Telecommunications equipment industry
First Union Corporation, the ninth largest bank holding company in the nation, has placed large orders for InterVoice systems and software with Sprint, an InterVoice Value Added Reseller. The contract calls for the delivery of more than 30 InterVoice interactive voice response systems within the next 12 months, with over
Telecommunications equipment industry
The U.S. Navy plans to significantly upgrade the USS LaSalle (AGF-3), the command ship for the U.S. 6th Fleet in Italy, with a major communications system to support operations in Bosnia. The new system, known as the Challenge Athena project, aims to provide high-speed data transmission to ships
Telecommunications equipment industry
The CANUS 1 fiber-optic submarine cable, which connects the United States to Canada, has officially entered service, announced Charles Schmitz, Executive Vice President of OPTEL Communications Inc. The cable, partially owned by OPTEL, has successfully completed pre-service tests and is expected to provide a cost-effective platform for new transport services,
Telecommunications equipment industry
Harris Corporation has named Joseph Tsui to a newly created senior management position, focusing on the company's communications operations in the greater China region. Tsui will oversee all business interests, including joint ventures, and maintain offices in Hong Kong and Beijing. With a strong background in telecommunications, Tsui
Telecommunications equipment industry
Cisco Systems, Inc. has announced a three-phase universal dial-up initiative, solidifying its position as the leading global supplier of internetworking solutions. The initiative aims to provide mobile professionals and telecommuters with access to the enterprise network and the Internet. With a strong market leadership position in dial-up markets, Cisco has
Telecommunications equipment industry
Nortel has become the first telecommunications equipment manufacturer to deploy speaker-independent, large-vocabulary, speech-recognition technology through a wide-scale market trial of SaskTel's VoiceConnect, a voice-activated dialing service. This groundbreaking technology allows consumers to call subscribing businesses by simply speaking the name of the desired business after pressing a code
Telecommunications equipment industry
Entel Chile, a long-distance carrier, has selected Tellabs to supply its Martis DXX managed access and network transport solution as part of a buildout of its nationwide digital data network. The network expansion will provide high-capacity data communications services for banking and other corporate clients, enabling customers to access the
Telecommunications equipment industry
As the 1980s came to a close, many telecommunications-equipment and computer firms attempted to capitalize on the convergence of technologies by expanding into one another's markets. However, this strategy proved elusive for most, and by the mid-1990s, many had abandoned their forays into the other's domain.
Telecommunications equipment industry
MCI Communications Corporation has announced a new package of network design and operations services, known as networkMCI WIN (Wireless Integrated Network), that enables local wireless operators to build and run their businesses. The services include the use of MCI's infrastructure, including its intelligent network, billing, and customer service
Telecommunications equipment industry
The Chicago Board of Options Exchange (CBOE) announced the listing of options on five American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), including Zycad Corporation, on November 8, 1995. The options will be traded on the CBOE, a leading options marketplace regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The ADRs listed include LM
Telecommunications equipment industry
Voice Control Systems, the world's leading supplier of speech recognition technology, has signed a development agreement with Siemens AG's Public Communications Networks Group to supply its speech recognition technology. This partnership will enable the system to recognize anyone's voice without the need for training,
Telecommunications equipment industry
Siemens Stromberg-Carlson, a leading supplier of advanced telecommunications switching and transmission equipment, has launched its home page on the World Wide Web. The launch marks a significant milestone in the company's efforts to provide information and services to customers, partners, and the general public. Interested browsers can access
