Software

AT&T NFV and SDN plans are set to power software-based security systems AT&T’s network transformation moves using software-defined networking and network functions virtualization is creeping into security applications. The telecom …

In addition to startup pitch sessions, the 2015 TC3 conference focused on how telecom companies can maintain a competitive edge through innovation and business transformation. The annual confab in Mountain …

WASHINGTON – New research from the Aite Group suggests that, despite lots of hype from service providers, adoption of mobile payment technology is off to a slow start. For instance, …

IHS predicts robust carrier SDN and NFV investments, though deployment challenges remain The financial implications for telecom operators as they size up their virtualization plans are still somewhat nebulous, though …

AT&T taps SDN and NFV to further control for enterprises, adds new partners AT&T is continuing to expand its software-defined networking-based Network on Demand platform, adding support for new services …

By dropping 20 lawsuits filed in both the U.S. and Germany, technology powerhouses Microsoft and Google have effectively resolved numerous patent issues dating back to 2010. While financial terms were …

The deal stipulates network upgrades in Jakarta and Central Java Indonesian telecom operator XL Axiata signed a three-year contract with Swedish vendor Ericsson for design and implementation of a LTE …

Google claims move will bolster messaging applications The rich communications services market received a rich new player as Google has snapped up RCS platform provider Jibe Mobile for an undisclosed …

ONOS project’s fourth release adds security, configuration and application-level updates The Open Network Lab’s Open Network Operating System project recently released its fourth open source software-defined networking platform under the …

One month after going live in South Korea, $30M in transactions recorded Samsung Pay, the tech giant’s answer to mobile payment services like Apple Pay or Android Pay, was rolled …

Ericsson describes role of NFV and SDN in telecom networks Software is becoming an increasingly important component to modern telecom networks as carriers and vendors looks to take advantage of …

In this episode of Coders I’m talking to Jonathan Kay of Apptopia. Apptopia provides business intelligence to creators of apps, including metrics on what tools in an SDK your competitors …

Announced in earnings report to investors; Priv slated for launch in late 2015 In an earnings report published on Sept. 25, BlackBerry announced a new Android smartphone called Priv, which …

Nokia sale of Here to automakers expected to close in first-quarter of 2016 Nokia Here mapping and navigation unit seems to be gaining traction with government bodies as evidenced by …

Last week when iOS9 came out I upgraded my Apple iPhone 6. It worked. In fact, things went so well that this morning I upgraded an iPhone 5S and an …

The Chinese ICT firm seeks to increase focus on cloud-based services SHANGHAI–Chinese ICT provider Huawei wants to increase investments in human resources for the development of cloud-based technologies. The Asian …

AT&T is reportedly suing three former employees for accepting money from another company to put unlocking software on its devices. The report names Marc Sapatin, Nguyen Lam and Kyra Evans …

Consumer protection body levies fines on apps designed to detect skin cancer and improve eyesight WASHINGTON – The Federal Trade Commission has settled charges with an app company, which claimed …

This week I’m talking to Daniel Buchanan of VARDNet. Daniel’s startup is working with the University of Tennessee football team to develop VR quarterback training. We’ll look at some of …

A considerable number of Apple customers are reporting device crashes and glitches after installing the new iOS 9 update. Customers took to Twitter to air their complaints about the issues related …

TBR report predicts U.S. and European operators to lead way in NFV and SDN investments Spending on network virtualization technology including software-defined networking and network functions virtualization is expected to …

Of 10 travel apps reviewed, Bluebox Security found security is a ‘second-class factor’ WASHINGTON – A new report published by mobile security and application management firm Bluebox Security raises questions …

Company CEO forecasts that the end is in sight for corporate restructuring Following more than 50,000 job cuts already announced this year, Hewlett-Packard CEO Meg Whitman this week announced that the …

Malware will lock users out of their devices then demand money transfer to regain access WASHINGTON – How much would you pay to have your smartphone released if it were …

The expanding B/OSS software firm is bringing its unique take on the configure, price, quote process to the global communications service provider market. As the communications service provider space becomes …