We’re already in the early stages of the connected world. Soon cars will provide rich Internet and multimedia consumer experiences by communicating with websites, refrigerators will notify a repair company if a problem should arise, toys will interact and converse with children and...
Seven Networks introduced a wireless traffic optimization tool that it says can cut down data consumption on the network by up to 70% as it reduces the number of times the device and handset talk to each other, in a way that still allows...
RCR Wireless News sat down with Brewster McCracken, executive director of the Pecan Street Project in Austin, Texas, to discuss how the telecommunications sector will intersect with utilities. McCracken, a recognized Austin figure who spent two terms on the Austin City Council, talks about...
Canadian wireless operator Wind Mobile is using Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.'s HD Voice services to its customers. Wind Mobile is the first wireless operator in Canada to use the service, Huawei said. The company also introduced a cloud computing strategy aimed at its customers...
Canadian wireless operator Wind Mobile is using Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.'s HD Voice services to its customers. Wind Mobile is the first wireless operator in Canada to use the service, Huawei said. The company also introduced a cloud computing strategy aimed at its customers...
Editor's Note: RCR Wireless News Editor Sylvie Barak delved deep into the Russian wireless landscape during a recent trip to the country. She delivered a feature report for RCR Wireless News that was included in our November Special Edition. Click here ...
While many analysts thought the CES Internet TV battle would be a strictly Apple/Google affair, dark horse Cisco crashed the party early with CEO John Chambers announcing the firm's new VideoScape offering.Videoscape, which purports to mesh tv content from broadcast, cable and Internet companies,...
How are mobile broadband deployments impacting Pennsylvania consumers and businesses? Join RCR Wireless News, the wireless industry news leader since 1981, online and in person Jan. 28 in Hershey, Pa., to find out. RCR Wireless News will hold its first Mobile Broadband Event of...
Genband is increasing its position in the cable VoIP softswitch sector, announcing it plans to acquire Cedar Point Communications Inc., a privately held company that provides IP switching solutions for cable operators. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The purchase is the latest...
Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly Reader Forum section. In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we have created this forum for those with something meaningful to say to the wireless industry. We want to keep this as open as possible,...
CommScope Inc. (CVT) said its stockholders have voted to approve the proposed $3.9 billion acquisition of the company by private equity firm The Carlyle Group.CommScope said the deal, which was originally announced in October, was approved by 99% of the shares that voted at...
The RCR Wireless News comprehensive stock listing show steady improvement during the second half of the year. The RCR Composite stock listing is up 16% (167.39 points) since the beginning of the year. Carrier stock prices are up 10% (106.2 points) ,...
Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly Reader Forum section. In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we have created this forum for those with something meaningful to say to the wireless industry. We want to keep this as open as possible,...
Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly Reader Forum section. In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we have created this forum for those with something meaningful to say to the wireless industry. We want to keep this as open as possible,...
Neustar Inc. (NSR) is targeting cable operators with IP enablers drive to networkefficiencies, offering and improve service delivery in cable operators' networks, offering centralized routing as cable companies migrate to all IP-based networks, much like wireless operators are doing.Neustar said its IPenablers can...
AUSTIN, Texas—Alcatel-Lucent's Reinaldo Valenzuela said operators should offer more high-margin, low-bandwidth valuable services to end users to increase incremental revenues at a time when networks are under continuous pressure, and customers are enamored with free.Speaking at the Texas Wireless Summit Tuesday, Valenzuela presented the...
Alcatel-Lucent (ALU) today unveiled its Broadcast Message Center, which wireless operators can use to deliver emergency text alerts to their customers, warning them of natural disasters, inclement weather or other dangers. The federal government is requiring wireless operators to be able to deliver...
After months of rumours and speculation Facebook finally got round to unveiling their "Project Titan" messaging product yesterday. The new system centres around a unified inbox that deals with your IMs, SMS, email and Facebook messages, so in theory you'll only have one conversation thread for each of your contacts.
F5 Networks Inc. (FFIV) is introducing a new platform delivery system that it says allows wireless operators to use a unified IP-based platform to manage voice, data and video traffic. The Seattle-based company said its software portfolio can give operators a way to manage...
Following a phenomenal start, Kik Messenger has been at least temporarily blocked from serving new downloads on BlackBerry devices.The new chat application logged an impressive start with 1 million new users signed up in its first 10 days. But the BlackBerry Messenger-like service is...
Armed with new contracts from Verizon Wireless and three Chinese operators, Acatel-Lucent reported third-quarter profits and reiterated its fourth-quarter outlook for nominal profitability this year. CEO Ben Verwaayen said he is pleased with the progress the company has made in its “transformation journey” since...
CommScope Inc. (CTV) signed a definitive merger agreement with The Carlyle Group to become a private company. The deal, valued at $3.9 billion, is expected to close in the first quarter. CommScope stock was up on the news.Under terms of the deal, Carlyle...
