Topic: Corporate News
The new items published under this topic are as follows.
Russia?s First Ethernet Service Provider Offers VPNs to Enterprises in Moscow
MOSCOW - /Wi-Fi Technology News/- Golden Telecom, Inc. [NASDAQ: GLDN], a major independent Russian telecommunications operator, has deployed an Optical Ethernet solution from Nortel Networks* [NYSE/TSX: NT] to provide Ethernet virtual private network (VPN) connectivity to enterprises in major business centers and customer locations throughout Moscow.
SEOUL, South Korea /Wi-Fi Technology News/- Dacom Corporation, a leading Korean provider of telephony, Internet and data communications services, has selected Nortel Networks* [NYSE/TSX: NT] to provide a next generation network (NGN) voice over IP (Internet Protocol) and multimedia solution. The Dacom contract was awarded to Nortel Networks through its Korea channel distributor, ITIAN Corporation.
Vermont Electric Power Company Deploys Optical Ethernet Solution from Nortel Networks
Converges Data, Voice Services on Single Network for Greater Reliability, Cost Savings
OTTAWA, Ontario /Wi-Fi Technology News/- Vermont Electric Power Company (VELCO), the Rutland-based transmission company owned by 22 distribution utilities in Vermont, has completed statewide deployment of Optical Ethernet solutions from Nortel Networks* [NYSE/TSX: NT].
Using Nortel Networks OPTera* Metro 3500 Multiservice Platforms with Resilient Packet Ring (RPR) technology, VELCO has converged data and voice services over the same infrastructure. By leveraging the reliability and high-bandwidth of SONET with the simplicity and low-cost of Ethernet, VELCO?s Optical Ethernet deployment is expected to enhance day-to-day operations while helping VELCO to drive high reliability and resiliency for mission-critical power services.
Nortel Networks, Koor Industries to Adjust Ownership in Israeli Operation to Better Leverage Key Business Strategies
TEL AVIV, Israel /Wi-Fi Technology News/- Nortel Networks [NYSE/TSX: NT] and Koor Industries [NYSE:KOR] today announced that they will reorganize their joint telecommunications activities in Israel. Under this reorganization, Nortel Networks will assume full ownership of Nortel Networks Israel (Sales and Marketing) Ltd., its joint venture with Koor Industries, by acquiring the remaining 28 per cent ownership interest currently held directly and indirectly by Koor Industries.
U.S. Cellular Implements Portal Software
Portal Billing Platform to Support all Wireless Data and Content Billing
CUPERTINO, CA (November 4, 2003) - Portal Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRSF) today announced that U.S. Cellular has implemented Portal?s product-based billing platform for its wireless data and content services. U.S. Cellular has deployed the Portal solution to support new BREW and 1xRTT services as well as to establish a flexible platform to support future products and services for its more than 4.3 million customers.
Vodafone adds Singapore's M1 to Partner Network community
Sheffield, UK and Worldwide, November, 2003 /Wi-Fi Technology News/- Vodafone and Mobile One ("M1") today (November 3) announce the signing of a new Partner Network Agreement, making M1 Vodafone's exclusive Partner in Singapore, and its first Partner in the Asia-Pacific region.
The mutually beneficial partnership brings together two well-recognised brands; Vodafone is the world's largest mobile community and M1 is Singapore's leading mobile operator. Under the terms of the agreement, both companies will co-operate in developing and offering products and services to international travellers and domestic customers.
Specialty Distributor Will Carry Entire Symbol Product Line -- Ideal for the Growing Mobile Workforce -- Throughout Europe and North America
TARRYTOWN, N.Y. & HOLTSVILLE, N.Y. --Nov. 3, 2003 /Wi-Fi Technology News/- Westcon Group, Inc., a global channel provider of networking technology products, and Symbol Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: SBL) a global leader in enterprise mobility solutions, announced today that they have signed a global distribution agreement. The partnership allows Westcon Group to carry the Symbol Technologies product line for North American and European resellers with the intent of expanding the relationship into the Asia Pacific region in the near future.
NETGEAR To Deliver High-Performance Wireless Networking Devices For Business and Hot Spots
NETGEAR to Incorporate Intel? IXP422 Network Processor Into New Line of ProSafe Wireless Access Points Targeted at Value Added Resellers (VARs), Wireless Solution Providers and Business Customers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. ? November 3, 2003 /Wi-Fi Technology News/- NETGEAR, Inc., (Nasdaq: NTGR) a worldwide provider of technologically advanced, branded networking products, today announced they have integrated the Intel? IXP422 network processor into their growing ProSafe family of business networking products designed for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMB) and hot spot providers. The new line of affordable wireless access points will provide the enterprise class performance, security and scalability required to support the demanding wireless applications of businesses and hot spot environments.
Intel? Pentium? 4 Processor Extreme Edition Designed for Gamers and Computing Enthusiasts
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 3, 2003 /Wi-Fi Technology News/- Intel Corporation today introduced the Intel? Pentium? 4 processor Extreme Edition supporting Hyper-Threading (HT) Technology** at 3.20 GHz. High-performance computers based on this new processor are designed for high-end gamers and computing enthusiasts and are now available from system manufacturers worldwide.
MapInfo Announces Long-Term OEM Agreement with Siemens IC Mobile for MapInfo miAware ?GeoToolBox?
Troy, NY?November 3, 2003 /Wi-Fi Technology News/-MapInfo Corporation (NASDAQ: MAPS) today announced that it has signed an OEM agreement with Siemens Information and Communication Mobile Group (IC Mobile).
Under the terms of the agreement Siemens will incorporate MapInfo?s miAware? ?GeoToolBox?, which provides functionality such as mapping, routing and geocoding, within its Location Enabling Server, Siemen?s industry-leading solution for the delivery of location-based services.