UK: 1stAdvance is pleased to announce a major new partnership with Aerohive Networks.
“We think Aerohive’s range of easy-to-deploy and manage access points make advanced Wi-Fi networks available to businesses of all sizes” says Steve Wilkinson, Technical Director – 1stAdvance. “Our customers can start with a single Access Point and linearly scale to many hundreds. This kind of ‘pay as you grow Wi-Fi’ avoids up-front investment that puts many organisations off. Growth is achieved by simply adding more Access Points to the existing infrastructure as required.”
He continued: “And, unlike controller based or cloud based controller systems – there is no central point of failure that can disable your network if there is a problem. This does not mean there is no management, just simply a decentralised, robust environment by design.”
Aerohive's Wi-Fi solutions starts with options for SOHO through to enterprise campuses, branch offices and more. What makes Aerohive compelling, apart from the low entry cost, is their cooperative control architecture that eliminates the need for controllers. This is a huge plus for busy IT managers and where budgetary constraints are concerned.
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Calix first to unleash power of fiber connected carrier class Wi-Fi in home
PETALUMA, USA: Calix Inc. announced the launch of the 844G and 854G GigaCenters, the first in a family of premises service delivery platforms that will transform how gigabit broadband services in the fiber connected home are managed and delivered.
The heart of the gigabit subscriber experience, the 844G and 854G GigaCenters are the first fiber products in the world to unleash the power of carrier class Wi-Fi in the home, delivering unprecedented in-home wireless broadband coverage, quality of service, and speed.
Wielding the latest 802.11ac "wave 2" 5 GHz band Wi-Fi technology with 4x4 Multi-User Multiple Input Multiple Output (MU-MIMO) and beamforming, each GigaCenter allows service providers to deliver carrier class speeds and ubiquitous coverage to wirelessly connected devices in use throughout the subscriber home, and deliver symmetric broadband data rates of up to one gigabit per second (Gbps) to wired devices.
An extension of the access network, the GigaCenter also establishes a new strategic location for service providers in the home, allowing them to rapidly introduce advanced broadband services and network functions virtualization (NFV), and dramatically change the deployment economics of services like IPTV while maintaining extensive control and visibility via Calix Compass software.
The heart of the gigabit subscriber experience, the 844G and 854G GigaCenters are the first fiber products in the world to unleash the power of carrier class Wi-Fi in the home, delivering unprecedented in-home wireless broadband coverage, quality of service, and speed.
Wielding the latest 802.11ac "wave 2" 5 GHz band Wi-Fi technology with 4x4 Multi-User Multiple Input Multiple Output (MU-MIMO) and beamforming, each GigaCenter allows service providers to deliver carrier class speeds and ubiquitous coverage to wirelessly connected devices in use throughout the subscriber home, and deliver symmetric broadband data rates of up to one gigabit per second (Gbps) to wired devices.
An extension of the access network, the GigaCenter also establishes a new strategic location for service providers in the home, allowing them to rapidly introduce advanced broadband services and network functions virtualization (NFV), and dramatically change the deployment economics of services like IPTV while maintaining extensive control and visibility via Calix Compass software.
China's Yeastar selects Axiros for service provider infrastructure device management and provisioning
GERMANY: Axiros, the technology leader in device management solutions for telecommunications, IoT and M2M markets, announced that Yeastar, a leading designer and manufacturer of IP communications products and IP video surveillance products, has selected Axiros' AXACT Embedded TR-069 Client as its tool of choice to allow its applications to be seamlessly integrated into service provider management infrastructure.
This means that telcos and service providers can choose Yeastar IP-PBX, VoIP gateways, and IP video surveillance products and be confident that the products will (plug-and-play) interoperate with the existing telco infrastructure for device management and provisioning functionality.
"Yeastar was looking for an easy-to-implement, out-of-the-box solution that would allow their devices to be seamlessly integrated with the service providers' management infrastructure," said Shaun Rossiter, VP of Sales for Axiros in APAC. "Axiros' AXACT was an excellent fit as it gave Yeastar the flexibility to customize their data model to configure and monitor the features they deemed necessary, but also those required by the TR-069 standards."
"When bringing device management into our voice product portfolio, we had many concerns as this is a complex process and we wanted to be sure our customers - the telcos and service providers - would benefit from the additional features offered, such as remote device management and provisioning, without the headache of installation challenges," commented Prince Cai, product manager of Yeastar. "Axiros delivered. Our promise of faster integration time, a powerful API and customization are now a reality thanks to AXACT."
This means that telcos and service providers can choose Yeastar IP-PBX, VoIP gateways, and IP video surveillance products and be confident that the products will (plug-and-play) interoperate with the existing telco infrastructure for device management and provisioning functionality.
"Yeastar was looking for an easy-to-implement, out-of-the-box solution that would allow their devices to be seamlessly integrated with the service providers' management infrastructure," said Shaun Rossiter, VP of Sales for Axiros in APAC. "Axiros' AXACT was an excellent fit as it gave Yeastar the flexibility to customize their data model to configure and monitor the features they deemed necessary, but also those required by the TR-069 standards."
"When bringing device management into our voice product portfolio, we had many concerns as this is a complex process and we wanted to be sure our customers - the telcos and service providers - would benefit from the additional features offered, such as remote device management and provisioning, without the headache of installation challenges," commented Prince Cai, product manager of Yeastar. "Axiros delivered. Our promise of faster integration time, a powerful API and customization are now a reality thanks to AXACT."
Transatel launches 100 percent data only mobile prepaid service for travelers
FRANCE: Transatel's brand LeFrenchMobile - a multilingual prepaid service dedicated to travellers in France and Europe - widens its offer to data users traveling around the world.
The offer just came out under the name of DataSIM; as of today you can use this service to surf internet and use your favorite apps at the lowest rates in France, Germany, Poland & Israel but many more countries are promised to come very soon in the aim of covering the world!
The tariffs are starting from €5.90 for 200MB for two days and also 1GB for only €35.90 for one whole month in Zone 1 including France and Poland. Zone 2 includes Germany and Israel and the bundles are 100MB for €5.90 for two days and 100MB for €9.90 valid 30 days. Each zone has four different bundles, which vary of MB and validity which can be checked out on their website as well.
Through its second offer EuroSIM - SIM card for calls, texts & data within the European Union - you can also benefit from cheap data bundles covering all countries within the European Union.
The offer just came out under the name of DataSIM; as of today you can use this service to surf internet and use your favorite apps at the lowest rates in France, Germany, Poland & Israel but many more countries are promised to come very soon in the aim of covering the world!
The tariffs are starting from €5.90 for 200MB for two days and also 1GB for only €35.90 for one whole month in Zone 1 including France and Poland. Zone 2 includes Germany and Israel and the bundles are 100MB for €5.90 for two days and 100MB for €9.90 valid 30 days. Each zone has four different bundles, which vary of MB and validity which can be checked out on their website as well.
Through its second offer EuroSIM - SIM card for calls, texts & data within the European Union - you can also benefit from cheap data bundles covering all countries within the European Union.
Cellwize evaluates role of SON in small cell networks at LTE Asia
SINGAPORE: Cellwize, the innovative Self-Organizing Network (SON) solutions provider, will be presenting and speaking at this year's LTE Asia event in Singapore. The event will be held on September 23-25 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.
At the event, Cellwize will take part in the panel discussion: "Highlighting the role and opportunities of SON in small cell networks". During this session Olivier Guibert, General Manager of APAC for Cellwize, will discuss the benefits that a customer-centric SON approach brings to operators when utilizing the small cell network. Olivier will highlight the results that operators have experienced and how Next Generation SON can drive value back to the operator on Heterogeneous Networks.
"As mobile operators explore different ways of boosting network capacity and improving coverage, small cells are becoming more and more important as subscriber demand for the network continues to increase," said Olivier Guibert APAC GM at Cellwize. "Customer-centric SON can play a vital role on small cells. It can combine analytics and subscriber data to drive value back to the operators and provide additional monetization opportunities."
At the event, Cellwize will take part in the panel discussion: "Highlighting the role and opportunities of SON in small cell networks". During this session Olivier Guibert, General Manager of APAC for Cellwize, will discuss the benefits that a customer-centric SON approach brings to operators when utilizing the small cell network. Olivier will highlight the results that operators have experienced and how Next Generation SON can drive value back to the operator on Heterogeneous Networks.
"As mobile operators explore different ways of boosting network capacity and improving coverage, small cells are becoming more and more important as subscriber demand for the network continues to increase," said Olivier Guibert APAC GM at Cellwize. "Customer-centric SON can play a vital role on small cells. It can combine analytics and subscriber data to drive value back to the operators and provide additional monetization opportunities."
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Openwave Mobility to discuss developments in cloud-based services and NFV
REDWOOD CITY, USA & CTIA SUPER MOBILITY WEEK, LAS VEGAS, USA: Openwave Mobility, a software innovator enabling operators to manage and monetize mobile data, announced that its CEO, John Giere, will speak at the 2014 CTIA's Super Mobility Week on 9th September on experiences from delivering virtual cloud-based services.
The company's VP of Product Management, Marketing, and Strategy, Indranil Chatterjee, will discuss the interrelation and differences between SDN and NFV at the event. Indranil will also be speaking on a panel on the National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC), a White House initiative to improve the privacy, security, and convenience for cyberspace identities.
John Giere will discuss new ways to monetize cloud services through video consumption plans, differentiated customer care, and NFV. Research has found that nearly all consumers and companies are moving part, if not all, of their personal and business data to cloud-based infrastructures.
McKinsey & Co, claims that 80 percent of large companies (companies that have up to 1,000 employees) in North America are either looking at using cloud services or already have. Giere will highlight the key experiences and learning points from deploying network applications in the cloud including video optimization and content filtering.
The company's VP of Product Management, Marketing, and Strategy, Indranil Chatterjee, will discuss the interrelation and differences between SDN and NFV at the event. Indranil will also be speaking on a panel on the National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC), a White House initiative to improve the privacy, security, and convenience for cyberspace identities.
John Giere will discuss new ways to monetize cloud services through video consumption plans, differentiated customer care, and NFV. Research has found that nearly all consumers and companies are moving part, if not all, of their personal and business data to cloud-based infrastructures.
McKinsey & Co, claims that 80 percent of large companies (companies that have up to 1,000 employees) in North America are either looking at using cloud services or already have. Giere will highlight the key experiences and learning points from deploying network applications in the cloud including video optimization and content filtering.
Facebook and WhatsApp deal under scrutiny
ENGLAND: The European Commission has begun its investigation into the Facebook-WhatsApp deal as requested by Facebook itself. The EC has requested feedback on the deal from key regulators, mobile operators and OTT players.
Neha Dharia, senior analyst, Consumer Services, Ovum, said that The European Commission (EC) has begun its investigation into Facebook’s acquisition of WhatsApp. This investigation has been requested by Facebook itself to ensure an uninterrupted functioning of the service post the acquisition throughout Europe.
Approaching the EC has allowed Facebook to address any concerns at a macro level rather than deal with similar queries across multiple markets within Europe. As a part of its investigation the EC has approached telecom operators, regulators and even Facebook’s competitors for feedback on the deal. The findings of the probe will be taken into account and a decision on the deal (or whether there is a need for further investigation) will be out by the first week of October. Facebook is hopeful to complete the acquisition this year though the permissible deadline for completion has been pushed to August 2015.
Meanwhile in the US, the Federal Trade Commission has already given the deal the go ahead, however it has emphasized the need for WhatsApp to maintain its current privacy level and protect customer data after objection raised by privacy protection organization EPIC.
Ovum does not expect the deal to face much trouble due to this investigation but expects further guidelines around personal data protection for WhatsApp users. WhatsApp needs to ensure that personal data is protected at all times, as any misuse or leakage of data could cause WhatsApp to lose its market leader status to strong competitors such as Line and WeChat that are not too far behind. The feedback requested by the EC deals with topics such as the impact of the deal on consumer choice, innovation and the impact on traditional services such as SMS and voice calls.
Ovum estimates that services such as WhatsApp have cannibalized SMS revenue by over $32.5 billion globally in 2013. WhatsApp is also set to release its much awaited voice calling service which was due to release in Q2 2014. The introduction of voice calling will have a negative impact on operator voice calling revenue as it will be introduced to WhatsApp’s 600 million strong active user base. Ovum expects regulatory intervention around this in several markets where mobile VoIP is currently not popular.
Neha Dharia, senior analyst, Consumer Services, Ovum, said that The European Commission (EC) has begun its investigation into Facebook’s acquisition of WhatsApp. This investigation has been requested by Facebook itself to ensure an uninterrupted functioning of the service post the acquisition throughout Europe.
Approaching the EC has allowed Facebook to address any concerns at a macro level rather than deal with similar queries across multiple markets within Europe. As a part of its investigation the EC has approached telecom operators, regulators and even Facebook’s competitors for feedback on the deal. The findings of the probe will be taken into account and a decision on the deal (or whether there is a need for further investigation) will be out by the first week of October. Facebook is hopeful to complete the acquisition this year though the permissible deadline for completion has been pushed to August 2015.
Meanwhile in the US, the Federal Trade Commission has already given the deal the go ahead, however it has emphasized the need for WhatsApp to maintain its current privacy level and protect customer data after objection raised by privacy protection organization EPIC.
Ovum does not expect the deal to face much trouble due to this investigation but expects further guidelines around personal data protection for WhatsApp users. WhatsApp needs to ensure that personal data is protected at all times, as any misuse or leakage of data could cause WhatsApp to lose its market leader status to strong competitors such as Line and WeChat that are not too far behind. The feedback requested by the EC deals with topics such as the impact of the deal on consumer choice, innovation and the impact on traditional services such as SMS and voice calls.
Ovum estimates that services such as WhatsApp have cannibalized SMS revenue by over $32.5 billion globally in 2013. WhatsApp is also set to release its much awaited voice calling service which was due to release in Q2 2014. The introduction of voice calling will have a negative impact on operator voice calling revenue as it will be introduced to WhatsApp’s 600 million strong active user base. Ovum expects regulatory intervention around this in several markets where mobile VoIP is currently not popular.
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