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Mobile Money Global in Dubai Shows Industry Moving Into B2B Market

Mobile money service providers increasingly targeting businesses is one of the exciting new trends in the industry that will be discussed at the upcoming MM Global conference and expo in Dubai from 1-2 November. It is estimated that by 2013, half a billion people worldwide will be using mobile... - August 18, 2011 - Mobile Money Global

MyBlueDish Partners with YouTube for Video Contest

MyBlueDish is Partnering with YouTube to Host a Video Contest in Search of the Best WildBlue Satellite Internet Commercial. Winner Gets Cash Prize. - August 17, 2011 - MyBlueDish

Fidelus Technologies Achieves Cisco Channel Customer Satisfaction Excellence

Fidelus Technologies, LLC, a leading provider of Unified Communications and Collaboration solutions, announced today that they achieved “Channel Customer Satisfaction Excellence” status from Cisco Systems, Inc. Customer Satisfaction Excellence is the highest distinction a partner can... - August 17, 2011 - Fidelus Technologies

Softphone IP Telephony, Now Offered by ITP VoIP Internet Phone Service, is Convenient and Cost Effective

Phone service provider ITP VoIP is now offering softphone service as an optional add-on for all of its IP telephony plans. With softphone service, users can enjoy the benefits of a VoIP hosted PBX network without the expense of traditional hardware. - August 17, 2011 - ITP VoIP Broadband Phone Service

TouchTone Communications Announces New 100% Cash Bonus Program for Voice Services

TouchTone Communications is pleased to announce a new 100% cash bonus program. Effective August 15 through December 31, 2011, channel partners can earn a 100% cash bonus in addition to their monthly residual commissions on dedicated, switched, and SIP trunking voice orders. As a leading provider... - August 17, 2011 - TouchTone Communications

ISPreview Study Reveals Half of UK Internet Users Suffer Same Broadband Speeds as 3 Years Ago

A new survey conducted with over 800 UK based readers of the independent consumer Internet Service Provider (ISP) information website, ISPreview.co.uk, has revealed that just under half (48 Per Cent) of the country's broadband consumers have, during the past 3 years, seen no improvement in their internet connectivity performance. - August 17, 2011 - ISPreview.co.uk

Enjoy Prepaid - Lucky Winners Wanted on Nobel's 13th Anniversary

On Nobel's 13th anniversary, Enjoy Prepaid calling cards - the telecom company's second launched website - has decided to put an end to the legendary bad luck associated with the number 13. And in order to do so, they are running a number of campaigns aimed at giving away many presents to over 70 of their luckiest customers. - August 13, 2011 - Nobel

NobelCom - Turning Around the Luck of No. 13

On its 13th anniversary, NobelCom has decided to turn around the "luck" of number 13. And in order to do so, they are running a number of campaigns aimed at giving away many presents to their loyal customers. - August 12, 2011 - Nobel

Cost Management Group to Host the Dallas Technology Summit

Cost Management Group to host the Dallas Technology Summit, featuring cloud executives from some of the most respected companies, to be held on Thursday, August 25th, with a 2:00 pm registration, at the Hilton DFW Lakes Hotel. - August 11, 2011 - Cost Management Group

ATCOM Business Technology Solutions Installs VoIP System for Latino Community Credit Union

Communications Solutions Provider Partners with North Carolina’s First Fully Bilingual Financial Institution - August 11, 2011 - ATCOM Business Telecom Solutions

Egypt Yellow Pages Application Available at BlackBerry App World

Users of Yellow.com.eg can now download the Egypt Yellow Pages BlackBerry Native Application directly from BlackBerry App World. In March 2011, Egypt Yellow Pages Ltd, the Local Search Company, proceeded with a soft launch of its new BlackBerry Native App, at which time it could only be downloaded... - August 10, 2011 - Egypt Yellow Pages Ltd

Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Siklu Communication for Its Innovation in Gigabit Ethernet Radio Design

Siklu wins a major award from Frost & Sullivan recognizing the superiority of its all-silicon millimetric wave backhaul system. - August 10, 2011 - Siklu Communication Ltd.

Matanuska Telephone Selects Comtrend for Large-Scale, Wireless IPTV Deployments

Large, successful telephone company delivers IPTV with wireless adapters from Comtrend, bypassing traditional wiring that saves significant time and money. - August 10, 2011 - Comtrend Corporation

NYCE Announces Sales Agreement with Eastern Independent Telecommunications for Canada

NYCE Networks, a leading provider of innovative Plastic Optical Fiber to Ethernet products, announced today that NYCE has entered into an agreement with Eastern Independent Telecommunications (EIT) to sell NYCE products in Canada. - August 09, 2011 - NYCE Networks

Astraqom Launches PinoyKubo Social Network for Global Filipinos and Filipinas to Successfully Collaborate on Mutual Goals

Astraqom, a world leading provider of online community platforms leveraging IP communications, announced on August 2, 2011, the official launch of the social network PinoyKubo. Since its beta debut in May, it has over 50,000 friendships. The popular online community includes Filipina and Filipino expats, business people and students in the Philippines and abroad. It also is popular with those who are in a position to develop business with The Philippines and even those who wish to learn Tagalog. - August 09, 2011 - Pinoy Kubo

VODAFONE Selects Excentive Compensation Cockpit to Drive its Annual Reward Review Process for All Employees

Excentive, the fastest growing global provider of total compensation management solutions, announced that Vodafone Group (NASDAQ: VOD), a $75 billion, U.K.-based global mobile telecommunications company, has selected Excentive Compensation Cockpit software to manage all its fixed and variable compensation programs. Vodafone will roll out Excentive Compensation Cockpit to more than 85,000 users in 20 countries to manage bonus calculations, long-term incentives, salary reviews and allowances. - August 09, 2011 - Excentive International

NYCE Announces USA Sales Agreement with Utility Sales Associates

NYCE Networks, a leading provider of innovative Plastic Optical Fiber to Ethernet products, announced today that NYCE has entered into an agreement with Utility Sales Associates to sell NYCE products in the United States. Utility Sales Associates is a leading sales and representation company that... - August 08, 2011 - NYCE Networks

inTechnology Distribution Signs Exclusive Global Licensing and Distribution Agreement

Germany based GAB Ltd and inTechnology partner to deliver Ekahau RTLS Soft Agent for the iPhone, Android and Windows CE devices. - August 07, 2011 - inTechnology Distribution Pty Ltd

Axacore Named Top 50 Service Provider by Mortgage Technology Magazine

Designation reflects firm’s "commitment to reduce costs and improved service from origination through servicing." - August 06, 2011 - Axacore Inc.

Black Box Corporation to Ring the NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell

Company Celebrates 35th Anniversary by opening trading at Times Square MarketSite - August 06, 2011 - Black Box Network Services

3-GIS Announces Contract with MCNC for Deployment of Express Solution

3-GIS, an Alabama-based GIS software development company, has announced that MCNC has signed a contract to deploy 3-GIS’ Express Solution, a Web-based GIS management solution. - August 05, 2011 - 3-GIS

VoicePulse Announces Redesign of VoicePulse.com

VoicePulse launches a redesigned website that highlights residential phone services and enterprise SIP Trunking solutions. - August 05, 2011 - VoicePulse

Strategic Partnership Has Now Been Inked with pcmacnerds, a Technology Service Giant

The Information Technology Field has always been a hot topic and sometimes a controversial one; however the fundamentals of treating your customers as VIP members have always been an integral part for the success of pcmacnerds and also shared by Wireless Solutions. - August 04, 2011 - PCMACNERDS

SMEStorage Release Cloud File Manager for Windows Phone 7

SMEStorage, the Open Cloud Platform vendor, has released a local and Cloud File Manager for Windows Phone 7 devices. - August 04, 2011 - Storage Made Easy

Effective Branding Critical to Sustain Revenue Growth in the European Mobile Broadband Market, Says Frost & Sullivan

Brand positioning is key for telecom operators aiming to achieve long-term subscriber and revenue growth. - August 04, 2011 - Frost & Sullivan

NBS Announces Expansion of Southeastern US Network

New Miami PoP Strengthens Presence Nationwide - August 04, 2011 - NBS

Refer-a-Friend Program from Internet Phone Service ITP VoIP Gives Clients Chance to Earn Credit Toward Their Accounts

ITP VoIP’s Refer-a-Friend program gives clients the chance to earn account credits by referring the VoIP Provider to friends and family. - August 04, 2011 - ITP VoIP Broadband Phone Service

TouchTone Appoints Ken McCormack as New Vice President of Sales and Marketing -- a Bigger, Brighter, Bolder TouchTone

TouchTone Communications appoints 20 year telecom veteran Ken McCormack as new Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In his new position, McCormack will manage, oversee, and help to develop TouchTone’s retail and wholesale sales divisions. TouchTone is a full service telecommunications... - August 04, 2011 - TouchTone Communications

Fidelus Attends Microsoft Partnering Executive Summit

Fidelus Technologies, LLC, a leading provider of Unified Communications & Collaboration solutions, announced today that they attended Microsoft Partnering Executive Summit, followed by Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Summit in Los Angeles, CA. Out of approximately 12,000 global partners,... - August 04, 2011 - Fidelus Technologies

Stoneleigh Recovery Associates, LLC (SRA) Installs New State-of-the-Art “Enterprise Edition” Auto Dialer

Stoneleigh Recovery Associates has announced the installation of the Enterprise Edition of the Dial Connection Prospecting and Tele-Marketing System (DPTS); a complete solution for using computer-based telephony services for inbound and outbound call centers. “The management of SRA has... - August 03, 2011 - Stoneleigh Recovery Associates

IEEE Online Conference on Green Communications to Highlight Energy-Efficient Communications & Green Technologies from September 26 – 29, 2011

IEEE GreenCom’11 Dedicated to Advancing International Networking, Energy Management and Smart Grid Communications Solutions - August 03, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society

NYCE Announces USA Sales Agreement with Rep Com International

NYCE Networks, a leading provider of innovative Plastic Optical Fiber to Ethernet products, announced today that NYCE has entered into an agreement with Rep Com International to sell NYCE products in the United States. Rep Com International is a leading sales and representation company that has... - August 03, 2011 - NYCE Networks

Hip Digital Media Inks Content Licensing Deal for Appitalism.com

Deal provides digital promotions company access to extensive content catalogue. - August 03, 2011 - Hip Digital Media

Focus on Voice: ECT Exhibits at SpeechTEK 2011

Vendor of value-added services showcases cloud-based contact center and PBX products in the USA. - August 03, 2011 - European Computer Telecoms AG

Vizz Mobile Appoints DiGiCallingCards as Distributor

Vizz Mobile, the UK MVNO targeting the low cost international calls market, has appointed UK Calling Cards retailer DiGiCallingCards for distribution of its SIM card and top up services. - August 01, 2011 - DiGiCallingCards.com

Endeavor Announces Opening of Voting for Fourth Annual "Trick Our Truck" Contest

Finalists have been announced and voting is now open for contest that awards creative designs of Endeavor's signature squishy van with complimentary airline tickets and AMEX gift cards. - July 31, 2011 - Endeavor

Kochar InfoTech Wins 2011 Graham Bell Award

Kochar InfoTech has been awarded the prestigious Graham Bell Award by Mr. Sachin Pilot, Minister of State for Communication & Technology, in the category of “The most Innovative Mobile Enterprise Product and Solution,” for its Device Management Solutions Know Max and Device... - July 28, 2011 - Kochar InfoTech (P) Ltd.

Black Box Corporation Announces Acquisition of PS Technologies, LLC

PS Technologies, LLC (PS Tech) represents approximately $28 million in annual historical revenues. - July 28, 2011 - Black Box Network Services

The City of Laguna Beach Selects OfficeWatch Solution by Metropolis

Metropolis Technologies, Inc., a premier telemanagement solutions provider, is pleased to announce that The City of Laguna Beach has chosen Metropolis’ OfficeWatch software as their telemanagement solution. OfficeWatch offers voice network reporting, 911 alarms, call accounting, toll fraud... - July 28, 2011 - Metropolis Technologies, Inc.

A New Website for Devine Care Inc.

Devine Care Inc., creates another website for Filipino-Americans looking for a new way to call home. - July 28, 2011 - Devine Care Inc.

Cistera Networks and Sipera Systems Deliver Disaster Recovery for Distributed Call Center at Financial Services Firm

Cistera Networks®, a leading provider of enterprise application platforms and engines for unified communications, announces the delivery of a comprehensive unified communications disaster recovery and business continuity solution for a global financial services group, provided in conjunction... - July 27, 2011 - Cistera Networks Inc

Unique Broadband Systems Ltd Successfully Launches Dual Mode Universal Modulator

Unique Broadband System Ltd. (UBS), a major developer of COFDM technology and applications, is proud to announce that it has been awarded a significant contract to supply its latest product, the Dual Mode universal modulator DVU 7000. The DVU 7000 is a Dual Mode Modulator that features a Universal... - July 26, 2011 - Unique Broadband Systems Ltd.

Freeje 1.0 Android - Application for Low-Cost International Calls on Skype, Mobiles and Landlines

Recently the Android Market website published a full version of the application for Freeje phones based on the Android platform - application for low-cost international calls on Skype, mobile and landline phones. Full version is different from Freeje Lite version. Now with the full version you can... - July 24, 2011 - Freeje

Greenpacket, P1 and Sequans Collaborate on LTE Solutions

4G chipmaker Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS), Southeast Asia’s first and leading 4G operator, Packet One Networks (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (P1), and global 4G networking solutions provider, Greenpacket, are working together to develop LTE solutions, including dual-mode 4G WiMAX/LTE solutions for Greenpacket’s global operator customers, including P1, its operator subsidiary in Malaysia. - July 24, 2011 - Green Packet

Sytel CEO Named UK Contact Center Industry Champion

Michael McKinlay, CEO of Sytel Limited, a global supplier of contact center solutions, has been named UK Industry Champion 2011 by ContactCenterWorld, for his work in promoting responsible automated dialing practices for outbound call centers. McKinlay has played a key industry role over the past... - July 23, 2011 - Sytel Limited