NEC Deploys One of Japan's Largest Thin Client Systems for Tokio Marine Sep 30, 2009
Tokyo, Sept 29, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation today announced the beginning of construction of one of Japan's largest virtual PC thin client systems as part of strengthening information security and reducing total cost of ownership (TCO) for Tokio Marine do Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. (Tokio Marine; President: Shuzo Sumi). Trial deployment of the system will begin in 2009 and installation of approximately 30,000 units is scheduled to start in 2010. (JCN Network, Japan)
Forecast predicts commercial values to get even worse Sep 22, 2009
Ryan is co-developing a new office building in northwest suburban Rosemont that computer networking giant Cisco Systems Inc. will anchor. We cant fill up buildings if were getting 10-11% unemployment, he says. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Amazon creates own line of electronics gear Sep 21, 2009
It includes audio and video cables, computer networking cables and blank DVDs. Amazon would not give price details ahead of the launch, but Paul Ryder, vice president of consumer electronics, said the items will cost "significantly less" than similar products on the site. (MSNBC -- Business)
Varsity Media Completes Wireless Grids Corporation Merger Sep 19, 2009
The WGC software based solution is a next generation application that transforms computer networking and wireless infrastructures' (all devices) ability to interact seamlessly with zero to little configuration. WGC has been recognized as one of the '9 Wireless Companies to Watch' (Network World, 8/2008). (PR Newswire)
Bytes IT firm buys eLearning company Sep 16, 2009
May s business has provided strategic IT consulting, Internet design and development, computer networking and managed services, custom software applications and IT staffing to businesses and groups like , Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, Country Music Hall of Fame, , and. May started the company with $1,860 and a business plan she wrote at the Massey Graduate School of Business in 1995. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Wind energy leaders learn about WIT wind technician program Sep 16, 2009
According to Healy, students need to be well versed in the mechanical and electrical aspects of wind turbines and also be knowledgeable about computer networking in order to troubleshoot problems. They need to be able to meet the physical challenge of scaling the turbines and maneuver in tight spaces. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Casio Hitachi Mobile Communications to Merge with NEC's Mobile Terminal Unit Sep 14, 2009
TOKYO, September 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701), Casio Computer Co., Ltd. (Casio; TSE: 6952), and Hitachi, Ltd. (Hitachi; TSE: 6501/NYSE: ) today announced an agreement to integrate their mobile terminal businesses in April 2010 through the establishment of a joint venture company. About the Business Integration. (PR Newswire)
NEC Exhibits PASOLINK NEO High Performance (HP) at Broadband World Forum Europe 2009 Sep 8, 2009
London and Tokyo, Sept 8, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation announced today that it will be exhibiting its PASOLINK NEO HP at Broadband World Forum Europe 2009 in Paris, France. PASOLINK NEO HP is the top end of NEC's PASOLINK NEO product line and boasts Multilevel Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (256QAM), which more than doubles the machine's transmission capacity when compared to current PASOLINK models (more than 1Gbps capability). (JCN Network, Japan)
Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Fujitsu, NEC, Nokia Siemens Networks and DOCOMO Develop Technical Specifications for Value-Added IMS Network Services Sep 7, 2009
Tokyo, Sept 7, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Fujitsu, NEC Corporation (NEC), Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) and NTT DOCOMO, INC. (DOCOMO) are pleased to announce the joint development and successful testing of common technical specifications for value-added IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) network services. The technical specifications recently demonstrated by the six companies support deployment of data processing functions, such as image conversion, on the IMS network. (JCN Network, Japan)
NEC Launches Sale of MPLS-TP Next Generation Packet Transport Device Sep 4, 2009
Tokyo, Sept 4, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation announced today the launch of sales for the MN5000 Series, a next generation packet transport device that uses MPLS-TP(1) transmission to enable carrier networks to migrate to packet based networks, such as IP and Ethernet, with existing ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) and TDM (Time Division Multiplexing) transmission technologies, and bolsters NEC's portfolio of packet transport products. The MN5000 series has adopted MPLS-TP to enable the... (JCN Network, Japan)
NEC Introduces Compact LTE Wireless Base Station at Broadband World Forum Europe 2009 Sep 3, 2009
Tokyo, Sept 2, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation announced today the display of its compact outdoor LTE wireless base station at the NEC booth of the Broadband World Forum Europe 2009 (BBWFE 2009)(1) held in Paris, France from 7-9 September. NEC's new base station features REC (Radio Equipment Controller) control functions with SON (Self Organizing Network) technologies that enable efficient construction and operation of base stations. (JCN Network, Japan)
Raytheon to buy BBN, a firm that helped create Net Sep 2, 2009
But the company became famous for its research in computer networking. In the 1960s, it developed the first modem for transmitting digital data over telephone lines and invented a router to accurately relay vast amounts of data to multiple locations. (Boston Globe)
College gets wind turbine Aug 26, 2009
Malleis, a 27-year-old Petoskey resident who recently finished his associate s degree in computer networking at North Central, also sees potential for the wind turbine to be put to use in a new introductory course in alternative energy created by the college ... Its adviser, college computer networking instructor Fred Harrington, expects the group to grow. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Business people Aug 22, 2009
McDonald serves as MLFA's IT manager and has more than 24 years of experience in software engineering and computer networking and systems. WHPacific welcomes Melodie Fair as a grant writer in the planning division. (Anchorage Daily News)
Hewlett-Packard profit drops on weak PC, ink sales Aug 19, 2009
HP, the world's No. 1 PC maker, has been branching out aggressively into other areas, like technology services and computer networking, but the PC business still makes up nearly a third of its revenue. Sales in HP's PC business eroded 18% in the three months ended July 31, even as the number of units sold ticked up 2. (USA Today -- Money)
Sluggish PC, ink sales hurt HP; results still beat Aug 19, 2009
HP, the world's No. 1 PC maker, has been branching out into other areas, like technology services and computer networking, but the PC business still makes up nearly a third of its revenue ... HP, the world's No. 1 PC maker, has been branching out into other areas, like technology services and computer networking, but the PC business still makes up nearly a third of its revenue. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Computer scientists scale 'layer 2' data center networks to 100,000 ports and beyond Aug 18, 2009
The computer scientists report this advance in data center networking on August 18, 2009 at SIGCOMM, the premier computer networking conference. "With PortLand, we came up with a set of algorithms and protocols that combine the best of layer 2 and layer 3 network fabrics," said Amin Vahdat, the senior author on the SIGCOMM paper and a computer science professor at UC San Diego's Jacobs School of Engineering. (EurekAlert!)
AT&T U-verse Arrives in the Memphis Metropolitan Area Aug 16, 2009
ATrse Arrives in the Memphis Metropolitan Area. ATrse Arrives in the Memphis Metropolitan Area. (PR Newswire)
S&P adding FMC to S&P 500, replacing Centex Aug 12, 2009
Cisco Systems Inc., the world's largest maker of computer networking gear, reports its fiscal fourth-quarter results on Wednesday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period, which ran from April 26 to July 25. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
AT&T U-verse Arrives in Greenville Aug 9, 2009
ATrse Arrives in Greenville. ATrse Arrives in Greenville. (PR Newswire)
Hot jobs that need only 2 years of school Aug 8, 2009
They don't necessarily need to know anything about computer networking when they start the program but attention to detail is critical. What they do: Set up, wire and work with computer networks and the Internet. (AZCentral -- Business)
Inside Wall Street Aug 8, 2009
It also makes high-density flash memory modules for computer networking. Its customers include IBM (), Hewlett-Packard (), and Fujitsu. (BusinessWeek)
Cisco sees profits almost halve Aug 6, 2009
The company is the world's largest manufacturer of computer networking equipment. Cisco said its cost-cutting program - that has seen about 2,000 workers sacked - was over. (BBC News -- Americas)
Cisco earnings tumble, but beat expectations Aug 6, 2009
As the world's largest maker of computer networking gear, Cisco has seen sales hit hard as clients delayed investments and capital improvements. However, good profit margins and a large pile of cash have helped the company ride out the downturn. (MSNBC -- Business)
NEC Enterprise Server Breaks Virtualization Performance Record Aug 5, 2009
Tokyo, Aug 5, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation and NEC Corporation of America today announced that their newest enterprise server, the NEC Express5800/A1160, has established a world record in overall VMmark(TM) performance benchmark results. VMmark(TM) is the industry's first virtualization benchmark, developed by VMware(R), Inc., to measure the performance and scalability of multiple enterprise applications running in virtualized servers so that customers can compare different... (JCN Network, Japan)
Earnings Preview: Cisco to report fiscal 4th qtr Aug 4, 2009
NEW YORK Cisco Systems Inc., the world's largest maker of computer networking gear, reports its fiscal fourth-quarter results on Wednesday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period, which ran from April 26 to July 25. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Aerojet and NEC Collaborate to Explore Low Power Ion Propulsion Systems for Satellites Aug 3, 2009
Tokyo, Aug 3, 2009 - (ACN Newswire) - Aerojet, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, and NEC Corporation (TSE:6701) announced today that the companies will explore the feasibility of jointly supplying low power ion propulsion systems for the U.S. and Japanese aerospace markets. Ion propulsion systems can be used for geosynchronous satellite propulsion systems and deep space missions providing significant advantages over traditional chemical propulsion systems due to the higher fuel efficiency. (JCN Network, Japan)
Palo Alto couple accused of big 'rebate' fraud Jul 31, 2009
A Palo Alto husband and wife have been charged in federal court in San Jose with defrauding a computer networking company by submitting more than $80,000 worth of false claims for rebates, federal prosecutors announced today ... Qiang and Zhao are accused of submitting 11 false claims totaling more than $80,000 to 3Com Corp., a computer networking equipment maker, between 2003 and 2008 under the company's Trade-Up program. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
NEC Reinforces Human Interface Research and Development Jul 29, 2009
Tokyo, July 29, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation's development of easy-to-use human interfaces (HI,*1), part of its Central Research Laboratories' global "open innovation" (*2), has taken an important step forward through strengthened cooperation with Palo Alto Research Center (PARC) and Carnegie Mellon University. This collaboration with leading human interface research centers provides additional support for NEC's existing HI development designs, and incorporates "usability modeling" as... (JCN Network, Japan)
Local business leaders offer an 'Extreme Makeover' Jul 29, 2009
Wilmington resident Andy Hackett of Team Logic IT () will give direction on computer networking, maintenance and IT software and hardware needs. Jack Reeder of the Bulfinch Group will guide the winner in the areas of employee benefits, life and disability insurance. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
SLU Athletics Assists in Technology Camp for Kids Jul 29, 2009
A portion of the camp taught the basic concepts of computer networking, and students learned how to use technology to create music on a computer. The mission of Girls on the Run is to educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. (Slubillikens.com)
Bunte to Wed Jasper Jul 24, 2009
Brandon is a 1998 graduate of St. Francis Borgia Regional High School, a 2002 cum laude graduate of Ranken Technical College with an Associate of Science degree in computer networking technologies, and a 2009 suma cum laude graduate of Lindenwood University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in information technology. He is employed at Top Care Inc. as an IT manager in Fenton. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
NEC Selected by Indonesia's Bakrie Telecom to Expand IP Networks Jul 23, 2009
Tokyo, July 22, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation, in cooperation with NEC Indonesia (*1), announced today its selection by PT Bakrie Telecom, Tbk, one of the Republic of Indonesia's leading providers of fixed wireless access services, to expand the provider's IP networks (*2). According to the terms of the contract, NEC will provide a full-turnkey based communications system that includes multi-service edge routers and equipment installation. (JCN Network, Japan)
NEC Releases Annual CSR and Environmental Reports Jul 20, 2009
Tokyo, July 17, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation has released "NEC's Annual CSR Report 2009," and "NEC's Annual Environmental Report 2009.". The reports provide detail on activities carried out in pursuit of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) and environmental goals during the 2009 fiscal year ended March 31, as part of NEC's aim to realize an "information society friendly to humans and the Earth.". (JCN Network, Japan)
Automotive Energy Supply Corporation Begins Trial Production of Lithium-ion Batteries Jul 19, 2009
Tokyo, July 17, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., NEC Corporation, and its subsidiary NEC TOKIN Corporation, today announced that its joint-venture company - Automotive Energy Supply Corporation (AESC) - has begun trial production of advanced lithium-ion batteries for a wide range of automotive applications at its Zama Operations Center. With start-up capacity at 13,000 units/year, AESC will gradually ramp up production to 65,000 units/year by 2010. (JCN Network, Japan)
Cisco lays off 600-700 workers Jul 18, 2009
Cisco is the world's largest producer of computer networking gear, but orders for its equipment have fallen off as big companies have stopped spending on technology during the economic crisis. Cisco is planning to cut about 2,000 jobs in all, or about 3 percent of its global work force. (India Times)
Cisco lays off hundreds of employees Jul 18, 2009
WASHINGTON: US computer networking giant Cisco Systems has laid off between 600 and 700 employees at its headquarters in San Jose, California, in a bid to reduce costs amid slow sales, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday ... US computer networking giant Cisco Systems has laid off between 600 and 700 employees at its headquarters in San Jose, California, in a bid to reduce costs amid slow sales. (India Times, India)
Sun shareholders OK sale to Oracle Jul 17, 2009
A 62 percent majority of common-stock owners of Sun (NASDAQ:JAVA) approved the deal in a special meeting, according the press release from the Santa Clara-based software and computer networking company. Oracle has projected closing the deal as soon as next month. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Sun investors OK buyout Jul 17, 2009
-based software and computer networking company. Oracle has projected closing the deal as soon as next month. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
NEC to Revise its Business Segments Jul 16, 2009
Tokyo, July 16, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation announced its transition to a new organizational structure effective as of April 1, 2009 that will enable the company to overcome the current worldwide economic crisis and reinforce the company's competitive strengths in preparation for post-recession market conditions. The streamlining of NEC's structure and reform of company operations is being carried out in order to strengthen company earnings through rejuvenated sales and marketing of... (JCN Network, Japan)
Texas A&M Central Texas To Begin Fall Classes In Former KISD School Jul 16, 2009
7 million, but according to background information supplied to Regents, the Army agreed to accept in-kind consideration in exchange for use of available classroom space and for educational services in areas including nursing, computer networking, mental health education and business. Fort Hood area community leaders and lawmakers worked for a decade to win approval and funding for a freestanding public university campus. (KWTX.com, TX)
NEC Promotes Global Cloud Computing Business for Telecom Operators Jul 13, 2009
Tokyo, July 13, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Leading global carriers are currently driving the expansion of new Service Businesses through data centers that provide a wide range of corporate and private services while transitioning into IP and broadband connectivity. NEC contributes to the development of these cloud computing services with its long-standing record of worldwide service installation for leading telecom operators and its experience integrating IT and network technologies, including... (JCN Network, Japan)
eMazzanti Technologies Selected as Grand Prize Winner in Microsoft's Windows 7 + You = Success Contest Jul 11, 2009
eMazzanti's track record as the leader in the field of computer networking is evident from Microsoft's continued recognition. eMazzanti's contest winning submission further details what the firm believes is the next big thing for its client base. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Dow drops on murky economic outlook Jul 11, 2009
"What matters is that the recession's end gives way to a vigorous expansion.'' Among stocks in focus, Chevron fell 2.7 per cent to $US61.40 after the big oil company said it expects revenues for the second quarter to be weaker than in the first quarter. In the tech sector, Yahoo! climbed 2.6 per cent to $US14.93 after a positive brokerage note on the internet giant. Cisco Systems rose 0.9 per cent to $US18.34 after an analyst said he expected the computer networking giant to cut as many as 2000... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
3Com posts profit in fourth quarter Jul 10, 2009
MARLBOROUGH - 3Com Corp., a maker of computer networking gear, posted a fourth-quarter profit yesterday, reversing a loss during the same period a year earlier, when an impairment charge hurt results. Net income climbed to $20. (Boston Globe)
An eye on IPTV Jul 7, 2009
Since IPTV makes use of standard computer networking protocols, it promises lower costs for service operators and lower service charges for users. On the door step. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Car guys retrain but downshift to lower pay Jul 5, 2009
Many aim for quick certificates to become a nursing aide, a trucker or a computer networking technician. "What we're seeing is the death of the conventional middle-class life and an increase in the population of working poor," said Jim Jacobs, president of Macomb Community College, where Persinger attends. (MSNBC -- Business)
Ira Richer, at 70; succeeded as engineer and woodworker Jul 2, 2009
On a Friday in June 2000, Dr. Ira Richer retired from a career in computer networking, which spanned four decades. By the following Monday, he had enrolled as a student in cabinet and furniture making at North Bennett Street School in Boston s North End. (Boston Globe)
Dog catchers: Leaping canines nab Frisbees, wow crowds at Riverfest Jul 2, 2009
In 1999, Perondi quit his computer networking job and took his dogs on the road, performing and promoting pet adoption. He arrived in La Crosse Monday, and the dogs were ready to romp after a four-day drive from their home near Stockton, Calif. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
NEC's Ultra Compact Microwave Communications System, PASOLINK, Selected by Turkey's Avea to Support the Growth of Mobile Backhaul Solutions Jun 30, 2009
Tokyo, June 29, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation (NEC) announced today its selection by Turkey's Avea (Headquarters: Istanbul, Turkey, CEO: Erkan Akdemir) to provide a mobile backhaul solution through NEC's ultra compact microwave communications system, PASOLINK, in cooperation with local partner, Karel Electronics Corporation. Turkey is one of the largest mobile communications markets among Europe and the Middle East, boasting a total of 64 million mobile phone customers. (JCN Network, Japan)
AT&T U-verse Arrives in Corpus Christi Jun 26, 2009
ATrse Arrives in Corpus Christi. ATrse Arrives in Corpus Christi. (PR Newswire)
Pervasive Games Takes Gaming into Three Dimensions Jun 24, 2009
Game designers explore the unfolding possibilities of using the world as the gamespace. BOSTON, June 23 /PRNewswire. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
3 Ridiculously Cheap, High-Quality Companies Jun 19, 2009
Cisco Systems drives the entire computer networking industry. Many of the protocols and standards were invented by the company. (MSNBC -- Business)
NEC and F5 Networks Perform Joint Verification of SAP System Optimization Using Power-Saving Platform Jun 16, 2009
Tokyo, June 15, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation and F5 Networks Japan K.K. conducted joint verification concerning optimization of an SAP system consisting of NEC's power-saving server Express 5800/ECO CENTER, the consolidated operation and management software WebSAM, and F5's application delivery controller BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager ("BIG-IP LTM"). The verification test results showed that the SAP system, supported by the power-saving platform provided by NEC and F5 Networks, cut... (JCN Network, Japan)
Credit tightens; small companies scramble Jun 5, 2009
Steve Boullianne, owner of the nine-person computer networking firm Ipsofacto IT Services in San Francisco, said he got a two-day notice last week that his Advanta card was being canceled even though he had never missed a payment in seven years. "This has been a huge disruption," said Boullianne, who made and paid about $40,000 in charges each month, using the card to pay bills and buy equipment and services. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Dow Swaps Travelers, Cisco for Citi, GM Jun 2, 2009
Cisco, which makes computer networking gear, is filling the role left by GM after 83 years as part of the Dow. The changes take effect June 8. (Newsmax)
Dow Jones Swaps Travelers, Cisco for Citigroup, GM Jun 2, 2009
Cisco, which makes computer networking gear, is filling the role left by GM after 83 years as part of the Dow. Travelers, the property and casualty insurer and one-time division of Citicorp, will replace its former parent. (ABC News -- Wire)
Dow drops Citi, GM and adds Travelers, Cisco Jun 2, 2009
Dow Jones & Co. also said Monday it would add computer networking gear maker Cisco Systems Inc. to the industrials, replacing General Motors Corp., as GM entered bankruptcy protection. Travelers' selection helps maintain the representation of financial companies in the Dow. (MSNBC -- Business)
Cisco replaces GM on the Dow Jun 2, 2009
The San Jose computer networking giant (NASDAQ:CSCO) joins a technology contingent on the 30-stock group that includes (NYSE:IBM). (NYSE:HPQ), (NASDAQ:INTC) and (NASDAQ:MSFT). (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
* Business Quick Take May 31, 2009
US computer networking gear maker Cisco Systems Inc said on Friday that earnings per share in the current quarter would be US$0. 02 to US$0. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Cisco to Record $130 Million Tax-Related Charge May 31, 2009
Computer networking gear maker Cisco Systems Inc. on Friday said current fourth-quarter earnings per share will be 2 cents to 3 cents lower due to a tax-related charge. San Jose, Calif. (ABC News -- Wire)
HP chief cautious about return of pent-up demand May 29, 2009
Hurd has been more reserved than the CEOs of Intel, the world's biggest semiconductor company, and Cisco Systems, the No. 1 computer networking supplier. Both of those companies have said their orders appear to have bottomed out. (USA Today -- Tech)
Perry Signs Bill Authorizing A&M-Central Texas May 28, 2009
7 million, but according to background information supplied to Regents, the Army agreed to accept in-kind consideration in exchange for use of available classroom space and for educational services in areas including nursing, computer networking, mental health education and business. We are very proud of all the work that has gone into making independent Aem universities in Killeen and San Antonio a reality. (KWTX.com, TX)
Epson Deploys Technology Information Management System in LCD Display Manufacturing Plant in China; NEC's "Obbligato II" Provides Cross-border, Seamlessly Integrated, Secure Data Management May 27, 2009
Tokyo, May 27, 2009 - (ACN Newswire) - Seiko Epson Corporation, Epson Imaging Device Corporation that promotes small to mid sized LCD display operations, Suzhou Epson Co., Ltd., a China based manufacturing partner of Epson Imaging, and NEC Corporation announced today that Epson has deployed a new technology information management system at Suzhou Epson with support from NEC. Epson Imaging and Suzhou Epson both began operating the new system in March this year. The new system manages a variety of... (JCN Network, Japan)
UAPB STUDENT APPLIES KNOWLEDGE IN INTERNSHIP May 24, 2009
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff student completed studies in computer networking to earn a bachelor s degree and is pursing a second bachelor s degree in regulatory science. His versatility gave Peoples an advantage as a Minority College Relations Program intern. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
