Monthly Archives: June, 2012

Texas Instruments, Altera collaborate to speed RF system design

This week's International Microwave Symposium in Montreal is sure to be the launchpad for several product announcements, and today Texas Instruments (TXN) and Altera...

Tyntec waiting for MVNO license to start Brazil operations

Founded in 2002 in Germany, Tyntec is set to launch services in Brazil. The company is a mobile interaction specialist which provides solutions that...

Reader Forum: Giving your network a voice – the power of analytics

In today’s mobile world, the occasional dropped call or slow-loading app are bound to happen, but users are growing less tolerant of such “hiccups” and are more demanding of consistent mobile performance.

Reader Forum: Business as unusual – the way to get results

Business leaders and CEOs know that a “business as usual” approach often brings only the usual results, especially in a difficult economy. Service providers are also quickly discovering that “business as usual” is the wrong attitude,

Latin American smartphone sales to surpass 145 million

The number of smartphones sold in Latin America will grow more than a four-fold from 2011 to 2017 when sales are expected to surpass...

The challenge of protecting mobile devices

It is very difficult for companies to protect mobile devices for reasons such as technical issues (some devices will not install all the desired...

Microsoft expected to launch tablet

The last-minute invitation from Microsoft ended with this tantalizing line: "This will be a major Microsoft announcement -- you will not want to miss it."

Analyst Angle: Nokia’s Asha Touch range is compelling, but will face challenges

Nokia recently launched three new devices – the Asha Touch 311, 306, and 305 – as it continues to execute on its “connecting the...

T-Mobile USA updates LTE progress; 2,500 sites upgraded by end of July

T-Mobile USA said it expects to have 400 sites upgraded with LTE equipment by the end of the month, on its way to having...

Report: 75% of new handset buyers switch brands

Smartphone and feature phone buyers outside the iOS world are ready and willing to switch manufacturers when upgrading, according to a survey of more...

EV-DO Advanced – NSN shows CDMA some love

Nokia Siemens Networks announced enhancements to its CDMA portfolio with the launch of EV-DO Advanced capabilities today. The company positions the new release as...

Worst of the Week: The future is here … and it’s a data world

Verizon Wireless made an interesting decision this week, announcing plans to begin hating kittens, freedom and Justin Beiber beginning June 28.

Is Dell the mystery $2B bidder for mobile device manager Quest?

Quest Software is on a quest to maximize value for its shareholders.

América Móvil looks to boost international presence, buys 21% stake in Telekom Austria

América Móvil said it has entered into an agreement with Marathon Zwei Beteiligungs GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of RPR Privatstiftung, to acquire approximately...

Rumor: Microsoft to purchase Yammer; could enhance enterprise social tools

Rumors indicate that Microsoft (MSFT) is in discussions to purchase Yammer, a provider of social networking software for businesses and institutions. Reports suggest the...

Colombia’s UNE EPM launches LTE in Bogota and Medellín; $130 million in initial investments

With investments plans of $130 million, Colombia’s public telecom operator UNE EPM launched LTE services yesterday in Bogota and Medellín. The company said its...

Mexico approves Televisa-Iusacell tie-up

Mexico's anti-monopoly regulator Federal Competition Commission (Cofeco) has approved Televisa's plan to acquire half of mobile phone operator Grupo Iusacell. The approval came after...

High-tech incubator Tandem raises $32 million to nurture mobile start-ups

Tandem, a Silicon Valley-based high-tech incubator focused on mobile start-ups announced a new $32 million fund to invest in early-stage ventures by providing $200,000...

FCC asks for comments on 4.9 GHz band use; public safety, commercial uses on the table

In a move designed to free up additional spectrum resources for public safety, The Federal Communications Commission has issued proposed rules and asked for...

Who loves Nokia today? Sweden’s Scalado

Nokia (NOK) says it needs to make deep cuts in its workforce, but that it will continue to invest in cutting-edge technologies. To that...

White House looks to stimulate broadband expansion

The nation’s need for broadband services received a boost as President Barak Obama was set to sign an executive order designed to lessen the...

Nokia to cut 10,000 jobs

Nokia will cut 10,000 jobs but continues to invest in new technologies.

Cisco Live: Cloud in focus

Cisco is not among the top cloud computing providers, though that could be changing following recent announcements from the company pointing towards a strong...

Brazil’s LTE investments could hit $1.93B

The president of Brazil's telecom regulatory agency Anatel, João Rezende, said investments for the deployment of next-generation telecommunications services could reach $1.93 billion (R$4...

Entel, SAP team to offer mobile apps services to enterprise clients

Chile's Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (Entel) and German software company SAP have teamed up to offer mobile services to Entel's enterprise clients based on...
- Advertisment -

Most Read