April 4, 2008 4:55 PM
Posted by: Tom Nolle
Networking,
Open sourceWe have launched an open source project to develop service logic execution environments (SLEEs) and service management execution environments (SMEEs) for NGN services. The initiative is called "ExperiaSphere," and we are now actively seeking contributors and partners in the process. We've...
April 3, 2008 12:54 PM
Posted by: Tom Nolle
Broadband,
Cabling,
ComcastComcast will be rolling out a DOCSIS 3.0 trial in Minnesota, with the top download speed 50 Mbps (5 Mbps upload). The service will be the first deployment of the faster cable modem standard, and the interest level will be high since DOCSIS 3.0 is the only architecture that can rival FTTH in...
April 2, 2008 12:32 PM
Posted by: Tom Nolle
Integrated devices,
Intel,
mobile Internet devices,
WiMAXIn what may well be a key announcement for the industry, Intel revealed that it had 25 partners working with it on portable Internet devices, or “mobile Internet devices” (MIDs) in the new-speak. These boxes will be designed for use while away from home or work but not mobile as the driver of a...
April 1, 2008 1:39 PM
Posted by: Tom Nolle
Cabling,
FTTH,
Triple play services,
VideoThe cable companies are taking the threat of FiOS seriously and promoting technologies that are more suitable for deep fiber and FTTH in their own plants. The activity is concentrated in what is called “RFoG” or RF over Glass, meaning mechanisms to perform the opto-electrical transformation...