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Regional RSS FeedsCisco triples routing capacity with CRS-3 launch - (Telecompaper) Cisco unveiled its next-generation routing platform for operators, the Cisco CRS-3 Carrier Routing System. The Cisco CRS-3 triples the capacity of its predecessor, the Cisco CRS-1 Carrier Routing System, to up to 322 Tbps. According to the company, the system offers 12 times the traffic capacity of the nearest competing system. Designed to support the ever-increasing amount of video and data traffic on networks, the CRS-3 can handl...Feed Source: feedproxy.google.com Unions angry as Vodafone UK confirms 375 job losses - (Telecompaper) Trade unions have expressed anger and disappointment after Vodafone confirmed plans to cut 375 jobs in the UK. The Communications Workers Union (CWU) said it was disappointed by the decision and expressed its concern that customer-facing jobs would be affected, despite assurances from Vodafone that the losses would only affect back-office jobs. The Prospect union for professionals said it had contacted Vodafone to express serious c... Avaya, Polycom to launch joint UC products - (Telecompaper) Avaya and Polycom are expanding their existing relationship and will jointly develop and market integrated video, voice and collaboration products. The companies plan to deliver fully integrated, unified communications (UC) products that use the Avaya Aura SIP-based platform and the Polycom Open Collaboration Network strategy. The planned joint products will provide Polycom's full range of voice and video systems integrated with Av... Ono board approves EUR 200 mln refinancing by shareholders - (Telecompaper) Spanish cable company ONO's board of directors has approved financing of EUR 200 million from existing shareholders in the form of a loan. Of the overall EUR 200 million amount, around EUR 125 million will be injected immediately to support the company's business plans, while the remaining EUR 75 million is subject to liquidity tests. The move is part of Ono's refinancing plan, which is near completion, the company said. Since the ... Online piracy rises in France despite new law - study - (Telecompaper) The number of illegal online music and video consumers in France rose by 3 percent between September and December last year, despite the passage of the Hadopi 2 anti-piracy law, according to a study by the University of Rennes. The level stood at 30.3 percent of all internet users in December, versus 29.5 percent three months earlier. Although the first warning messages will not be until this spring at the earliest, the trend revea... Court rejects Kabel BW try to end digital dividend auction - (Telecompaper) A German administrative court in Cologne has dismissed a claim from cable network operator Kabel BW to stop the planned auction of so-called digital dividend frequencies, which is set for 11 April. Kabel BW claims that using the 800 MHz frequencies, which came free after the switch from analogue to digital terrestrial TV, for mobile internet services would disrupt end-user devices such as cable modems, set-top boxes and digital rec... Icasa issues guidelines for market reviews - (Telecompaper) The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa has issued guidelines on planned market reviews. The Electronic Communications Act (ECA) requires the regulator to impose ex ante regulations, including price controls, on operators that hold significant power in markets with ineffective competition. Icasa councillor Thabo Makhakhe outlined the process for market review and public consultation to licenceholders, including det... Kabel Deutschland values IPO at maximum EUR 700 million - (Telecompaper) German cable network operator Kabel Deutschland (KDG) has published its prospectus for its IPO of up to 45 million shares, with gross proceeds estimated at around EUR 700 million. Bookbuilding could start as early as 11 March. KDG shares will be priced on 19 March, with trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange to begin on 22 March. The deal is arranged by Deutsche Bank, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan and UBS. KDG's majority shareholder w... Spain sheds mobile lines in January - (Telecompaper) Spain shed 76,303 mobile lines in November, bringing the total number to 52.81 million, up by 3.4 percent over the same month of 2009, according to the monthly report by Spanish regulator CMT. The drop was mainly due to the prepaid segment, which lost around 244,111 lines in the period, due to the adjustment carried out by Movistar, following the entry into force of the prepay user identification obligation established by the Minis... Google tests TV search with Dish STB - report - (Telecompaper) Google is testing a new TV search service with Dish Network, people familiar with the matter told the Wall Street Journal. The service, which runs on set-top boxes containing Google software, allows users to find shows on the Dish satellite-TV service as well as video from websites like Google's YouTube. It also lets users personalize a line-up of shows, the paper's sources said. Google's test, which began last year, is limited to ... Tell Us About Your Mexico Blog - Do you write a blog about Mexico? We're compiling information about Mexico blogs in order to create a resource for people planning a trip to Mexico, those planning to move ... Mexico Requires Passports - A new rule brought into effect by the Mexican government this week will require U.S. and Canadian citizens to present a passport or equivalent travel document to enter Mexico. Until ... Safety in Cancun - A year ago I wrote about concerns of prospective visitors about safety in Cancun. Many readers commented on that blog post, several who were in the process of planning a ... Lent Observances in Mexico - The craziness of Carnaval is over and in the church calendar, this period leading up to Easter is supposed to be a time for reflection and self-restraint. There are some ... Ancient Cultures of Mexico - Mexico's many archaeological sites are an enigma and a source of wonder for visitors of all ages and backgrounds. However, it's sometimes a challenge keeping the different ancient cultures ... Valentine's Day in Mexico - Heart shaped balloons, flowers, candies and teddy bears are as common in Mexican Valentine's celebrations as they are in other places, but there are some special things about the way ... Flooding in Monarch Butterfly Territory - This is usually the best time of year to visit Mexico's Monarch butterfly reserves, but unfortunately, flooding and landslides in eastern Michoacan state have made it impossible to visit the ... Best Mexico City Sights - Many travelers flying into Mexico have connecting flights in Mexico City. The majority of them are anxious to get on another plane to their final destination as quickly as possible, ... Candlemas in Mexico - Día de la Candelaria - Today is Groundhog Day in the United States, and folks concerned about the weather of the coming weeks will be looking to see if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow or ... New Entry Requirements for Canadians Traveling to Mexico - As yet Canadian citizens have not been required to present a passport when traveling to Mexico, although since January 2007 it has been required for entry to the United States .... Copyright © 2010, Blurbosphere.com. All Rights Reserved. |