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05/03/2012
DragonWave/NSN Deal Close To Closing
After filing an amendment to its prior purchase agreement, Canada’s DragonWave Inc. apparently is one step closer to buying Nokia Siemens Networks’ microwave transport business, including its associated operational support system (OSS) and related support functions. “The amended agreement simplifies the transaction, and is intended to provide both companies with greater flexibility to adapt to […]
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05/03/2012
EIR Disables Stolen Wireless Gear
The Mavenir Equipment Identity Register (EIR) solution for North American mobile-service providers was designed to help them comply with the recently announced FCC mandate to disable devices from use in any network once reported stolen (for more information, click here). ?? “Mavenir’s EIR is unique in the industry because it seamlessly offers value-added service options […]
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05/03/2012
The Current State Of Wireless Economics (Part 1)
The wireless industry is a vital engine of economic growth in the United States, yet policy makers often underestimate its value. New research from Recon Analytics, commissioned by CTIA-The Wireless Association, shows that wireless products and services grew significantly during the past four years, in spite of the recession. Earlier this week in Washington, D.C., […]
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05/02/2012
Sensor Apps For A ‘Smarter’ World
The exponentially growing number of objects connected to the Internet is changing our world. What new business models will appear? Which processes can be optimized? How many vertical markets are benefited? Libelium, a wireless sensor networks platform provider, has made a list showing how the “Internet of Things” is becoming the next technological revolution. The […]
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05/02/2012
BYOD Solution Costs $8/Device
The Enterasys Mobile IAM (Mobile Identity and Access Manager), a bring-your-own device (BYOD) network solution, now is a key component of the company’s OneFabric Security architecture. Reportedly requiring no additional IT staffing, the Mobile IAM appliance provides enterprise IT “complete control and visibility into their BYOD environments for $8 per device. Available in both physical […]
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05/02/2012
Will Microwave Backhaul Slow Small-Cell Growth?
Microwave is seen as a solid alternative to fiber and T1 as wireless operators ponder new small-cell architectures and/or deal with escalating mobile data requirements and costs on their networks. Case in point: Microwave is scalable, cost-effective and may be a better alternative to both fiber and T1, depending on geography. Because of this, operators […]