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The supply-demand model is a basic economic principle. When the point of equilibrium is reached, consumer desire is directly translated into product adoption. We’ve apparently arrived at that pivotal moment in the nascent market development of the Mobile Internet.

Cisco announced the results of the Cisco Visual Networking Index (VNI) Global Mobile Data Forecast for 2009-2014.

The research projects that annual global mobile data traffic will reach 3.6 exabytes per month or an annual run rate of 40 exabytes by 2014. Such a figure equates to a 39-fold increase from 2009 to 2014, or a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 108 percent.

Two major global trends are driving this increase — the proliferation of mobile-ready devices and widespread mobile video content consumption. By 2014, there could be over 5 billion personal devices connecting to mobile networks – and billions more machine-to-machine nodes.

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AirHop Communications and Continuous Computing Demonstrate World’s First Coordinated Real-Time Self Organizing Network Solution for Small Cells on picoChip Platform

Live Demo at MWC 2010 Shows How Advanced SON Functionality Eases Deployment and Improves Performance of the Mobile Internet

SAN DIEGO & BATH, United Kingdom–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AirHop Communications and Continuous Computing today announced a small-cell reference design, based on picoChip’s fully integrated picoXcell™ PC302 High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) platform, which addresses the needs of mobile operators for solutions that can automate deployment and optimize performance in tomorrow’s small-cell networks. This innovative reference design builds on industry-leading Trillium® protocol software from Continuous Computing®, adding the groundbreaking Evolved Self Organized Networking (eSON™) software from AirHop Communications.

“Operators don’t care about data sheets and white papers, and are rapidly growing tired of hearing ‘SON’ used as a buzzword. They want real solutions that can help them in more

Paris, 9 February 2010

clear sign of the ambitions of two cloud computing market players and a milestone in the Orange Business Services Collaboration as a Service strategy

Orange Business Services has been granted “approved reseller” status to distribute and sell the Microsoft Online Services standard suite in 21 countries as part of a fully integrated package designed to meet the collaboration needs of businesses.

Serving as a one-stop-shop, Orange Business Services is initially offering the solution to major companies and large accounts, complete with end-to-end support, from integration advice to after-sales and user assistance.

The agreement allows Orange Business Services to expand its existing range of Business Together with Microsoft solutions with a whole host of standard Microsoft Online Services: Exchange Online (e-mail); Office Communications Online (instant messaging and presence); SharePoint Online (collaborative portal); and Office Live Meeting Online (web conferencing).

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Partnership Delivers Standards-based Solution for Integrated Product & Service Catalog Lifecycle Management

TORONTO and LONDON — February 10, 2010 — Sigma Systems, an industry leader in Advanced IP Service Fulfillment solutions, and Tribold, the world’s leading provider of Enterprise Product Management (EPM) software, today announced that the two companies have entered into an integrated solutions partnership to provide telecom and cable operators with an end-to-end concept-to-product-to-cash solution.

The joint solution from Tribold and Sigma Systems gives next-generation operators a means for rapid product and service development and delivery by removing the back-office bottlenecks that impede the product creation-to-cash process. Underpinned by a fully integrated product and service catalog / lifecycle management capability, the solution brings together best-in-breed products from market leaders that adhere to service-oriented architecture (SOA) and the TM Forum’s Information Framework (SID) for standards-based, simplified implementation.

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Resurgence in VoIP Subscriber Growth is Forecast to Stabilize Carrier IP Telephony Market in 2010, According to Dell’Oro Group

Price Declines to Thwart Revenue Growth

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — Dell’Oro Group, the trusted source for information about the networking and telecommunications industries, recently reported that the total carrier IP telephony market is expected to stabilize in 2010 after two years of steep revenue declines. During 2010, voice-over-IP (VoIP) subscriber growth is expected to accelerate due to an improving housing market and aggressively priced bundled service offerings from service providers. In addition, improved economic conditions are likely to bolster network modernization projects that were deferred during the brunt of the recession and associated economic uncertainty. The report indicates that despite expected increases in equipment shipments, the market is expected to contract slightly in 2010 due to price declines.

“Beyond 2010, we forecast the market to grow in the more

Integrated Offering to be Showcased at Mobile World Congress

MARLBOROUGH, Mass. & MONTREAL — Blueslice Networks, the evolved Subscriber Data Management innovator, and Camiant, Inc., the leading provider of policy control and application assurance technology, today announced interoperability of Camiant’s best of breed PCRF (Policy & Charging Rules Function) with Blueslice’s Subscriber Data Management solutions. The integration will be showcased at this year’s Mobile World Congress at Stand 1E38.

“The Blueslice and Camiant strategic partnership provides a vendor-neutral, best-in-class solution that maximizes today’s network potential and paves the way for LTE.”

The continued growth of mobile data fuelled by the availability of faster access networks and the increasing number of innovative mobile applications underscores service providers’ needs for an evolved, centralized architecture of subscriber intelligence and resources control. With a strong complementary solution portfolio, the Camiant and Blueslice integration ensures optimal use of service provider network resources more

New WiMAX ASN 1000 gateway and CPEi 090 meet unique market needs

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Feb. 10 — The Home & Networks Mobility business of Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT), the worldwide leader in developing and deploying WiMAX 802.16e networks and consumer devices, today announced a new tier of products that make it possible for operators to deliver service in less populated markets or in those previously deemed unprofitable to enter. Motorola’s new WiMAX ASN 1000 gateway lowers the initial cost of deploying a smaller network or one in low teledensity areas while the indoor desktop CPEi 090 is a lower-priced device that allows operators to pursue new market segments. These new WiMAX solutions will be featured at Motorola’s stand (Hall 8, 8B53) during Mobile World Congress 2010.

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Operators around the world to pledge half of all mobile CAPEX to Mobile Broadband

LONDON, Feb 10, 2010 — The GSMA today announced that mobile operators around the world will invest up to $72 billion in Mobile Broadband* technologies in 2010. The new operator CAPEX investment data, compiled by global investment firm Deutsche Bank, reflects the continued consumer and enterprise demand for Mobile Broadband services and the need for underlying infrastructure, and comes as global HSPA connections reach the 200 million milestone.

Asia Pacific will see the greatest investment in Mobile Broadband with predicted capital expenditure of up to $34 billion. North America follows with up to $19 billion, with Europe expected to invest up to $14 billion. Mobile Broadband is set to account for 52 per cent of all operator investment in mobile infrastructure globally. Of all the regions, North America will spend the greatest percentage — more

Oracle today announced results of a global survey of 168 executives in the communications, IT and media industries, revealing the challenges and opportunities they face as these three industries converge. The research, conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit and sponsored by Oracle, is titled “Converging on the Customer: New Media for Closer Relationships.” The survey reveals that mobile applications strategies are critical with nearly all (92 percent) respondents saying they either have developed or are investigating a mobile application strategy. Only five percent see no value in developing mobile applications. <777>
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“As the communications, media and IT industries converge, companies in these industries must overcome challenges related to new business models, including the introduction of mobile applications. If they can surpass these hurdles, the rewards are immense – loyal, well-served and profitable customers,” said Arturo Pereyra, director, marketing and business development, Oracle Communications. <777>

Oracle has agreed to acquire Convergin, a leading provider of real-time service brokering solutions. Convergin’s industry-leading J2EE-based Service Broker platform enables communications service providers (CSPs) to manage services for a wide range of networks and application platforms, including pre-paid charging. The solution allows CSPs to focus on launching innovative services while modernizing to next-generation networks. CSPs are increasingly looking to transition from inflexible and costly intelligent network platforms to deliver value-added services. The combination of Oracle and Convergin is expected to provide a single carrier-grade, standards-based IT platform allowing CSPs to effectively evolve their service delivery capabilities at a lower total cost of ownership. Convergin products complement Oracle Communications’ integrated product suite, including Oracle Communications Billing and Revenue Management, Oracle Communications Converged Application Server and Oracle Communications service fulfillment applications. The transaction is expected to close the first half of this year. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.
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