News & Views - Content posted in November 2013

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Content posted in November 2013

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A New Day for VoD?
News Analysis | 11/29/2013 | 4 comments
Experts say planned on-demand viewing measurement system could spur VoD ad revenues for Canadian cable operators.

Qualcomm: Déjà Vu All Over Again
News Analysis | 11/29/2013 | 4 comments
The investigation into Qualcomm's market position in China has a familiar ring to it.

Are Cable Techies Finally Embracing SPIT?
Column | 11/29/2013 | 7 comments
It's time for the SPIT to start flying in the traditionally closed, proprietary, and vendor-locked back offices of cable.

Router, Ethernet Switch Sector Grows
News Analysis | 11/29/2013 | 7 comments
Infonetics numbers show year-on-year growth in value of router and Carrier Ethernet switch market.

Euronews: TeliaSonera Fires Four After Eurasia Probe
News Analysis | 11/29/2013 | 8 comments
Also in today's EMEA roundup: Iliad wants to share networks; AlcaLu heading back into France's blue-chip index; 4G changing behaviors; eircom expands FTTH plan.

Will Elop Return Without the Crown?
Shades of Ray | 11/29/2013 | 26 comments
There's a mole in the Redmond hole…

Top 7 Reasons to Attend 'The Future of Cable Business Services'
Breznick Unbound | 11/28/2013 | 7 comments
MSO keynotes, special presentations, panels galore, and New York pizza promise to make it a memorable day.

SK Telecom Claims 225Mbit/s 4G LTE
News Analysis | 11/28/2013 | 7 comments
South Korean operator pushes its LTE-Advanced service capabilities beyond 200 Mbit/s with carrier aggregation techniques.

AlcaLu: A Walk in the Woods
Slide Shows | 11/28/2013 | 22 comments
Foliage and 4G mix in New Jersey as Alcatel-Lucent talks tech.

Euronews: BT Drives Into AMEA
News Analysis | 11/28/2013 | 3 comments
Also in today's EMEA roundup: Jolla launches first phone; BSkyB goes with Colt; Thanksgiving Turkey news.

TiVo Boasts Record Gains
News Analysis | 11/28/2013 | 13 comments
DVR pioneer adds a record 295,000 cable subscribers in Q3, as its MSO deployments continue to mount.

Omnitron: Give Me PoE, Quoth the Small Cell
News Analysis | 11/27/2013 | 7 comments
Omnitron makes a handy little box that should make it easier and cheaper to deploy small cells (eventually).

Top 5 Ways Technology Would Have Made the 1st Thanksgiving Better
Slide Shows | 11/27/2013 | 11 comments
If only the pilgrims had been hooked up to 4G LTE...

SSE Lights Up Extra UK Capacity
News Analysis | 11/27/2013 | Post a comment
Telecom arm of British utility company extends network and adds optical and IP gear as it aims to double its revenues.

Rogers Plays Hockey
News Analysis | 11/27/2013 | 4 comments
Big Canadian MSO ices out rivals by securing NHL TV and multimedia rights in Canada for 12 years.

Intel Kissing OTT Goodbye?
News Analysis | 11/27/2013 | 13 comments
Chipmaker is reportedly seeking to sell proposed OnCue venture for $500 million as suitors kick tires.

Small Cells Exposed! Securing the Mini-RANs
News Analysis | 11/27/2013 | 15 comments
It may just be getting on operators' radars, but a combination of IPsec and encryption will be necessary to protect small cells.

The Upcoming Video Codec War
Column | 11/27/2013 | 3 comments
The real battle is set for the near future with the evolution of video codecs into the next generation: In one corner H.265, and in the other, VP9.

CloudNFV Moves Quickly to Product Stage
News Analysis | 11/27/2013 | 9 comments
Based on operator feedback, the network functions virtualization (NFV) group's proofs of concept will be coming to market sooner rather than later.

Euronews: Vivendi Confirms SFR Spin-Off Plan
News Analysis | 11/27/2013 | 3 comments
Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: BT's accounting methods questioned; Orange agrees sale of Dominican unit; Hutchison Whampoa appeals against auction results.

AT&T in NYC: Opening Up Orange
Slide Shows | 11/26/2013 | 33 comments
AT&T shows off its new, open flagship store in NYC as it tries to get customers interested in devices, accessories, and fresh applications and services.

China Holds Key to LTE TDD
Shades of Ray | 11/26/2013 | 5 comments
With a 4G service launch imminent in China, 2014 will be a critical year for those that have backed the TDD flavor of LTE.

Cable Can't Shake Poor Reputation
News Analysis | 11/26/2013 | 25 comments
In our latest community poll, readers rate poor service performance and reliability as leading cable challenge in commercial sector.

LTE to Cover Half the Globe by 2017 – GSMA
News Analysis | 11/26/2013 | 22 comments
There will be 1 billion LTE connections by 2017, the GSMA predicts, but the 4G geographical balance is shifting.

Apple Gestures at Microsoft
News Analysis | 11/26/2013 | 12 comments
Motion user interface market heats up as Apple buys PrimeSense, the chip company behind UI in original Xbox Kinect.

Customer Experience: Digital Nomads (Really) Do Matter
Column | 11/26/2013 | 2 comments
Beyond seamless connectivity, this fast growing segment of high-intensity data users also need tailored bundles and silo-free problem solving.

Alcatel-Lucent: Not Ready for a Breakup
Column | 11/26/2013 | 3 comments
Under new leadership and with a new strategy in place, Alcatel-Lucent isn't as vulnerable as it once was.

Euronews: Huawei Lands 400G Router Deal
News Analysis | 11/26/2013 | 8 comments
Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: CityFibre to float; Voxsmart's call-recording breakthrough; Mobistar begins 4G services.

Momentum Builds on 400G Optical, 400 Gig-E
News Analysis | 11/25/2013 | 2 comments
The magic number this month for optical and Ethernet standards groups and technology demonstrators is 400 Gbit/s.

AlcaLu Tests LTE Public Safety Tech in Vegas
News Analysis | 11/25/2013 | 8 comments
AlcaLu shows off first-responder video technology to the Las Vegas Police Department on the 700MHz public safety spectrum as the slow progress grinds on toward a nationwide 4G emergency network.

Vultures Circle TW Cable
News Analysis | 11/25/2013 | 9 comments
Cable consolidation rumors swirl around TWC as Charter and Comcast reportedly mull bids for No. 2 US MSO.

SK Telecom Eyes Virtual Packet Core
News Analysis | 11/25/2013 | 4 comments
South Korean mobile operator checks out the potential of a virtual evolved packet core (EPC) to support its 4G LTE services.

Telstra CTO: Unlike IMS, NFV Is Inevitable
Shades of Ray | 11/25/2013 | 7 comments
Hugh Bradlow shares his views on NFV, IMS, and VoLTE, among other things.

Brick by Brick
Column | 11/25/2013 | 1 comment
Disassembling functions and then rebuilding layer by layer may be the simplest way to develop more complex networks.

BlackBerry Shakes Up Its C-Level
News Analysis | 11/25/2013 | 7 comments
The beleaguered handset maker's COO and CMO are out, and its CFO has been replaced.

Euronews: Brussels Set to Approve Nokia/Microsoft Deal
News Analysis | 11/25/2013 | 3 comments
Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Orange close to sale of Caribbean unit; new CEO for Finland's number three operator; Amino expects to meet forecasts.

Emergency Alert: The State of 911
Column | 11/25/2013 | 4 comments
The wireless industry needs to improve emergency services, but there are a number of roadblocks for OTT providers.

Cable Tests Clean Power Source
News Analysis | 11/25/2013 | 7 comments
SCTE confirms that undisclosed MSOs have joined broad trial of Dean Kamen's Stirling Engine generators.

Time to Flip BlackBerry's Handset Kill Switch
Que Sera Sarah | 11/22/2013 | 15 comments
Enterprise software is BlackBerry's only hope of a resurrection. The company has to know that, right?

Why TV Everywhere Still Struggles
News Analysis | 11/22/2013 | 12 comments
At CTAM Canada forum, industry experts spell out reasons why multiscreen video still flounders.

Google Chromecast Lands HBO
News Analysis | 11/22/2013 | 13 comments
Premium service becomes first cable programmer to integrate with streaming stick, joining major OTT video players.

NTT Docomo Pushes 4G Boundaries
News Analysis | 11/22/2013 | 13 comments
Develops multiband indoor 4G small cells and gets smart with MIMO.

Euronews: Vodafone Launches NFC Mobile Wallet
News Analysis | 11/22/2013 | 2 comments
Also in today's EMEA roundup: Telefónica shrinks its energy bill; Slim will keep KPN stake, reckons Blok; Welsh jobs lost in AlcaLu's Shift Plan.

Optus CEO Slams Telcos' Immorality
Shades of Ray | 11/22/2013 | 16 comments
Australian executive decides it's time for some straight talking about bill shock.

Where's the Optical Market At?
News Analysis | 11/21/2013 | 10 comments
Optical vendors are experiencing a rollercoaster ride as the carrier capex on transport networks wavers.

Arris Eyes Retail Push
News Analysis | 11/21/2013 | 3 comments
Big cable equipment vendor promotes Sandy Howe to new role as it seeks to extend retail presence.

Bolder Is Better for IP Transformation
Rewired | 11/21/2013 | 18 comments
Metaswitch says every carrier is different, but the ones that go big do better than those that take baby steps.

Can Cable Change Its DNA?
Column | 11/21/2013 | 4 comments
The business-as-usual (BAU) rules won't do anymore as change sweeps through the cable industry.

Sprint Slips Back in Customer Service
News Analysis | 11/21/2013 | 15 comments
After clawing its way up the customer service rankings, Sprint has sunk back down, getting dinged for its value, voice, text, and 4G reliability.

Euronews: Nokia Accused of Market Abuse
News Analysis | 11/21/2013 | 4 comments
Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Microsoft to take over Nokia HQ; Vodafone's 'beautiful assets'; speeding up Sicily.

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