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 are using. Apptopia also has a unique "Breakout Predictor" that uses its wealth of...
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 is designed to emphasize security and productivity.
“We are focused on making faster progress to achieve...
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 recent adoption by the Georgia, Alabama and Missouri departments of transportation.
The agencies are using the...
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 iPad. Big mistake. That’s when I was hit by an Apple tidal wave so...
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 company expects to train approximately 10,000 engineers in the cloud field within the next three years.
Speaking...
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 as the defendants in the case, which was filed last week with Seattle’s US District...
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 its product could improve users’ eyesight. Under the terms of the settlement, Ultimeyes will be...
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 the hardware and software available for these projects.
https://youtu.be/TNlW9km6dfA
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 to the new operating system.Â
Some reported problems completing the upgrade, saying their attempts failed after several...
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 hit $157 billion by 2020, driven by telecom operators based in the U.S. and Europe.
In...
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 as to whether app companies are investing enough in security. In a report published Sept....
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 hardware giant plans to cut between 25,000 and 30,000 more employees as the company prepares...
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 hijacked? It sounds like a joke, but according to the Cisco 2015 Midyear Security Report,...
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 increasingly crowded and competitive, retaining customers and reducing churn are paramount to business success. With...
The city levies 9% amusement tax on streaming services like Netflix, Spotify, Hulu and more
Mobile commerce, including content streaming platforms, have quickly moved from novelty to ubiquity; as traditional tax revenue streams move from stores into the ether, some governments are taking out-of-the-box approaches...
PoC combines NFV and SDN from NetCracker and NEC to power Telefónica WAN portfolio
Proof of concepts continue to dominate the world of network functions virtualization and software-defined networking, with NEC, its NetCracker Technology division and Telefónica Business Solutions claiming the successful completion of a...
Huawei claims the OSSaaS platform maximized ROI, operating efficiency, service agility
The evolution of telecom networks continues to see legacy systems move toward new delivery platforms, the latest of which is Huawei's unveiling of an operation support system-as-a-service option.
Huawei said the OSS-as-a-service platform is designed to maximize...
This week Apple introduced not only new products, but also some important new interactions that developers need to be aware of. In this episode I discuss the iPad Pro, the Apple Pencil, Apple Watch and new Apple TV. In particular, I'm looking at what...
LAS VEGAS – With the near-ubiquity of mobile devices, it's important for venue owners to provide robust cellular indoors. Small cells and distributed antenna systems work wonders, but, before spending big bucks on network infrastructure, a data-driven look at where connectivity is (and isn't)...
Matt Braun isn't unique in what his game "Sketch Party TV" does with the Apple TV, but he is one of a very small group of developers who have successfully utilized the current Apple TV's support of AirPlay (a method of wirelessly displaying a...
This week on HetNet Happenings, host Sean Kinney, managing editor at RCR Wireless News, discusses network planning and optimization solutions with Yann Le Helloco, CTO for software provider InfoVista.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRMwIxlD0HQ
Paris-based Le Helloco serves as both the CTO and SVP of research and development for InfoVista...
Alliance for Open Media also includes Cisco, Intel, Microsoft and Mozilla
The way people consume video content is rapidly changing, as the cord-cutting movement gains momentum, cable subscriptions are declining while streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu and others with massive libraries available on demand become...
Google could face up to $6B in fines if found in violation of European laws
WASHINGTON – The battle between Google and the European Commission intensified this week with Google giving its formal reply to the commission’s statement of objections, in which the regulators outlined...
New software suite optimized for indoor deployments; features enhanced downlink, uplink speeds
As venue owners work with carrier partners to provide robust indoor connectivity, telecom equipment vendor Ericsson is looking to support those efforts with its new LTE software suite.
Called Ericsson Networks Software 16A, the...
