Colt Technology Services, in conjunction with technology partners AT&T, Orange, Ciena, Amdocs and Fujitsu aims to bring the concept of the customer controlled network closer to reality.
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US Congress agrees to share user web searches with ISPs
US politicians have voted to abolish privacy rules that are designed to prevent internet service providers (ISPs) from selling users’ web browsing histories and app usage histories to advertisers.0 3633
US Internet providers pledge not to sell customer data
The three major US Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have pledged to protect the private data of US citizens, days after the US Congress approved legislation reversing Obama administration’s Internet privacy rules.
Mobile data from Super Bowl stadium breaks records
Sunday’s Super Bowl produced skyrocketing wireless voice and data usage by fans inside the MetLife Stadium, higher than any other one-day sporting event, according to AT&T and Verizon Wireless.
Verizon to report on US law-enforcement data requests
Verizon Communications will report on law-enforcement requests for information on its customers that it received in 2013, following similar moves that major online companies have made, but rival AT&T has not.
4G wireless now a necessity for businesses
The realm of 4G wireless networking continues to grow with each passing week, and for business users, it has matured from a luxury to a necessity.
Apple iOS battles back in market share struggle
Apple’s iOS is closing the gap on rival Android in the US market, according to new statistics released today by Kantar Worldpanel ComTech.
Wi-Fi’s fast 802.11ac standard may pay off big in mobile
The emerging IEEE 802.11ac wireless LAN standard will be able to deliver faster connections wherever it’s used, but the biggest benefit may come at public hotspots – eventually.
AT&T Cabling Systems signs Westcon as Middle East distributor
Westcon Group has signed a distribution agreement with AT&T Cabling Systems that will see it distribute the vendor’s complete product portfolio in the Middle East.
EMC appoints Nazim Fraijat as MD for Levant and emerging Africa
EMC announced this week that it had appointed Nazim Fraijat as managing director for its Levant and emerging Africa region. In his new role, Fraijat will focus on strategy and business development to extend and accelerate EMC’s growth in the region, EMC said in a statement.
Software AG buys LongJump for cloud PaaS
Software AG has picked up cloud PaaS (platform-as-a-service) vendor LongJump in a bid to give small and medium-sized companies a …