ABI: $50B in IMS service revenue by 2011  

By Dan O'Shea

ABI Research has put out a new study forecasting that network operators implementing IP multimedia subsystem architectures will generate $49.6 billion in service revenue from IMS-based applications by 2011....

Globalcomm: Wavion adds MIMO to metro Wi-Fi 

By Kevin Fitchard

CHICAGO--Start-up Wavion made its debut at Globalcomm this week, revealing plans for a new type of metro Wi-Fi that uses multiple input/multiple output (MIMO) antenna technologies to increase range and capacity over the typical wireless access point...

Globalcomm: Panel looks toward future in telecom  

by Sarah Reedy

Globalcomm: Alvarion adds triple play to BreezeAccess 

By Kevin Fitchard

CHICAGO—Alvarion released a new version of its proprietary broadband wireless base station BreezeAccess VL, which integrates prioritization technology capable of supporting VoIP...

Globalcomm: Move on video quickly, Pinon advises 

by Carol Wilson

Globalcomm: Embarq Logistics finds new focus 

By Carol Wilson

Globalcomm: Ixia sells Tekelec on IMS 

By Tim McElligott

CHICAGO--Ixia said this week that Tekelec will use its IxVoice test application to verify fixed/mobile convergence voice and messaging solutions implemented on its IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) architecture...

Globalcomm: Tekelec targets the IMS core; takes on SMS 

By Kevin Fitchard

CHICAGO--Tekelec is turning its expertise in core signaling toward IP multimedia subsystem, unveiling at Globalcomm its version of the technology’s central control element, the call session control function ...

Globalcomm: FCC chair, Orange CEO close out day 1 

by Kevin Fitchard

Globalcomm: RIM CEO argues against unlimited wireless data 

By Kevin Fitchard

CHICAGO--Research in Motion President and co-CEO Mike Lazaridis kicked off Globalcomm today with a plea for wireless carriers to reel in their data plans, warning them they risk becoming mere “bit pipes” if they continue offering raw bandwidth rather than specific services...

Globalcomm: ATCA start-up exits stealth mode 

By Ed Gubbins

CHICAGO--A new equipment vendor is launching at the Globalcomm trade show with plans to sell cards for carrier networking gear based on the modular Advanced Telecom Computing Architecture (ATCA)...

Globalcomm: Nortel gets small with softswitch 

By Tim McElligott

CHICAGO--Nortel unveiled a new, smaller softswitch this week aimed at the small- to medium-sized service provider market. The Nortel Communication Server 1500 (CS 1500) can be seen at Globalcomm and will begin field trials in the fourth ...

Spectrum auction delay deja vu 

Kevin Fitchard

A delay in a spectrum auction is not an uncommon event. But the delays in the upcoming advanced wireless service are becoming one of the more controversial...

An incubator for the wireless world 

By Jason Meyers

High-ranking players in the wireless sector have a new place to interact with their peers confidentially...

IMS connects with cable 

By Dan O'Shea

Cable TV firms with VoIP visions and wireless wishes may soon take the next step--implementing an IMS architecture...

IMS and ATCA: Brothers in arms 

By Dan O'Shea

The IP multimedia subsystem and the Advanced Telecom Computing Architecture might seem like similarly nebulous concepts to the uninitiated, but beyond their intimidating labels, IMS and ATCA are both just trying to help...

The rise of the application architect 

By Kevin Fitchard

IMS promises to make the creation of new and innovative applications a snap, but application vendors like Comverse caution not to write their roles off so quickly...

UMA adds supporters, keeps detractors 

By Dan O'Shea

The Voice Call Continuity specification of the IP multimedia subsystem standard eventually will allow seamless handoffs of voice calls to support fixed/mobile convergence services...

The next-gen world, picture-perfect 

By Kevin Fitchard

Kodak may not be a traditional telecom company, but it has just as much stake in new next-gen networks...

Battle for the middle mile 

By Dan O'Shea

The backhaul market is heating up as mobile and fixed wireless broadband services move to center stage...

Nokia's new openness 

By Kevin Fitchard

Nokia is taking an odd strategy toward distributing its new mobile browser--it's giving it away...

WiBro/Mobile WiMAX exchange begins 

By Dan O'Shea

While the WiMAX Forum is conducting programs to certify product interoperability for the WiMAX standard, the hunt continues for the right carrier business...

Financial hurdles for ADC/Andrew? 

By Dan O'Shea

The merger that equipment vendors ADC and Andrew Corporation announced earlier this week is drawing its share of concern from financial analysts following those companies...

New Nextlink gets new CEO  

By Kevin Fitchard

First Avenue Networks executive Robert E. Beran is joining XO Communications as CEO of its newly reformed Nextlink broadband wireless unit...

FT, Equant go Orange 

By Carol Wilson

As promised, France Telecom today united its global business communications services under the Orange Business Services brand, including both Equant and France Telecom operations...