UTStarcom has garnered a multi-million line contract expansion for its flagship MSAN platform with Japan Telecom. However, rivals will be quick to point out the critical role of UTStarcom ...

Sun released version 2.0 of its Java System RFID Software, with mainly incremental enhancements. The software is just the foundation of a multi-pronged strategy. The firm should build ...

DataFlux and StayinFront announce a partnership to deliver data quality-based solutions to the life sciences market. The agreement will help DataFlux increase its presence in an important market, particularly pharmaceuticals. ...

With iobi Enterprise, Verizon continues its goal to try and charge money for the "ultimate" personal communications manager. Verizon would be far better off to use the service as a ...

Trillium Software announces Trillium Software Discovery Version 4.1. The new version of its data profiling tool incorporates Unicode support, eliminating a gap that has existed in the product since its ...

Interoute will deploy seven new PoPs in France, addressing an in-country weakness and improving multi-site interconnectivity. However, the French wholesale market is a very tough one, and Interoute needs ...

Cisco Systems, as part of its IP NGN strategic initiative, has expanded its 7600 portfolio with a new form factor, the four-slot, 5RU 7604 platform, along with related enhancements, in ...

Avaya's new, unified deal with BT for sales and service throughout Europe merely simplifies and strengthens an existing relationship, a minor-but-important pact with a key integrator that also works with ...

Sybase follows up on its RFID middleware with a more comprehensive suite that includes its process tools, reporting, and database schemas. The company is more effectively leveraging its product line, ...

Verizon's 2004 launch of VoiceWing consumer VoIP offered innovative features and DSL bundling, but it was too pricey. The redundant traditional dialtone line for DSL is still an issue, but ...

AOL has launched a VoIP service targeted at its own subscribers, although non-customers can sign up at higher rates. But AOL will have to convince its mostly dial-up customer ...

Verizon increased the value of its consumer DSL service by doubling the speed to 3 Mbps/786 kbps with the same low price of $29.95 a month. But to get the ...

There are plenty of IP/MPLS-powered managed services that support traffic prioritization, but in its latest round of network-based IP VPN enhancements, BellSouth has claim to being the first to maintain ...

After merger talks between Qwest and MCI, Verizon sweetened its offer for MCI as well, and MCI came back with a decision to take Verizon's improved deal even though Qwest ...

Verizon slashed the prices of its Online DSL Business 3 Mbps /768 kbps services to lure more small businesses to its broadband service. Verizon is playing catch-up on DSL, which ...

Plumtree announced the GA of Plumtree Analytics Server, which delivers real-time reporting on portal activity and content usage. This is a valuable product, particularly because it is replacing a ...

Aided by partners, Toshiba fills gaps in its catalog for new comprehensive IP telephony offerings. Now with a more competitive solution set Toshiba can effectively vie for SME clients ...

JBoss and Novell expand their alliance, with Novell now contributing some key portal technology to JBoss. Novell is playing a delicate game of promoting its own commercial technology as well ...

MCI is boosting the number of WiFi hotspots supported by its global remote access services from 6,200 to nearly 11,000. The added coverage can't hurt, but doesn't make MCI ...

Firstlogic and LAS announced a global alliance that allows the companies to position and refer each other's technology in selling opportunities around the globe. This is a potentially good agreement, ...