Telecommunications industry
In a recent development, WorldCom Inc. has agreed to sell its Internet assets to Allegiance Telecom Inc., meeting a requirement related to its acquisition of Intermedia Communications Inc. of Tampa last year. The sale comes after U.S. regulators required WorldCom to dispose of some of Intermedia's assets
Telecommunications industry
The merger between AT&T and Comcast, valued at $72 billion, has sent shockwaves through the industry, sparking intense debate and speculation about its impact on the technological landscape. As the deal edges closer to completion, analysts are weighing in on the potential benefits and drawbacks, from the injection
Telecommunications industry
Sprint PCS, the fastest-growing wireless carrier in the United States, and Palm, Inc., a leading provider of handheld computers, have announced a strategic alliance to market and sell wireless solutions for handhelds using the Palm OS(R) platform. This alliance will enable access to real-time information on the nation'
Telecommunications industry
In a strategic move to better cluster their territories, AT&T and Comcast have completed the transfer of cable systems serving nearly 1.5 million customers. This transaction, first announced in May 1999, has resulted in Comcast assuming ownership of approximately 773,000 customers in six areas, while AT&
Telecommunications industry
The partnership between NxGen Networks, Inc. and Touch America, a subsidiary of the Montana Power Company, will enable both companies to compete more effectively in the origination and termination of global voice traffic by combining leading-edge switching and optical transport technologies. Through this strategic relationship, NxGen Networks will gain access
Telecommunications industry
Whit Allen, a seasoned sales professional with over a decade of experience in the high-tech industry, has joined Sure Power Corporation as its new Vice President of Sales. With a background in directing sales across the globe for Lucent Technologies and AT&T, Allen will be responsible for developing
Telephone services
Verizon has partnered with Interactive Telesis and Technion to develop an interactive voice response (IVR) call center solution to handle customer inquiries for the Verizon Consumer Markets campaign. Interactive Telesis provided professional application and program design services, while Technion managed the inbound customer inquiries. The solution was designed to quickly
Telephone services
CTC Communications Group Inc., a rapidly growing integrated communications carrier, has announced a significant investment of $18 million in local fiber to enhance its network capabilities and drive business growth. As part of this initiative, the company will purchase and "light up" local fiber in selected geographical areas
Telecommunications industry
Intelligent Flow-Through Service Activation System from 3Com Corporation's Carrier Networks Business has been integrated with the Hotwire(R) GranDSLAM DSL Access Multiplexer from Paradyne Corp. The integrated solution enables Florida Digital Network, a full-service telecommunications company, to rapidly and accurately provision digital subscriber lines (DSL) services to its
Telecommunications industry
Leading service providers AT&T, Qwest, and Sprint have placed orders with Ixia for its new Packet Over SONET (POS) OC-192c optical performance analysis systems. This represents a significant new growth market for Ixia, and the company is excited to be working with three of the largest service providers
Telecommunications industry
BellSouth Corp. has awarded Lucent Technologies a two-year, multi-million-dollar contract to provide a variety of communications and billing software for implementation throughout BellSouth's operations. This contract will enable BellSouth to move forward with several key projects that are crucial to its future growth. The agreement will see Lucent
Telecommunications industry
Sprint has announced the availability of its groundbreaking fixed-wireless Internet service, Sprint Broadband Direct, which provides high-speed Internet access at speeds up to 50 times faster than a standard dial-up modem. This innovative service addresses the pressing need for faster and more reliable Internet connectivity, particularly in rural and suburban
