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Mark Donahue
Mark Donahue is an associate editor for Telephony magazine. Previously, he worked in The Associated Press’ Chicago bureau, as well as two trade publications. He graduated from...more
The Smartphone OS Battle Intensifies with Key Announcements from AT&T, Verizon, Microsoft and Palm
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 12, 2009 – Market research firm, In-Stat (www.instat.com), believes we are entering a very critical time for smartphone OSs, as exemplified by four major smartphone announcements on October 6 from AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Palm, and Microsoft. more
BroadSoft Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Packet Island
Acquisition will Broaden BroadSoft’s Portfolio to Include VoIP and Video Quality of Service (QoS) Solutions
GAITHERSBURG, MD, October 5, 2009 - BroadSoft, Inc., the worldwide leader in VoIP application software for the telecommunications industry, today announced its intent to acquire privately held, Cupertino, California-based Packet Island, Inc., a pioneer of SaaS-based quality of service (QoS) assessment and monitoring tools for VoIP and video networks and services. more
DALLAS–AT&T today announced it has taken the steps necessary so that Apple can enable VoIP applications on iPhone to run on AT&T’s wireless network. Previously, VoIP applications on iPhone were enabled for Wi-Fi connectivity. For some time, AT&T has offered a variety of other wireless devices that enable VoIP applications on 3G, 2G and Wi-Fi networks. AT&T this afternoon informed Apple Inc. and the FCC of its decision. more
Former Serena Software Marketing Executive René Bonvanie to Accelerate Expansion of Rapidly Growing Enterprise Infrastructure Security Company
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 22, 2009 – Palo Alto Networks™, the leader in next-generation firewalls, today announced that it has named former senior vice president of marketing, SaaS, and IT at Serena Software René Bonvanie as its new head of worldwide marketing.
“The addition of this proven senior marketing executive further strengthens the leadership team of Palo Alto Networks,” said Palo Alto Networks CEO Lane Bess. “The company has clearly moved to the next level as an international company, and we will rely on René’s knowledge and expertise as we continue to expand and deliver our innovative firewall products to enterprises, addressing their complex security needs while simplifying infrastructure and saving costs. He has a tremendous track record of growing companies in a variety of enterprise technology markets, and we are thrilled more
Mobile Network Viability in Developing Markets Threatened by +50% Rise in Electricity Generation Costs by 2014, says Juniper Research green report
HAMPSHIRE, UK: 22nd September 2009 — Mobile base station electricity costs could rise by nearly 55% over the next five years unless operators address network inefficiencies and reduce reliance on non-renewable energy resources, according to a new report from Juniper Research. more
Company to Unveil New $40 and $45 Monthly Service Plans, Soon to be Available
in Thousands of Locations Nationwide ~
SAN DIEGO–Leap Wireless International, Inc. (NASDAQ: LEAP), a leading provider of
innovative and value-driven wireless communications services, today announced
the introduction of two new, all-inclusive nationwide Cricket monthly voice
products into thousands of new mass market retail locations nationwide. These
new products, to be available at four of the most trusted names in `big box`
national retail, bring Cricket`s industry-leading value proposition to the
primary battle ground for wireless customers.
The new all-inclusive monthly $40 and $45 plans, to be available only through
these mass merchants, will be added to the Company`s existing Cricket PAYGo`s
product, which currently offers unlimited daily wireless service, all without a
signed contract or credit check. The $40 plan includes unlimited talk, US long
distance, access to Cricket`s premium extended calling area, more
BlackBerry ISV Alliance Member Agito Networks Mobilizing Enterprise Voice and UC Applications for the BlackBerry Platform; Extends its Lead of Broadest Range of Supported Handsets
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Sept. 14, 2009 – Agito Networks, Inc., the company delivering innovative solutions in enterprise mobility, today announced that Agito for BlackBerry began shipping earlier this month, delivering VoIP over Wi-Fi® and Unified Communications to the BlackBerry® platform.
Now, BlackBerry smartphone users can realize the coverage and cost-savings benefits delivered by Agito Networks’ award-winning RoamAnywhere Mobility Router, which supports the broadest set of handsets, PBXs and WLANs, and delivers industry-leading Wi-Fi/cellular network handover. Prior to this month, BlackBerry smartphone users could typically only access UC and PBX functionality – such as one enterprise number and voicemail, extension dialing, conferencing, directory query and more – over the cellular network. Cellular-only UC and PBX integration is incomplete and proves problematic for BlackBerry more
Anthony Marano Company Earns CIO Magazine’s Honor Recognizing Companies that Exemplify the Highest Level of Operational and Strategic Excellence in IT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Aug. 18, 2009 – Agito Networks, Inc., the company delivering innovative solutions in enterprise mobility, today announced that customer Anthony Marano Company is a recipient of the 2009 CIO 100 Award. The 22nd annual award program recognizes organizations around the world that exemplify the highest level of operational and strategic excellence in information technology. Anthony Marano Company was distinguished for its enterprise fixed mobile convergence (eFMC) project, which is powered by Agito Networks’ RoamAnywhere Mobility Router.
“This year’s CIO 100 awards draw well-deserved attention to companies that are both innovating and creating business value with IT despite the economic downturn,” said Maryfran Johnson, Editor in Chief of CIO magazine & events. “These winners are an inspiration to businesses everywhere.”
“The CIO 100 more
Herndon, VA (PRWEB) August 5, 2009 — Global-i, Inc. (www.globaliconsulting.com), a provider of technology-management consulting and project-based outsourcing services to the Communications & IT industry, announced today that it is launching its Global-i GTM™ Suite of Go-to-Market and Launch Management Services for meeting New/Enhanced Products and Services Launch needs and Infrastructure Deployment/Systems Integration Rollout needs of Converged Communications & IT Clients.
The services will benefit Communications and IT clients launching products and services through a fully-gated product lifecycle management (PLM/SDLC) process and/or rolling out its infrastructure deployment/systems integration initiative via a thorough implementation process. The company will provide the services via fixed-fee consulting and managed outsourcing. The fixed-fee service will be a custom service and will be developed per the needs of the client and delivered via Global-i GTM™ service directly from Global-i offices. The service can also be delivered as a contracted service via Global-i ExpertConsultant™ service more
Cologne, Germany: Communology, a German software vendor that specializes in mobile communications applications, will develop a solution for user-generated mobile services and context-based mobile advertising as a part of uService, a pan-European development project. The project envisions a new type of global-spanning, user-driven network of dynamic services and contents. It plans to enable private and business users to easily offer mobile micro services and contents for their community (their own contacts or members of a social network).
Examples of such services might include organizing a jogging group for like-minded athletes or a soccer fan club. Other applications could be an exchange where travelers offer and look for rides and private accommodations, or mobile multimedia services such as the creation of a virtual DJ’s playlist using the pooled music content on the cell phones of people at a party.
The mobile more
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