Archive for February, 2009
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Redknee Appoints VP
TORONTO — Redknee (London AIM: RKN), a leading
provider of innovative infrastructure software that monetizes and
personalizes services and content for mobile operators, today announced the
appointment of Rich Evans as vice president for the Americas region.
Mr. Evans brings extensive experience in sales, operations, and
business development to Redknee. His management experience in global tier
one wireless companies, in addition to his expertise... more
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Certicom Blocks RIM Takeover
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Certicom Corp. (TSX-CIC.TO) (“Certicom” or “the Company”) announced today that the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has granted a permanent injunction restraining the $1.50 hostile take-over bid made on December 10, 2008 by a wholly-owned subsidiary of Research in Motion Limited (“RIM”) from proceeding.
The injunction was granted by the Court following application by Certicom on the basis that RIM and its subsidiary had br... more
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Teletouch Seeks Acquisitions
FORT WORTH, Texas — Teletouch Communications, Inc. (PINK SHEETS: TLLE – News), a leading U.S. cellular, mobile electronics and related wireless services provider, today announced that the Company has begun a formal process to explore strategic acquisitions and related financial opportunities in the cellular, mobile electronics and complementary Fixed-Mobile-Convergence (“FMC”) technology industries. This process includes, but is not limited to the review of acquisition ta... more
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Polycom Completes Acquisition
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Polycom, Inc.
(NASDAQ:PLCM), the world’s leading provider of unified collaborative
communications solutions, today announced the expiration of the tender offer
by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Spyglass Acquisition Corp., for all
outstanding shares of SpectraLink Corp. (NASDAQ:SLNK). The subsequent
merger to finalize the acquisition will close today, Monday, March 26, 2007.
All remaining outstanding SpectraLink shares, oth... more
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Narad, Strix Combine
WESTFORD, Mass. — Narad Networks,Inc., the market-leading provider of FTTx solutions for bandwidth enhancement of HFC cable systems, and Strix Systems, technology and market leader in wireless mesh networking, today announced successful interoperability testing of their complementary Carrier Ethernet solutions. The combined solution provides network operators with a new, high capacity, carrier class option for plant extension and wireless mesh (Wi-Fi) backhaul for metro areas.
Test... more
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Open Handset Alliance Names New Members
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — The Open Handset Alliance, a group of technology and mobile players, is pleased to announce the membership of 14 additional companies. By joining the founding members of the Open Handset Alliance, the following companies demonstrate their support for Android as an open mobile platform and their commitment to its commercial success. The new members are: AKM Semiconductor Inc., ARM, ASUSTek Computer Inc., Atheros Communications, Borqs, Ericsson, Garmin International I... more
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EarthLink Tests WiFi Phone
ATLANTA — EarthLink (Nasdaq: ELNK) has selected Accton Technology Corporation (TAIEX: 2345), a global premier provider of networking and communications equipment, to manufacture handsets for the company’s Wi-Fi phone initiative. EarthLink Wi-Fi phones will allow consumers to save money by making high-quality phone calls over the Internet using a wireless handset. EarthLink is beta testing phones on the company’s municipal wireless network in Anaheim, Calif.
“What ... more
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Icebreaker Secures $7.2M
BELLEVUE, Wash. — IceBreaker, Inc., a pioneer in mobile social software, announced today that the company secured $7.2 million in financing co-led by Frazier Technology Ventures, a leading Pacific Northwest venture firm with highly relevant entrepreneurial and mobile operating experience, and existing investor Lightspeed Venture Partners, one of Silicon Valley’s leading early stage venture firms. IceBreaker will use the funds to drive consumer marketing, new product development and e... more
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Keynote Builds Test Network
ORLANDO, Fla. — Keynote Systems, the
global leader in mobile and Internet test and measurement services, has
announced the build-out of the world’s largest globally distributed mobile
test and measurement network for interactive testing and monitoring of
wireless content, applications and services using both real and emulated
mobile devices on live wireless networks. Keynote’s “shared infrastructure”
will provide mobile cont... more
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Aricent Intros VCC Server
CHICAGO — Aricent, the full-service,
full-spectrum communications software company, today announced the
launch of its first ever voice call continuity (VCC) server solution.
Allowing mobile devices to seamlessly switch between wireless and
wireline networks, the Aricent Service Continuity Server, SCS is an
ideal solution for service providers or for OEMs with IMS-enabled fixed
mobile convergence products.
Designed to automatically handle com... more