After years of threatening to invade the hosted application server space, IP PBXs are becoming legitimate alternatives to carrier-specific solutions from BroadSoft, Netcentrex, Sylantro, and others. ...

e-Security announces its first appliance product based on its flagship software, Sentinel, as it broadens its market focus to include the mid-market, but it faces strong competition from Cisco MARS ...

IP Unity continues to invigorate its media server with IMS capabilities. But while the projected enhancements will meet service provider requirements, they won't do much to differentiate IP Unity from ...

McAfee has quickly moved its Policy Enforcer product out of beta and into general availability. This is an important milestone for the company as it attempts to expand its position ...

Narad joins the MEF to enable delivery of Carrier Ethernet over hybrid fiber coax networks, marking the first Carrier Ethernet over coax. Carrier Ethernet standards will help assure cable operators ...

VSNL International completed its acquisition of Teleglobe, adding a far-reaching global cable and satellite reach to its own global fiber network. In wholesale, it is poised to do great ...

NEC delivers an IP migration path with strong investment protection in the NEAX 2400 IPX platform. NEC's use of proprietary technology and its tardiness in advancing the NEAX applications ...

Ciena's innovative CN 4200 packs a lot of punch in a compact, flexible package. However, it lags the competition in total transmission bandwidth and power consumption. This report contains ...

Sophos is offering its first e-mail security appliance in the competitive secure messaging market, but the company needs to show a strong channel commitment to strengthen its U.S. presence. ...

TippingPoint unveils its own NAC-like solution through an IPS-based quarantine product that goes up against similar offerings by networking and end point security providers alike. ...

Sprint complements its consumer Sprint to Home service with a business-focused Mobile to Office version; at $8 a month, it should pay for itself as it avoids expensive wireline toll ...

TIM aims to be the first to launch DVB-H in Europe, but new trials with Samsung using WiBro technology and devices shows the operator has greater ambitions. TIM is ...

Wind is collaborating with NEC to launch A-GPS devices in Italy. Trying to jump on the back of the current GPS navigation bandwagon, Wind wants to make rapid mobile ...

Global Crossing has added Telstra to its Fast Track client list, bringing in a stable wholesale customer and offering benefits to both carriers in their efforts to extend their international ...

COLT's managed IP telephony rollout is an affirmation of Avaya's blade-server approach for service providers, delivering full-featured PBX services in a scalable and manageable package, but any competitive advantage for ...

Cisco has introduced the first components of its new Security Management Suite. The company is looking to simplify its security framework through system-wide security policy enforcement and administration. ...

The deal has gone through, and Nokia can now speak easy about its plans for Intellisync. With this deal, hardware meets enterprise software - with a fast integration schedule. ...

Option ups the wireless stakes on DSL replacement by launching the GlobeSurfer ICON HSDPA device for USB connectivity. Targeted at mobile operators, the ICON device offers wireless replacement of DSL, ...

Teaming up with Big Blue, Lucent has improved its competitive positioning and strengthened its overall IMS solution by leveraging the enterprise and management expertise that IBM offers service provider customers. ...

TDC has made a statement of intent with 18 local telcos in the Finnet Group to increase its network capillarity in Finland. No service content has been announced and only ...