July 9, 2008
Better known for their Universal Software Platform(tm), which is used to combat mobile industry fragmentation, Streamezzo have released details on their new Streamezzo Skinnable Application Suite(tm), which will allow a new form of development for Mobile Services. Four applications have been released by Streamezzo, including a music player, VoD player, RSS reader and photo gallery These applications can be distributed among operating ...
Streamezzo Release Skinnable Application Suite
by Grant DraperBetter known for their Universal Software Platform(tm), which is used to combat mobile industry fragmentation, Streamezzo have released details on their new Streamezzo Skinnable Application Suite(tm), which will allow a new form of development for Mobile Services. Four applications have been released by Streamezzo, including a music player, VoD player, RSS reader and photo gallery These applications can be distributed among operating ...
July 8, 2008
Communications regulator, Ofcom, seems to have suggested that it would allow BT to capitalise on an investment in a next generation broadband network. BT has held off investing in fibre-to-the-home, because existing regulations would require it to give competitors equal access to the network. However, in a speech to Intellect, an association representing IT, telecommunications and electronics industries in the ...
Ofcom offers incentives for BT fibre rollout
by Jan HarrisCommunications regulator, Ofcom, seems to have suggested that it would allow BT to capitalise on an investment in a next generation broadband network. BT has held off investing in fibre-to-the-home, because existing regulations would require it to give competitors equal access to the network. However, in a speech to Intellect, an association representing IT, telecommunications and electronics industries in the ...
Product Of The Year Awarded To Streamezzo
by Rohan ParkerEach year Technology Marketing Corporation's (TMC) Communications Solutions magazine awards one product for their contribution to the industry. The 2007 Product of the Year Award was given to Streamezzo for their Universal Software Platform™ which powers the Mobile Internet as well as bypassing the issue of fragmentation between devices. The Universal Software Platform™ is also used for design and development ...
July 7, 2008
JDSU, a California-based provider of communications test and measurement solutions, is providing The Carphone Warehouse Networks (CPWN) with NetComplete, its service assurance system. NetComplete, will support the design, implementation and management of CPWN's Next Generation Network for residential and business customers, via local loop unbundling. CPWN selected NetComplete as the best available option for increasing operational efficiency. The system is expected ...
Carphone Warehouse in deal with JDSU
by Jan HarrisJDSU, a California-based provider of communications test and measurement solutions, is providing The Carphone Warehouse Networks (CPWN) with NetComplete, its service assurance system. NetComplete, will support the design, implementation and management of CPWN's Next Generation Network for residential and business customers, via local loop unbundling. CPWN selected NetComplete as the best available option for increasing operational efficiency. The system is expected ...
July 3, 2008
Virgin Media has begun working with the UK music industry to stamp out illegal file sharing. Following an announcement by the company last month, action is already being taken. Virgin Media’s broadband customers who flout copyright laws by downloading and sharing music tracks will receive a letter from music trade body the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). 800 letters are being sent out this ...
Virgin Media warns customers about file-sharing
by David MastersVirgin Media has begun working with the UK music industry to stamp out illegal file sharing. Following an announcement by the company last month, action is already being taken. Virgin Media’s broadband customers who flout copyright laws by downloading and sharing music tracks will receive a letter from music trade body the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). 800 letters are being sent out this ...
Vodafone takes control of Ghana Telecom
by David MastersVodafone has paid $900 million (£452 million) for a 70% stake in Ghana Telecom. The move continues the UK-based network operator’s expansion into emerging markets. Over the next five years Vodafone plans to invest $500m in the company to improve its operations and network. Africa is a very attractive market for mobile operators as the majority of the population has yet to buy ...
July 2, 2008
The second year for Vodafone UK's Critical Response Time Index shows that up to a third of business enquiries expect a response within 2 hours, or even as low as 30 minutes with quick business emails, with the loss of business through lack of communication costing the average business £18,840. Directly relevant to the above figures are the recent change in ...
Vodafone UK’s Critical Response Time Index
by Grant DraperThe second year for Vodafone UK's Critical Response Time Index shows that up to a third of business enquiries expect a response within 2 hours, or even as low as 30 minutes with quick business emails, with the loss of business through lack of communication costing the average business £18,840. Directly relevant to the above figures are the recent change in ...
Kick the SMS habit says Palringo
by Grant DraperThe EU’s deadline for cutting the cost of SMS messaging sent abroad was yesterday, meaning that European companies have already got their strategies in place to abide by the directive set. Palringo will be urging people to reduce the amount of text messaging sent abroad, and use alternative sources of communication that can have a lot less in the way of ...
Cambridge Broadband launches blog
by Grant DraperCambridge Broadband networks have launched a blog which allows users to raise and discuss issues on the subject of backhaul, which accounts for 30 per cent of expenses, at $20 billion. The forum is aimed at professionals within the industry, including mobile operators, analysts and journalists, and various other contributors or interested parties. Network capacity requirements are consistently being stretched due to ...
Making the Switch
by Grant DraperCustomers in the North East are the most accepting of changing services, in the UK. According to an AOL survey, 74% of participants in the North East said they switched suppliers for a particular service that was of interest to them, such a mobile phone, utilities and broadband, and that’s just in the last 12 months. The survey was conducted by ...
O2 adopts AIRCOM network planning tool
by Jan HarrisAIRCOM International, a network planning consultancy, is supplying mobile services provider O2 with its ASSET radio network planning and optimisation tool. ASSET, which is part of AIRCOM's ENTERPRISE tool suite, was selected by O2 as a solution that is scalable and flexible enough to support its future network growth and optimisation. AIRCOM will be able to build additional functionality ...
EtherFLEX Operating System Announced By Hatteras
by Rohan ParkerHatteras Networks has announced the release of its new operating system, titled EtherFLEX Operating System™ (EOS) and service architecture, which will allow for the use of Ethernet connections through fiber. This will give providers the opportunity to reliably supply users with intuitive high-end Ethernet services. Hatteras has made a name for itself by offering service providers the ability to upgrade the ...
July 1, 2008
TynTec, the mobile messaging company, has secured a deal to provide global SMS delivery services for InVueTXT. inVueTXT will use TynTec's service to deliver low-cost but guaranteed delivery SMS messages to Eastern Europe, Africa and India. To access the service, inVueTXT users will be able to download an application straight to their handset and will be able to top ...
InVueTXT selects TynTec for SMS service
by Jan HarrisTynTec, the mobile messaging company, has secured a deal to provide global SMS delivery services for InVueTXT. inVueTXT will use TynTec's service to deliver low-cost but guaranteed delivery SMS messages to Eastern Europe, Africa and India. To access the service, inVueTXT users will be able to download an application straight to their handset and will be able to top ...
