LGL Announces Change in Senior Leadership

  20-10-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  The LGL Group, Inc. (NYSE American: LGL) (the "Company") announced thatits Chief Financial Officer, Patti A. Smith, has informed the Companythat she has decided to resign from her position to accept otheremployment outside of our industry, effective November 6, 2017.Click here for more.
  
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• Latifa Hospital for Women and Children Selects Vocera to Improve Patient Care

  20-10-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  VoceraCommunications, Inc. (NYSE:VCRA), a recognized leader in clinicalcommunication and workflow solutions, announced today that LatifaHospital for Women and Children in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is thefirst hospital within the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) to implementintelligent communication technology from Vocera to help improve patientcare, safety and satisfaction. The 344-bed hospital, which plans toexpand its labor and delivery suite and emergency department, selectedthe Vocera solutio
  
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• Lastline Again Receives Highest Achievable Security Effectiveness Score in 2017 NSS Labs Breach Detection Systems Group Test

  20-10-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  LastlineInc., the leader in advanced network-based malware protection, todayannounced that for the second year in a row it achieved 100 percentsecurity effectiveness in the 2017 NSS Labs Breach Detection SystemsGroup Test. The combination of extraordinary Security Effectiveness anda low total cost of ownership earned Lastline a "NSS Recommended" ratingfor the third year in a row. Prior to Lastline achieving 100 percentdetection in last year's Breach Detection test, no other product hadachieved t
  
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• Klas Telecom Rugged Network Devices Receive NIAP Common Criteria Certification for Inclusion in the NSA CSfC Program

  20-10-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  On September 19, 2017 the National Information Assurance Partnership(NIAP) issued Klas Telecom's VoyagerESm,VoyagerSW14and KlasOS firmware Common Criteria certification, a requirement forinclusion in the National Security Agency/Central Security Service(NSA/CSS) Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) program. The CSfCprogram seeks to make immediate use of the market's emerging commercialhardware and software technologies in order for U.S. governmentcustomers to achieve mission success.
  
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• Imperva Announces Positive Preliminary Third Quarter 2017 Financial Results

  20-10-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Imperva,Inc. (NASDAQ:IMPV), committed to protecting business-critical dataand applications in the cloud and on-premises, today announcedpreliminary financial results for the third quarter ended September 30,2017 that were above the high end of the guidance ranges for both totalrevenue and profitability previously provided on July 27, 2017.Click here for more.
  
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• Global Wireless Mesh Network Market Analysis 2014-2017 andamp; 2025 - Key Players are Cisco, Aruba Networks, Ruckus Wireless andamp; Firetide, - Research and Markets

  20-10-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  The "WirelessMesh Network (WMN) Market Analysis by Radio Frequency, by Application(Home Networking, Video Surveillance, Medical Device Connectivity), byEnd-use and Segment Forecasts, 2014 - 2025" report has beenadded to Research and Markets' offering.Click here for more.
  
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• Fuze Web to Enable the First Full UCaaS Experience - No Download Required

  20-10-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Fuze,the leading cloud-based communications platform provider for the modernglobal enterprise, today announced it will be expanding itscommunication and collaboration experience through FuzeWeb, enabling any user or guest participant to enjoy the sameexperience as Fuze Desktop users without the need to install apps orbrowser extensions. Expanding on deep integrations with Google andMicrosoft products, users can now further enhance productivity andstreamline collaboration from any Web Real-Time C
  
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• FICO 850 Combination Finally Unlocked: Public Service Presentation Links Scoring Factors with Perfection while Encouraging Consumer Perseverance and Success

  20-10-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  SubscriberWise(www.subscriberwise.com),the nation's largest issuing CRA for the communications industry and theleading protector of children victimized by identity fraud, announcedthe publication of the most informative, instructive, and insightful FICOand credit video production ever presented to the U.S.A. and globaladult credit consuming population.Click here for more.
  
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• ETSI Adopts Car Connectivity Consortiumandrsquo;s MirrorLink Technical Specification

  20-10-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) and ETSI today announced thepublication of the MirrorLink® Specification, as ETSI TechnicalSpecification, theTS 103 544 series. Developed by the CCC, MirrorLink is an openstandard for smartphone-car connectivity that allows smartphone apps tobe projected on car In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems.Click here for more.
  
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• Edgewater Networks Announces SD-WAN Optimized for BroadSoft Platforms

  20-10-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Edgewater Networks, Inc., the market leader in Network EdgeOrchestration, announces the upcoming availability of its SD-WANoffering targeted for Small to Medium Enterprises, a key market forservice providers offering Unified Communications as a Service.Edgewater Networks' SD-WAN solution is optimized for the BroadSoftBroadWorks® and BroadCloud® platforms and bringsthe benefits of this technology to the BroadSoft customer base.Click here for more.
  
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• Dr. Ruiz, Borrego Health, and Frontier Communications Unite to Bridge the Digital Divide

  20-10-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Representative Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36), Borrego Health, and FrontierCommunications joined together to celebrate expanded broadband Internetservices to digitally unserved and underserved areas. RepresentativeRuiz serves on the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee onCommunications and Technology, and has been a champion for increased andexpanded access to broadband Internet service for his constituents.Click here for more.
  
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• Dimension Data Named to CRNandrsquo;s Debut IoT Innovators List

  20-10-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  DimensionData, the global IT $7.5 billion solutions and services provider,today announced that CRN®,a brand of TheChannel Company, has honored the company with a 2017 IoT Innovatorsaward. CRN's newest awards program, IoT Innovators recognizes NorthAmerican solution providers and systems integrators whose design andimplementation of breakthrough solutions place them at the forefront ofthe IoT revolution.Click here for more.
  
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• Company Profile for Deals Secure Group Holding Company, GP.

  20-10-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Deals Secure Group Holding Company, GP. (DSGH) has earned a reputationfor quality and excellence as a premier investment holding company inthe World Wide regions. The company's talented and committed workforceof 18,604 employees worldwide helps it create ideas, connect people,foster an entrepreneurial culture and uphold standards of professionalexcellence, and most importantly, its commitment to clients.Click here for more.
  
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• Comcast NBCUniversal Contributes Nearly $1.5 Million in Cash and In-Kind Support for Northern California Wildfire Relief Efforts

  20-10-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Comcast NBCUniversal today announced it will donate $500,000 in cash tothe North Bay Fire Relief Fund, and almost $1 million worth of in-kindsupport for the affected communities.Click here for more.
  
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• Choice Hotels Inks Qualified Vendor Agreement with Frontier Communications

  20-10-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Frontier Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: FTR) today announced it hasbeen named a Qualified Vendor with Choice Hotels International, Inc.(NYSE: CHH) - one of the world's largest hotel companies. Choice Hotelsfranchises approximately 6,500 hotels, representing more than 500,000rooms worldwide across 11 brands, including the Ascend Hotel Collection,Cambria, Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Sleep Inn, Quality, Clarion,MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Econo Lodge and RodewayInn. This ag
  
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• Cable ONE to Host Third Quarter 2017 Earnings Conference Call

  20-10-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Cable One, Inc. (NYSE: CABO) will host a conference call with thefinancial community to discuss results for the third quarter onWednesday, November 8, 2017, at 11 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). Cable ONEwill issue a press release reporting its results before market open onWednesday, November 8, 2017.Click here for more.
  
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• By Light Announces Newest Addition to Its Line-up of Enterprise Radio over IP (RoIP) Products

  20-10-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  By Light Professional IT Services announced today the release of theTRICS 4M. Building on the success of the TRICS 2M by doubling portdensity to support 4 radios in a 4.25"w X 6.5"d X 1.75"h chassis, theTRICS 4M allows even greater flexibility and creativity in the designand deployment of tactical communications solutions.Click here for more.
  
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• BNP Paribas Chooses Enyx for Market Data and Market Access Technology

  20-10-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  LONDON and PARIS andBNP Paribas and Enyx are pleased to announce a strategic partnership toensure market data stability and quality for BNP Paribas Global Markets'market access infrastructure. BNP Paribas, as a strategic partner, willbe represented at Enyx's board of directors by Alexandre Benech, GlobalCo-Head of Electronic Market Making and Commerce, BNP Paribas. BNPParibas has also selected Enyx's nxFeed product for theirhigh-performance market access in the Americas, Europe and Asia, and the
  
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• Better Mortgage Becomes One of the First Companies to Utilize the New Samsung Rewards API

  20-10-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Better Mortgage, a digital mortgage company trying to improve access tohome financing through transparency, honest guidance and zerocommissions, today announced that they will be one of the firstthird-parties to take advantage of Samsung Reward's new API.Click here for more.
  
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• BAE Systems Joins U.S. Navy to Mark 5,000th Upgraded Mine-Resistant Tactical Vehicle for U.S. and Coalition Forces

  20-10-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  BAE Systems, in support of the U.S. Navy's Space and Naval Warfare(SPAWAR) Systems Center Atlantic, has successfully upgraded the Command,Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) capabilitieson the 5,000th mine-resistant tactical vehicle for U.S. and alliedforces. The important milestone comes as the U.S. Army, a SPAWARcustomer, seeks to improve the mission capabilities of its tacticalvehicle fleet and enhance situational awareness for soldiers.Click here for more.
  
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• 8x8 Appoints Accomplished Industry Executives to Key Strategic Positions Overseeing Companyandrsquo;s Global Sales Organization

  20-10-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ:EGHT), the leadingprovider of truly unified communications, today announced theappointments of multiple senior executives to the company's global salesorganization. These appointments, combined with the recent strengtheningof 8x8's marketingand engineeringorganizations, align with the company's strategic decision to increaseits investment in the business to accelerate sales momentum and revenuegrowth.Click here for more.
  
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• MIGU Joins Forces With Huawei to Roll Out New Apps on Huawei’s Container Cloud Engine

  20-10-2017 18:31
  SHENZHEN, China — During Huawei Connect 2017 that was just concluded, MIGU, a subsidiary of China Mobile, joint with Huawei held the ceremony to announce that MIGU Interactive Entertainment business has been deployed on Huawei’s Container Cloud Engine, which means that Huawei’s innovative cloud technology has been applied to Internet-enabled services for carriers.
  MIGU Interactive Entertainment uses SDK platform to process all user authentications, front-end billing, and advert
  
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• UK operators accused of ripping off loyal punters at the end of bundle deals

  20-10-2017 18:03
  The UK Citizen’s Advice service has advised that UK citizens are getting rinsed by their operators when they come to the end of subsidised phone contracts.
  One of the major reasons we sign up to two-year contracts is that we want a shiny new smartphone but haven’t got the cash to pay for one up-front. For decades operators have looked to entice customers by effectively offering to finance the purchase of said smartphone in return for a post-paid contract commitment. The total cost of
  
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• Cross-border ministerial concert showcases unique technology for music teaching and performance

  20-10-2017 16:18
  Core Facts: An international audience including Ministers and Ambassadors from around Europe enjoyed a unique concert on Thursday 5 October 2017, ‘Music Without Borders’. The event was organised by the EU-funded Eastern Partnership Connect (EaPConnect) project and partners from five European countries to introduce unique ‘LoLa’ low latency data transmission technology to Estonia and the Eastern Partnership (EaP) region and showcase how it supports harmonious cross-border
  
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• Intel is the latest to jump on the Amazon Alexa bandwagon

  20-10-2017 13:51
  As Amazon continues to make the early running in the voice UI era with Alexa, Intel has created a special developer kit for it.
  The Intel Speech Enabling Developer Kit is designed to enable developers to create consumer products featuring Alexa Voice Service. The reason a chip giant like Intel wants to be involved, other than merely jumping on the bandwagon, is that for voice UI to work well it not only needs decent processing but also a bunch of other sensors and distributed microphones.
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• Ericsson gropes for the light at the end of the tunnel

  20-10-2017 13:26
  Another quarter, another pretty average set of results, but Ericsson’s CEO insists there are signs of encouragement to be found if you look hard enough.
  Overall sales declined -6% year-on-year, or -3% if you adjust for things. Networks sales were down -4% YoY but again, if you adjust for things, they actually grew! A lot of these adjustments, as you can see in the second table below, were for either restructuring (again), or a ‘rescoped managed services contract’ in North Ameri
  
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• (When) will they or won't they? US telco merger keeps us guessing

  20-10-2017 02:00
  In the past month or so the rumoured tie-up between Sprint and T-Mobile US has switched from a 'will they, won't they?' story to more of a 'when will they?' situation.Or to put it another way, 'just kiss her already!'The industry is treating the much-talked-about mobile marriage as an open secret. The myriad unnamed sources quoted almost daily by the newswires keep divulging private information on the negotiations…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Tough quarter for Ericsson

  20-10-2017 02:00
  Ericsson posted a gloomy set of third quarter financials on Friday, reporting a sales decline and widening losses in the three months to the end of September.The Swedish equipment maker reported net sales of 47.8 billion kronor (€4…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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