WiMAX Gains In Emerging Markets
Last month in Geneva, Switzerland, WiMAX (IEEE 802.16) earned its spot among 3G mobile data technologies, as it gained the approval of the Radio Communication Sector of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU-R). That's a big deal, since the ITU works with the United Nations to help governments worldwide allocate wireless spectrum. The ITU's influence may mean more WiMAX rollouts in ...(More)

HP Abandons ATCA with New Blade Server
In another sign that the once-hyped ATCA trend is sputtering, HP announced a carrier-grade version of its BladeSystem blade server, replacing the ATCA-based product it has been selling for nearly two years. "We're moving away from ATCA," said Christine Martino, vice president of telecom platforms for HP, which according to IDC is the leader in blade servers with 42.1 percent ...(More)

Qwest Engenders Loyalty
Communications service providers in the U.S. market arguably have been slow to adopt sophisticated loyalty and rewards programs like their colleagues in the airline, credit card and retail industries have. But confusing collections of semi-redeemable points or miles isn't the only way to engender loyalty. Qwest Communications International Inc. greatly has advanced its American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) scores and has ...(More)

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