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LTE devices generate a third of 3G data traffic

fmmonteverde — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:38:47 +0800

Just over a third of mobile data traffic is generated by LTE-capable handsets from Apple and Samsung, network optimization software firm Actix claims.

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NFC device sales to hit a billion in 2017

fmmonteverde — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:35:06 +0800

Sales of mobile phones featuring near field communication (NFC) technology grew 300% year-on-year in 2012, and will continue growing at a CAGR of 48.2% through 2017, Berg Insight predicts.

TM Forum standardizes big data

fmmonteverde — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:27:00 +0800

The TM Forum, Tektronix Communications and China Mobile said on Tuesday they have collaborated on a new set of best practices for operators for big data analytics.

TM Forum standardizes big data

fmmonteverde — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:27:00 +0800

The TM Forum, Tektronix Communications and China Mobile said on Tuesday they have collaborated on a new set of best practices for operators for big data analytics.

Ericsson trials satellite ultra-HD TV

fmmonteverde — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:15:45 +0800

Ericsson is trailing ultra high-definition TV (UHDTV) over satellite operator MEASAT’s birds, as it moves towards launching services covering Asia Pacific.

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Big data faces volume problem

fmmonteverde — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:12:59 +0800

Service providers are keen to leverage big data for targeted services, advertising and better customer service, but are at odds with what data to analyze and how to do it without alarming custome

Operators must act fast on SDN

fmmonteverde — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:12:49 +0800

For operators looking at their options for implementing software-defined networking (SDN) and network functions virtualization (NFV) technologies in their networks, a broadband consultant offers

Siemens seeking NSN exit

fmmonteverde — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:42:15 +0800

The fate of Nokia Siemens is back in the news, due to rumors that Siemens is in early talks over a potential sale of the telecom equipment joint venture.

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All aboard social network bandwagon

fmmonteverde — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:37:46 +0800

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German minister slams web monitoring plans

fmmonteverde — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:36:38 +0800

Germany’s justice minister says a plan by the country’s foreign intelligence service, BND, to ramp up its monitoring of the internet is ill timed in the wake of revelations about the

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