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Huawei and TransTeleCom build Russia\'s First Large-Scale NGN Toll Network
Network to reduce transmission costs, provide users with multimedia services and evolve towards ALL-IP environment
Moscow’s Corvette Telecom and City TV Secure IPTV Content with Verimatrix
Verimatrix, setting the standard in content security technologies that enhance the value of pay-TV networks, today announced at CSTB 2007 that Corvette Telecom and its subsidiary, City TV, have selected the Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS™) to provide digital video content security throughout their new IPTV network.
Sonera delivers the ultra-fast Maakuntaverkko network to the municipal communities of North Karelia
TeliaSonera Finland Oyj and Pohjois-Karjalan Tietotekniikkakeskus Oy have signed an agreement on the delivery of the fast regional Maakuntaverkko II covering the province of North Karelia.
Motorola opens “Red Square MOTO”
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) today announces the opening of “Red Square MOTO” – the company’s newest Global Flagship Store and its latest thrust in the drive to re-invent retail for consumers seeking the hottest innovations in mobile communications.
Russia\'s COMCOR Selects Comptel\'s Convergent Network Inventory Solution
Comptel Corporation, the leading Operational Support System (OSS) software vendor for convergent mediation, charging, provisioning and network inventory, announced today that Moscow Telecommunications Corporation (COMCOR) has selected Comptel\'s network inventory solution.
Golden Telecom buys controlling interest in Kubtelecom
In a bid to expand into the Russian regions with broadband services, Golden Telecom, Inc. has announced the acquisition of a controlling interest in Kubtelecom LLC (“Kubtelecom”). Kubtelecom is comprised of three telecom service providers operating in the largest cities in the Krasnodarsky region of Russia.
PeterStar results for 2005
ZAO PeterStar (telecommunications company, Saint Petersburg) has summed up the results of its activities for 2005, which were approved on May 19 at the Directors Board meeting of the PeterStar Company.
Alcatel demonstrates HSDPA services for VimpelCom
Alcatel has successfully demonstrated HSDPA services for VimpelCom (NYSE: VIP), a leading international provider of telecommunications services operating under the \"Beeline\" brand in Russia and Kazakhstan. The demonstration took place in Alcatel Moscow\'s 3G Reality Centre where the speed of 3.2 Mb/s through air interface was achieved.
MTS announces the forming of macroregion \"Southwest\"
Mobile TeleSystems, the largest cellular operator in Russia and the CIS, announces the completion of forming macroregion \"Southwest\" as parts of its management system improvement program.
JSC Sibirtelecom deploys next-generation network using Nortel* technology
JSC Sibirtelecom, a leading telecommunications service provider in Siberia, has deployed an IMS-based, next-generation network (NGN) using Nortel* technology in the city of Novokuznetsk.
Number of cellular subscribers up in Russia, Ukraine
February 2006 cellular market data for Russia and Ukraine (including Russian mobile operators\' activities abroad) were published by Advanced Communications & Media.
NTV-Plus boosting capacity on Eutelsat’s W4 satellite
Eutelsat Communications has announced that NTV-Plus, Russia’s leading direct-to-home pay-TV platform, is boosting its capacity on Eutelsat’s W4 satellite from six to eight transponders.
Comcor upgrades backbone IP-infrastructure
Alcatel has announced that Comcor, one of the leading service providers in Russia, has upgraded its backbone IP-infrastructure based on Alcatel\'s IP solution.
Russian IT market booming
Russian Minister for Information Technologies and Communications L.D. Reiman has stated the market of information and communication technologies in 2005 was worth in excess of 1 trln roubles.
Intec to deliver itsTrading and Routing Solution to Russia\'s VimpelCom
Intec, a leading supplier of BSS/OSS solutions to the global telecoms industry, will deliver its Intec Trading and Routing Solution to VimpelCom.
MCT sells 100% equity interest in Vostok Mobile Volga
MCT Corp., which operates in Russia and Central Asia under the Indigo brand, has sold its 100% equity interest in Vostok Mobile Volga b.v. to a financial investor.
Baikalwestcom selects Nortel* wireless solutions
Baikalwestcom, the largest wireless service provider in Eastern Siberia, has selected Nortel* wireless solutions to increase the high-speed capabilities of its cellular network to support services similar to 3G. The one-year contract is worth US$5.7 million.
Russia: IT sector controls over 5% of GDP
Russian President Vladimir Putin has recently chaired a session of the Presidium of the State Council for the Promotion of Information and Communications Technologies in the Russian Federation.
  General
Deutsche Telekom awards IP network maintenance contract to Nokia Siemens Networks
Philips Sets Target To Double Sales From Green Products To 30% Of Total Revenues Within Five Years
Mobile dating revenues to reach $1bn by 2012, according to a new study
Nokia acquires Twango to offer a comprehensive media sharing experience
GOVERNMENT INSIGHTS PREDICTS IT SPENDING in the WESTERN EUROPEAN GOVERNMENT SECTOR WILL GROW
Mobile Operators Risk Losing The Enterprise Mobility Market, Says
ip.access participates in SoftBank femtocell proof of concept
Northern Ireland - A Creative Digital Hub
  China
Huawei Unveils Comprehensive IP Transport Infrastructure for Mobile Evolution
IPTV subscriber numbers in seventh heaven
Nokia Siemens Networks to expand packet core network capacity for China Mobile Group Beijing Ltd.
Nokia Siemens Networks enhances railway communication for the Hefei-Nanjing Line with GSM-R system
  India
iPass, O-Zone Networks enter Indian market
Nokia to invest in Sriperumbudur plant
Bangalore to be the hub for Mobile Magic in Southern India
NOKIA OPENS ITS FIRST DESIGN STUDIO IN INDIA
  Russia
Huawei and TransTeleCom build Russia\'s First Large-Scale NGN Toll Network
Moscow’s Corvette Telecom and City TV Secure IPTV Content with Verimatrix
Sonera delivers the ultra-fast Maakuntaverkko network to the municipal communities of North Karelia
Motorola opens “Red Square MOTO”
  Middle East
Mobile data services to contribute 18 percent of operation revenues in 2010.
New Study Showcases Top Arab Websites
Saudi Arabia: Atheeb awards Motorola $165 Million nationwide WiMAX project
New Photo and Video Sharing Site Attracts Arab Girls
  Eastern Europe
3G arrives in Uzbekistan
The Post and Telecom of Kosovo (PTK) and Dardafone Sign Heads of Agreement for Joint MVNO Operator in Kosovo
Huawei to build European Packet Switched Core Networks for T-Mobile International
Romtelecom to deploy Amdocs Partner Manager 7 product
  Africa
Expert backs OT move into Central African Republic
Nokia Siemens Networks and Vodacom Tanzania Limited to connect rural and suburban communities
Huawei Selected by Warid to Deploy IMS in Uganda
Celtel Nigeria Selects Motorola for $50 million GSM Network Expansion Contract
  Latin America
Aicent and Digicel Group Sign CDMA Data Roaming Agreement
TVA building a WiMAX trial network
Peru: Ericsson delivers new GSM/GPRS access network to Telefónica Móviles\' subsidiary
Nortel to Provide Guests at New Caribbean Luxury Resort With Enhanced Communications Services
  South East Asia
AIRCOM Signs Up to GTEL- Mobile Launch in Vietnam
Indosat builds for growth with future-proof mobile network solution
Celcom expands 3G network coverage with Nokia Siemens Networks
Indosat selects Nokia Siemens Networks’ service delivery solution