Telecommunications equipment industry
Smart Communications, Inc. and Nokia have jointly launched a competition for Philippine-based companies and start-ups to develop applications using the emerging digital communications protocol, Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). The SIP Apps Challenge offers training opportunities and grants totaling P6 million (US$110,233) to fund and bring winning applications to
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Samsung Electronics Co. is on the cusp of surpassing Nokia as the world's most profitable mobile phone manufacturer in the first quarter, with analysts projecting a significant increase in operating margin for the South Korean company. This shift in market leadership is largely attributed to Samsung's
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Leading technology vendors and thought leaders will gather at LinuxWorld Summit New York 2005 to showcase the latest breakthroughs in Linux and Open Source software. The conference, scheduled to take place on May 25 and 26 at the New York City Marriott Marquis, will explore the impact of Linux and
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Chinese mobile-phone design house China Techfaith Wireless Communication Technology is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) on Nasdaq, aiming to raise between $125 million and $150 million early next month. Founded in 2002 by a group of former Motorola engineers, Techfaith is the largest independent handset designer in mainland
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Comcast Corporation, a leading provider of cable, entertainment, and communications products and services, has announced the nomination of Edward D. Breen, Chairman and CEO of Tyco International, Ltd., as an independent director of the company. This move is part of Comcast's commitment to strong corporate governance, as it
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Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. has introduced a new solutions focus for its OPSEC program, aimed at helping customers achieve security goals through a best-of-breed framework. The initiative, evolved from customer demand in six critical OPSEC solution areas, includes internal security, Web security, content security, Total Access Protection (TAP), Voice
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Nokia, a leading provider of mobile network technology, has signed an agreement with Aljawal, the GSM operator of Saudi Telecom Company, to supply the Nokia Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) solution. According to the agreement, deliveries have already begun, and the service is expected to be launched nationwide during the first
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SBC Communications Inc. has announced a partnership with the University of Arkansas to provide a Wireless Mesh Network solution from Nortel for a private on-campus wireless network. The agreement enables students and faculty to access educational and internet resources securely and seamlessly anywhere on campus, with minimal Ethernet cabling required.
Telecommunications equipment industry
Kingston Communications Business Services unit, a leading provider of communications solutions, has won Nortel's Best Customer Focus Award for 2004. This recognition acknowledges the company's exceptional commitment to its customers, having successfully secured several large IP-based converged technology customers in 2004, including Warwickshire Police, Bolton Metropolitan
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State telecom regulators own shares in companies their agencies regulate, sparking concerns about conflicts of interest. Despite disclosure rules, the practice has raised eyebrows, casting doubt on the regulators' impartiality. A chart from Public Citizen documents the holdings of state regulators in the telecom industry. Key Takeaways: * 41 state
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Picsel, a leading provider of solutions that enable intuitive interaction with rich content on small screen devices, has launched its Content Platform for Nokia Series 60 and Series 80-based devices. The Picsel Content Platform includes Photo Viewer, File Viewer, and Browser applications, which will deliver a rich user experience to
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Sony, the troubled Japanese electronics giant, is attempting to revive its iconic Walkman brand in a bid to regain its position in the lucrative personal audio market. The company has unveiled four new mobile phones, including the first Walkman phone, which is equipped with a built-in music player. This move
