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AT&T Corp.'s rollout of interactive television services may be delayed due to technical issues with the necessary software developed by Microsoft Corp. The problem arises from Microsoft's slow progress in developing the software, which was expected last year to be ready for "showcase
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Verizon Communications, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, and the Communications Workers of America have announced a tentative agreement on new contracts in New York and New England, bringing an end to a 15-day strike affecting over 50,000 union-represented employees. The proposed three-year contracts will be discussed at a
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Verizon Communications has agreed on new contracts with unions representing about 50,000 of its workers, partially ending a 15-day-old strike. The company reached a tentative agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the Communications Workers of America in New York and New England, covering workers in these
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Verizon, a result of the merger between GTE Corp. and Bell Atlantic on June 30, has completed the sale of the GTE wireless telephone system in Greater Cincinnati to BGV PCS Acquisition Co. LLC, a group led by J.P. Morgan Capital Corp. The sale was required by federal regulators
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Quest Software and Verizon Wireless were honored with a prestigious "RealWare Award" for their innovative implementation of Quest's Vista Plus enterprise information management solution. This recognition was for Verizon's deployment of Vista Plus to automate the management and distribution of electronic documents and reports
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Verizon Communications, one of the largest telecommunication companies in the US, has continued its expansion in the digital subscriber line (DSL) market despite the ongoing strike by a third of its workforce. The company has announced two significant deals: the acquisition of OnePoint Communications and the merger of its DSL
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Negotiations between Verizon Communications and unions representing 87,000 workers were disrupted by allegations of violence and vandalism as company managers returning to work faced obstacles. Striking employees reportedly lobbed rocks, bottles, eggs, and insults at managers, with 455 reports of violence and vandalism received by the company since August
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Representatives for over 86,000 telephone workers from Virginia to Maine rejected the latest contract proposal from Verizon Communications, the dominant local telephone company, citing demands for greater job security and improved working conditions. The workers, who could go on strike as early as midnight Sunday morning, are seeking assurances
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Verizon Communications is expanding its operations in the Hampton Roads area with the opening of a new center in Chesapeake. The facility, scheduled to open on August 8, will process requests for new digital loop service from wholesale customers who purchase Verizon's network components. The center will create
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Verizon Wireless, a joint venture of Bell Atlantic and Vodafone AirTouch, has officially launched as the largest wireless service provider in the U.S., boasting over 26.5 million subscribers. The company's extensive services include Single Rate plans with no roaming charges, Mobile Web, and significantly expanded pre-paid
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InfoSpace, a leading global provider of information and commerce infrastructure services, and Verizon Wireless, the largest wireless communications provider in the U.S., have launched a nationwide Mobile Web service. This new service allows users to access the Web-based information they want via their wireless handsets. The Mobile Web service
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Callisma, a leading network architecture services company, has secured multi-million dollar contracts with Qwest Communications International, CTC Communications, NaviSite, Inc., and PhatPipe, Inc. The company's expertise is being leveraged to enhance customer experience, deliver next-generation services, and optimize network infrastructure for these industry leaders. By partnering with Callisma,
