Telecommunications equipment industry
U S West's plans to award large-volume fiber-in-the-loop (FITL) contracts have put pressure on vendors developing switched digital video (SDV) solutions. The contracts, which are likely to be awarded to vendors such as AT&T Network Systems partnered with BroadBand Technologies (BBT), Fujitsu, DSC Communications, and Next
Telecommunications equipment industry
Williams Controls, Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of electronics, components, and consumer products for the transportation industry and related markets, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Aptek Technologies, Inc. of Deerfield Beach, Florida. The acquisition, first announced on February 13, 1995, brings Aptek's expertise in
Telecommunications equipment industry
Motorola Information Systems Group (ISG) and BellSouth Telecommunications Inc. have entered into a co-marketing agreement, under which BellSouth will refer customers seeking networking solutions to Motorola. This partnership aims to provide BellSouth customers with a broader array of options to meet their distinct networking requirements. The agreement will enable Motorola
Telecommunications equipment industry
Spyglass Inc. has announced the completion of an agreement to license its Enhanced Mosaic software for the World Wide Web to DACOM Corp., a pioneer in the Korean telecommunications industry. DACOM will integrate Spyglass' Enhanced Mosaic with its data communications products and market them through its wholly owned subsidiary,
Telecommunications equipment industry
Frontier Corporation has announced a merger with ALC Communications, a holding company of long distance reseller Allnet Communications, valued at $1.8 billion. As a result, Frontier's credit rating has been reaffirmed at "A" (Single-A) by Duff & Phelps Credit Rating Co. The merger positions Frontier
Telecommunications equipment industry
The U.S. market for optic fiber products in local telecommunications systems is poised for significant growth, driven by increasing demands for communications bandwidth to support applications such as local area network (LAN) interconnectivity and visual applications like high-resolution image transmission. By 2000, the market is expected to more than
Telecommunications equipment industry
DBSIndustries, Inc. and EchoStar Communications Corporation have formed a new company called E-SAT to provide global data messaging and data retrieval services for various industries. The joint venture has filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to construct, launch, and operate six satellites in the Non-Voice, Non-Geo (NVNG)
Telecommunications equipment industry
The Philippines telecommunications firm, Globe Telecom, has awarded AT&T an $81.6 million contract to supply a digital local network, significantly increasing the number of telephone lines in the country. The new network will enable Globe Telecom to serve customers in and around metropolitan Manila, Southern Tagalog, and
Telecommunications equipment industry
National Semiconductor has announced its development of broadband transmission support (BTS) chipsets that will interconnect analog physical interface solutions with SONET/synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH) equipment. The company is poised to be the sole supplier of a major new product that feeds the explosive synchronous optical networking (SONET) market. With
Telecommunications systems
MFS Communications Co., a leading provider of fiber optic networks, has announced the receipt of approval to construct a 10 kilometer fiber optic ring in Frankfurt, Germany, the country's financial capital. This is the company's fourth international installation, following two in the London area and one
Telecommunications systems
The proposed Africa One fiber optic network aims to circle around the entire continent, covering 41 African countries, as well as Saudi Arabia and Italy. The network, which is estimated to cost $1.9 billion, will be a major opportunity for suppliers and is expected to create jobs and improve
Telecommunications equipment industry
American Fork-based TELS Corp., a diversified technology company, announced that its February 1994 sales reached $1.1 million, up from approximately $406,000 in the same period last year. According to President and CEO John L. Gunter, the year-over-year increase is largely attributed to the growing demand for the company&
