ATLANTA, USA: Mobile Labs, LLC, a leading provider of secure, enterprise-grade, next-generation mobile testing solutions, announced that comprehensive support for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad devices running Apple’s iOS 8 will be available on September 17, 2014, the same day it is made publicly available by Apple. Support includes the new iPhone models, the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
Devices running iOS8 are available in Mobile Labs’ deviceConnect, a private mobile device cloud that supports manual and automated mobile app testing, manual and automated website testing, performance testing, service objective monitoring, manual device testing, and mobile DevOps from its secure location behind the corporate firewall.
deviceConnect’s iOS 8 support includes the complete set of device access management and testing capabilities available for Android and prior iOS versions: device control, object-based automation, and device management. In addition, support includes dynamic instrumentation that allows unmodified apps, including iOS8 apps, to be tested without the need to create a special app build or to make source code changes.
Friday, September 12, 2014
Croatian Optima Telecom and SmartLabs to deliver next-gen interactive TV services
ZAGREB, CROATIA: SmartLabs announced that, in partnership with the Optima Telecom, Сroatia's second largest fixed line, Internet and Pay-TV provider, they have upgraded the OptiTV service and deployed a next generation end-to-end SmartLabs Interactive TV Solution.
More than 20 companies took part in the Optima Telecom tender process and after completing an extensive and detailed selection process, an end-to-end solution from SmartLabs was selected. The SmartLabs solution included a service delivery platform (SmartTUBE SDP), video infrastructure (SmartMEDIA), an advanced user interface (SmartTUBE UI) and the SML-482 STBs.
Whilst the SML-482 STB has been selected for new customers, a critical feature of the project was the migration of existing Optima Telecom customers from the legacy interactive TV platform to the new service, built on the SmartLabs solution, without changing their STBs. The new solution has been rapidly implemented and the customer migration process is now underway and legacy STBs, from STB providers Telsey and Albis, are fully supported on the new platform.
Ensuring support for legacy STBs enabled Optima Telecom to substantially reduce the capital expenditure involved in deploying a next generation Interactive TV solution whilst providing its valued existing customers a completely new TV viewing experience with the minimum amount of fuss.
More than 20 companies took part in the Optima Telecom tender process and after completing an extensive and detailed selection process, an end-to-end solution from SmartLabs was selected. The SmartLabs solution included a service delivery platform (SmartTUBE SDP), video infrastructure (SmartMEDIA), an advanced user interface (SmartTUBE UI) and the SML-482 STBs.
Whilst the SML-482 STB has been selected for new customers, a critical feature of the project was the migration of existing Optima Telecom customers from the legacy interactive TV platform to the new service, built on the SmartLabs solution, without changing their STBs. The new solution has been rapidly implemented and the customer migration process is now underway and legacy STBs, from STB providers Telsey and Albis, are fully supported on the new platform.
Ensuring support for legacy STBs enabled Optima Telecom to substantially reduce the capital expenditure involved in deploying a next generation Interactive TV solution whilst providing its valued existing customers a completely new TV viewing experience with the minimum amount of fuss.
M2M Spectrum Networks and Conterra Broadband announce colocation partnership
LAS VEGAS, USA: M2M Spectrum Networks, LLC--a leading nationwide wireless machine-to machine (M2M) network operator--today announced a new joint venture with Conterra Broadband Services, LLC headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
This newly formed alliance enables M2M Spectrum Networks to colocate its proprietary equipment on specified communications tower and rooftop assets owned and operated by Conterra across the United States. The company currently utilizes these infrastructure assets to provide highly secure and cost effective broadband connectivity services to K-12 school districts, libraries, hospitals and healthcare clinics, public safety agencies, municipal government/public safety agencies and select businesses.
The marketing alliance between the companies will allow M2M's "new era" location and data connectivity services to be offered to these same customer segments in Conterra's current service areas.
M2M Spectrum Networks is constructing what is intended to be the nation's first purpose-built network designed specifically for machine-to-machine communications, covering 75 percent of the US population by the end of 2015, and 95 percent by the end of 2016.
This newly formed alliance enables M2M Spectrum Networks to colocate its proprietary equipment on specified communications tower and rooftop assets owned and operated by Conterra across the United States. The company currently utilizes these infrastructure assets to provide highly secure and cost effective broadband connectivity services to K-12 school districts, libraries, hospitals and healthcare clinics, public safety agencies, municipal government/public safety agencies and select businesses.
The marketing alliance between the companies will allow M2M's "new era" location and data connectivity services to be offered to these same customer segments in Conterra's current service areas.
M2M Spectrum Networks is constructing what is intended to be the nation's first purpose-built network designed specifically for machine-to-machine communications, covering 75 percent of the US population by the end of 2015, and 95 percent by the end of 2016.
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Quantenna and MediaTek to lead 802.11ac MU-MIMO interoperability
AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS: Quantenna Communications Inc. has announced in advance of IBC 2014 that it has achieved 802.11ac Multi-User Multiple-Input-and-Multiple-Output (MU-MIMO) interoperability in cooperation with MediaTek, a worldwide market leader in innovative chipsets for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular 3G/LTE, and HDTV.
The companies have been working closely together on product interoperability testing and are showing how MU-MIMO improves user experience while optimizing network efficiency to conserve precious spectrum resources.
The full potential of today’s MIMO access points is not being realized due to the dominance of simple mobile devices and challenging channel conditions. With MU-MIMO, which allows concurrent transmissions from massive/high order MIMO access points to multiple lower order clients like single antenna mobile devices, spectral efficiency and network performance can both be significantly increased. The improvements in spectral efficiency result in higher performance in the same channels.
The companies have been working closely together on product interoperability testing and are showing how MU-MIMO improves user experience while optimizing network efficiency to conserve precious spectrum resources.
The full potential of today’s MIMO access points is not being realized due to the dominance of simple mobile devices and challenging channel conditions. With MU-MIMO, which allows concurrent transmissions from massive/high order MIMO access points to multiple lower order clients like single antenna mobile devices, spectral efficiency and network performance can both be significantly increased. The improvements in spectral efficiency result in higher performance in the same channels.
Smartphones to account for two thirds of world’s mobile market by 2020
LONDON, ENGLAND: Smartphones will account for two out of every three mobile connections globally by 2020, according to a major new report by GSMA Intelligence, the research arm of the GSMA.
The new study, “Smartphone forecasts and assumptions, 2007-2020”, finds that smartphones account for one in three mobile connections today, representing more than two billion mobile connections. It forecasts that the number of smartphone connections will grow three-fold over the next six years, reaching six billion by 2020, accounting for two-thirds of the nine billion mobile connections by that time.
Basic phones, feature phones and data terminals such as tablets, dongles and routers will account for the remaining connections. The study excludes M2M from the connections totals.
“The smartphone has sparked a wave of global innovation that has brought new services to millions and efficiencies to businesses of every type,” said Hyunmi Yang, chief strategy officer at the GSMA. “As the study released today shows, smartphones will be the driving force of mobile industry growth over the next six years, with one billion new smartphone connections expected over the next 18 months alone.
“In the hands of consumers, these devices are improving living standards and changing lives, especially in developing markets, while contributing to growing economies by stimulating entrepreneurship. As the industry evolves, smartphones are becoming lifestyle hubs that are creating opportunities for mobile industry players in vertical markets such as financial services, healthcare, home automation and transport.”
The new study, “Smartphone forecasts and assumptions, 2007-2020”, finds that smartphones account for one in three mobile connections today, representing more than two billion mobile connections. It forecasts that the number of smartphone connections will grow three-fold over the next six years, reaching six billion by 2020, accounting for two-thirds of the nine billion mobile connections by that time.
Basic phones, feature phones and data terminals such as tablets, dongles and routers will account for the remaining connections. The study excludes M2M from the connections totals.
“In the hands of consumers, these devices are improving living standards and changing lives, especially in developing markets, while contributing to growing economies by stimulating entrepreneurship. As the industry evolves, smartphones are becoming lifestyle hubs that are creating opportunities for mobile industry players in vertical markets such as financial services, healthcare, home automation and transport.”
Mobile video calling now available with Viber
LONDON, ENGLAND: Viber, the leading mobile communications platform offering free messaging and HD-quality phone calls, announced the release of Viber 5.0 for Android and iOS, along with new versions of its desktop application for Windows, Windows 8 and OS X.
Viber 5.0 delivers some powerful new features and enhancements, including the ability to make video calls from your phone.
“We’re delighted to bring video calling to mobile,” said Talmon Marco, Viber CEO. “Now that you can make video calls from your phone as well as on your PC and Mac, you can always talk in the way that’s most convenient for you, wherever you happen to be. ”
In addition to video calls, Viber 5.0 also includes an easier way to manage your contacts by simply adding their Viber number or scanning a special QR code, along with a number of OS specific enhancements.
Viber 5.0 delivers some powerful new features and enhancements, including the ability to make video calls from your phone.
“We’re delighted to bring video calling to mobile,” said Talmon Marco, Viber CEO. “Now that you can make video calls from your phone as well as on your PC and Mac, you can always talk in the way that’s most convenient for you, wherever you happen to be. ”
In addition to video calls, Viber 5.0 also includes an easier way to manage your contacts by simply adding their Viber number or scanning a special QR code, along with a number of OS specific enhancements.
Fiber optics market worth $3 billion by 2019
DALLAS, USA: According to the new research report "Fiber Optics Market by Application (Telecom & Broadband, Oil & Gas, Utilities, Private Data Networks, Cable Television, Military/Aerospace, and Others) - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2019", defines and segments the global fiber optics market with an analysis and forecast by region and application by value.
Asia-Pacific, North America, and Europe dominated the fiber optics market in 2013, and accounted for over 90 percent of the market size in terms of value. The Asia-Pacific fiber optic market is currently at a growing stage. Government directives intended to increase and encourage national broadband applications which are among the main drivers of the market.
Country-wise, China is the top most consumer of fiber optics product, globally and is also the largest market for fiber optics products growing at a CAGR higher than the global average till 2019.
The US is the largest fiber optics consumer in the world. Asia-Pacific is expected to witness the fastest growth rate by 2019. The market in Asia-Pacific region is experiencing increasing growth because of fiber optics demand arising from the use of 3G and 4G and growth in the information technology and telecommunication industry.
Asia-Pacific, North America, and Europe dominated the fiber optics market in 2013, and accounted for over 90 percent of the market size in terms of value. The Asia-Pacific fiber optic market is currently at a growing stage. Government directives intended to increase and encourage national broadband applications which are among the main drivers of the market.
Country-wise, China is the top most consumer of fiber optics product, globally and is also the largest market for fiber optics products growing at a CAGR higher than the global average till 2019.
The US is the largest fiber optics consumer in the world. Asia-Pacific is expected to witness the fastest growth rate by 2019. The market in Asia-Pacific region is experiencing increasing growth because of fiber optics demand arising from the use of 3G and 4G and growth in the information technology and telecommunication industry.
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