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Random House launches ebook reader on Apple App Store |
29/05/09 |
The Random House Group has announced the launch of new ebook reader applications available on the Apple App Store. The apps have been developed in partnership with Verlag... Read More |
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National Rail Enquiries and mxData go live to the mobile |
29/05/09 |
| mxData, the mobile applications company, has announced the launch of its LiveTrain mobile service for the Orange network. The service is designed to assist travellers by ... Read More |
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Data Select secures Nokia exclusive |
29/05/09 |
| Data Select has secured exclusive distribution for the Nokia 2680 Pink in the UK.
One of Nokia’s approved partners, Data Select has already generated significant inter... Read More |
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Dealer warning as police investigate security imposters |
29/05/09 |
| Criminal gangs posing as security staff are targeting mobile phone dealers, according to experts.
Scammers are trying to trick staff into handing over confidential d... Read More |
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Ten Recession Beater Tech Top Tips |
29/05/09 |
| Organisations have to change the way they work to beat the economic downturn, says Chris de Silva, Managing Director of NEC Philips.
NEC Philips Unified Solutions has ... Read More |
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The Evolution of Carrier Ethernet |
29/05/09 |
| Vinay Rathore, product marketing director at Ciena, says Carrier Ethernet is no longer the new kid on the block.
“Its many virtues, from flexibility and scalability ... Read More |
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Controlware Secures The Oldham College |
29/05/09 |
| Working with partners ntl:Telewest Business, IP CCTV specialist Controlware has supplied an advanced surveillance solution to The Oldham College that delivers improved fl... Read More |
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Convergence Group Launches Six Hour Service Promise for Retailers |
29/05/09 |
| Satisfying the demands of the end customer is the main concern for most retailers, so having an IT provider that promises 24/7 back up and support is essential. Midlands ... Read More |
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Ruddle Merz chooses Timico for all its IT Solutions |
29/05/09 |
| Ruddle Merz, one of the UK’s leading business rates surveying practices based in Oakham, has grown rapidly over the last few years, and as a result they needed an IT infr... Read More |
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LG mobile signs deal with Channel 4 |
28/05/09 |
| As part of an integrated marketing campaign breaking this summer, LG Mobile has signed a deal with Channel 4 to create a bespoke branding package that will cover a hand p... Read More |
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Samsung joins Bebo in social networking partnership |
28/05/09 |
| Samsung Mobile UK has announced a strategic partnership with AOL-owned Bebo, launching Samsung’s biggest social networking collaboration ever.
The partnership will in... Read More |
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Virgin Media shakes market with new monthly tariffs |
28/05/09 |
| Virgin Media has announced the launch of its new range of pay monthly tariffs.
Available from today, Virgin Media’s new pay monthly range includes a market beating £... Read More |
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Kondor to supply selected Boots stores in the UK |
28/05/09 |
| Kondor, the mobile-related accessories distributor, has reached an agreement to supply a range of KIT branded products into Boots UK airport and flagship stores. The rang... Read More |
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DoCoMo and Telefonica in pact to pressurise Vodafone |
28/05/09 |
| by Caroline Gabriel, ReThink Wireless
The Japanese mobile industry has traditionally been unique, with its own handset requirements, spectrum and even 3G platforms, so... Read More |
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Nortel Recognises Local Businesses at PartnerFocus Events |
28/05/09 |
| Employees from local branches of telecommunications businesses, Avnet, Connect and Intrinsic Technology, have been recognised for their outstanding performances during 20... Read More |
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Shoppers vote Tesco Mobile top for pay as you go |
28/05/09 |
| Tesco Mobile has beaten all other networks to scoop the top position in the prestigious mobile satisfaction survey from Which? Magazine, for the fourth year in a row.
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Fone Logistics jets dealers to Monte Carlo |
28/05/09 |
| Fone Logistics’ latest incentive caused a flutter when its top performing mobile phone dealers were treated to a trip of lifetime to Monte Carlo.
Mobile phone dealers ... Read More |
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NEC Infrontia to sponsor Convergence Summit |
28/05/09 |
| Voice and data convergence specialist NEC Infrontia has signed up as principal sponsor of the Convergence Summit 2009.
The event, which brings together voice and data... Read More |
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Nimans Hails New Box of Tricks From Siemens |
28/05/09 |
| Distributor Nimans says the launch of new systems technology from Siemens will create a more ‘potent sell’ for resellers who can take advantage of a complete one box unif... Read More |
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New Faster BT Broadband For Lincolnshire Businesses |
28/05/09 |
| Lincolnshire businesses, even in the most rural areas, can now reap the benefits of faster ADSL broadband - thanks to a new, cost effective BT business technology.
So... Read More |
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Easynet Connect Extends No Minimum Term Offer |
28/05/09 |
| Business internet provider, Easynet Connect has extended the availability of its "no minimum term" internet packages. First launched at the beginning of March, the offer ... Read More |
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Flexible working tops charts in Sheffield |
27/05/09 |
| More companies across Britain are embracing flexible working than ever before, leading to a huge shift in the UK’s working practice and the end of office life as we know ... Read More |
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Orange and Alcatel-Lucent address European healthcare market |
27/05/09 |
| Orange and Alcatel-Lucent have signed a cooperation agreement to address the healthcare challenges in Europe and emerging markets.
The two companies will develop and ... Read More |
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Virgin Media launches new mobile internet portal |
27/05/09 |
| Virgin Media has launched a new mobile internet portal, available for all UK mobile users, featuring the RoundU local search service provided by Mobile Commerce, the UK p... Read More |
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Vodafone appoints two new exec directors |
27/05/09 |
| Vodafone Group has announced that Michel Combes and Stephen Pusey will join the Board of the Company on 1 June 2009.
Michel Combes, aged 47, is the chief executive of ... Read More |
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Streamed mobile music services to remain strong |
27/05/09 |
| Despite the impact of the global recession, revenues from streamed mobile music services and full track downloads are expected to exhibit strong growth over the next five... Read More |
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salestar launches new revenue share |
27/05/09 |
| salestar connect is celebrating its third year anniversary of its specialist B2B software solution by rolling out a workflow management system to handle the complex reven... Read More |
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Clean-Up With Headset Hygiene From Nimans |
27/05/09 |
| Think hygiene for healthier headset profits is the message to resellers from distributor Nimans. Headset Business Manager James Burns says a timely opportunity exists for... Read More |
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Tiscali International Network Acquisition Concluded |
27/05/09 |
| Tiscali International Network, the former carrier arm of Tiscali Group and a pure play wholesale carrier business, has announced that its acquisition by BS Private Equity... Read More |
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murphx Adds Third Major London Point of Presence |
27/05/09 |
| murphx has improved service quality and increased resilience with the addition of a third “Super” PoP at Telehouse East in London’s Docklands.
The wholesale connectivi... Read More |
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Murphx Invests in Future Success with Team Expansion |
26/05/09 |
| Delivering increased focus to customer management and support, while maximising growth potential, is the aim of the latest key staff appointments at murphx.
After succ... Read More |
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New Sales Chief at Adept Telecom |
26/05/09 |
| Chris Riggs, Sales Director of Adept Telecom, has decided to take a well earned rest from the pressure pot we call Telecoms, and move onto pastures new. Chris joined the... Read More |
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EgyptAir selects OnAir |
26/05/09 |
| EgyptAir and OnAir today announced an agreement to install full mobile and internet OnAir inflight passenger communications services on the airline’s fleet of twin aisle ... Read More |
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Mobile film directors revealed by Samsung |
26/05/09 |
| Today the four Directors who have been exclusively commissioned by short film giants, Future Shorts and Samsung Mobile, have been revealed. The four leading Directors inc... Read More |
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Ovi Store opens for business |
26/05/09 |
| Today, Ovi Store by Nokia is available globally to an estimated 50 million Nokia device owners across more than 50 Nokia devices including the forthcoming flagship device... Read More |
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Avaya Targets Nortel Resellers |
26/05/09 |
| Avaya has announced a new programme to attract Nortel resellers to the Avaya Business Partner programme. New Nortel partners joining Avaya will be fast-tracked with prog... Read More |
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New Offers Boost Panasonic Sales At Nimans |
26/05/09 |
| Distributor Nimans is reporting a surge in demand for Panasonic’s IP portfolio inspired by a zero per cent finance offer. Nimans’ Panasonic Business Manager, Julie Greave... Read More |
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Siemens Ports OpenScape to HiPath 3000 |
26/05/09 |
| Siemens today announces that the OpenScape Office unified communications (UC) application suite is now available on its HiPath 3000 converged voice system, offering a bro... Read More |
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Spitfire Announces SIP Communicator V2 |
26/05/09 |
| Spitfire, the ISP and Internet telephony service provider, has introduced an improved version 2 of its SIP Communicator hosted telephony service. SIP Communicator provide... Read More |
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Networks First works with Cisco on Support Contracts |
26/05/09 |
| Networks First, the provider of support services for network infrastructures has announced it is working with Cisco Systems to implement changes in procedures to ensure c... Read More |
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Digital coupons hit PayPoint retail network |
26/05/09 |
| Couponstar, provider of internet printable coupons, has teamed up with i-movo, to provide a real time coupon solution within the PayPoint retail network, which numbers ne... Read More |
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Trojan Beef up Memory |
26/05/09 |
| Telephone handset vendor Trojan Telecom has added another 100 alphanumeric memory capability to their EVO 450 telephone taking this to a massive 200 name and number phone... Read More |
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Cisco Announces UK and Ireland 2009 Channel Partner Award Winners |
22/05/09 |
| Cisco UK and Ireland has today announced the winners of its 2009 Channel Partner Awards. The winners are invited to a presentation event at Cisco’s offices in Bedfont Lak... Read More |
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Geeks best in bed thanks to gadget fetish |
22/05/09 |
| Nationwide research has found that those who work in the tech sector are less selfish in bed and more open to using sex toys, while the same research also found that thos... Read More |
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3 and BT say “terminate the rate” |
22/05/09 |
| IDC research director for European consumer mobile, John Delaney commented on 3 UK, BT, consumer and business groups that have joined forces to call for a significant cut... Read More |
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Ofcom announces pay freeze |
22/05/09 |
| Ofcom announced that there would be no pay increase for all staff in 2009 to 2010. In addition, the members of its Executive Committee have agreed that they should not b... Read More |
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Mobile vouchers to hit retail stores with Positive Thinking |
22/05/09 |
| Eagle Eye Solutions has partnered with Positive Thinking to provide a consolidated mobile vouchering solution for retailers. The relationship will enable retailers to iss... Read More |
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TomTom brings LIVE Services to mid range nav devices |
22/05/09 |
| Following the success of LIVE Services on the premium TomTom GO range, TomTom has announced the next step in connected navigation; the TomTom XL LIVE. This product enable... Read More |
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Nokia leads vendor sales in first quarter despite falling sales |
22/05/09 |
| According to research firm, Gartner, Nokia is still top of the marketshare tree in the first quarter, even though sales at the company dropped to the lowest point in two ... Read More |
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Talktalk Group To Support Tiscali’s Channel And Wholesale Business |
22/05/09 |
| Following the announcement on 8 May that agreement has been reached for TalkTalk Group to acquire Tiscali UK's operations, TalkTalk has underlined their intention to full... Read More |
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Ofcom Confirms New Wholesale Prices for Openreach |
22/05/09 |
| Ofcom today confirmed the new prices that Openreach, a separate division within BT Group plc, can charge communication providers for access to its wholesale telecoms serv... Read More |
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Internet Connections are Overloaded |
22/05/09 |
| Almost one in six internet connections are loaded to the point where performance is likely to be affected, according to a study by NetEvidence, leaders in network perform... Read More |
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Solution to spectrum argument |
21/05/09 |
| Kip Meek, the UK government’s advisor on what to do over the re-farming of spectrum to even out the market, has come up with a solution where 900MHz spectrum could be lib... Read More |
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Northern Rail uses mobile technology to improve customer service |
21/05/09 |
| A new mobile information service, enabled by Vodafone UK, is delivering real time, detailed journey information to over one thousand conductors on Northern Rail trains, i... Read More |
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Mobile phone quarterly sales plummet |
21/05/09 |
| Sales of mobile phones globally quarter on quarter have experienced the biggest fall ever recorded, research company, Gartner, has stated.
Worldwide mobile phone sales... Read More |
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Mobile termination rates: options to benefit UK consumers |
21/05/09 |
| Ofcom has published a review of mobile termination rates - the wholesale charges that operators make to connect calls to each others’ networks - to ensure that they benef... Read More |
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Solaris Mobile wins S-band spectrum |
21/05/09 |
| Solaris Mobile is very pleased to confirm that it has received confirmation from the European Commission of the assignment of two 15 MHz of S-Band spectrum across Europe.... Read More |
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20:20 Mobile in line for top green award |
21/05/09 |
| 20:20 Mobile has been shortlisted for a prestigious award recognising its commitment to environmental sustainability.
The company has been nominated for the annual Nor... Read More |
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UK gov 2020 smart metering initiative calls for expert M2M capabilities |
21/05/09 |
| The recent announcement by the UK Government that by 2020 every consumer and business in the UK will have a smart meter installed will ensure an accurate reading is alway... Read More |
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Huawei appointed as China Telecom supplier for IMS video telephony services |
21/05/09 |
| Huawei Technologies, provider of next generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, has announced that China Telecom selected Huawei as ... Read More |
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Digital Exchange Appointment |
21/05/09 |
| Sheffield based technology solutions provider Digital Exchange (Yorkshire) has named Daron Healy as their latest Client Account Manager. This most recent appointment coin... Read More |
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Wise Communications Set to Acquire Telrad Connegy |
21/05/09 |
| Wisecom, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Telrad Connegy the developer and manufacturer of Voice over IP Business Communication systems based in Petah T... Read More |
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New Director for Web Based Channel Partner Program |
21/05/09 |
| Masternaut Three X has appointed Amina Majid as Director of Affinity, the company’s mobile solutions channel partner programme. Majid will be responsible for managing th... Read More |
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‘Trade Up with Toshiba 2009’ |
21/05/09 |
| Toshiba has launched a new programme to allow existing customers to become more competitive with a cost-effective upgrade to the latest Strata CIX communication platform.... Read More |
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Polycom Wireless to Challenge Fixed Handsets |
21/05/09 |
| St Albans based distributor Icon says that the new Polycom KIRK 2010 handset is now available to its channel partners.
The handset comes out of the box with power supp... Read More |
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Titan Telecom Race to Save Lives |
21/05/09 |
| Alex Heslip, Head of Sales at business telecommunication company Titan Telecom, is in training to take part in a two part race to raise money in support of Great Ormond S... Read More |
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Free Public Wi-fi Hits Digitally Remote Parts of UK |
21/05/09 |
| A new free public WiFi network has launched in the UK. Lead by a collective of industry specialists, Freerunner will enable consumers to get free broadband access in unde... Read More |
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European Payments Council to go contactless |
20/05/09 |
| A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been agreed between the decision making body of the European payments industry, the European Payments Council (EPC) and GlobalPlat... Read More |
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Mobile phone shipments 2009 set to drop |
20/05/09 |
| The economic downturn will have a significant impact on mobile phone shipments in 2009, according to research firm, Ovum.
Ovum claims that mobile phone volumes will be... Read More |
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GSMA receives award work on child online protection |
20/05/09 |
| Rob Conway, CEO at GSM Association, has been presented with the ITU World Telecommunications and Information Society Award at the World Summit on the Information Society ... Read More |
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Red Bend mobile software chosen by NTT DoCoMo |
20/05/09 |
| Red Bend Software, provider of mobile software management, has announced that NTT DoCoMo, the mobile operator and provider of advanced mobile services, has signed a multi... Read More |
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Chess Telecom officially joins May Day Network |
20/05/09 |
| Chess Telecom officially joined HRH Prince of Wales’ May Day Network 2009 by making four pledges to help the environment.
Chess has many green achievements under its ... Read More |
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Hotel booking app launched |
20/05/09 |
| A new mobile phone application that allows people to find and book hotel accommodation through their mobile phone is to be marketed to hotel groups across Europe.
Mo... Read More |
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DMSL Signs With Opal for Premium Broadband And Voice |
20/05/09 |
| DMSL has signed a partnership agreement with leading provider of business-to-business broadband services, Opal, to distribute its premium broadband services, related voic... Read More |
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murphx Switches On to Success |
20/05/09 |
| Access to BT’s next generation communication services is just a click away thanks to an interconnect deal for murphx Innovative Solutions using 21CN - BT’s multi-billion ... Read More |
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From Professional Catwalk Model to Model Unicom Employee |
20/05/09 |
| Manchester-based Unicom has promoted Charlotte McHale, 24, from Poynton, to Head of Training and Development.
Charlotte has worked for Unicom for over 4 years and rece... Read More |
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Vodafone UK Abolishes Roaming Charges For Summer |
20/05/09 |
| From June 1, pay as you go and pay monthly consumer customers can talk, text and send picture messages from over 35 countries across Europe this summer for the same price... Read More |
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Singularity Take Smart Route to WLR3 |
20/05/09 |
| Wholesale Line Rental company Singularity is holding a seminar for resellers on how to gain the maximum benefit of the Equivalence Management Platform (EMP) by provisioni... Read More |
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Tide Turns For IP |
20/05/09 |
| The tipping point for IP deployment over traditional PBX technology is moving ever closer - opening up new markets for dealers to exploit, according to distributor Nimans... Read More |
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Comms Resellers Kick Off New Financial Year With CTI Group |
20/05/09 |
| CTI Group, the provider of call management and VoIP call recording applications, provided another successful networking opportunity for its resellers with its annual 5-a-... Read More |
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2ergo acquire Australian based Wapfly Technologies |
20/05/09 |
| 2ergo, the AIM listed leading provider of convergent mobile communications for business, entertainment and marketing, announces the acquisition of Australian based Wapfly... Read More |
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Nimans Link Plantronics with Kings of Leon Tickets |
19/05/09 |
| Chart topping resellers can enjoy a VIP night out watching the Kings of Leon as part of a special Nimans and Plantronics headset promotion. The top 10 highest performing ... Read More |
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Oak revamps web site to focus on Comms Suite |
19/05/09 |
| Software developer Oak has launched a new web site designed to take visitors directly to information on its new Comms Suite integrated applications.
The site also prov... Read More |
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Level 3 Launches New High-Speed Content Upload Service |
19/05/09 |
| Level 3 Communications has announced that it will offer its Content Delivery Network (CDN) customers a new High-Speed Content Upload service that enables rapid uploading ... Read More |
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10mb Leased Lines from £510 monthly in North Wales |
19/05/09 |
| Vaioni has launched in conjunction with Fibrespeed a Metro Network across North Wales offering businesses 10mb Internet Leased Lines from as little as £510.00 a month. Th... Read More |
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ScanSource Named one of “World’s Most Admired Companies” |
19/05/09 |
| ScanSource, Inc., the parent company of ScanSource Europe, has been named one of Fortune Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies. According to Fortune Magazine, the Mos... Read More |
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Spitfire Holds SIP Seminar for Midlands’ Channel |
19/05/09 |
| ISP Spitfire is holding a partner seminar on 2 July 2009 at the Marriott Forest of Arden Hotel near Birmingham.
The seminar will give existing and prospective channel ... Read More |
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Fone Logistics launches Panaramix |
19/05/09 |
| Mobile phone distributer, Fone Logistics, has announce dit will be providing brand new mobile tracking and field service application with a recession-busting price point,... Read More |
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Telecoms operators support broadband forum |
19/05/09 |
| Top telecommunications operators BT, Orange and Verizon have welcomed yesterday’s announcement of the union between the Broadband Forum and the IP/MPLS Forum.
The news... Read More |
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Mobile working goes to bed |
19/05/09 |
| Over a quarter of UK employees are so work obsessed they can’t resist using a mobile device such as a laptop in bed before they go to sleep according to a survey released... Read More |
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T-Mobile tops YouGov mobile broadband survey |
19/05/09 |
| T-Mobile’s mobile broadband service has been rated highest in more categories than any other mobile network operator in an independent YouGov survey of 2,083 mobile broad... Read More |
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Vodafone results: holds head high |
19/05/09 |
| This morning, Vodafone announced its annual results for the 2008 to 2009 financial year. Group revenues are £41.0 billion, up 15.6% (1.3%, excluding foreign exchange effe... Read More |
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Rocom to Host IP Convergence Workshops for Panasonic Resellers |
19/05/09 |
| Telecoms distributor Rocom, announced that they will host four IP Convergence workshops aimed at Panasonic resellers in June 2009. Designed to meet the education needs o... Read More |
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Daisy Launch Mobile Operation |
19/05/09 |
| Daisy Communications has entered into a joint venture with Siminn (Iceland Telecom). As part of the deal Siminn’s UK business Aerofone UK (Ltd), an independent mobile ser... Read More |
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Excel Introduces its New Range of Server Cabinets |
18/05/09 |
| Excel Networking Solutions, the copper and optical cabling infrastructure provider, has launched a new range of floor standing server cabinets, available in two varieties... Read More |
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New Call Centre Software for UK Market from TouchStar |
18/05/09 |
| TouchStar Call Centre Software has today announced the release of TouchStar 6.0 – their new 2009 predictive dialler and call centre solution into the UK. TouchStar 6.0 i... Read More |
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New Range of SIP Handsets Launched by Yealink |
18/05/09 |
| Yealink Network Technology Co Ltd, a developer and manufacturer of IP Voice and Video products, is to launch its range of SIP compliant IP Phones to UK distributors, chan... Read More |
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Make Margins over 40% with Proteus Office 6 |
18/05/09 |
| CTI Group, the provider of call management applications, today launches the lifeline for resellers looking to flourish and secure up to 40% margins, contrary to current m... Read More |
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Midlands-Based Convergence Group Bucks the Recession Trend |
18/05/09 |
| Convergence Group, the Midlands-based network systems integrator, is pleased to announce it is bucking the gloomy economic forecasts and is expanding and growing its ope... Read More |
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Fone Logistics launches Panaramix |
18/05/09 |
| Mobile phone distributer, Fone Logistics, has announce dit will be providing brand new mobile tracking and field service application with a recession-busting price point,... Read More |
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Unicom Donates £6000 to NSPCC |
18/05/09 |
| Manchester based Unicom has donated £6000 to the NSPCC, helping to support the important work they carry out to prevent cruelty to Children.
“This donation is the resu... Read More |
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Smart chips to respect individual privacy, states EC |
18/05/09 |
| A set of strong recommendations have been issued by the European Commission to ensure those involved in the design or operation of technology using smart chips respect th... Read More |
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Yahoo! dominates mobile download times for April |
18/05/09 |
| Keynote Systems Mobile Performance Index April 2009 shows that Yahoo! continued its good work in the mobile space with the shortest download time for the second month in ... Read More |
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Vodafone completes roll out of mobile ad services |
18/05/09 |
| Vodafone has announced it has fulfilled its ambition to expand the availability of its mobile advertising services to 18 operating company markets in the last 18 months. ... Read More |
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Freemium nodel to dominate in mobile apps market |
18/05/09 |
| Annual revenues from value added services upsold through downloaded apps are expected to exceed $14 billion by 2014, according to a new report from Juniper Research.
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Sony Ericsson and T-Mobile drive Fast & Furious |
18/05/09 |
| Sony Ericsson has announced a partnership with Zeemote, the wireless controller technology and products for mobile devices company, to launch a console-style mobile gamin... Read More |
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Node4 aims for pole position in British Superbikes 2009 |
18/05/09 |
| Node4 is planning to take British Superbikes by storm this year after teaming up with Rob Mac Racing.
The hosting and colocation provider has partnered up with former ... Read More |
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