FCC releases proposed rules on network neutrality Oct 24, 2009
The process is an effort to balance the needs of Internet service providers and content providers, and would limit the ability of carriers to interfere with network traffic for business reasons, while protecting legitimate network management and emergency communications. Focus of the proposed rules is on preserving an open Internet that is not controlled by carriers who can decide what services, applications and content can be accessed over networks, or at what service levels applications will... (FCW.com)
$5B SatCom may augur DISA-GSA deals to come Oct 24, 2009
For the third tier of the contract covering custom end-to-end solutions and including leased bandwidth, teleport access, network, user equipment, integration services and network management, an IDIQ contract is more flexible and a better fit, he said. A separate industry day will be scheduled to discuss the solutions component of FCSA, he said. (FCW.com)
FCC approves draft net-neutrality rules Oct 24, 2009
They also wouldn't prohibit "reasonable network management" - though they would also require appropriate disclosures - or actions to prevent the transfer of illegal content. Walter McCormick, chief executive of the trade group USTelecom Association, said in a statement that industry competition has already ensured an open system while creating vast numbers of jobs and amounts of technological progress. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Offshoring, strategic shifts alter the makeup and size of Dell Oct 24, 2009
The events highlight that as Dell expands beyond its hardware business to software, services and network management, the need for facilities such as the one closing in Winston-Salem, N.C., diminishes along with the profits they generate. The devices U.S. facilities produce can be made faster and cheaper elsewhere, which is one factor in Acer s overcoming Dell in the rankings. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
FCC to 'Regulate' Internet Oct 24, 2009
The rule would prevent operators from discriminating against any legal content a third party wants to deliver to consumers on their networks, though it allows for "reasonable" network management to unclog congestion, clear viruses and spam, and block unlawful content like child pornography or the transfer of pirated content. The full FCC slate of three Democrats, led by Genachowski, and two Republicans voted in favor of issuing a proposed network neutrality rule for public comment. (Newsmax)
FCC votes to begin crafting 'net neutrality' rules... Oct 24, 2009
Genachowski also wants the FCC to adopt two additional principles that would bar broadband providers from discriminating against particular content or applications and require them to disclose network management practices. And he is seeking to apply all six rules across all types of broadband networks, including wireless systems, which have been largely unregulated. (The Drudge Report)
Verizon CEO: We've Never Provided 'Dumb Pipes' Oct 23, 2009
"It understates the role of sound network management practices and the smooth functioning of the Internet today and it ignores the very real benefit of smart networks for customers." ... But Seidenberg said that from a security perspective alone, Verizon's active role in network management enable it to intercept network breaches before they become a problem. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Unisys to deliver IT services to Silicon Valley city Oct 23, 2009
The full range of services for the city government includes IT, data center and network management and support, 24-hour service desk, equipment provisioning and maintenance, and deskside services. In addition, infrastructure monitoring will be provided through Unisys Converged Remote Infrastructure Management solution, which provides a single, consolidated view of the IT infrastructure. (FCW.com)
FCC Proposes Rules of the Road for the Internet Oct 23, 2009
Internet service providers would also have to treat lawful content, applications and services in a nondiscriminatory manner and disclose information about network management as "reasonably required" for users ... "I also disagree with the premise that the Commission has the legal authority to regulate Internet network management as proposed.". (Law.com)
McCain Opposes Codifying Network Neutrality Rules Oct 23, 2009
Senator Introduces Bill To Prevent Rules That Would Rein In Network Management Practices. John Eggerton -- Multichannel News, 10/22/2009 2:29:25 PM. (Multichannel News)
FCC Vote To Consider New Codified Net Neutrality Rules Prompts Comments, Advice Oct 23, 2009
At the FCC meeting, Genachowski said he, too, was looking for restraint, which he argued included concentrating on ISP's rather than applications, and by adopting a network management rule that could obviate the need for government action by establishing clearer rules of the road. Steve Largent, president of CTIA: The Wireless Association, praised the FCC for recognizing that wireless is different and for asking the questions of how, when and to what extent they need to apply to wireless as well... (Multichannel News)
Seidenberg: Apps Vs. Pipes Is Dumb And 'Zero Sum' Oct 22, 2009
"It understates the role of sound network management practices in the smooth functioning of the Internet today. And it ignores the very real benefits that smart networks deliver for customers." ... But he was taking issue with too tight a rein on network management. (Multichannel News)
FCC ponders Internet data laws... Oct 19, 2009
In other words, when does legitimate network management cross the line to become discrimination ... The other would require providers to disclose network management practices. (The Drudge Report)
Catching Flak On Neutrality Oct 18, 2009
With the backing of President Obama and the support of his two Democratic colleagues on the commission, Genachowski last month said he planned to expand the FCCs four Internet-openness principles to include expressly preventing service providers from discriminating in the provision of content or applications there would still be a carve-out for network management and expressly requiring them to tell customers how they were managing their networks ... A source who had seen the draft... (Multichannel News)
Cox Wraps Internet Congestion-Management Test Oct 16, 2009
last month proposed establishing network-neutrality principles as enforceable rules, to prevent Internet service providers from discriminating against specific content or applications, while allowing for "reasonable" network management. Genachowski expects to initiate the rulemaking action next week at the agency's public meeting. (Multichannel News)
Founder is among new OptiCon executives Oct 15, 2009
He was a project manager for from 1996 to 2004, leading the internal development of network management software and installing it in more than 150 locations, a release said. He most recently was a partner in a consulting firm providing business integration services. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Content & Communications World 2009 Exhibitor Profiles Oct 14, 2009
Serving satellite service providers, teleport operators, satellite operators, broadcasters and manufacturers, our product lines include: Decimator Spectrum Analyzer, Starcast DVB-S/S2 Modulator, Mon-A-Co Monitor and Control System, Carrier/Spectrum Monitoring Systems, In-Orbit Test Systems, Network Management Systems, Satellite Gateways and TTnk Systems. . (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hutchison Seeks Net Neutrality Answers From Genachowski Oct 14, 2009
She feared that restrictions on wireless network management would require significant upgrades that wlll boost prices to consumers or reduce coverage. Finally, Hutchison wants to know whether open Internet rules will apply "with equal force" to content, applications and software" as well as networks. Genachowksi has said that the FCC's first order of business is to deal with the network "gatekeepers. (Multichannel News)
M&A in the slow lane Oct 13, 2009
When was acquired by for $200 million last month, it underscored the demand for network management products ... NetQoS is at least the second local network management company to complete or announce a liquidity event this year. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
TTI Telecom Announces Special General Meeting Oct 13, 2009
The company's Netrac portfolio delivers an automated, proactive and customer-centric approach to service assurance and network management. Anchored by market-leading service assurance solutions -- Fault Management (FaM) and Performance Management (PMM) -- that give customers an end-to-end view of their network, TTI Telecom's Netrac enables service providers to reduce operating costs, enhance profitability and launch new, revenue-generating services more rapidly. (Primezone Releases)
Figuring Out Free Speech On The Internet Oct 13, 2009
After initially denying that it was blocking BitTorrent, Comcast, which was literally denying access to the King James Bible, claimed that it wasn't blocking the file-sharing application, but merely delaying it to conserve bandwidth as part of "reasonable network management.". The Comcast case is a model for the free-speech battles of the future, where Internet and wireless providers may want to favor certain content providers over others in order to maximize profits at the expense of consumer... (CBS News)
Net Neutrality Opponents Continue to Press Case in Washington Oct 13, 2009
Free market think tank Phoenix Center circulated a policy bulletin Monday, warning limits on network management could actually expand the digital divide. For its part, free market think tank the American Consumer Institute (ACI) in a "consumergram" warned about applying new formal network openness rules to wireless as well as wired networks, as FCC chairman Julius Genachowski and his Democratic colleagues plan to propose at next week's open meeting. (Multichannel News)
Multichannel Newswire Oct 13, 2009
Amino Communications, a U.K.-based IPTV set-top supplier, has demonstrated an IPTV box powered by Intel's Atom CE4100 processor, formerly code-named "Sodaville." Free market think tank Phoenix Center circulated a policy bulletin Monday, warning limits on network management could actually expand the digital divide, Patrick Barry, the executive in charge of the Yahoo's Internet-connected TV group, has quit. Next fall broadcast syndication will get "real". (Multichannel News)
Horizontal learnings Oct 12, 2009
Created through a partnership with Adify, the premier vertical ad network management company, the new Essential Baby, My Small Business, Digital Life, and Life & Style networks will extend Fairfax Digitals established, highly engaged consumer brands across like-minded vertical websites. Marketers know that brand advertising on contextually relevant websites increases the effectiveness of their campaigns. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Black Box awarded $37M contract at MIA Oct 8, 2009
7 million contract to a company that performs telecommunications and network management services at and the county s general aviation airports. Commissioners approved the five-year, non-exclusive contract for Lawrence, Pa. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Genachowski lays out FCC mobile strategy Oct 8, 2009
The chairman said he recognizes that the mobile industry may require a different approach from the wired world in regulating net neutrality and network management, and said the agency will act to ensure greater transparency and participation in the process ... Asked later about the problem de la Vega raised, Genachowski acknowledged mobile operators have unique network management issues and said any net neutrality regulations would have to allow for "reasonable" network management practices. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Several agencies say power management is paying off Oct 7, 2009
Lopez said the division deployed Ipswitchs WhatsUp Gold network management device, which can monitor energy readings on computer workstations. They ran their devices through three different scenarios: They left the workstations running 24/7, then tried shutting down peripheral equipment such as speakers and printers but kept the CPUs running on weekdays for refreshes and patching, and, finally,tried shutting everything down at night, which proved to be problematic because of patching... (FCW.com)
Brocade puts itself up for sale: report Oct 6, 2009
"HP has no security offering, no real cloud-enabled technology except through partnerships and no real presence in systems and network management," one of the sources said. "It's a no-brainer that they're looking at all these.". (MSNBC -- Technology)
GOP opposition over Net neutrality grows Oct 6, 2009
Genachowski is also calling for the FCC to adopt two additional principles that would prevent broadband providers from discriminating against particular content or applications and would require them to be open about their network management practices. And he is calling for the agency to apply these rules across different types of broadband networks, including wireless networks. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Genachowski Pitches Net Neutrality At Music Summit Oct 6, 2009
He said artists, songwriters and independent music producers "know better than most" why it is necessary to have "fair rules of the road." That was a reference to his planned proposal to expand and codify the FCC's network openness guidelines to exclude discrimination of content and applications and require notification of network management activities. "With a free and open Internet, you don't have to have big-time, star-power leverage over record labels, publishing companies, commercial radio... (Multichannel News)
Investment group wants to revive Registered Traveler Oct 3, 2009
The TSA conducted Registered Traveler as a pilot project from 2005 to 2008, and then concluded it did not provide additional security benefits, John Sammon, assistant administrator for transportation sector network management at TSA, said at a hearing held Sept. by the House Homeland Security Committee's Transportation Security Subcommittee. TSA has allowed Registered Traveler to continue as a private sector program and is encouraging interested vendors to continue to identity and implement... (FCW.com)
Lockheed leads effort to strengthen military networks security Oct 3, 2009
In developing this new protocol for military networks, Lockheed Martins team will develop router technologies that include strong authentication and self-configuration capabilities to improve security, reduce the need for trained network personnel and lower overall life cycle costs for network management. The giant defense contractors team to develop the new Military Network Protocol includes Anagran Inc., Juniper Networks, LGS Innovations and Microsoft Corp. Stanford University also will... (FCW.com)
America insists on net neutrality: The rights of bits Oct 1, 2009
Reasonable network management will still be allowed and the commission says it will consider alleged violations of its non-discrimination rule on a case-by-case basis. The telecoms companies grumbling may be designed to ensure that such commitments are not watered down during the formal rulemaking process that will begin next month. (The Economist)
Hutchison Keeps Taking Aim At Net Openness Codification Efforts Sep 26, 2009
that it would allow room for reasonable network management. Hutchison said she would ask the Obama administration to "rethink" the effort, but the president gave the plan a big shout-out during a speech in New York just hours after it was announced, saying he was pleased the chairman was proposing "a set of principles to preserve an open Internet in which all Americans can participate and benefit.". (Multichannel News)
OneNeck, Regency Lighting ink 5-year deal Sep 24, 2009
Company officials did not release financial information about the deal, but Scottsdale-based OneNeck will provide a host of IT support for Regency, including constant help desk support, database administration and network management. among other services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
'Open internet' rules criticised Sep 23, 2009
Operators must also be transparent about network management, it said. But providers have argued that a two-tiered internet is essential to effectively manage their networks. (BBC News -- Americas)
FCC Chairman Says 'Open Internet' Rules Are Vital Sep 23, 2009
Ben Scott, policy director at advocacy group Free Press, which complained to the FCC about Comcast's old network management practices in 2007, said the Internet is now of such importance that government will have to take a role in making sure it works optimally. "It is inevitably going to have a regulatory structure around it," Scott said. (Fox News)
FCC chairman proposes rules to codify principles of 'Net neutrality' Sep 23, 2009
The principles are intended to ensure that carriers do not unduly interfere with customer traffic on their networks, at the same time allowing reasonable network management ... All of these principles are subject to reasonable network management, the policy statement said ... Nondiscrimination would prevent carriers from blocking or degrading legal content over their networks, favoring some content, applications or providers over others; and transparency in network management would require... (FCW.com)
Marine Technologies, LLC Expands Global Maritime VSAT Service in Partnership with iDirect and Intelsat Sep 22, 2009
"Our expanded service is based on years of experience serving the most demanding needs in the maritime industry and is designed to transform VSAT networking into an integration and productivity tool to improve business operations. iDirect is the only platform with the intelligence inside to make this new service model work thanks to its TDMA-based shared network model, advanced Group Quality of Service capabilities, mobility features and network management tools." ... The iDirect Intelligent... (PR Newswire)
US regulator proposes 'free and open Internet' Sep 22, 2009
He said the first would prevent broadband providers from discriminating against particular Web content or applications while allowing for "reasonable" network management ... The second principle would ensure that ISPs be transparent about the network management practices they implement, he said. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Industry Groups Question Need For FCC To Expand Internet Openness Principles Sep 22, 2009
He said coming up with new principles to prevent discrimination in services or applications, and to require transparency in reasonable network management would be an open and transparent and fact-based process with no foregone conclusions and plenty of public input. "Despite good intentions, the likelihood of error costs from overregulation - in an environment in which Genachowski says we cannot know what tomorrow holds for the Internet - are likely to be exceedingly high," said May. (Multichannel News)
FCC moving to require 'net neutrality' by providers Sep 22, 2009
A sixth principle aimed at making network management techniques "transparent" to customers and rivals will also be added, Crowell says. Paul Glenchur, a regulatory analyst at Potomac Research in Washington, D.C., says the FCC's plan "is likely to be very controversial.". (USA Today -- Money)
FCC chairman to outline rules for 'net neutrality' Sep 21, 2009
It said Genachowski was expected to propose that the FCC clarify its current net neutrality principles and add on a new one which would require carriers to practice "reasonable" network management. It said the agency would ask for guidance on how to define "reasonable.". (Yahoo! Asia News)
Cyber threat calls for flexibility in command model, general says Sep 19, 2009
He called for a strong, centralized approach to network management. He also highlighted the need for efficiency and effectiveness to attract young people who represent future leadership. (FCW.com)
FCC to unveil open Internet rules Sep 19, 2009
The concept, referred to as net neutrality, pits open Internet companies like Google Inc. against broadband service providers like AT&T Inc., Verizon Communications Inc., and Comcast Corp., which oppose new rules governing network management. Advocates of net neutrality say Internet service providers must be barred from blocking or slowing traffic based on content. (MSNBC -- Technology)
FCC to Propose 'Net Neutrality'... Sep 19, 2009
He will also tack on a new one, which would require carriers practice "reasonable" network management. The agency will ask for guidance on how to define "reasonable.". (The Drudge Report)
Genachowski Expected To Propose Fifth Nondiscrimination Principle Sep 19, 2009
The fifth principle --the FCC already has four (see below)-- would allow for reasonable network management, but not allow unreasonable discrimination in the provision of content and services. That principle has been championed by Genachowski's predecessor, Michael Copps, who told an NCTA convention audience back in April that he thought a fifth, openness principle should be added, and make it enforceable, though he also said he thought that would have to wait for his successor. (Multichannel News)
'Bold Move'... Sep 19, 2009
This does not justify unreasonable discrimination or large companies trying to charge more for delivering less, but rather a need for reasonable network management practices. If someone wants to operate his/her computer as a virtual server, that someone ought to purchase commercial grade access. (The Drudge Report)
Dell Rolls Out Four Small Biz Servers Sep 11, 2009
Today Dell announced a portfolio of products and services aimed at small and medium businesses and designed to reduce cost, simplify network management, increase security and reduce server downtime. The four servers in this family are 11th generation of. (HardwareCentral)
The Auriga Network Expands Global Satellite IP Broadcast Network in Middle East Via iDirect Platform Sep 11, 2009
The iDirect Intelligent Platform(TM) integrates advanced technology into iDirect's portfolio of hubs, routers and network management software to address the growing complexity of deploying and managing global IP networks. With more than 13 years of global satellite communications experience, iDirect serves customers in 50 countries through a diverse network of channel partners, including some of the largest satellite providers, operators and carriers in the world and seven of the World Teleport... (PR Newswire)
Networks for High Performance: The Journey to Smart Grid Communications Infrastructure Sep 11, 2009
Network management could be structured as a shared services center, enabling scarce or experienced talent to be shared ... Besides the service assurance of the communications network solution, the NOC can also support deployment/commissioning activities by ensuring the newly commissioned elements and their status are visible in the network management dashboard applications ... Utilities will need to plan their communications system by taking a holistic approach that considers an array of... (Energy Pulse, CO)
IT Career Crisis Management: Five Lucrative Areas Sep 10, 2009
Will you be doing network management, PC deployment, break and fix, server maintenance, applications development, sitting behind a help desk, plodding through data in search of business intelligence (BI) or what. And where will you be doing whatever it is you end up doing. (eSecurityPlanet)
Dell Debuts Servers, Storage, Security and Services Sep 10, 2009
Case in point: today Dell announced a portfolio of products and services aimed at small and medium businesses and designed to reduce cost, simplify network management, increase security and reduce server downtime. The Dell reps we spoke with proudly pointed out that the four servers in this family are 11th generation of. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Meineke inks deal with Peak 10 Sep 10, 2009
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Telecom partnerships to ponder Sep 9, 2009
This is evident by the operators outsourcing their network management and IT services to network equipment vendors and large IT service vendors ... Recently Reliance and Alcatel Lucent joined hands to create a managed services company that would synergies expertise in network management, IT and technology. (India Times)
Verizon Business Certifies ADTRAN for European VoIP Services Sep 9, 2009
The scalable IP integrated access solution enables companies to consolidate their voice and data services onto one Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) based VoIP network -- simplifying network management and driving operational efficiencies by controlling the costs associated with maintaining traditional voice services. "ADTRAN is known for the high quality and value of its product line," said Jim Tyrrell, vice president of marketing for Verizon's global business voice solutions. (PR Newswire)
Boakye Agyarko for NPP General Secretary? Sep 9, 2009
He served the Bank of New York for two decades rising to become vice president and Head of Global Network Management for the Americans in the Investment Management and Services Division. Boakye Agyarko is a founding member of NPP and he has always been a proactive loyalist of the party. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Nuvolt Corporation Inc. Announces the First Closing of a Private Placement for Proceeds of $1,390,000, as Well as the Issuance of Stock Options Sep 5, 2009
Nuvolt specialises in designing and marketing equipment monitoring systems and electrical network management for the industrial, commercial and agricultural sectors. Its main products are the Agrivolt System, an electrical network management system for dairy, pig and poultry farms, Agrivolt Filters, to control electronic noise in agricultural and commercial applications and RELAX, a farm equipment monitoring system. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Full Story » Sep 4, 2009
InfoWorld awards OpenNMS Group Best of Open Source Software (Bossie) in Networking and Network Management Category - Yahoo ... InfoWorld awards OpenNMS Group Best of Open Source Software (Bossie) in Networking and Network Management Category ... OpenNMS Group, the world's first enterprise grade network management platform developed under the open source model, today announced that InfoWorld has awarded the company a coveted "Best of Open Source Software Award," or Bossie, in the area of... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
UK Ministry of Defense Chooses RADWIN's Wireless Broadband Systems for Connecting Bases in Afghanistan Sep 3, 2009
Horsebridge Network Systems, RADWIN's certified partner in the UK, was the local partner for the project, providing proof of concept testing, expert system and network design, network management system and high gain antennas ... Horsebridge Network Systems portfolio covers a range of legacy and next generation technologies including fixed and wireless, core to edge synchronization and timing; network management and network planning tools. (PR Newswire)
CTIA Brushes Off Concern Over Wireless Probe Sep 3, 2009
In addition to the handset issue, wireless network providers have become an increasingly popular conduit for the Internet -- which has led them to begin facing some of the same calls for non-discriminatory network management that have long been leveled at cable and telecom firms. Proponents of wireless Net neutrality favor government action to require carriers to allow all applications to pass through their networks without being slowed or blocked. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Highwinds Streams Live Coverage of Hockey Canada Cup for FASTHockey Sep 1, 2009
Since 2002, Highwinds has provided for the advancement of a variety of technologies - including messaging bus architecture, network management, distributed file systems and content routing methods. The Highwinds CDN leverages the company's high-performance RollingThunder() network and user-friendly StrikeTracker() media manager and reporting dashboard to globally deliver content, videos, live events and other media. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Q&A With SCTEs Mark Dzuban Aug 31, 2009
My background has been with the network management and the incremental improvements that can be made to networks to meet demand. My cable experience goes back to working with my father, who was building distribution equipment in eastern Pennsylvania in our basement. (Multichannel News)
IPNETZONE Names Joon Shin President & Chief Executive Officer Aug 27, 2009
"Along with Allan Schwartz, they established strong capabilities for the company to provide much needed enterprise class Internet services and network management to the small- and medium-sized business (SMB) market," says Shin ... Founded in 2007, IPNetZone has provided Internet circuits ranging from Business Class Cable to gigabit metro Ethernet circuits nationwide as well as a full suite of converged IP communications products and Network Management Solutions. (PR Newswire)
Meritain cited for consumer-driven plans Aug 21, 2009
The company provides plan administration and innovative wellness, medical management, disease management, network management and cost management services. With over 1,400 employees nationwide, Meritain Health serves over 1,700 self-funded clients and over a million members nationally. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
