BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Nov. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Verizon Wireless, named the nation’s “Fastest 4G Network Yet” by Popular Science’s 2011 Best of What’s New Awards, and No. 1 on PC World’s 100 Best Products of 2011, is turning on its 4G LTE network in 14 new markets and expanding in four markets on Nov. 17, bringing its blazingly fast speeds to 179 markets across the United States. Consumers and businesses in these areas can choose from 16 4G LTE-enabled devices, including the new HTC Rezound™ and DROID RAZR™ by Motorola, to connect to the fastest and most reliable 4G network in the country.
On Thursday, Nov. 17, the company will turn on its 4G LTE network in Little Rock, Ark.; Savannah, Ga.; Cedar Rapids and Des Moines, Iowa; Lexington, Ky.; Starkville, Miss.; Kansas City and Springfield/Branson, Mo.; Lincoln, Neb.; Orange County, N.Y.; Greater Providence, R.I.; Rapid City, S.D.; more…
Net revenue increased 70%, net income increased 171%; Pre-tax profit run rate now above $2 million
SMTP, Inc. , a global email marketing and transactional email delivery leader, today announced record financial results for its 2011 third quarter.
For the third quarter ended September 30, 2011, net revenues increased approximately 70%, to $1.134 million, up from $0.668 million in the comparable period last year. The company reported pre-tax income of $0.578 million compared to $0.226 million for the periods ended September 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010, respectively, an increase of approximately 156%. Additionally, net income and earnings per share (diluted) for the same periods increased to $0.344 million and $0.02 as compared to $0.127 million and $0.01, respectively.
“While our company has been operating for over a decade, 2011 marked the beginning of a new corporate strategy. Our financial metrics continue to improve, and we more…
The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the industry association focused on driving the next generation Wi-Fi experience, published a report on the state of the global public Wi-Fi hotspot market compiled by analyst firm Informa.
This insightful market study includes a comprehensive survey of 259 service providers and Wi-Fi vendors.
The report reveals that global public Wi-Fi hotspot numbers are set to grow from 1.3 million in 2011, to 5.8 million by 2015 — a 350% increase. The number does not include ‘community hotspots’, where users share their own Wi-Fi access point with others, which add an additional 4.5 million worldwide.
China Mobile alone plans to deploy a million hotspots and Japan’s KDDI plans to grow its 10,000 Wi-FI hotspots to 100,000 within six months. The survey found that that this growth will be concentrated in three types of location: wide-area outdoor hotzones (e.g. parks); local-area outdoor hotzones more…
4Caster™ C4 and Halo™ NMP receive impressive ratings from cable industry judges in BTR Diamond Technology Reviews
South San Francisco, Calif. — November 14, 2011 - Envivio, a leading provider of live and on-demand multi-screen IP video processing and delivery solutions, today announced that both its 4Caster C4 and Halo Network Media Processor (NMP) have been recognized by Broadband Technology Report’s 2011 Diamond Technology Review program as top solutions in the cable industry.
Envivio’s 4Caster C4 was awarded 4.5 Diamonds, as a unique and high quality encoding platform optimized for the growing variety of formats needed to support video delivery to any device at any time. The 4Caster C4 offers simultaneous video delivery from a single encoder to digital set-top boxes, connected TVs, PCs and Macs, as well as tablets and bandwidth restricted mobile screens.
“The 4Caster C4 Gen III allows for quality encoding that more…
Cisco announced that Bell Mobility has selected the Cisco ASR 5000 Series Mobile multimedia core platform to deliver 4G and Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile services in its next-generation wireless network.
The Cisco ASR 5000 Series will form the foundation of the packet core for Bell Mobility’s LTE network, delivering higherbandwidth and greater intelligence for faster mobile Internet services and improved user experiences.
“LTE is the next step in ensuring Bell continues to deliver the best network across Canada to consumer and business customers. The Cisco ASR 5000 Series helps us provide a superior wireless experience and offer new and unique mobile services now and in the future,” said Stephen Howe, executive vice president and chief technology officer at Bell.
Platform for High-Bandwidth Mobile Services
- Designated as a 4G mobile specification, LTE is designed to provide multi-megabit bandwidth, more efficient use of more…
November 9, 2011 — Markham, Ontario: Digital Rapids announced today that Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. is using a large-scale deployment of Digital Rapids’ StreamZHD multi-format encoding systems and the Digital Rapids Transcode Manager automated transcoding software to transform live feeds and on-demand content for delivery to multiple viewing platforms in support of Turner’s multi-screen video offerings and the pay television industry’s “TV Everywhere” initiatives.
An array of StreamZHD encoders are used by Turner’s Network Operations group for ingest and encoding of live sources, while a distributed, multi-node Digital Rapids Transcode Manager deployment transcodes high volumes of mezzanine source files into a wide range of output formats for VOD and viewing on devices from PCs to mobile phones and tablets. more…
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…
Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT), the country’s largest telecommunications provider, announced the deployment of Cisco router technologies as a platform for its IP NGN.
This implementation, for current and future service requirements across fixed and mobile networks, will meet customer demand for high bandwidth and mobile networks that support video and collaboration by providing enhanced network capacity, high resiliency and robust IPV6 support.
PLDT is the leading telecommunications provider in the Philippines and offers the largest and most diversified range of telecommunications services across the Philippines’ most extensive fiber optic backbone and fixed-line, cellular and satellite networks.
PLDT and its wholly owned subsidiary, Smart Communications, the leading wireless services provider in the Philippines with 47.8 million subscribers on its GSM network (as of the end of June 2011), has deployed Cisco CRS-3 and ASR 9000 Series routers to efficiently handle the multidirectional traffic of network more…
Company recognized for leadership in optical communications
Ottawa, ON/Marietta, GA - November 8, 2011 - Optelian, a trusted designer and manufacturer of SMART™ optical transport systems, today announced that it has been named Outstanding Information and Communications Technology company by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Ottawa Section. Optelian received this award during the organization’s 67th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Banquet “for successfully leading the design and manufacture of optical transport systems and providing optical performance solutions”.
“Optelian is a fast growing R&D and manufacturing optical networking technology company in the Ottawa more…
Dome9 Now Available for Rackspace Cloud Customers; Program Enhances Delivery of Leading Cloud Security Firewall Management Service
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Cloud Expo 2011 (Dome9 Booth No. 522) – Nov. 7, 2011 – Dome9 Security™, the leading provider of cloud security management for public and private clouds, as well as for dedicated and virtual private servers (VPS), today at Cloud Expo 2011 announced it has entered into the Cloud Tools Program with Rackspace® Hosting, (NYSE: RAX), the world’s leading specialist in the hosting and cloud computing industry. As a member of the Rackspace Cloud Tools Program, Dome9 is expanding the potential delivery of its automated cloud firewall management service to Rackspace cloud customers to help them protect their Windows and Linux cloud servers from attack and unauthorized access.
“We’re pleased to be working with Rackspace to provide automated cloud security management for their growing customer base,” said Zohar more…
