STel, one of the youngest Telecom operator continued its endeavor to simplify the lives of mobile users, it has introduced an exciting and unique ISD pack to address and fulfill the needs of its… ] ... »
Vast FCC Effort to Widen U.S. Internet Access Sets Off Battle
The Federal Communications Commission is proposing an ambitious 10-year plan that will reimagine the nation’s media and technology priorities by establishing high-speed Internet as the country’s dominant communication network. The plan, which will be submitted to Congress on Tuesday, is likely to generate debate in Washington and a lobbying battle among the telecommunication giants, which... »
BillSoft Becomes a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner
Taxation software company BillSoft Inc. has brought home the gold, as in it has become a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, with a special competency in ISV/Software Solutions. Achieving gold status means BillSoft has the highest level of expertise and command of Microsoft technologies for software development. A plaque signifying this …(236 words) ... »
Geowars…Really?
Over the past few days I’ve watched this meme about the so-called “geowars” ahead of SXSW gather steam, both in the blogosphere and on Twitter. And it’s giving me a headache. For some odd reason, people believe that SXSW is going to be a full-blown coming-out party for location-based services that will launch at... »
Aircel introduces Peek E-Mail Device
In its endeavor to enhance Email experience while on move India’s 5th largest GSM Mobile Service operator Aircel today introduced a new specially tailored device dubbed as “Peek”. Peek is a low cost… ] No topics... »
MTS India Withdraws FREE Missed Call Alert in Kolkata
MTS India the CDMA mobile service operator’s Honeymoon time with Kolkata is over. Earlier we reported of MTS India has withdrawn daily 100 sms pack and introduces new sms packs offering… ] No topics for... »
Idea Cellular Oongli Cricket, Brace your Fingers for Aaj Ka Sawaal
For those, anxiously waiting to play Idea Oongli Cricket, here’s the first question which Sirji (aka Idea Brand Ambassador Abhishek Bachchan), will ask the nation today – “How many times bowlers will… ] No topics... »
UC Adoption Up in 5 Sectors, CDW Poll Finds
Solution providers looking for an excuse to get into the unified communications space may now have a reason: According to technology provider CDW, unified communications is slowly but surely maturing to become a must-have technology for end users.The CDW 2010 Unified Communications Tracking Poll shows a definite trend in UC …(597 words) ... »
CA Moves to Acquire Nimsoft
CA is moving deeper into the cloud by acquiring Nimsoft, an IT performance and monitoring solutions vendor focusing on the emerging enterprise and MSP space.The all-cash deal valued at $350 million puts CA squarely into a new market for the vendor as it builds its portfolio beyond the traditional networking …(288 words) ... »
Court Sides With FCC in Banning Exclusive Cable Deals
An appeals court on Friday said an FCC ban on exclusive cable contracts is a-okay.That means satellite companies, smaller cable operators and new video entrants such as telcos will be able to keep offering popular movie and sports channels. Comcast Corp. and Cablevision Systems Corp. had challenge the FCC’s 2007 …(106 words) No topics for... »
Court Sides With FCC in Banning Exclusive Cable Deals
An appeals court on Friday said an FCC ban on exclusive cable contracts is a-okay.That means satellite companies, smaller cable operators and new video entrants such as telcos will be able to keep offering popular movie and sports channels. Comcast Corp. and Cablevision Systems Corp. had challenge the FCC’s 2007 …(106 words) ... »
ICANN Makes Porn Lovers Wait, Again
ICANN, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, won’t make a decision on the “.xxx” Web suffix until June. Maybe.The agency, which maintains global oversight of the Internet, in 2007 voted down, for the third time, proposals to corral porn sites to “.xxx” domain names. But on Friday, the …(149 words) No topics for... »
ICANN Makes Porn Lovers Wait, Again
ICANN, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, won’t make a decision on the “.xxx” Web suffix until June. Maybe.The agency, which maintains global oversight of the Internet, in 2007 voted down, for the third time, proposals to corral porn sites to “.xxx” domain names. But on Friday, the …(149 words) ... »
FairPoint: Judge Sees No Issue With Reorganization Plan
A bankruptcy judge has given FairPoint Communications Inc. the go-ahead to take its reorganization plan to the next step, a confirmation hearing on May 11.“I cannot find this plan patently uncomfirmable,” Judge Burton Lifland said on Thursday, according to Bloomberg News. FairPoint, which filed for Chapter 11 protection last October, …(185 words) No topics for... »
FairPoint: Judge Sees No Issue With Reorganization Plan
A bankruptcy judge has given FairPoint Communications Inc. the go-ahead to take its reorganization plan to the next step, a confirmation hearing on May 11.“I cannot find this plan patently uncomfirmable,” Judge Burton Lifland said on Thursday, according to Bloomberg News. FairPoint, which filed for Chapter 11 protection last October, …(185 words) ... »
AT&T Springs into Action with Live Mobile Coverage of NCAA March Madness and Hot New Device Promo
AT&T’s forecast for spring: warmer weather, slam dunk mobile content and a hot new device promo. AT&T* announced today it will carry live mobile coverage of all 64 games of the NCAA® Division I Men’s Basketball Championship through its AT&T Mobile TV and AT&T Radio services. Additionally, AT&T has launched a 50-percent off promo... »
In 2009, U.S. Broadband Growth Slowed
Nearly 4.1 million new subscribers signed up for broadband from the 19 largest cable and telephone providers in the U.S. in 2009, according to Durham, N.H.-based Leichtman Research Group. These 19 service providers account for about 93 percent (about 71.8 million subscribers) of the total U.S. market. Annual net broadband additions in 2009 were... »
HTC Tattoo Review: Your phone, Your ink
Introduction The HTC Tattoo wants to redefine smart in smartphone. This affordable little thing was among the first droids to go mass-market. But run-of-the-mill specs don’t mean a boring personality. The HTC Tattoo wears its heart on the sleeve and a shirt for every day of the week means no shortage of sleeves. What do... »
Wipro Jumps on BPOS Bandwagon
Bangalore, India-based IT services firm Wipro Technologies has embraced the cloud computing model and announced its plans to offer Microsoft’s Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS).Under a “Dedicated Advisor” agreement with Microsoft, Wipro Technologies will be able to assist its global enterprise customers in migrating to BPOS via a palette of …(314 words) No topics for... »
Wipro Jumps on BPOS Bandwagon
Bangalore, India-based IT services firm Wipro Technologies has embraced the cloud computing model and announced its plans to offer Microsoft’s Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS).Under a “Dedicated Advisor” agreement with Microsoft, Wipro Technologies will be able to assist its global enterprise customers in migrating to BPOS via a palette of …(314 words) ... »