Mobile convergence

BridgePort Networks Demonstrates Open Standards-Based Fixed Mobile Convergence Solution

admin — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 08:16:03 +0000

MobileVoIP Leader Leverages Carrier-Grade Application-Ready Platform to Focus on Applications and Speed Deployment

BridgePort Networks, a provider of mobile Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) convergence, demonstrates its highly available, secure, and scalable MobileSTICK™ fixed-mobile convergence solution that leverages open standards hardware and software to increase its flexibility and speed of development. This demonstration will show failover between servers under high call load on the BridgePort Networks' NomadicONE™ Network Convergence Gateway (NCG), The Nomadic ONE NCG uses open-standards based, proven high availability and management middleware from GoAhead Software ensuring 99.999 percent or greater system resource availability; full featured in-memory relational database from Solid for scalable, high performance data access; open standards-based platform for next generation networks provided by IBM BladeCenter™; and greater throughput capabilities with minimal packet loss and lower power consumption from AMD Opteron™ processors. » read more »

Sprint Debuts Fixed Mobile Convergence Service: "Pivot"

admin — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 07:57:31 +0000

Available in 40 metropolitan areas this year, "Pivot" delivers value, convenience and access to comforts of home everywhere customers turn

Sprint Nextel Corporation (NYSE:S), Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK), Time Warner Cable (NYSE: TWC), Cox Communications and Advance/Newhouse Communications today launched the branding of "Pivot," the integrated service that gives consumers the ability to link their mobile phone service with their home digital phone, and certain high-speed internet services and digital cable services. Pivot combines powerful wireline and wireless networks to bring more useful capabilities to customers, such as one-button access to the Internet, home and wireless email and mobile TV. » read more »

Wi-Fi/Mobile Convergence Benefits Would Entice Many Subscribers to Switch Wireless Carriers and Abandon Landlines

admin — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 05:55:00 +0000

New study from ABI Research and Wi-Fi Alliance® indicates strong desire for coverage, throughput and affordability offered by dual-mode mobile phone services

One in four U.S. wireless subscribers would switch cellular carriers for access to the benefits of Wi-Fi / Mobile Convergence, according to a new independent study conducted by ABI Research and released by the Wi-Fi Alliance. Nearly one in three subscribers would discontinue their traditional home phone service in order to access two of the key benefits of convergence: strong in-home signal coverage and reduced pricing for calls made from home. » read more »

ACCESS Global Partner Program Continues to Add Members

admin — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:54:13 +0000

ACCESS CO., LTD., said that 10 companies have joined its recently launched ACCESS Connect Ecosystem™ (ACE™) Partner Program, a global initiative that brings together companies in the telecommunication, consumer electronics and media industries to drive market leadership of converged solutions developed by ACCESS and its partners. The program, which kicked off last month with over 45 charter members, now has over 55 member companies.

“Helping to build a global ecosystem for the mobile and converged device markets is something we feel very strongly about,” said Toru Arakawa, ACCESS CEO and co-founder. “ACCESS is committed to the growth and success of the mobile Linux market. We believe a key to success is a strong and vibrant ecosystem that includes the operators, device manufacturers, infrastructure providers, software developers, semiconductor companies and content providers. We are honored that industry leading companies share our view and have joined the ACE program.”

The newest members of the ACE global partner program announced today include:

* Astraware Limited
* Comodo Group Inc.
* HIFONT SYSTEM CORP.
* IT Access Co., Ltd. » read more »

Telcordia Launches Service Interconnection Community Program

admin — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 08:46:31 +0000

Acme Packet, NetNumber, NexTone, Nominum first four members

In response to the challenge of IP service interconnection for converged services, Telcordia Technologies (www.telcordia.com) has announced the launch of the Telcordia Service Interconnection Community. This member-based initiative will help accelerate the adoption of VoIP and IMS-based services via IP interconnection, and reduce the associated integration costs by helping to ensure that network elements and operations support systems (OSSs) interoperate with the Telcordia® Service Interconnection Registry.

Acme Packet, NetNumber, NexTone and Nominum are the first community members, all having successfully completed Telcordia's interoperability tests, a requirement for the community membership. » read more »

SingTel and Cisco launch all-in-one communications solution for enterprises

admin — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 13:53:34 +0000

SingTel Enterprise360 provides telephony, data, Internet and security services

Singapore, 8 March 2007 – Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) and Cisco® have launched an integrated office communications solution to help enterprises streamline business operations and improve productivity.

The SingTel Enterprise360 solution, targeted at businesses with 50 to 250 employees, is a fully managed telephony, data, Internet and security service that significantly reduces the risks and complexities that enterprises face in implementing and maintaining a robust communications network.

The first of its kind in Singapore, the comprehensive solution comprises hardware, connectivity and managed services and brings together all of a business’ communications needs in an integrated offering. Key system features include integrated voice and data network, advanced security as well as remote access for today’s mobile work force. The service is built on SingTel’s data and voice networks, delivered on Cisco 2800 and 3800 Series Integrated Services Routers, Catalyst Express 500 series switches and Cisco Unified IP Phones. » read more »

New report launched on Mobile Convergence and the 2.2 billion mobile consumer market

admin — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 07:44:52 +0000

New report launched on Mobile Convergence & the 2.2 billion mobile consumer market

Netsize supported by their statistical research partner Informa Telecoms & Media have launched the Netsize Guide 2007, an industry report reviewing the Global Mobile Market and also assessing the impact of mobility on digital convergence.

14 February 2007, 3GSM World Congress, Barcelona, Netsize the global leader for mobile business and entertainment solutions today announced the launch of its Mobile Industry Report, The Netsize Guide 2007 (Convergence: Everything is going mobile).

The report includes research on mobile data services in over 25 countries supported by Netsize's statistical research partner Informa Telecoms & Media. The report also has articles from senior industry leaders representing global brands including O2, Cisco, EDS, Google, Microsoft, MTV, Mobile Data Association, Nokia, Telefonica, Vodafone and many more. » read more »

Openwave To Demonstrate Mobilestick Solution For Fixed Mobile Convergence

admin — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 20:35:54 +0000

Openwave To Demonstrate Mobilestick Solution For Fixed Mobile Convergence

BridgePort's MobileSTICK Solution is Designed to Enable Operators to Securely Compete with PC-based Voice Communications Services

BARCELONA, SPAIN, 3GSM World Congress - February 14, 2007 -- Openwave Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: OPWV), the leading independent provider of software solutions for the communications and media industries, today announced plans to collaborate with BridgePort Networks for fixed mobile convergence (FMC) as part of its Adaptive Mobility portfolio of offerings. MobileSTICKâ„¢ will enable Openwave's GSM and UMTS operator customers to securely extend their mobile communications experience onto the PC desktop. » read more »

Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Phones Total On Path To Exceed 100 As Convergence Market Gains Worldwide Momentum

admin — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 19:24:22 +0000

Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDâ„¢ Phones Total On Path To Exceed 100 As Convergence Market Gains Worldwide Momentum

Wide range of proven phones brings choice to carriers and subscribers alike

BARCELONA, SPAIN â€“ February 12, 2007 â€“ From trend-setting twenty-somethings to jet-setting road warriors, there is a Wi-FiÂ® phone for everyone. The Wi-Fi Alliance today announced that it has Wi-Fi CERTIFIED nearly 100 Wi-Fi phones since the beginning of testing in 2004, and that it expects strong continued growth in 2007. Carrier deployments of combined Wi-Fi and cellular solutions are now underway in seven countries worldwide. » read more »