Incumbent mayor faces two in Nov. 3 election Oct 28, 2009
Retired from the telecommunications business, Bergen is a high school graduate who has college credits and a technical certificate in telephone systems. She has also worked in the health care field. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Zambia: Sata's Lying - Ronnie Sep 22, 2009
The ZDA would also allow consortia to bid for the purchase of Zamtel but the lead member of such a group should be from the telecommunications business. The ZDA said the Government would not put a price tag on Zamtel because it might lower the price. (allAfrica.com)
Silver Bird Q3 profit up on lower costs Sep 19, 2009
4mil mainly due to the 20% fall in revenue of multicom division (telecommunications business) from RM121mil to RM97mil on slowdown in the economy. The consumer food divisions revenue rose to RM42. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Microsoft, Nokia tie-up to rival RIM Aug 13, 2009
The two companies, at one time fierce rivals in the mobile telecommunications business, expect to offer Nokia phones running Office sometime next year. "This is giving some of our competitors -- let's spell it out, RIM -- a run for their money," said Nokia Executive Vice President Robert Andersson, in a telephone interview. (India Times)
FICO sells telecom business Jul 22, 2009
has sold its RoamEx Inc. telecommunications business to , the companies announced Tuesday. Minneapolis-based Fair Isaac (NYSE: FIC), which goes by the name of FICO after its credit-scoring service, sold all the assets of RoamEx to Decisioning Solutions for undisclosed terms. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Perot Systems inks contract with 3 Group Jul 22, 2009
has renewed a contract to provide U.K.-based Hutchison Whampoa s 3 Group 3G mobile telecommunications business with information technology services. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Cle Elum solar park could be ready in 2011 Jul 11, 2009
Trott for 22 years managed investments for telecommunications business leader Craig McCaw. He said he also has been involved in green residential construction projects. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Universal Music and Gemalto Join Forces to Distribute Music Through Combination of DVD and SIM Card Jul 9, 2009
pa","k" : "c10,l10,p20,t10","o" : "","j" : ""} The Smart Video Card disc can be preloaded with 120MB of content which can be played in a standard DVD player. The disc pre-mastering can include audio and video encoding, and adding menus and navigation features providing the user with a full multimedia experience. This combined technology provides a unique medium for distribution of exclusive media content that can be enjoyed on the digital music player of choice, such as a PC, handset or MP3... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Duke Energy changes execs roles Jul 3, 2009
The commercial businesses includes , which houses the company s wind-generation business; Midwest nonregulated generation; DukeNet, a telecommunications business; and Duke Energy International, with operations in Latin America. Meanwhile, Jim Turner, who is group executive, president and chief operating officer for U.S. franchised electric and gas, is assuming expanded responsibilities with that unit. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Measat-3a: Successful lift-off Jun 22, 2009
With Ku-Band coverage of Malaysia and Indonesia and a C-Band beam that reaches over 110 countries representing 70% of the worlds population, the satellite will support the continued growth of the companys broadcasting and telecommunications business, it said in an earlier statement. Most Viewed. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
AT&T: No-Go on Muny in Provo Jun 21, 2009
The Provo Daily Herald urged the city to "hang up on the idea of getting into the telecommunications business," rather than becoming a "Johnny-come-lately" to the industry, compared with AT&T's decades of experience. The Salt Lake City Tribune noted "telecommunications is a fast lane that government bureaucrats aren't equipped to travel, even if their participation didn't violate the spirit of private enterprise.". (Multichannel News)
San Mateo's Splice fuses Web services for small businesses Jun 4, 2009
Coan started Splice in 2002, after being in the telecommunications business for nine years. Coan started Splice as a telecom broker. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Losses mount at Harris Stratex May 6, 2009
Despite continuing efforts to capture more telecommunications business from carriers expanding their wireless capabilities, Harris Stratex fiscal third quarter revenue fell 11 percent to $158. 0 million, down from $178. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
It's Telstra v Hutchison over control of shared mobile network May 4, 2009
TELSTRA is fighting Hutchison for control of their shared mobile phone network as the smaller telecommunications business edges closer to a merger with Vodafone. Lawyers for the two companies went toe-to-toe in the Victorian Supreme Court last Friday, arguing over whether Hutchison, the company behind 3 Mobile, forfeited control of the 3G mobile phone network when it agreed to merge with Vodafone. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Bill OK'd to end Hawaiian Telcom oversight Apr 28, 2009
The state s largest phone company had said the lengthy process for reviewing changes and new products makes it impossible to move quickly in the competitive telecommunications business. Its competitors, who offer cell phones, digital-cable phone service and Internet phone service, fall under federal regulations. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Hitachi Holds a Conference Hosted by New Chairman, President and CEO Apr 20, 2009
Within our information and telecommunications business, we plan to expand our global solutions business by strengthening our consulting business overseas and utilizing our consulting and powerful hardware. On another business front, Hitachi has already begun extending the reach of our eco-friendly green data centers outside Japan with the launch of operations in Europe. (JCN Network, Japan)
Verizon Business Enhances 'Compliance ScoreCard' to Help Enterprises Track Security Programs Against Industry Standards and Regulations Apr 8, 2009
Online Dashboard Allows Enterprises to Compare Success Against Industry Peers; Latest Enhancements to Security Management Program Reflect Growing Demand for Enterprise Tools. BASKING RIDGE, N.J., April 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Business customers now have an enhanced, industry-leading tool to help them track their security activities against relevant standards and regulations. (PR Newswire)
* World Business Quick Take Mar 19, 2009
An acquisition of Sun Microsystems would bolster IBMs Internet, data storage, government and telecommunications business, the newspaper said, citing the sources. ECONOMY. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Vodafone expected to cut hundreds of jobs in U.K. Feb 24, 2009
Vodafone Group, the global wireless telecommunications business, plans to cut hundreds of jobs in Britain to reduce costs and protect earnings during the economic slowdown, two people with direct knowledge of the plan have said. The company is expected to announce the measures Tuesday, according to the people, who declined to be identified because the plans were confidential. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Hutchison grabs market share as loss narrows Feb 19, 2009
Earlier this month, the company and Vodafone plc announced an agreement to merge their telecommunications business - 3 and Vodafone Australia - under a 50-50 joint venture. The joint venture will be named VHA and will market its products and services using Vodafone as the lead brand. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Cal-Comp Reveals Design of Low-power Mobile Phone Featuring a mirasol Display Feb 16, 2009
"The Cal-Comp iT-810 featuring a mirasol display is designed to be an affordable handset coupled with one of the most innovative display technologies on the market," said Peter Pan, vice president of the wireless and telecommunications business unit of Cal-Comp Electronics. "The mobile phone continues to serve as a primary communications tool in emerging markets, and we are confident that our customers will quickly recognize the benefits of the low power consumption and enhanced readability... (PR Newswire)
