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ITEXPO Show Daily: M2M, Cisco and Wireless Backhaul

September 30, 2010



The latest ITEXPO Show Daily hit my inbox just now and it includes a heavy machine-to-machine slant - including an article discussing M2M and the cloud. Here are some of the articles to consider reading:


360networks SVP and ITEXPO Speaker Talks Trends, Wireless Backhaul ATL RespOrg Exhibits Multi-Carrier Routing Arrangement Solutions at ITEXPO A Closer Look at a Few ITEXPO West 2010 Attendees Cisco to Enter Consumer Market with Video Conferencing Solutions M2M in the Cloud: A Logical Development W H I T E S P AC E: So What? So When? CDMA2000 to Make Waves in M2M Communications: ITEXPO 8x8 Taps Equinix Going the Distance with M2M

Overview of ITEXPO West 2010 Events

September 30, 2010

Hi all, my marketing team was good enough to provide me with this comprehensive overview of ITEXPO and all the related events and content at the show which takes place Oct 4-6, 2010 - yes, next week. I hope this snapshot is something you find useful.

From Grids to Clouds, ITEXPO Has It Covered. So Much Value for Your Investment. Free Workshops, Great Networking, Amazing Keynotes, 12 Collocated Events.

Latest News from Plantronics and Alcatel-Lucent

September 30, 2010

I just happened upon the latest Internet Telephony newsletter and these articles are worth a  read. The Maryland headset story is focused on another state mandating hands-free driving but what makes it interesting is that Maryland drivers have the second-longest US commute. In addition the Alcatel-Lucent ng Connect initiative seems to be gaining traction with 22 11 member companies looking to develop a common framework and standards which will allow more sophisticated 4G and LTE services.


Finally, the Avaya and Skype story is good news for people such as myself who have been wondering why two communiocations companies with a  common parent aren't collaborating more closely.

» Pinger to Offer Free VoIP Calling with New App

» Avaya and Skype Partner for Better Business Communications

» Aastra to Demonstrate Microsoft Lync-Compatible Phones at ITEXPO West


ITEXPO Article in Smart Business

September 22, 2010

I know what you are thinking - you wish you could read articles from me about ITEXPO not only here on this blog but elsewhere.  Well today is your lucky day as I wrote about ITEXPO for Smart Business and the piece is short and more focused on non-technical readers.

I hope you find it useful.

22nd ITEXPO in 2 Weeks

September 21, 2010

This ITEXPO in Los Angeles in two-weeks will be the 22nd event and our best ever. Check out this message my team was nice enough to put together on my behalf today:

From Rich Tehrani, TMC CEO
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ITEXPO West 2010 - The 22nd ITEXPO
October 4-6, 2010
Los Angeles Convention Center -- Los Angeles, California
www.itexpo.com




So Many Reasons to Attend ITEXPO in 13 Days

Dear Colleague,



ITEXPO West 2010 Hotel Situation

September 21, 2010

I just received word from my operations team that show hotel blocks are sold out but the hotels (below) are taking reservations and doing their best to accommodate as many people as they can.

The Westin has been since August as my readers know.

Reminder - ITEXPO is October 4-6, 2010 in Los Angeles. Please book soon. We hope to see you there.

Westin Omni Sheraton

 

Harald Braun Former Aviat Networks CEO Interview

September 17, 2010

I had a chance to have a few conversations recently with former CEO of Aviat Networks Harald Braun (pictured) regarding his current activities. A former International Telecom CEO of the Year, he stepped down a few months ago as Chuck Kissner, who had been Aviat's chairman of the board, has taken his place as CEO.

Braun is currently acting as an adviser to the investment community and also consulting and is interested in new opportunities in a few spaces. I've followed him in his CEO role at Nokia Siemens Networks and Aviat Networks (formerly Harris Stratex) and because he has been a mover and shaker at some major companies I thought it interesting to pass along his areas of interest as he looks for the next big thing.

iPad goes to China, Crooks Mine Facebook and ITEXPO Highlights

September 13, 2010

As the first week of the fall begins, there is a wealth of news to share such as China getting the iPad, Facebook status updates leading to burglaries, another high- level departure at Nokia and GoDaddy.com looking to sell itself for a billion dollars.

The pace of acquisitions hasn't slowed as of late - HP just announced it will acquire ArcSight to bolster its security offering and PAETEC will pick up Cavalier Telephone.

Perhaps the biggest news of all is Wal-Mart's entry into the MVNO space - they will be reselling T-Mobile's service.

If there is a common theme here - it's that technology continues to be full of opportunity as it becomes more common.

Google in Your Brain and ITEXPO Update

September 8, 2010

For some reason when I hear Sergey Brin wants Google to be the third half of my brain I feel a bit freaked out. Partially because they already know what everyone wants, desires - how often we search for our Exes, how often we check porn, etc. Then again, the next step seems to be logically implanting themselves in our heads so why am I surprised?

I just hope the third brain they put in me is out of Beta.

Then again, I could use some help from the Google guys when keeping track of all the excitement and new events surrounding ITEXPO.

How The Internet Can Reduce Global Theft

September 3, 2010

A while back I left a GPS unit in a rental car and when I returned it. I don't want to be offensive to any particular company so I will refer to the GPS company supplying my device as PomPom. When I realized I wasn't going to get it back I called the company because I remembered it was M2M-enabled and as such I paid a $10/month fee for Google search access and other online goodies.

The first thing I did was cancel my account but the second was ask that it not be enabled again if someone who takes the unit calls PomPom to start the service.

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