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KT Corporation, Korea’s leading telecommunications service provider, and Cisco announced a global strategic collaboration to bridge the IT and communications markets.

The collaboration, which combines KT’s communications infrastructure and expertise with Cisco networking and communications innovations, is based on an extensive relationship which spans across Smart+ Connected Communities, business to business (B2B) services, and cloud computing.

The first initiative of this strategic collaboration is a minority investment from Cisco in kc smart service Co. (kcss), a KT subsidiary, which will offer managed services for smart buildings and smart city projects. kcsmart service is expected to be fully operational by January 2012. The companies have executed agreements that establish the framework for their collaboration, enabling kcsmart service to have the ability to incorporate the technologies and tools of KT and Cisco.

KT chairman and CEO President Suk-Chae Lee said: “This isn’t a one-off release or consulting partnership, more

MAHWAH, New Jersey, November 3, 2011 - RAD Data Communications announced today it will unveil the industry’s first All-in-One Carrier Ethernet Demarcation Device at Light Reading’s Ethernet Expo Americas 2011 November 8-9 at the Hilton New York.

The compact ETX-203AX Network Interface Device (NID) is completely modular, enabling operators to deliver Carrier Ethernet services over different media from a single part number. Connectivity includes dual 100/1000 Mbps fiber/copper links, bonded NG-PDH circuits or SHDSL EFM, with future modules supporting GPON, bonded VDSL, and other media.

“The IT and OSS resources required to introduce a new managed network element in a service provider network can run up to $1 million and take up to one year before commissioning,” explains Uri Zilberman, President of U.S.-based RAD Data Communications Inc. “Instead of seven or eight rounds of OSS development, a single part number for different service infrastructures requires more

Route1 Inc. (TSX VENTURE: ROI), a security and identity management company, announced today from the ACFEA TechNet Asia-Pacific Conference and Expo the release of its TruOFFICE 3.5 software application.

One of the industry’s most comprehensive secure remote access solutions, TruOFFICE 3.5 comes with improved security features and protocols, including the following:

— The TruOFFICE application software data sessions now utilize the Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.1 protocol by default
— The TruOFFICE application software now includes enhanced protection mechanisms while operating in hostile environments
— The MobiKEY Fusion device now supports SHA-2 smart cards and data sessions to 64-bit Host computers
— Performance of the MobiKEY Fusion device’s communication with the smart card has been significantly improved.

“TruOFFICE 3.5 is another strong example of how Route1 continues to deliver secure remote access technology that provides government and enterprise personnel more

Telcentris®, Inc., a leader in cloud communications and the creator of VoxOx® announced that its VoxOx In Business™ division has been named a member of CRN’s Business-Class Connectivity Partner Programs Guide, a list which highlights solution providers with the most robust channel partner programs in the industry. The list is featured in the October 24, 2011 print issue of Channel Reseller News (CRN) magazine and also published on CRN.com.

“With the recent convergence of voice, data and Internet technologies, users are demanding a single source of services and support,” said Kelley Damore, VP and editorial director for CRN. “This handy guide provides the CRN solution provider audience with details on key technologies, program opportunities, and the hottest new program offerings in the connectivity field.”

CRN uses the term “Business-Class Connectivity” to refer to the deployment and ongoing support of a business communications platform (voice and data services, Internet services and hosting services) from a single trusted advisor. This exclusive list of Business-Class Connectivity channel programs more

Nevion to present managed video services solutions at CAPER 2011
VideoIPath solutions for IP and optical video networks lower the cost of remote production

Buenos Aires, Argentina, October 26, 2011 – Nevion, a leading provider of managed video services for broadcasters, service providers and government entities worldwide, will showcase its new VideoIPath managed video services solutions at CAPER 2011, the international trade fair for broadcast, cable, cine and multimedia. Nevion will be exhibiting alongside its distributor Sistemas de Video Comunicacion (SVC) at booth C11 in hall 5 at Centro Costa Salguero, Buenos Aires, Argentina on October 26 – 28.
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Route1 Inc. (TSXV: ROI), a security and identity management company, today announced that it will showcase its remote access and identity management solutions, including the MobiNET platform, MobiKEY device and TruOFFICE application software, from Booth# 515 at the upcoming Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association’s (AFCEA) TechNet Asia-Pacific 2011 Conference and Exposition in Honolulu, Hawaii.

“We are excited to once again be participating in AFCEA’s TechNet Asia-Pacific Conference 2011,” said Tony Busseri, Route1 CEO. “Route1’s success in providing leading-edge security and identity management solutions to military organizations worldwide, including the U.S. Navy, Canadian Coast Guard and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, makes AFCEA the perfect forum to not only showcase our solutions, but also to engage in high-level discussions and interact with other industry leaders on best practices in serving the armed forces community through technological innovation.”

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Nevion to present managed video services solutions at SMPTE 2011

Hollywood, CA, October 19, 2011 – Nevion, a leading provider of managed video services for broadcasters, service providers and government entities worldwide, will showcase its new VideoIPath managed video services solution for IP networks at the 2011 SMPTE Annual Technical Conference & Exhibition at booth #317. The event takes place on October 24 – 27 at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel in Hollywood, CA. Nevion’s director of product management, Dr. Chin Chye Koh, will present at the conference on ‘Leveraging video services management to enhance video transport’ on Wednesday October 26 in the High Performance Networks session in Salon 1.
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Amid the gloom and doom surrounding our economy, one company continues to stand out. Zeacom, a provider of contact center, unified communications and business process automation software and services, today reported significant growth in both the number of enterprises and individual users of its Zeacom Communications Center (ZCC) platform
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As of September 1, 2011, more than 76,000 contact center and 226,000 unified communications users at more than 4,000 sites use ZCC daily.

Ernie Wallerstein, Zeacom president, noted that, “I am very pleased with Zeacom’s continued success, which is a direct result of consistent focus in contact center, unified communications and process automation solutions. Since our inception, we have remained steadfast in our operational mandate as a software provider and unlike other vendors, we do not try to be all things to all people.”

He continued, “With organizations both public and private emphasizing customer service, engagement and more

Telecom Network Infrastructure Investment is a catalyst of socioeconomic advancements around the globe. But service providers seem to rarely receive the credit that they have earned from their significant ongoing commitment and investment.

On that backdrop, a new market study will explore telecom infrastructure marketing practices and associated public awareness-related activities.

Cisco is sponsoring a group of students in the MS-Marketing Program at Texas A&M University to conduct a research study on the applications of social media and transmedia storytelling practices – as it relates to the promotion of telecom innovation and infrastructure investment.

“We believe that telecom service providers have a significant role in ensuring that their local community can participate in the digital economy of the 21st Century,” said Doug Webster, Senior Director at Cisco Systems. “We’re hoping that the insights gained from this market study will help to increase the industry’s understanding how to more

Today from BroadSoft Connections in AZ, LogiSense broke the news that it has been selected by Momentum, a leading provider of cloud-based communications solutions, as its new billing provider.

Momentum selected LogiSense because of its proven track record of successful deployments and cost-effective IP billing solution.

Momentum currently offers wholesale digital voice services to more than 350 cable operators, municipalities, value-added resellers (VAR) and managed services provider (MSP) partners throughout the United States. By leveraging its fully redundant telecommunications infrastructure and back-office capabilities, Momentum is able to provide turnkey residential and business solutions that give operators the ability to incorporate high-quality telephony services into their service portfolio.

“In delivering exceptional digital voice service to providers across the country, it is imperative that we have trusted partners who deliver a significant value-add in today’s hyper-competitive marketplace,” said Kelly Windham, director of billing, Momentum. “Working with LogiSense more