CopperCom's host/remote solution is helping the CSX platform penetrate deeper into the independent operating company (IOC) market, as a significant portion of the rural telephone market includes carriers with host/remote ...

Churn is the single biggest problem facing the mobile industry, but operators are wearing themselves out trying to plug too many holes at once. Anti-churn strategies should be refined to ...

SAVVIS launches its managed security services portfolio, drawing on its acquisition of CWA and its security set to introduce a set of solutions for clients, but the action is more ...

XB Networks and marviQ merge their Dutch businesses under the name XB, with the combined entity able to exploit operational efficiencies and compatible product portfolios to better address the SME ...

Avaya has come a long way in one rush of product enhancements and initiatives in Europe centred on SIP and presence technology. These efforts will help the vendor compete ...

In an effort to differentiate the service and side-step not being first-to-market with multimedia streaming, Verizon Wireless drives awareness for its upcoming VCAST launch by announcing a high-profile relationship with ...

SBC is to buy AT&T-great news for European competitors. SBC's focus is mainly US and inevitable problems around integration of businesses, service lines and networks will cause massive confusion ...

VIA.NETWORKS has joined the race offering an integrated VoIP/DSL service for Swiss residential customers. The move raises the competitive stakes and may force larger operators to reconsider their stance on ...

The other shoe finally dropped, and SBC plans to acquire AT&T, its former parent, for $16 billion. The proposed deal will probably set off a chain reaction to speed ...

SBC is moving to acquire its old parent company, AT&T, in a move that will have major repercussions for the services sector. SBC could get a significant boost to ...

IBM announced the IBM Workplace Collaboration Services, a single, integrated collaboration environment that allows users to collaborate in multiple modes of interaction. This is a strong solution that matches customer ...

Forfait Expression is a first-of-its-kind bundle, offering unlimited calling to fixed numbers in the evenings and weekends. MVNO price pressure is driving a new spate of tariff innovation in France, ...

Firstlogic announced the formalization of a team dedicated to federal governmental agencies, departments, and supporting organizations. This team should help the company improve its position in the space, an important ...

O2 UK launches consumer 3G with an enhanced O2 Active portal and new 3G devices, including the attractively priced X4. Tariff bundles have inclusive minutes for either voice or ...

Cavalier Telephone has snapped up metro dark fiber provider City Signal Communications, and while the terms are shrouded, the incentive behind the deal is clear since Cavalier was already a ...

Redback Networks is still a contender in the ever-evolving service provider edge market, as evidenced by its deployment with Chunghwa Telecom and other Tier 1s, but despite a strong finish ...

IBM's consulting arm issues a new service that aims to help users build SOAs that align with business goals and IT realities. The service ultimately helps IBM sell more ...

toplink has launched a new VoIP offering, based on SIP, for its business customers. While the move is generally positive, the VoIP market is at a very early stage ...

IBM announced a hosted regulatory compliance solution designed to help companies comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). The solution complements IBM's other SOX offerings, enabling it to attract small ...

Sun has pre-announced the Sun Java System Identity Auditor product. The new product will provide compliance management capabilities for identity and access control. ...