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Apple Tablet Update

January 25, 2010

Interesting news from ITEXPO last week was buzz that the much anticipated Apple tablet device is floating around in Asia and has been spied in 5, 7 and 10-inch formats. One of my sources tells me they think the devices are prototypes and a single one will emerge. Apparently the screen technology is amazing.

Tom Keating Breaking Lots of News at ITEXPO

January 21, 2010

Tom has been on a roll covering the news yesterday - here are some links to his posts with commentary from me. I have been meeting with many in the industry for the last two days and would love to have written more but time hasn't allowed for it. Thankfully I have been posting as many videos as I can and sending other videos which don't reside on this site to my Twitter followers at twitter.com/rtehrani.

 

Use of WiMAX in Smart Grid Networks: It seems that communications and energy are merging - in ways we couldn't have imagined a few years ago.

Verizon Keynote at 4GWE/ITEXPO East 2010

January 21, 2010

Verizon's Brian Higgins spoke this morning about how Verizon Wireless is working with developers to open up their company's network and even invest in new product ideas to collectively try to get more innovative products into the marketplace.

David Erickson from FreeConferenceCall.com Keynotes ITEXPO East 2010

January 20, 2010

Here in Miami at ITEXPO in the Miami Beach Convention Center, David explained how his company got started and how HD voice became a factor in what he calls the "building of the best conferencing bridge on the planet."

XG Technologies Interview at ITEXPO East 2010

January 20, 2010

I had a chance to have a brief interview with Chris Whiteley, Director of Business Development at XG Technologies. He gave me an indication of what the company is up to and where their future lies. One point of interest is that the company has a few new devices coming out and moreover hopes to evolve to become a fables  fabless semiconductor company which leverages their proprietary technology to maximize the efficiency of wireless spectrum.
 

Avaya, Nortel, Telepresence & IP Fax Round out Show Daily

January 19, 2010

In the latest ITEXPO show daily taking place this week in Miami, there are articles about Avaya, Nortel, Shoretel, Cisco and may others. Check it out and see you at the show.

Skype Takes Share, Upgrades iPhone App

January 19, 2010

Skype is now the largest provider of cross border communications in the world, by far according to a new report from TeleGeography. According to the research company, the rate of international calling has been growing at a steady compounded rate of 15% but in the last few years the slope has decreased as a result of the recession and of course, people switching to Skype.

Skype's Share of International Long-Distance Traffic, 2009

   

In other Skype news, the company recently upgraded their iPhone app with some minor tweaks which sadly don't include push notification.

Apple Tablet Optimized for Books, News

January 18, 2010

It seems based on numerous reports that the Apple tablet will be optimized for books and newspapers meaning we may see some very innovative screen technology when the device is released. Why? Well e-readers generally don't use the same screens as laptops due to the battery life issues as well as long-term readability. And Apple is not one to generally follow the pack so we can expect a full-color, gesture-based reader which for all practical purposes will be an iPhone on steroids.

Perhaps most interesting is that if the technology is very good, it can potentially be applied to future iPhones and iPods meaning extended battery life for these devices and perhaps better readability.

Latest ITEXPO East 2010 Schedule Update

January 18, 2010

All participants in ITEXPO should have received this email today and if you didnt, please check your spam filter or just read it below, thanks.

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January 20-22, 2010 Miami Beach Convention Center  

Collocated with 4G Wireless Evolution -- Digium|Asterisk World -- Smart Grid Summit -- M2M Evolution -- Cloud Communications Summit -- Virtualization Summit -- StartUp Camp Telephony

  CONFIRMATION AND SCHEDULE UPDATE     Dear Rich,  

Your registration for ITEXPO is confirmed. The event starts in two days at the Miami Beach Convention Center, January 20-22.

 

Below are some details and information that will help make your experience at ITEXPO great. As always, if you have any questions before the show, please check the event site or contact Frank Coppola.





ITEXPO East 2010 - Wish You Were Here

January 18, 2010

I am here at the Loews -- the show hotel at ITEXPO East 2010 in Miami and when I checked in I got a branded key from Digium/Asterisk to remind me to stop by the open-source communications leader's booth later this week. My team is feverishly wrapping up the last-minute details and we all can't wait to host you at the show. It should be a wonderful week of learning, networking and finding new and innovative products and services.

I look forward to welcoming you all and here is a photo of my room key with world-famous Miami beach in the background.





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