Wireless@SG goes places with new engine
update Singapore government unveils Centralised Location-based Engine with aim to enable new location-aware apps and services.
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StarHub confident of home broadband retention
Singapore telco expects bundled tripleplay consumer deals to stave off oncoming competition from country's next-generation broadband network.
Find more stories in: Business broadband, Cable, 3G (Third Generation), Starhub, Cable Broadband, revenue, handset, Singapore, Broadband, FTTH
Cisco results signal economic recovery underway
John Chambers, CEO for the networking giant, said he saw positive results across the board and indicated the economic environment is improving globally.
Find more stories in: Earning reports/forecasts, LANs and WANs, Cisco Systems Inc., revenue, Internet Service, Internet-infrastructure, technology company, recession, Internet Service Provider, Recovery
Wanted at Google: Nexus One phone support
After smartphone's launch, Google's online support model was jammed with frustrated customers. It's now looking for someone to build a phone support operation.
Find more stories in: Handhelds, Mobile/Wireless, Google Android, Customer support, Google Inc., Nexus, Phone, California, advertisement, job
Alcatel-Lucent: WiMax lost against LTE
Mobile industry has clearly chosen long-term evolution for next-gen mobile broadband connectivity, Alcatel-Lucent exec says, adding that the company is no longer putting a lot of effort into WiMax.
Find more stories in: Mobile/Wireless, Strategy, Verizon Communications Inc., Plas, Alcatel, Mobile Broadband, mobile, Broadband, mobile industry, 3G
EU telecoms super-regulator starts work
New pan-European telecommunications regulatory body will advise the EC on areas such as next-generation broadband access, net neutrality and universal service obligation.
Find more stories in: Networking technology, Mobile/Wireless, LANs and WANs, Universal Service, Berec, Telecommunications, mobile communication, European Union, European Commission, Broadband
Mobile fragmentation challenges Facebook
Social network's mobile team aims to beef up both mobile Web site and products to address fragmentation in handset market, says Facebook Mobile director.
Find more stories in: Facebook, Opera Software ASA, Social Networking, Smart Phone, Phone, mobile, SMS, Apple iPhone, Web, team
Nokia rides smartphone gains in fourth quarter
The company is battling back in the smartphone sector, but fourth-quarter sales overall were still down even as profits rose on cost cuts.
Find more stories in: Smart phones, Nokia Corp., Smart Phone, Asia, mobile, handset, Sales, layoff, Finland, Middle East
AT&T boosts network investment
To keep up with demand for smartphones and other data devices, AT&T will add an additional US$2 billion to its budget to upgrade its wireless network.
Find more stories in: 3G (Third Generation), Bandwidth, Apple iPad, Apple Inc., Smart Phone, Investment, network, Wireless, AT&T Corp., 3G
Cisco opens up videoconferencing protocol
Networking giant is pitching its telepresence protocol as an open standard in an effort to get more businesses to use the technology.
Find more stories in: Video, LANs and WANs, public domain, video conferencing, Cisco Systems Inc., industry standard, intellectual property, LANs and WANs, Video, conference
China: Law-abiding Android phones are OK
Government spokesman says phones using Google's operating system are allowed in China--"as long as it fulfills Chinese laws and regulations".
Find more stories in: Mobile/Wireless, Smart phones, Google Android, Government, Open Source, Google Inc., Google Android, Phone, Operating System, search engine
Microsoft eyes clean break with WinMo 7
Long-delayed Windows Mobile 7 to debut in February and arrive on phones before year's end, say sources. Plus: Here comes a Microsoft-designed consumer phone.
Find more stories in: Windows Mobile, Mobile applications, Mobile platforms, Phone, Operating System, cell phone, Microsoft Corp., CBS Interactive Inc., mobile, Mobile applications
Analysts predict bold growth for Google Android
Google Android is expected to be fastest growing mobile smartphone operating system in the world over next few years, according to an IDC report.
Find more stories in: Google Android, Apple Inc., Google Inc., Smart Phone, Research In Motion Ltd., Operating System, International Data Corp., mobile, Google Android, Microsoft Windows Mobile
Ericsson cuts more jobs as profits drop 92 percent
Telecommunications firm, which has cited a decline in GSM equipment sales, is to cut 500 jobs on top of those it announced last year
Find more stories in: Handhelds, Mobile Broadband, Telecommunications, job, Broadband, earnings per share, quarterly profit, telecommunications company, Ericsson Inc., GSM
Nokia frees voice-guided maps feature
Phone maker announces turn-by-turn navigation feature on Ovi Maps will be free on 10 of its models, delivers blow to standalone GPS devices.
Find more stories in: Location-based services, GPS, Nokia Corp., Google Inc., PND, Ovi Maps, Phone, software, mobile, Singapore
Biz back to usual for Google China
Google spokesperson refutes reports that company plans to halt Nexus One sale in China, following delays of two Motorola and Samsung-made Android handsets.
Find more stories in: Smart phones, Google Android, Google Inc., Motorola Inc., Smart Phone, network, Spokesperson, mobile, Singapore, Google Android
M1 eyeing mobile broadband growth
Singapore mobile operator MobileOne counting on iPhone and mobile broadband to drive new services growth this year; raked in US$108 million profit in 2009.
Find more stories in: Business broadband, 3G (Third Generation), Starhub, Mobile Broadband, SingTel, IP, revenue, mobile, Singapore, Broadband
Avaya-Nortel targets Asian SMB segment
Acquisition of Nortel will give channel and geographic reach to focus on small and midsize firms, which company didn't have before, says Avaya top exec.
Find more stories in: LANs and WANs, VoIP/IP telephony, Network standards/protocols, Communications, Nortel Networks Corp., Asia, Telecommunications, Small And Medium Business, Avaya Inc., health care
Kodak sues Apple and RIM over camera tech
The camera manufacturer wants U.S. International Trade Commission to halt imports of iPhones and camera-enabled BlackBerrys into the United States.
Find more stories in: Digital cameras, Patents, Eastman Kodak Co., Apple Inc., RIM BlackBerry, Digital cameras, Smart Phone, Research In Motion Ltd., handset, New York
Clearwire may consider 4G alternatives to WiMax
Clearwire executives say WiMax is a good technology for now, but they haven't ruled out competing technologies, such as LTE in the future.
Find more stories in: 3G (Third Generation), WiMax, Verizon Communications Inc., Technology, Sprint Communications, network, Wireless, Broadband, AT&T Corp., 4G
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