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• Ericsson and T-Mobile US breach gigabit barrier on unlicensed spectrum

  05-12-2017 18:32
  Ericsson and T-Mobile US have announced they have done it. The gigabit barrier is seemingly symbolic for telcos, and now T-Mobile US can start congratulating itself.
  The test took place at T-Mobile’s Bellevue, Washington lab using the Ericsson Radio System and test equipment from Cobham Wireless, with the top speed hitting 1.1 Gbps. Who knows what this means now, but perhaps with this mission completed, CEO John Legere can get back to doing what he does best; insulting AT&T and Verizon
  
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• Nissan comes out of no-where with Japanese robocars tests in March

  05-12-2017 17:15
  When you talk about the world of autonomous vehicles, there are a few manufacturers which come to mind. Ford for instance, or perhaps GM, but outsider Nissan has entered the race to test out its own cars in March.
  Nissan has been collaborating with mobile portal and e-commerce DeNA since January, with engineers currently developing a mobile app, test vehicle and remote monitoring system. And tests will begin in the Minatomirai district of Yokohama in Japan from March 5th, running through to the
  
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• CSP Revenue Management: Enabling the Digital Service Provider Evolution

  05-12-2017 15:22
  In October 2017, Heavy Reading conducted an online survey of 100 CSP representatives working for around 75 different organizations across the globe. The questionnaire assessed the current state of CSP revenue management systems and explored their priorities for modernization.
  The body of this report contains the responses to the 25 multi-part questions related to revenue management. The survey highlights where CSPs are focusing their efforts, what capabilities they believe are important and wher
  
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• Prysmian finds $3 billion to buy General Cable

  05-12-2017 13:37
  Italian cabling business Prysmian has announced it will acquire US-based competitor General Cable in a deal worth $3 billion.
  Purchasing the business for $30 a share, including debt and liabilities, is a 35% premium on yesterday’s closing price, and will expand the footprint of Prysmian is several markets, most notably North America.
  “The acquisition of General Cable represents a landmark moment for Prysmian Group and a strategic and unique opportunity to create value for our shareho
  
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• Samsung begins mass production of 512 GB flash storage

  05-12-2017 12:47
  Samsung has announced the beginning of mass production of what it claims is the world’s first 512 GB embedded Universal Flash Storage (eUFS) solution for next-gen mobile devices.
  The new solution will provide a huge boost for storage on flagship phones, as well as another product for the strong performing division of Samsung to continue growth. Samsung is already the world’s largest memory chip maker, and should the claims prove to be true, this position will only be consolidated as
  
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• Democrats suggest new net neutrality rules are ‘fundamentally flawed’

  05-12-2017 12:07
  28 Senators have signed a letter to FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai requesting he delay the vote on net neutrality on the grounds of fake and fraudulent comments.
  Led by Margaret Hassan, a Democratic Senator representing New Hampshire, the politicians are arguing that due to the claim bots may have interfered with the public consultation process, and the FCC may be choosing to ignore 50,000 comments, it cannot claim to have taken public consideration into account.
  “A free and open internet is vi
  
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• Oreo Go shows Google hasn’t forgotten about the developing markets

  05-12-2017 11:18
  Google has shown it is a company for the people after releasing Android Orea Go Edition, a slimmed down version of its latest OS, better suited for phones on the lower end of the market.
  The OS is designed for devices 512 MB to 1 GB of memory, which wouldn’t normal be able to handle the requirements of the OS without freaking out. Just to put things into perspective, most flagship phones have 4 GB of memory, while the iPhone X have 3 GB and the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has 8 GB.
  “To mak
  
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• Oreo Go shows Google hasn’t forgotten about developing markets

  05-12-2017 11:18
  Google has shown it is a company for the people after releasing Android Orea Go Edition, a slimmed down version of its latest OS, better suited for phones on the lower end of the market.
  The OS is designed for devices 512 MB to 1 GB of memory, which wouldn’t normal be able to handle the requirements of the OS without freaking out. Just to put things into perspective, most flagship phones have 4 GB of memory, while the iPhone X have 3 GB and the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has 8 GB.
  “To mak
  
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• Zyxel Launches Full Line of MoCA 2.0 Bonded Products for Service Providers

  05-12-2017 11:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  ZyxelCommunications, a leading provider of secure broadband networking,Internet access and connected home products, today announced the launchof a complete MoCA 2.0 bonded solution that enables solution providersto deliver secure, gigabit wired and wireless connectivity everywherewithin subscriber homes. Zyxel's new MoCA 2.0 bonded product lineincludes a Gigabit Ethernet wireless gateway, WiFi extender and Ethernetadapter. Together these products deliver the wall-to-wall gigabitconnectivity requ
  
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• Worldwide Spending on Telecommunications Services and Pay TV Services Set to Grow by 2% in 2018, According to IDC

  05-12-2017 11:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Worldwide spending on Telecom Services and Pay TV Services is forecastto reach nearly $1.7 billion in 2017, an increase of 1.7% over 2016,according to the International Data Corporation (IDC)WorldwideTelecom Services Database. IDC expects worldwide spending on Telecomand Pay TV services to grow 2% year over year and surpass $1.7 billionin 2018.Click here for more.
  
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• Verizon announces pricing terms of tender offers/consent solicitations for 31 series of Verizon and certain of its subsidiaries' notes

  05-12-2017 11:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  NEW YORK - Verizon Communications Inc. ("Verizon") (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) today announced the pricing terms of its previously announced 31 separate offers, for its own account and on behalf of certain of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, to purchase for cash (the "Tender Offers") up to the Waterfall Cap (as defined below) the outstanding series of notes listed below (collectively, the "Notes"), on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statem
  
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• The Climate Reality Project Goes Global with Intelsat

  05-12-2017 11:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I), operator of the world's first GlobalizedNetwork and leader in integrated satellite communications is providingglobal communications services for TheClimate Reality Project's "24 Hours of Reality: Be the Voice of Reality"live broadcast. Intelsat's contribution services will be used to uplinkvideo featuring performances and leaders from around the world.Intelsat's distribution services will be used to reach millions ofpeople globally via the Intelsat 19, Intelsat 20, Intel
  
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• Tandamp;W Launches Small Cell to Support LTE over CBRS for High-Capacity Indoor and Outdoor Mobile Solutions

  05-12-2017 11:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tandamp;W(Shenzhen Gongjin Electronics Co., Ltd) today announced the release ofits N02XX Small Cell series to support mobile and fixed wirelessCitizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) applications.Click here for more.
  
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• T-Mobile Tops J.D. Power Wireless Satisfaction Study for Businesses of All Sizes

  05-12-2017 11:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Un-carrier is the business. T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS)today announced that the Un-carrier ranks highest in wireless customersatisfaction in J.D. Power's latest 2017 U.S. Business WirelessSatisfaction Study, outperforming the competition with businesses ofevery size.Click here for more.
  
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• Spanish Service Provider Aire Networks Embraces New Ekinops FlexRate Solution

  05-12-2017 11:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ekinops has introduced two new flexible rate line modules that lower thecost of optical transport while improving network efficiency andflexibility. A major Spanish wholesale operator is one of the firstcustomers to deploy this new solution.Click here for more.
  
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• Smith Micro to Present at LD MICRO Investor Conference on December 5, 2017

  05-12-2017 11:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Smith Micro Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMSI),today announced that William W. Smith, Jr., president and CEO, willpresent at the 10th Annual LD MICRO Main Event on Tuesday,December 5, 2017, at 5 p.m. PT. The conference is being held at the LuxeSunset Boulevard Hotel, located in Los Angeles.Click here for more.
  
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• Silver Peak Surpasses 600 SD-WAN Customer Deployments Worldwide

  05-12-2017 11:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  SilverPeak, the global leader in broadband and hybrid WAN solutions,announced today that it has surpassed 600 production customerdeployments of its industry-leading UnityEdgeConnect SD-WAN solution. EdgeConnect customer deployments spanall segments of the market from small-to-midsized businesses togeographically distributed global enterprises and cloud serviceproviders.Click here for more.
  
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• Sigma Systems Appoints Chief Operations Officer in India

  05-12-2017 11:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Sigma Systems, the global leader in catalog-driven software,has appointed Santosh Honnagunti, as Managing Director and ChiefOperating Officer in India. In his new role, Santosh will be responsiblefor the overall management of the India operations for Sigma, workingclosely with the global leaders of engineering, delivery and corporatefunctions to manage the effective operation of the India center.Click here for more.
  
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• Prysmian to Acquire General Cable for $30.00 Per Share in Cash

  05-12-2017 11:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  MILAN andPrysmian Group (BIT: PRY) and General Cable Corporation (NYSE:BGC) today announced that they have entered into a definitive mergeragreement under which Prysmian will acquire General Cable for $30.00 pershare in cash. The transaction values General Cable at approximately $3billion, including debt and certain other General Cable liabilities, andrepresents a premium of approximately 81% to the General Cable closingprice of $16.55 per share on July 14, 2017, the last day of tradingbefore Ge
  
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• PCTEL Announces NB-IoT Testing on IBflexandreg; Scanning Receiver

  05-12-2017 11:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  PCTEL, Inc. (Nasdaq:PCTI), a leader in Performance CriticalTELecom solutions, announced today the release of Narrowband IoT(NB-IoT) testing capabilities on its IBflex® scanning receivers.NB-IoT is a Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) technology that operates on newand existing LTE mobile network infrastructure, including multi-modesmall cells. Globally, mobile operators are rolling out NB-IoT networks,enabling Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications. IBflex scanningreceivers provide accura
  
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• Orange Business Services Surpasses 200,000 User Subscriptions for Cisco Spark

  05-12-2017 11:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Orange Business Services has registered more than 200,000 usersubscriptions for Cisco Spark and hundreds of the popular Spark Boardsfor more than 20 multinational enterprise customers, and the momentum isaccelerating.Click here for more.
  
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• NI Announces MAC Layer Support for Its 802.11 Application Framework to Advance WiFi and 5G Research

  05-12-2017 11:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  NI (Nasdaq: NATI), the provider of platform-based systems that enableengineers and scientists to solve the world's greatest engineeringchallenges, today announced MAC layer support for its LabVIEWCommunications 802.11 Application Framework. Wireless researcherscan take advantage of the new multiuser MAC layer enhancements to the802.11 Application Framework to go beyond the PHY layer to addresscomplex network-level problems that must be solved to make the 5G visiona reality.Click here for more.
  
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• LINE Corporation Acquires Shares Accompanying Transfer of Subsidiary

  05-12-2017 11:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  LINE Corporation (NYSE:LN) (TOKYO:3938) (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku,Tokyo, Japan; Representative Director and CEO: Takeshi Idezawa; the"Company") announces as follows that it will acquire all shares in FIVEInc. (hereinafter "FIVE"), making it a subsidiary of the Company. Asthis transaction does not fall under the timely disclosure standards setforth by the Tokyo Stock Exchange, a portion of the disclosure items anddetails have been omitted.Click here for more.
  
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• Lattice Introduces GigaRay 60 GHz Modules for Gigabit-Class Wireless Infrastructure Applications

  05-12-2017 11:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  LatticeSemiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC), the leading provider ofcustomizable smart connectivity solutions, today announced the releaseof the GigaRay™MOD65412 60 GHz module set, the industry's first pre-certified,production-ready modular solution for high speed wirelessinfrastructure applications. Lattice's SiBEAM® phasedarray antenna and electronic beam-steering technology minimizesinstallation time and substantially reduces maintenance costs foroperators of fixed and mobile br
  
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• Kingston IronKey D300 Receives Platinum Award in 2017 andlsquo;ASTORSandrsquo; Homeland Security Awards Program

  05-12-2017 11:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  KingstonDigital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston TechnologyCompany, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technologysolutions, announced today that its IronKey™D300 encrypted USB Flash drive received the Platinum 'ASTORS' Awardfor "Best Data Storage Security Solution" in the 2017 'ASTORS' HomelandSecurity Awards Program. Sponsored by digital publisher AmericanSecurity Today, the 'ASTORS' recognizes outstanding productdevelopment achievements and new technologies that add
  
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• Juniper Research: NFC Mobile Ticketing Users to Reach 375 Million Users by 2022, Despite a Slow Start

  05-12-2017 11:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  New data from leading fintech analysts, JuniperResearch, forecasts that the number of mobile users adopting NFCticketing will exceed 375 million by 2022, up from an estimated 122million in 2017.Click here for more.
  
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• Infobip Deploys Mobile Messaging Platform for Tele2

  05-12-2017 11:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Infobip, the global communications platform for businesses, todayannounced the rollout of its omnichannel enterprise messaging technologywith Tele2. Delivered under the 'Tele2 Messaging' brand name, the dealbrings new user engagement capabilities to the operator's businesscustomers. Tele2's customers now have access to Infobip's enterprisemessaging platform to reach more than 6 billion mobile devices aroundthe world, and the ability to engage with their customers acrossmultiple channels in a mor
  
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• IMTC Presents Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Istvan Sebestyen

  05-12-2017 11:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  The International Multimedia Telecommunications Consortium (IMTC), whichsince 1993 has been the world's leading industry organization promotingand facilitating the development and use of interoperable, real-time,multimedia telecommunication products and services, today announced thepresentation of its Lifetime Leadership Award to Dr. Istvan Sebestyenfor his contributions to the development of open internationalmultimedia standards.Click here for more.
  
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• GSMA Welcomes EU Telecoms Council 5G Roadmap, but Urges Stronger Action in Telecoms Reform

  05-12-2017 11:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  The GSMA welcomes the Estonian Presidency's decision to put the 5Groadmap high up on today's EU Telecoms Council meeting agenda. A recentstudy from the GSMA forecasts that there will be 214 million 5Gconnections in Europe by 2025, establishing the region as one of thelargest 5G markets in the world by that point. The first commercial 5Gnetworks in Europe are due to be switched on by 2020 and are expected toprovide 5G network coverage to almost three-quarters of Europe'spopulation by 2025.Click h
  
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• GSMA Report: Mobile Industry to Play Critical Role in Bangladeshandrsquo;s Digital Transformation

  05-12-2017 11:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  The GSMA today released a new report that highlights the mobileindustry's unique position to play a critical role in achieving both theBangladeshi government's Vision 2021 development roadmap and the UnitedNations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Titled "Bangladesh:Driving mobile-enabled digital transformation", the report notes that byworking closely together, the government and industry have the capacityto unlock digital transformation for millions of Bangladeshis, as wellas drive social
  
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• Global LMR Communications Provider Hytera Sues Motorola Solutions Under Sherman Antitrust Act Alleging Anticompetitive Practices That Force US Customers to Pay a Surcharge for Safety

  05-12-2017 11:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hytera Communications Corporation Ltd. today filed suit in federaldistrict court in New Jersey against Chicago, Ill.-based MotorolaSolutions, Inc., alleging that Motorola Solutions is engaging inanticompetitive practices that are unlawful under the Sherman andClayton Acts by deliberately and actively foreclosing competition inland mobile radio (LMR) communications systems, in order to reapbillions of dollars on sales at inflated prices to US customers.Click here for more.
  
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• EU Cable Industry Hits andeuro;23.5 Billion in Latest Full-year Results, IHS Markit Says

  05-12-2017 11:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  The European cable industry continued to show resiliency and steadygrowth in 2016, increasing 4 percent from the prior year, to andeuro;23.5billion, according to the latest findings from the EuropeanBroadband Cable Yearbook from IHSMarkit (Nasdaq: INFO), a world leader in critical information,analytics and solutions, and CableEurope, the European cable trade association.Click here for more.
  
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• ETC Announces Third Quarter 2017 Results

  05-12-2017 11:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Electronic Tele-Communications, Inc. (ETC) (Pink Sheets:ETCIA) todayreports its third quarter 2017 results. Sales were $131,079 for thequarter, compared to $225,388 for the third quarter of 2016. The netloss for the quarter was $2,089 or $0.00 per Class A common share,compared to net earnings of $34,733 or $0.01 per Class A common sharefor the third quarter of 2016.Click here for more.
  
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• CommScope and SwIFT Consortium Research Reveals Optimistic Future for Network Operators

  05-12-2017 11:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  New research commissioned by the European Union (EU) underscores theimportance of micro fluidics and silicon photonics for remote fibremanagement. New fibre optic switching technologies could potentiallyautomate manual processes and reduce energy costs acrosstelecommunications, according to the study.Click here for more.
  
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• By Light Announces New Chassis Based Version of Haivisionandrsquo;s Makito X HEVC/H.264 Encoder for the KLAS Telecom Voyager 8 Tactical Data Center (TDC)

  05-12-2017 11:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  By Light Professional IT Services LLC announced today the release of theHD-VX. The HD-VX seamlessly integrates Haivision's Makito X HEVC/H.264encoder into the KLAS Telecom Voyager 8 Tactical Data Center.Click here for more.
  
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• Amobee Launches Advanced Brand Safety Technology and Inventory Refund Program

  05-12-2017 11:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  SINGAPORE andAmobee,a global digital marketing technology company serving brands andagencies, today announced the launch of the Amobee InventoryAccountability Program, its comprehensive brand safety offering thatensures marketers have access to a safe, transparent buying ecosystemwith the highest quality inventory to more effectively reach targetconsumers.Click here for more.
  
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• Small Cell Forum Unveils Operator Research Showing Accelerating Densification and Enterprise Deployments on Road to 5G

  05-12-2017 10:11
  New non-residential small cell deployments set to grow at compound annual rate of 36% from 2015 to 2025, with Enterprise deployments set to 17x over same periodSan Jose, CA – 5th December 2017 Small Cell Forum (SCF), the telecoms organization driving universal cellular coverage, today announced the results of an in-depth survey of over 50 mobile operators, undertaken by Rethink Technology Research. The survey questioned operators’ deployment plans and business drivers for a dense Het
  
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• Prysmian to acquire General Cable in deal worth $3 billion

  05-12-2017 01:00
  Cabling firm Prysmian is set to acquire its US based rival, General Cable, in a deal worth $3 billion (£2.25 billion).“The acquisition of General Cable represents a landmark moment for Prysmian Group and a strategic and unique opportunity to create value for our shareholders and customers…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Nokia: Global internet traffic to double in capacity

  05-12-2017 01:00
  Global broadband traffic is set to double in capacity in the coming years, as UHD video streaming and big data from the Internet of Things (IoT) drives consumption, according to Nokia's CEO for UK and Ireland, Cormac Whelan.Speaking at the Connected Ireland event in Dublin on Tuesday…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Ireland to deliver FTTH to 200,000 premises by 2018

  05-12-2017 01:00
  Ireland's National Broadband Plan will deliver fibre to the home (FTTH) services to 200,000 homes and businesses by the end of 2018, according to the programme's director, Fergal Mulligan.Speaking at the Connected Ireland event in Dublin on Tuesday…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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