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WebTech Wireless Obtains Product Certification From Anatel-Brazil's Federal Telecommunications Agency

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:36:20 GMT

Marketwire - WebTech Wireless Inc. (TSX:WEW), a leading provider of location-based and fleet telematics services, announces that Anatel, Brazil's federal telecommunications agency, has awarded it a certificate of homologation for its products sold in Brazil.

AT&T Announces $400 Million Planned Investment to Bring New Technology to Consumers in Alabama

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:01:18 GMT

PRNewswire - AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) announced plans to invest approximately $400 million over the next several years in fiber network upgrades, further broadband deployment and Internet-based technologies to bring new services, including innovative television, to Alabama consumers, upon approval of agreements being considered by city and county governments.

China VoIP & Digital Telecom Inc. Subsidiary Yinquan Technology will Host CIO Seminar

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:37:49 GMT

PRNewswire - Jinan Yinquan Technology, a wholly-owned subsidiary of China VoIP & Digital Telecom Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CVDT), will jointly host the Shandong Enterprises CIO Net Communications and Virtualization Technology Seminar on July 26, 2008 at Yinquan's conference hall with the co-sponsor, ComputerWorld Magazine.

Grupo Iusacell Announces 12% Nominal EBITDA Growth to Ps.460 Million in 2Q08

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:27:01 GMT

PRNewswire - Grupo Iusacell, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: CEL; LATIBEX: XCEL), the first provider of wireless cellular third generation services in Mexico with a national footprint, announced today net revenue of Ps.2,661 million and EBITDA of Ps.460 million in the second quarter of 2008.

Verizon Wireless Activates New Cell Site in Marion County, Ohio

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:34:30 GMT

PRNewswire - Verizon Wireless, the wireless company with the highest customer loyalty, has activated a new cell site in Marion County that improves its network between Marion and Waldo along portions of State Route 23 and Columbus Sandusky Road South.

Axtel Reports 2Q08 Earnings

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:08:27 GMT

PRNewswire - Axtel, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: AXTELCPO; OTC: AXTLY) ("AXTEL" or "the Company"), a leading Mexican fixed-line integrated telecommunications company, announced today its unaudited second quarter results ended June 30, 2008(1).

Maxcom Reports Results for the Second Quarter and First Half of 2008

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:32:55 GMT

PRNewswire - Maxcom Telecomunicaciones, S.A.B. de C.V. ("Maxcom", or "the Company") (NYSE: MXT) (BMV: MAXCOM CPO), one of the leading integrated telecommunications companies in Mexico, today announced its unaudited financial and operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2008.

VisionChina Media Announces Second Quarter 2008 Results and Raises Full-Year Guidance

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:00:46 GMT

PRNewswire - VisionChina Media Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: VISN), one of China's largest out-of-home digital television advertising networks on mass transportation systems, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2008.

RuggedCom Inc. to Host Conference Call for First Quarter Fiscal 2009 Results on August 8, 2008

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:36:01 GMT

CNW Group - RuggedCom Inc. ("RuggedCom") (TSX:RCM), a leading provider of rugged communications networking solutions designed for mission-critical applications in harsh environments, today announced it will hold a conference call and live audio webcast on Friday, August 8, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. (ET) to discuss its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2009, ended June 30, 2008.

FairPoint Communications Announces Management Changes

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:30:19 GMT

PRNewswire - FairPoint Communications, Inc. (NYSE: FRP) today announced that John Crowley, executive vice president and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), has tendered his resignation effective August 15, 2008.

Aware, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:05:29 GMT

PRNewswire - Aware, Inc. (Nasdaq: AWRE), a leading supplier of broadband technology and biometrics software, today reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2008.

Performance Technologies Announces Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:00:52 GMT

PRNewswire - Performance Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: PTIX), a leading provider of innovative communications solutions, today announced its financial results for the second quarter 2008.

Micrel Reports Second Quarter Financial Results

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:00:49 GMT

PRNewswire - Micrel, Incorporated (Nasdaq: MCRL), an industry leader in analog, high bandwidth communications and Ethernet IC solutions, today announced financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2008.

Bookham Fiscal 2008 Fourth Quarter Revenue Up 39% Year-Over-Year

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:00:18 GMT

PRNewswire - Bookham, Inc. (Nasdaq: BKHM), a leading provider of optical components, modules and subsystems, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 28, 2008.

Verb Exchange Announces Microsoft Outlook Contact Sync with Tabrio

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:59:57 GMT

Marketwire - Verb Exchange Inc. (TSX VENTURE:VEI) is pleased to announce the release of their contact sync download for Microsoft (MS) Outlook 2007.

Vonage Hails President's Signing of the New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act of 2008

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:52:37 GMT

PRNewswire - Vonage, a leading provider of digital phone services, today applauded President Bush's signing into law of the New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act of 2008.

Loop Telecom Develops Universal PDH Service Card Based on TranSwitch EtherMap-PDH Device

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:00:29 GMT

Business Wire - TranSwitch® Corporation (NASDAQ: TXCC), a leading provider of high-speed semiconductor solutions for voice, data and video communications, today announced that Loop Telecom will be utilizing TranSwitch’s EtherMap®-PDH devices in their next generation access platform to enable Ethernet over Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy (PDH) infrastructure.

IVYSKIN Introduces the World's First Touch-Thru Case for iPhone 3G Developed and Designed Here in the USA

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:59:05 GMT

PRNewswire - The first thing typically added to the iPhone 3G is a case to protect the phone. IVYSKIN announces a...

TeamLeader(TM) Poised to Become Preferred Productivity Software for Top Tier Companies

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:30:49 GMT

Business Wire - In response to increasing managerial concerns related to employee productivity within dispersed teams, Virtual Global (www.virtualglobal.com) launches TeamLeader, a new Software as a Service (SaaS) designed to help managers cope with the 21st century management challenge: holding remote team members accountable.

Freeiphoneswap.com Offers Even More Cash for Used iPhones

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:27:18 GMT

Business Wire - After signing up thousands of existing iPhone owners for cash trade-ins, Freeiphoneswap.com today announced an even greater incentive for customers to trade their 2G iPhones for the new 3G model.

SureWest Communications to Report Second Quarter Results on August 7

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:25:04 GMT

PRNewswire - Leading independent communications holding company SureWest Communications (Nasdaq: SURW) will release financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008 before the market opens on Thursday, August 7, 2008.

Pinch Media & JumpTap Offer In-Application iPhone Advertising

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:22:18 GMT

Business Wire - Pinch Media, the first analytics and advertising company for iPhone applications, and JumpTap, the leading mobile search and advertising company, today announced the creation of the most significant iPhone application advertising network at MobileBeat 2008.

CORRECTING and REPLACING Alion Awarded $7M Contract to Provide Radio Frequency Engineering Services at NOAA

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:19:14 GMT

Business Wire - In release dated July 21, 2008, fourth graph, end of first sentence should read: Information Technology Sector (sted Integration Solutions Sector).

Jaco Electronics Receives Deficiency Notice Related to Nasdaq Independent Director Composition Rules

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:02:42 GMT

Business Wire - Jaco Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: JACO), announced today that on July 21, 2008, the Company received written notification from NASDAQ that the Company was no longer in compliance with Marketplace Rule 4350, which addresses the majority independent director requirement.

Yoyoor Offers Low-Cost Smart Phone Rentals and Travel-lite Services to Beijing Summer Olympics Visitors

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:01:13 GMT

Business Wire - Yoyoor, the smart mobile phone rental and travel assistance service company for English speakers, will have convenient mobile phone rental packages available for travelers visiting China for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games.

InfoVista FY 07/08 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results Notice

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:45:43 GMT

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Zcom Announces Strategic Alliances with E2 Channel

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:18:18 GMT

Business Wire - Zcom Networks, Inc. (Pink Sheets: ZCMN) today announces that its subsidiary Pam TV International, Inc., a Washington, DC online provider of TV, radio, music and live streaming programing viewed around the world, has finalized a strategic agreement to share broadcasting, content, programing and advertising with E2 Channel.

Richardson Announces Date of Fiscal 2008 Conference Call

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:15:23 GMT

Business Wire - Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) plans to release its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended May 31, 2008, after the close of business on Wednesday, July 30, 2008.

Creative Vistas Names Andy Westcott to Lead Broadband-Related Canadian Field Operations

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:05:46 GMT

Business Wire - Creative Vistas, Inc. (OTCBB:CVAS), a leading provider of advanced video security and surveillance solutions as well as broadband-related services, today announced that it has named Andy Westcott, 54 as Senior Vice President, Canadian Field Operations for Dependable HomeTech, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Creative Vistas.

Research and Markets: Sort Through Complex Technology Offerings by Using Info-Tech's IP Telephony Decision Guide and Implementation Tools

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:38 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/8508a7/infotechs_ip_tel) has announced the addition of the "Info-Tech’s IP Telephony Decision Guide and Implementation Tools (Bundle Package)" report to their offering.

RatePoint Releases New Features to Its E-Mail Marketing Services

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:02 GMT

Business Wire - RatePoint, a leading provider of customer feedback and online reputation management services, today announced significant feature enhancements to its e-mail marketing services.

Verizon Wireless Enhances South Carolina Coverage in Beaufort County

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:00:30 GMT

PRNewswire - Verizon Wireless, the nation's most reliable wireless network, recently expanded wireless coverage in Beaufort County to meet the wireless needs of customers utilizing the company's voice and data services.

KEMA Advances Smart Grids and AMI Solutions for Emerging Utility Challenges

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:45:31 GMT

Business Wire - KEMA has promoted Rob Wilhite to senior vice president of KEMA’s global intelligent networks and communications practice.

Ericsson's MINI-LINK helps Hydro-Québec expand its Broadband Network

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:39:20 GMT

CNW Group - Ericsson's MINI-LINK(TM), a microwave transmission product, will allow the government corporation to expand its network and to improve its high-performance broadband service, thereby upgrading the quality of its communication services.

Telecom Corporation New Zealand - Company Overview Available Now

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:32:36 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/990dcb/telecom_corporatio) has announced the addition of the "Telecom Corporation New Zealand - Company Overview" company profile to their offering.

AT&T Lifts Off at Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning With Top Flight Coverage and Cell Phones for Soldiers Cell Phone Drive

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:24:53 GMT

PRNewswire - AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) has announced the deployment of a portable cell site on wheels or COW to enhance wireless coverage for customers attending the Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning at Solberg Airport in Readington, N.J. from July 25 - July 27.

Elron Highlights Development in Group Company Starling

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:22:46 GMT

Business Wire - Elron Electronic Industries Ltd. (NASDAQ: ELRN) (TASE: ELRN) ("Elron") highlighted today that Starling Advanced Communications Ltd. ("Starling", TASE: STLG, held 50% directly and indirectly by Elron), a developer and manufacturer of innovative airborne broadband antenna systems, announced today that it received notice from an American satellite communications systems manufacturer (the "Communications Company") that an international services provider has chosen the Communication Company to supply it with two-way Ku band antenna systems for aircraft following its tender offer.

The Netherlands Has Experienced Solid Growth in the Mobile Sector During the Last Two Years

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:21:24 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/4d10a4/netherlands_mobi) has announced the addition of the "Netherlands - Mobile Market - Overview & Statistics" report to their offering.

Latin American Users Recognize Mobility as Productivity, Personal Balance Tool: IDC

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:19:09 GMT

PRNewswire - With a 52% service revenue share in the telecommunications market, far exceeding that of fixed telephony (35%), mobile telephony services, including voice and data, are the industry's top performer in Latin America, and show the regional users' need to be continually connected.

Road to Gold Begins with Samsung Mobile Medal Mania Contest

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:17:34 GMT

Business Wire - The quest for the gold has begun! Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., which is the proud mobile phone partner of the U.S.

RiT Technologies Ltd.: Second Quarter 2008 Results Conference Call

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:17:23 GMT

PRNewswire - We would like to invite you to participate in a conference call and a simultaneous webcast to discuss RiT Technologies' (NASDAQ:RITT) second quarter 2008 financial results.

Research and Markets: Chile's Internet and Broadband Penetration Rates Are the Highest in South America

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:11:48 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/99d558/chile_convergenc) has announced the addition of the "Chile - Convergence Broadband and Internet market" report to their offering.

Strata Capital Corp. Restructures its Business Strategy and Announces a New Subsidiary

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:10:53 GMT

PRNewswire - Strata Capital Corp. (Pink Sheets: STRP) announced today it will be forming a new subsidiary, Green Home Incorporated.

Send Word Now Selects DataArt to Develop Alert Applications

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:10:27 GMT

Business Wire - DataArt, a high-end software outsourcing company with development centers in Russia and the Ukraine, was selected by Send Word Now to create advanced capabilities for its services, including use with Blackberry.

SMS to Garner 83% of All Mobile Messaging Revenues through 2013, Says ABI Research

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:49:33 GMT

Business Wire - SMS will continue to maintain its lead as the highest revenue generator across all messaging categories, providing global service revenues of $177 billion in 2013.

TeliPhone Corp. Achieves EBITDA Positive Quarter, Increases Revenues by 81% over Same Period Last Year

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:30:32 GMT

PRNewswire - TeliPhone Corp. (NASD : TLPH). TeliPhone Corp. reports its second quarter results, with sales increasing...

LIN TV Earns #1 TV Station Web Site in 88% of Its Markets

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:21:37 GMT

Business Wire - LIN TV Corp. (NYSE: TVL), a local television and digital media company, today reported it has the number one television station web site in 15 of its 17 markets and the number one overall media web site in 12 of its 17 markets based on “visit time”, according to May 2008 data recently released by Hitwise, the leading online competitive intelligence service for Internet measurement.

Dell'Oro Group Forecasts Acceleration of Data Center Convergence

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:20:55 GMT

Business Wire - According to a recent report by Dell’Oro Group, the trusted source for information about the telecommunications and networking industries, significant new Ethernet Switch product introductions should help propel market growth, especially over the next year, as products geared towards the data center begin to ramp in the second half of 2008 and the first half of 2009.

Unlimited Wireless Carrier MetroPCS Receives Highest Ranking in J.D. Power and Associates Customer Satisfaction Index Report

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:20:14 GMT

Business Wire - MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE: PCS), the nation’s leading provider of unlimited wireless communications service, earned the highest ranking in the J.D.

Keithley Releases Guide to Wireless and RF Testing

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:16:36 GMT

Business Wire - Keithley Instruments, Inc. (NYSE:KEI), a leader in solutions for emerging measurement needs, announces the availability of Advanced Measurement Techniques for OFDM- and MIMO-based Radio Systems: Demystifying WLAN and WiMAX Testing, a new guide to wireless and RF testing.

FalconStor Teams Up With HiNet to Offer SaaS-Based Storage Services in Taiwan

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:15:37 GMT

Business Wire - FalconStor Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: FALC), the provider of TOTALLY Open™ data protection solutions, today announced its expansion in the Software as a Service (SaaS) market, collaborating with HiNet – the Internet service provider (ISP) arm of Chunghwa Telecom (NYSE: CHT), Taiwan's largest information and telecom service provider – to make online backup services available to customers and small-and-medium-size businesses in Taiwan.

EMBARQ(TM) Smart IP Enterprise(SM) Provides an Economical, Efficient and Flexible Business Communications Solution

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:08:34 GMT

Business Wire - EMBARQTM Business today introduced another innovative business communications product: EMBARQTM Smart IP EnterpriseSM.

ION Television Adds New Station Affiliate in Dayton

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:04:01 GMT

Business Wire - ION Television today announced a station affiliation agreement with WRCX–TV in Dayton, the nation’s 62nd largest TV market, which represents approximately 511,000 television households.

The Directors of Telehop Communications Inc. wish to advise Shareholders that they have signed an Offer from Globalive Communications Corp. to acquire

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:03:00 GMT

CNW Group - On July 23rd, Telehop Communications Inc. ("Telehop") (TSXV-HOP) entered into a binding offer letter (the "Offer") with Globalive Communications Corp. ("Globalive") in respect of Globalive acquiring 100% of Telehop's outstanding shares, subject to the terms and conditions of an Amalgamation Agreement to be completed in the next 45 days.