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• Amazon launches Video Direct platform for content creators

  10-05-2016 16:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Amazon has launched Amazon Video Direct (AVD), a new self-service programme for creators and storytellers to make their video content available to Amazon customers in the markets where Amazon Video is available, namely the US, UK, Germany, Austria and Japan. Amazon has also announced the launch of the AVD Stars programme, which gives video creators a share of USD 1 million a month based on customer engagement with their titles. 
  
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• HAUD adds to SS7 security portfolio with launch of Quarantine module

  10-05-2016 14:10
  
  Mobile network security vendor unveils new module for clients to temporarily pause delivery of messages for screening and inspection May 2016, Portomaso, Malta — HAUD, the industry leader in telecoms security and revenue assurance, has announced the launch of the new Quarantine module for its SS7 firewall, giving MNOs greater control over preventing spam and fraudulent SMS traffic. By temporarily placing suspicious messages in ‘quarantine’ for further inspection, the new module
  
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• ITS Technology & Airangel navigate their way to success and win ‘Best use of Superfast Broadband’ award

  10-05-2016 13:21
  
  [WARRINGTON, May 10th 2016] – Quay Marinas Ltd, the company that operates Conwy and Deganwy Marinas, won a Conwy Business Award on Friday night at the Conwy Business Awards for ‘Best use of Superfast Broadband’. Conwy Marina now boosts 50Mbps of broadband speed with the ability to increase to 100Mbps when there is a demand. A BT EAD is taken straight from the marina back to the ITS Technology Group’s FibreSpeed network (Welsh Government backed...Source: RealWire
  
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• EC sees problems with German vectoring plan

  10-05-2016 12:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  (Telecompaper) The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation into the German regulator's plan to allow Deutsche Telekom to roll out VDSL vectoring. The EC said it's concerned the proposal does not offer sufficient options for rivals using DT's infrastructure and could limit competition and investment in faster networks. The Commission, which has the right to comment on all ex ante telecom regulation before it takes effect, said the alternative access solutions offered by the
  
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• HUBER+SUHNER debuts revolutionary Quick-Fit plus connector system at SCWS World 2016

  10-05-2016 11:22
  
  The company also showcases latest technology and fiber optic installation solutions for Small Cells at London showGlobal leader in remote radio head connectivity solutions for macro cells, HUBER+SUHNER, is debuting its Quick-Fit plus connector system, a ground-breaking connector system for ½” corrugated cables used in Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), at SCWS World 2016 in London’s Intercontinental O2 Hotel.Due to its one-piece compact design, the new Quick-Fit plus connector
  
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• Microsoft to close China web portal in June

  10-05-2016 11:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Microsoft will shift its focus in China from providing online content to providing software and services for Windows 10 devices, the Wall Street Journal reported. The company's MSN China website said it will shut down on 7 June. After that date, visitors to the site will see a directory page of Chinese websites along with a Bing search bar.
  
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• Italtel "Full MVNO in a Box" solution recognized at MVNO World Congress

  10-05-2016 11:07
  
  New offering allows Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) to quickly and easily introduce new services in a matter of days, instead of weeks or monthsMilan, 10 May 2016 - Italtel, a leading telecommunications company in Network Functions Virtualization (NFV), managed services and All-IP communication, has had its “Full MVNO in a Box” solution recognized at MVNO World Congress 2016, collecting second place in the prestigious “Best MVNO Vendor Solution” category at the s
  
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• Huawei Unveils Cloud Transformation Solution at TM Forum

  10-05-2016 10:56
  
  [Nice, France, May 10, 2016] Huawei unveils Cloud Transformation solution at TM Forum and proposed that "clouds" will be the new engine that drives carriers' digital transformation. The cloud-and-network synergy solution brings carriers' existing network advantages into full play so as to help them carry out digital transformation. The Internet is a massive part of people’s lives and work, bringing today’s individual and enterprise users the urgent need for Internetized ROADS experie
  
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• HUBER+SUHNER’s IANOS® fiber management system to make its Asian debut at Data Centre World Hong Kong

  10-05-2016 10:00
  
  Leading international manufacturer of components and systems for optical and electrical connectivity, HUBER+SUHNER, will be showcasing its new, class-leading fiber management system, IANOS®, at Data Centre World Hong Kong this month.This will be HUBER+SUHNER’s first time attending Data Centre World Hong Kong. The Switzerland-based company unveiled IANOS® at Data Centre World London last month as part of its building blocks exhibition – a wide portfolio of the components neede
  
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• Softbank FY profit drops 27% on Brightstar writedown

  10-05-2016 09:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Japanese operator Softbank reported net profit for the fiscal year to March 2016 down 26.9 percent to JPY 558.2 billion, hurt by writedowns of JPY 153.2 billion on its foreign investments, mainly mobile phone distributor Brightstar.. Revenues rose 7.6 percent to JPY 9.153 trillion, while operating income climbed 8.8 percent to JPY 999.4 billion.
  
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• MYCOM OSI launches Early Warning System for NOC/SOCs

  10-05-2016 09:05
  
  Utilizes near real-time base station traffic to predict anomaliesTM Forum Live! Nice, France – 10th May 2016 – MYCOM OSI, the leading independent provider of Assurance, Automation and Analytics solutions to the world’s largest Communications Service Providers (CSPs), today announced its latest solution for Proactive & Preventative NOC/SOCs – the MYCOM OSI Early Warning System™.In order to improve their network to maintain customer experience, and make significan
  
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• TEOCO launches Helix 9.1 with advanced self-learning analytics for automated service assurance

  10-05-2016 09:00
  
  New and improved analytical, self-learning and automation features deliver more efficient network management for operators and improved quality of service for subscribersFAIRFAX, VA., USA – 10 May 2016 – TEOCO, the leading provider of assurance, analytics and optimization solutions to communications service providers (CSPs), today announced the launch of Helix 9.1, the latest version of its Service Assurance solution. The latest version of Helix includes new self-learning analytics a
  
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• Telecom Italia offers EUR 820 mln for Metroweb - report

  10-05-2016 08:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Telecom Italia has tabled a formal EUR 820 million all-cash offer to acquire Milan-based fibre provider Metroweb, according to an unnamed source cited by Reuters. Metroweb is currently owned by state-lender Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) and infrastructure fund F2i, with Swisscom subsidiary Fastweb also retaining a minority stake, and the report indicates Telecom Italia is prepared to buy 100 percent of the company or a two-thirds controlling stake. Telecom Italia's bid pits
  
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• Nokia accelerates cost-cutting after market slowdown

  10-05-2016 08:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  (Telecompaper) Nokia reported a 9 percent fall in pro forma first-quarter sales to EUR 5.603 billion, hurt  by the slowdown in the mobile networks markets. Operating profit rose to EUR 345 million from EUR 276 million a year ago, on a pro forma basis for the merger with Alcatel-Lucent. The net result was a loss of EUR 613 million versus a profit of EUR 139 million a year earlier, due to merger-related charges. Nokia confirmed it has started the earlier announced job cuts and was pushing ahe
  
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• Liberty Global Q1 results up on price hikes, more customers

  10-05-2016 08:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Cable group Liberty Global reported first-quarter revenues of USD 4.6 billion, up 3 percent on an organic basis, helped by customer growth and price increases. Sales growth was strongest in Chile at 8 percent and Germany and Belgium at 5 percent. The company's adjusted operating cash flow increased 3 percent year-on-year to USD 2.1 billion, and operating profit was up 5 percent to USD 587 million. Liberty Global recorded negative free cash flow of USD 85 million for the quarter bu
  
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• Telecom Italia makes offer for Metroweb - report

  10-05-2016 02:00
  
  Report says all-cash offer values the fibre network company at over €820m.
  
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• Telecom Egypt could get 4G licence in two weeks - report

  10-05-2016 02:00
  Report says government has decided to beginning the offering for 4G licences.
  
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• Nokia posts loss in Q1 2016 as sales decline

  10-05-2016 02:00
  
  Sales from networks business fall 8% due to 'challenging environment' in mobile networks.
  
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• Mobistar officially turns Orange

  10-05-2016 02:00
  
  All Orange units in Europe have now been brought under a single brand.
  
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• Apple, Google and operators face U.S. inquiry into device security fixes

  10-05-2016 02:00
  
  FTC and FCC sent letters to eight device manufacturers and a number of U.S. mobile operators.
  
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