China Telecom and Microsoft sign cooperation agreement Nov 14, 2008
Shanghai (ANTARA News/Asia Pulse) - China Telecom and Microsoft signed a strategic cooperation agreement on Thursday on joint development of instant communication software Messenger in China. Messenger is based on service platform of the new generation of Windows Live which is developed by Microsoft. (Antara)
Pingo To Provide Cheap International Calling Cards to Ghana Nov 3, 2008
Because this type of communication software does not necessarily recognize that you are dialing internationally, it will simply connect your call over the internet. Many types of internet soft phones are simply software packages that you download to you computer and use whenever you want to connect to another persons computer or dial directly to their phone line. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Adobe Sites Hit by Malware Oct 21, 2008
Adobe acquired Serious Magic, which produces high-quality video and communication software, in October 2006. The shadow of Asprox. (eSecurityPlanet)
Extended Gmail outage hits Apps admins Oct 17, 2008
Google Apps is a suite of hosted collaboration and communication software and services designed for workplace use. Its Premier edition costs $50 per user per year and includes a 99. (InfoWorld)
YouTube to sell music, games Oct 8, 2008
NEW YORK: YouTube, the world's most popular video-sharing site, will start to sell music and video games and experiment with new advertising formats to grow revenue, executives said on Tuesday. The Google-owned business is taking the first steps toward building an e-commerce service through which it will sell music, films, TV shows, video games, books, concert tickets and other media-related products featured on the millions of videos on YouTube. (India Times)
'US helps India to expand global eco' Oct 8, 2008
US engaging India to expand access to global economy: Rice- Politics/Nation-News-The Economic Times. US engaging India to expand access to global economy: Rice8 Oct, 2008, 0905 hrs IST, IANS. (India Times)
Aricent ropes in Wipros Nandy as CEO Oct 8, 2008
NEW DELHI: Communication software firm Aricent on Tuesday announced the appointment of Sudip Nandy as its CEO. Mr Nandy was earlier heading the telecom, media and technology business at Wipro ... Communication software firm Aricent on Tuesday announced the appointment of Sudip Nandy as its CEO.. (Economic Times)
Rave party busted, 231 detained Oct 8, 2008
MUMBAI/PUNE: In a first of its kind raid in the recent past, the city police in a late-night swoop on a rave party at a night club in Juhu has detained 231 party-goers, including Bollywood actor Shakti Kapurs son, along with eight drug peddlers. The eight alleged drug peddlers, including a woman and an Israeli national, have been booked under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. (Economic Times)
Oracle launches open standards 'Beehive' Sep 23, 2008
During the company's annual developers conference, Oracle said Beehive seeks to integrate communication software on one platform with few servers. Users can issue an invitation and then add members to their collaboration team, keeping the new member's calendar automatically updated with meeting dates and other pertinent information. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Redknee Secures US $10 Million Credit Facility to Fund Growth Sep 3, 2008
"Redknee is a great example of a Canadian exporting company, and EDC is pleased to facilitate their future investments into opportunity rich emerging markets," said Eric Siegel, CEO of EDC. "Canadian exporters like Redknee are well positioned to take advantage of significant communication spending in markets like Africa and the Middle East, and the strong yearly increase in EDC's emerging market business volumes reflect that trend." About Redknee: Redknee is a leading global provider of... (PR Newswire)
Sony Gaming On Cellular Market Aug 21, 2008
The Sony (nyse: - - ) handheld gaming device already supported Skype communication software, which allows users to make free phone calls over the Internet, but users needed to plug in a headset. The device is set to launch in the U.S. and Europe in October and will retail at $294. (Forbes -- Markets)
MCM Technology snags Kansas City contract Aug 7, 2008
Police Department to provide communication software to the department, which consists of 200 separate agencies ... Birmingham-based MCM has communication software contracts with several other major metropolitan areas across the country, including many of the nation's largest police and fire department forces. (Birmingham Business Journal)
GlobeStar Systems Announces the Release of ConnexALL(R) Lite Jul 22, 2008
The primary goal of this solution is to equip these facilities with state-of-the-art communication software, previously thought to be out of their financial reach. ConnexALL(R) Lite's many different applications, from basic staff sign-in/out and patient tracking to more intricate notification requests for external emergency assistance and scheduled reminders for medication to name just a few, are all relevant to daily life in long-term care and assisted living facilities. (Canada Newswire)
Redknee Awarded New United States Patent Jul 2, 2008
Bohdan Zabawskyj, CTO at Redknee commented, "This patent is yet another affirmation of our objective to equip network operators with market leading technologies for the profitable deployment and support of services and content, and in turn ensure that Redknee remains the software solution provider of choice." About Redknee Redknee is a leading global provider of innovative communication software products, solutions and services. Redknee's award-winning solutions enable operators to monetize the... (PR Newswire)
DSP Group Becomes a Licensee of SPIRIT DSP Low Bitrate Voice Codec for Digital Phone Baseband Processors and SoCs Jun 25, 2008
For the last 10 years, SPIRIT's focus has been on voice, audio and video communication software products ... SPIRIT communication software is used in over 80 countries and powers more than 100 million voice channels. (Primezone Releases)
New Contract Win - Redknee Enters India Jun 17, 2008
"We look forward to a long and successful relationship as we provide the mission critical support that operators around the globe have come to expect from Redknee. With an expanding base of over 15 network operators in the APAC region, we will continue to deliver solutions that fit the needs of this market. Redknee's real-time rating and charging product, IPRC, does just that." As industry analyst group OSS Observer states, "The key value of real-time charging is enabling service providers to... (PR Newswire)
Skype's mobile world of cheap phone calls May 11, 2008
The mobile service was launched by Skype, 00004000 the online communication software provider, and can be downloaded from its website directly to the phone in much the same way as a new ringtone or game would be. It will operate on more than 40 handsets from Motorola, Nokia, Samsung and Sony Ericsson and work in countries including the UK, Denmark, Finland, Poland, Sweden and Brazil. (Times Online)
Redknee Named One of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies Mar 18, 2008
"This award is a tribute to these companies' strong leadership, talented workforce and unsurpassed corporate values. They are models of success for companies striving to reach the highest standards." About Redknee Redknee is a leading global provider of innovative communication software products, solutions and services. Redknee's award-winning solutions enable operators to monetize the lifetime value of each subscriber transaction while personalizing the subscriber experience to meet mainstream,... (PR Newswire)
XCPT(TM) Patient Engagement and Communication Software and DentalXP.com, a Leading Provider of Online Dental Education and Content, Sign a Co-Marketing Agreement Feb 27, 2008
" For more information or to download the FREE 30-day trial, call XCPT at 866.927.9278 or visit . To learn more about how to become a premium member of DentalXP, visit or call at 678- 872-7774 About XCPT, LLC XCPT(TM) Patient Engagement and Communication Software was developed to provide an innovative communication method for patients and their healthcare professionals. With its adoption, communication becomes clearer for dental teams in their relationships with patients, their team members, and... (PR Newswire)
Mozilla Messaging reveals plans for Thunderbird 3 Feb 20, 2008
The Mozilla Foundation announced today the official launch of Mozilla Messaging, a new subsidiary dedicated to creating open-source Internet communication software. The organization, which is headed by former ActiveState CTO David Ascher, will take on stewardship of Mozilla Thunderbird. (Ars Technica)
Inmarsat Selects Redknee Feb 11, 2008
" Inmarsat delivers broadband communications solutions to enterprise, exploration, maritime and aeronautical users around the globe. It operates a cluster of geostationary satellites that extend mobile phone, fax and data communications to almost every part of the world. Launched in 2007, Inmarsat's new suite of satellite phone services includes the company's first handheld, the IsatPhone. The service is initially available in the Middle East, Africa and Asia, and is accessed by a robust,... (PR Newswire)
Desktop Alert Now Available For The New National Response Framework (NRF) Jan 31, 2008
Secondary Navigation. 1 hour, 51 minutes ago. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Elbit Systems to Supply Royal Netherlands Army (RNLA) Advanced Battlefield Management System (BMS) Valued at Approximately $40 Million Jan 28, 2008
Elbit Systems will supply systems to the Royal Netherlands Army's (RNLA) Ground Forces that will include Enhanced Tactical Computers -- ETCs, incorporating Tactical Communication Devices, and Data Communication Software. The systems will be installed in more then 1800 of the RNLA's vehicles, including tanks, armoured vehicles and others. (PR Newswire)
Under the Hood: Low-cost phone is rich in features Jan 11, 2008
The communication software and application software for the digital baseband are stored in a Spansion multichip package containing 8 Mbytes of NOR flash memory and 2 Mbytes of ETron low-power pseudo-SRAM. The other key cellular components are a MediaTek MT6129 GSM transceiver, an RF Micro Devices RF3166 power amplifier module with two power amplifiers and a PA controller, and a MediaTek MT6305 power management IC. The RFMD PA module first appeared in 2005 in high-end, UMTS handsets amplifying... (EETimes)
Tobii Technology AB: Tobii and ATI Join Forces Jan 8, 2008
Tobii ATI will offer a complete range of AAC devices and communication solutions for users with disabilities, including MyTobii the market leading eye controlled device from Tobii, Mercury, MiniMerc, LEO and LinkPLus from ATI and the communication software VS Communicator from Viking Software. Tobii ATI will offer customer service and support on the entire product range. (BusinessWire)
Redknee Announces Acquisition of Argent Networks Dec 21, 2007
About Redknee Redknee is a leading global provider of innovative communication software products, solutions and services. Redknee's award-winning solutions enable operators to monetize the lifetime value of each subscriber transaction while personalizing the subscriber experience to meet mainstream, niche and individual market segment requirements. (PR Newswire)
Assistive Technology Exposition to be held in Johnstown Nov 5, 2007
Some exhibits at the exposition include: Powered and manual wheelchairs, mobility products, seating and positioning devices, personal hearing devices, digitized and synthesized speech-generating devices, computer-based speech/ communication software, and daily living aides. Invited speakers at the event include Rep. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
ecommerce solutions Oct 26, 2007
The Group's principal activities is to develop and market wireless communication software products and services to personal and business use. It also provides Internet consulting and hosting services. (LinuxPlanet)
CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment 2007 Exhibitor Profiles Oct 23, 2007
Chalk is a leading developer of enterprise mobile communication software. In May 2007, Chalk launched Mobile chalkboard, which is a first-to-market mobile content deployment system designed specifically for the BlackBerry platform. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
China to hold 5th int'l exposition on internet culture Oct 21, 2007
According to the ministry, the exhibition areas are composed of three parts: internet applications area will mainly focus on various 3G products; online cultural life area will exhibit portal Website, search engine, and communication software; new digital lifestyle area will display games, online music and video. Liu Yuzhu, director of the Cultural Market Department under the Ministry of Culture said, "We hope to offer a national service platform for internet industry and at the same time guide... (Xinhuanet, China)
HiQ International: HiQ and GTECH Extend Joint Development Agreement Oct 2, 2007
Business Wire: public relations, press release distribution, investor relations, SEC filing. October 02, 2007 03:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time. (BusinessWire)
Mozilla Launches Internet Mail and Communications Initiative Sep 18, 2007
After an active public discussion, the Mozilla Foundation board approved the creation of a distinct new Mozilla Foundation subsidiary dedicated to developing, innovating and improving Internet mail and communication software. Mozilla will provide US$3 million seed funding to establish this new company. (PR Newswire)
Arizona companies snap up $36 million in contracts Sep 15, 2007
Radyne Corporation of Phoenix received two communication software contracts through the company's AeroAstro business unit. The contracts are worth more than $2 million combined and will support multiple NASA projects. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Capgemini to provide IT services for Google Apps Sep 11, 2007
Google Inc. has formed a partnership with Capgemini SA, which will provide IT services to large businesses that adopt the Google Apps Premier Edition hosted suite of collaboration and communication software. On this topic. (ITworld -- News)
Capgemini to support Google Apps Sep 11, 2007
Google has formed a partnership with Capgemini, which will provide IT services to large businesses that adopt the Google Apps Premier Edition hosted suite of collaboration and communication software ... In so doing, it is locking horns with established players in markets like collaboration and communication software, and in enterprise search ... Google Apps, with its Web hosted approach to collaboration and communication software, is seen as emblematic of the , the quintessential fat-client... (InfoWorld)
XCPT(TM) Patient Engagement and Communication Software Signs Representation Agreement with Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. (Nasdaq: LCBM) Aug 11, 2007
"XCPT's software helps patients decide what is best for them in a trusting, open environment," says Dr. Steven J. Feldman, CEO of XCPT. "With its use, we're seeing doctors gain productivity and increased case acceptance by simply showing the patient what they see." The signing of the agreement reinforces XCPT's ongoing strategy to be the patient engagement and communication software of choice for the leading implant manufacturers, dental schools and dental practices throughout the country ...... (PR Newswire)
CounterPath Closes Acquisition of NewHeights Aug 3, 2007
Company to expand its VoIP product suite to accelerate its growth strategy VANCOUVER, Aug. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - CounterPath Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB: CTPS), a leading provider of multimedia VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) softphones and SIP applications, announced today that it has closed its acquisition of NewHeights Software Corp., a developer of IP communication software for enterprise customers. CounterPath will combine its existing software applications and solutions with... (PR Newswire)
E-commerce logistics: The devil is in the details Jul 19, 2007
"About five years ago, some suppliers were utilizing a communication software technology known as Electronic Data Interchange in the supply process. Many suppliers weren't capable of receiving EDI. CommerceHub stepped in and provided a translation and now everyone can speak the same language. All suppliers can log on to our Web application and understand each other," said Morton. Pages: 1. (Albany Business Review, NY)
ISB Ventures Leads Angel Funding Round for Telco Start-Up Noise Free, Inc. Supporting Company and Product Roll-Out Jul 14, 2007
Dr. Israel Beinglass, (former Chief Technology Officer and Chief Marketing Officer at Applied Materials) led ISB Ventures and an investor group in the angel round which is focused on providing Noise Free, Inc. with the resources to fully develop and bring to market its unique patented software solutions delivering low-power, small footprint enhanced voice-based communication software. "Telecommunications is a highly evolved and very competitive market," said Dr. Israel Beinglass, Managing... (PR Newswire)
Husky to acquire Moldflow Manufacturing Solutions Division Jun 26, 2007
Husky is a global supplier of hot runners and tooling for the injection molding sector, and the acquisition will add temperature controllers, process management and data communication software to its portfolio. "This transaction brings to Husky an experienced team, a wealth of technology expertise and a highly complementary set of innovative products," said Keith Carlton, Husky's vice president of hot runners and PET molds. (Canadian Plastics)
The Bears Are Back In Town Jun 23, 2007
Shares of Smith Micro Software (nasdaq: - - ), which makes wireless communication software products, kited up after ThinkEquity Partners analyst Anton Wahlman said the share price will double over the next year. Smith Micro will gain, Wahlman said, as cellular carriers roll out new products around the time Apple Inc. launches its highly anticipated iPhone on June 29. (Forbes, NY)
Health Highlights: June 22, 2007 Jun 23, 2007
Two-way communication software enables health care professionals to remotely schedule or adjust medication use. The unit emits an audible alert when it's time for a patient to take medications. (Forbes)
FDA Clears 'Computerized Medication Box' for US Market Jun 22, 2007
EMMA consists of a medication delivery unit and two-way communication software that allows a health care professional to remotely manage prescriptions stored and released by the patient-operated delivery unit. The delivery unit is about the size of a bread box and plugs into a standard power outlet. (FDA.gov)
Maxis and Altobridge Sign Deal to Deploy Remote GSM to Isolated Communities Jun 19, 2007
Having established itself as a world leader in the development of personal mobile communications over satellite for the aeronautical and maritime industries, Irish mobile communication software company, Altobridge, (CommunicAsia2007, Enterprise Ireland Stand 2J3-01), has developed a platform that makes it possible for people in remote communities to communicate using standard mobile phones, cost effectively. Maxis Chief Technical Officer, Rolf Marthinusen, stated, "Altobridge's solution for... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Walt Mossberg Shows College Leaders His New iPhone Jun 15, 2007
What the Sidekick and the Blackberry have that you don t find on any other devices I know of, is a really decent and useable QWERTY keyboard and the critical communication software for their market IM for Gen Y, and Microsoft Exchange for Blackberry, on top of slimmed down proprietary OSes that are optimized for these specific functions and what little else they can do is very secondary. In comparison, both Treo and WinMo have devices with QWERTY keyboards, but they are more general purpose OSes... (Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription))
Could Broadcaster Become the Next YouTube? Jun 12, 2007
Services provided by this company include downloads to hand-held devices (like iPods and Play Station Portables), innovative "iGrab Video Search Technology, and live Web cam community technology. Watch for cam chat on your cell phones, soon! Easy-to-use technology, with lots of great content. This company has the most innovative and easy-to-use online video technology I've ever seen, plus an enormous library of videos. Even though they have only been operating since last November, their video... (Newsmax)
Google hearts IT managers May 26, 2007
With the launch of the Google Apps suite last year, Google Inc. became a provider of hosted collaboration and communication software for small and medium-size organizations, and it made clear its aspirations to lure large-company IT managers and CIOs with the suite's Premier Edition, introduced in February. This move, which puts it in direct competition with software heavyweights like Microsoft Corp., builds on Google's first steps as an enterprise vendor years ago when it launched its first... (ITworld -- News)
Skype 2.6 touts Mac-only features May 17, 2007
The VOIP communication software was previously available to Mac users as a public beta ... 6 for Mac is a Voice Over IP (VOIP)-based communication software application that supports text messaging, audio and video chat. (MacCentral)
Mossberg: Special Considerations Buying a Laptop May 5, 2007
In addition, for travel, it's a good idea to check for the availability of built-in Webcams, microphones, and communication software that supports them. Finally, it's a good idea to pay attention to the availability of ExpressCard slots and the kinds of modem or other cards available for the slots. (The Mac Observer)
XCPT(TM) Treatment Planning and Communication Software Featured on WABC-TV News, New York Mar 31, 2007
XCPT(TM) Treatment Planning and Communication Software, marketed and sold to dentists, helps patients visualize treatment options and helps dentists explain them. It was developed to provide a way for patients and their healthcare professionals to talk about treatment without any barriers. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Networking Gear: New Arenas, Iffy Stocks Mar 29, 2007
It seems like Cisco is gradually evolving from a hardware vendor that sells transport infrastructure equipment to a solutions provider of communication software and services. This evolution stems from Cisco's longstanding vision that networking will evolve from a simple transport medium into an intelligent communications system. (BusinessWeek)
MacDental Ed debuts Feb 23, 2007
It s intended as patient education and communication software. A discount is available for dentists who purchase it along with MacPractice DDS now through March 15, 2007. (MacCentral)
NotePage, Inc. Announces RecordForAll - New Audio Recording and Editing Software for Podcasters Feb 9, 2007
About NotePage, Inc. NotePage, Inc. is a Hanover, Massachusetts company specializing in communication software solutions. They market (1) FeedForAll, a windows desktop RSS feed and podcast editing tool (2) FeedForAll Mac, a Mac desktop RSS feed and podcast creation tool (3) rss2html. (Internet News Bureau)
DynaVox Technologies Unveils the V and Vmax with InterAACT Communication, Computing, and Support Easier than Ever Before Jan 25, 2007
Send e-mail and text messages from within the Series 5 communication software, or via popular programs such as Microsoft Outlook or Messenger. Open architecture allows users to run any Windows XP-compatible software. (PR Newswire)
SPIRIT DSP Announces Strong Expansion with Asia Mobile OEMs in 2006 Jan 23, 2007
For the last 10 years SPIRIT's focus has been voice, audio, video and data communication software products ... SPIRIT communication software is used in over 80 countries and powers more than 100 million embedded voice channels. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
