BROWSING: IMS

IMS deployments could compel carriers to upgrade networks

Vendors are looking to deploy the Internet Protocol multimedia subsystem platform not only to differentiate themselves, but also to raise the stakes for third-generation wireless applications and services by compelling operators to upgrade their networks.Major vendors like Nokia Corp., Lucent Technologies Inc., Nortel Networks...

Lucent launches high-speed data solution for multimedia

MURRAY HILL, N.J.-Lucent Technologies has launched its High-Speed Data for the Mass Market (HSDmm) solution it said is designed to help mobile operators offer personalized, lifestyle enhancing multimedia services.The solution includes infrastructure, applications, OSS software, professional services and marketing programs. It will allow operators...

Lucent launches high-speed data solution

MURRAY HILL, N.J.-Lucent Technologies has launched its High-Speed Data for the Mass Market (HSDmm) solution it said is designed to help mobile operators offer personalized, lifestyle enhancing multimedia services.The solution includes infrastructure, applications, OSS software, professional services and marketing programs. It will allow operators...

Siemens to integrate Ubiquity SIP server

MUNICH-The Siemens Information and Communication Mobile Group and Ubiquity Software Corp. announced they will integrate Ubiquity's Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Application Server into Siemens' IP Multimedia Subsystem, IMS@vantage.With Ubiquity's server, Siemens can now offer operators and open application manufacturers (OAMs) a software environment for...

NEC launches 3GPP-compliant SIP

TOKYO, Japan-NEC Corp. said it has launched its 3GPP-compliant Internet Protocol multimedia subsystem, which integrates voice and data services together on one platform, using the session initiation protocol."With NEC's SIP gateways, mobile operators can deploy IMS services much more broadly across a combination of...

Bluetooth shipments hit milestone

Countering claims that the technology has yet to gain a foothold, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group reported shipments of the short-range wireless technology exceeded 1 million units per week worldwide during the third quarter, according to Bluetooth semiconductor volume tracking service provider IMS Research.The...

Bluetooth shipments hit milestone

Countering claims that the technology has yet to gain a foothold, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group reported shipments of the short-range wireless technology exceeded 1 million units per week worldwide during the third quarter, according to Bluetooth semiconductor volume tracking service provider IMS Research.The...

Siemens to include cdma2000 in core network offerings

MUNICH, Germany-Siemens has said it will provide cdma2000 as part of its core network offering, although it will not involve the backhaul or radio access network.The company said the offering will be integral to its Internet Protocol multimedia subsystem (IMS), which is a radio-access...

Siemens to include cdma2000 in core network offerings

MUNICH, Germany-Siemens AG has said it will provide cdma2000 as part of its core network offering, although it will not involve the backhaul or radio access network.The company said the offering will be integral to its Internet Protocol multimedia subsystem, which is a radio-access...

AudioCodes launches mid-sized wireless gateway

BEIJING-AudioCodes Ltd. said it has unveiled a new mid-sized wireless gateway to address the cost, feature and fault tolerance requirement of both service providers for small to medium cellular switching deployments and enterprises with large campuses."When coupled with an MSC server, MGCF or softswitch,...

Comverse adds portability, name presentation to services

During the first day of its 2000 User Forum, Comverse Network Systems, a division of Comverse Technology Inc., introduced additional features to its software and systems enabling network-based enhanced services.The features include its Intelligent Mobile Services, a suite of services using mobile number portability...

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SignalSoftSteven Adams was appointed vice president of operations for SignalSoft Corp., a developer of wireless location services. Adams will oversee product deployment and installation, product technical support and customer training for all geographic areas, including North America, South America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Prior...

D.C. BRIEFS

Sen. Sam Brownback (R-Kan.) introduced legislation to remove the spectrum cap for third-generation wireless spectrum to be assigned by auction after Dec. 31. "The Third-Generation Wireless Internet" is not as far reaching as the spectrum cap repeal initiative Brownback planned to sponsor in July,...

ANOTHER TELECOM HEADACHE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT: PORTABILITY

WASHINGTON-Imagine for a moment law enforcement is able to convince the Federal Communications Commission to approve all the items it is asking for to implement the digital wiretap act. And, then imagine you are a law enforcement officer wishing to set up a wiretap...