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• Merrill Lynch Likes 3 Big Dividend Telecom Stocks Into Q1 Earnings - 24/7 Wall St.

  18-04-2016 17:20 via 247wallst.com
  
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  Merrill Lynch Likes 3 Big Dividend Telecom Stocks Into Q1 Earnings
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  The moment of truth has arrived as the first quarter earnings extravaganza is in full effect this week and beyond. Investors who have paid attention during the quarter know that many “bond proxy” stocks, like energy master limited partnerships ...
  
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• Telekom Malaysia extends contract with Mesiniaga

  18-04-2016 16:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Telekom Malaysia received a one-year extension contract from IT products company Mesiniaga, writes local publication The Star...
  
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• Lattelecom revenues lift 4% in Q1

  18-04-2016 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) The consolidated revenues of the Latvian Lattelecom group grew by 4 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of this year, up to EUR 46.8 million. EBITDA of the group was stable at EUR 17.3 million...
  
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• CJEU issues preliminary ruling on a 7-year dispute in Poland

  18-04-2016 15:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has given a judgement on a preliminary ruling in the suit of Polkomtel versus UKE (Polish...
  
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• Charter acquires Clearview Networks

  18-04-2016 15:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Charter Communications purchased Clearview Networks, a Raleigh, North Carolina-based company that surveys, designs, installs and supports managed...
  
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• Avere Introduces New Entry-Level Model to FXT 5000 Series Product Line

  18-04-2016 15:20
  
  FXT 5200 Edge Filer Creates Cloud Gateway Into Object Storage, Supports Remote Office Collaboration Through WAN Caching for Centralized Data AccessPITTSBURGH, Pa. – April 18, 2016 – Avere Systems, a leading provider of enterprise storage for the hybrid cloud, today introduced the FXT 5200 Edge filer to its 5000 series product line. The FXT 5200 is an entry-level solution that cost-effectively delivers the same software functionality support as the existing 5000 series to customers ru
  
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• New Zealand's Central Bank picks SIA to implement system

  18-04-2016 15:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ), New Zealand's central bank, chose SIA to implement and support a new Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system...
  
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• UltraSoC boosts presence in USA

  18-04-2016 15:00
  
  CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom, and San Jose, CA, 18th April 2016 UltraSoC today announced that it has boosted its presence in the USA by engaging Quantum Leap Technical Sales (QLS) as its technical sales representative. QLS specializes in bringing innovative semiconductor IP and EDA tools to the US market, making it the ideal partner for UltraSoC, which creates sophisticated IP that helps semiconductor companies develop and optimize their complex SoC products.QLS will be working closely with...Sourc
  
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• Montenegro ports 1,400 numbers in Q1

  18-04-2016 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) A total of 1,400 numbers were ported in Montenegro during the first quarter of 2016, of which 80 percent in the mobile telephony segment, sources...
  
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• KPN moves management board to Rotterdam

  18-04-2016 14:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  (Telecompaper) KPN has announced plans to consolidate staff at fewer locations and reduce its total office space. Employees will have access to flexible work stations at six 'hubs' around the country...
  
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• Sterlite establishes new telecom units

  18-04-2016 14:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Indian transmission services provider Sterlite Technologies has revamped the organization of its telecom products and services business unit...
  
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• Tecnotree appoints interim CEO

  18-04-2016 13:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Finnish telecom IT products provider Tecnotree has announced the resignation of Ilkka Raiskinen as CEO following its application for a restructuring programme designed to stave off bankruptcy...
  
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• Red Hat appoints new telecoms VP in EMEA 

  18-04-2016 13:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Open source software provider Red Hat has announced the appointment of Massimo Fatato as vice president of the company's expanded telecoms business in EMEA...
  
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• Telecom Italia Sparkle and 365squared launch SMS Booster for Mobile Operators

  18-04-2016 13:10
  
  SMS Booster combines Sparkle SMS transit solutions with 365secure and 365managed servicesRome and Malta, April 18, 2016 Sparkle, the International Services arm of Telecom Italia Group and a leading global operator, and 365squared, an international managed services provider specialized in mobile solutions, today announced the launch of the SMS Booster service for mobile operators. The new service combines Sparkle’s Application-to-Person (A2P) gateway with 365squared firewall managed service
  
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• Turk Telekom obtains loan of USD 100 mln from EBRD

  18-04-2016 13:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Turk Telekom entered into a loan agreement of USD 100 million or EUR equivalent with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to finance its capital expenditures...
  
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• Prysmian Reaches New Technology Milestone In The Field Of Power Transmission Grids

  18-04-2016 12:45
  
  P-Laser 525 kV Is The First Fully Recyclable Environmentally Friendly HVDC Cable Increased Power Transmission Capacity And Lower System Costs By More Than 10%Milan, 18 April 2016 - Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, is launching a new breakthrough cable technology for the development of power transmission grids that will ensure better environmental sustainability, higher electrical performance and lower costs. The Group announces today the successful d
  
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• Netscout to access Huawei OSS interfaces under OSSii

  18-04-2016 12:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Huawei has signed a MoU with Netscout. Under the terms of the agreement, Netscout's TrueCall geoanalytics platform will have access to Huawei OSS...
  
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• Norwegian govt presents plan to ensure digital employment

  18-04-2016 12:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Norwegian Transport and Communications Minister Ketil Solvik-Olsen said a joint document has been drawn up concerning the development of electronic...
  
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• Huawei Uganda gets economic operator certificate

  18-04-2016 11:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Huawei Uganda has been awarded for its customs compliance practices with an authorized economic operator certificate by Uganda Revenue Authority...
  
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• German govt proposes new anti-terror measures

  18-04-2016 11:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) The German Coalition Government has agreed a new package of measures to fight terrorism, reports the Wall Street Journal...
  
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• Kurer elected as new chairman of Sunrise's BoD

  18-04-2016 11:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) The shareholders of Sunrise Communications Group elected Peter Kurer as the new chairman of the board of directors for a one-year term and approved...
  
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• Zain Kuwait rewards winner for draw campaign

  18-04-2016 11:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Zain Kuwait has announced a winner of the USD 2000 final cash prize in the company's latest Draw Campaign for postpaid customers...
  
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• Telstra sells stake in China's Autohome for USD 1.6 billion

  18-04-2016 11:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Telstra has agreed to sell a 47.7 percent stake in Chinese online business Autohome to Ping An Insurance Group for USD 1.6 billion. Telstra will retain a 6.5 per cent interest in Autohome after completing the transaction. The sale price of USD 29.55 per share reflects a premium of 12.7 percent to Autohome's volume weighted average price over the past 60 days. Ping An is expected to support Autohome's expansion into the offline car retail market in China, offering its expertis
  
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• Alibaba to invest in new Paramount movies

  18-04-2016 11:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) China's Alibaba Pictures entered into agreements to invest in two further projects from Paramount Pictures, namely 'Teenage mutant ninja turtles: out...
  
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• Vocus extends wholesale contracts with Telstra, Optus

  18-04-2016 10:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Australian operator Vocus announced new wholesale contracts with its fixed and mobile suppliers...
  
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• Orange launches strategy challenge for employees

  18-04-2016 10:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Orange has launched Cube, an internal challenge focused on its Essentials2020 strategy. All of the group's 156,000 employees worldwide can take part...
  
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• Mitel to acquire Polycom for $1.96 billion

  18-04-2016 10:45
  Merger between Polycom and Mitel is said to create a complete communications and collaboration portfolio with expected annual revenues of around $2.5 billion
  
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• Verizon strike set to continue as talks stall

  18-04-2016 02:00
  
  Unions stand firm against outsourcing jobs, long-distance assignments.
  
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• Verizon leads race to land Yahoo

  18-04-2016 02:00
  
  Publisher Time reportedly drops out of running for struggling Internet company.
  
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• The People's Operator reports surging revenue, subscribers

  18-04-2016 02:00
  
  Charity-focused MVNO now has more than 100,000 customers.
  
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• Telcos launch 100G cable between Oman, Malaysia

  18-04-2016 02:00
  
  Bay of Bengal Gateway boosts India's international connectivity.
  
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• Pakistan expedites 850-MHz sale

  18-04-2016 02:00
  
  Government tackles issue of spectrum demand amid growing use of mobile data services.
  
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• Mitel buys Polycom for $1.96 billion

  18-04-2016 02:00
  
  Enterprise services business says it expects deal to close in third quarter, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals.
  
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• Hutch faces collapse of UK deal, focuses on Italy

  18-04-2016 02:00
  
  European Commission could rule against 3UK/O2 merger plan by end-April, sources say; Hutchison's lawyers working on legal challenge.
  
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• EC takes aim at Google's OEM, operator deals

  18-04-2016 02:00
  
  Competition commissioner Margrethe Vestager seeks to safeguard competition in apps market.
  
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