An interesting report was just issued by ABI Research this morning.

The report states that digital audio players need to be more like their ancestors....portable. Vamsi Sistla, director of residential entertainment research said "Today's so-called portables are still tied by an umbilical cord to the computer and a broadband connection.

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I'd like to point your attention to one of our channel sponsors, Amae Software, and their latest release.

Amae just issued a new reporting tool for the Amae CI Suite which helps managers, supervisors obtain information on the performance of their staff instantly.

Here is the full release:

Amae Software Releases Automated Performance Index and Performance Metrics in the Amae CI Suite

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Skype Does More

May 10, 2005 2:40 PM

I read an interesting post on a friend's blog today - she mentioned that her father had a "voice pal" in Japan using "voice over internet", and being in the VoIP space here at TMCnet, I had to inquire about this.

Turns out that her dad was contacted by some Japanese folks who were looking to improve their English skills and since my friend's dad is very interested in Japanese culture, he made some� pals using the ever famous Skype.

What really moved me about� my friend's� blog entry� was the nature of the conversations between my friend's dad and his Japanese friend. They exchanged lengthy e-mail discussions on Hiroshima, Vietnam and the war in Iraq. It was a pleasure to read what my friend's father had written to his Japanese friend about his take on the current events and the events that had transpired, sharing personal stories of the Vietnam era and how all too often other countries misinterpret or judge all of America for the actions of the government.

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What They Don't Tell You

May 9, 2005 4:10 PM

...will hurt you.

I just had the unfortunate experience of learning that my broadband bill went up� a whopping $20 per month because a "promotional" rate had ended. If I knew that I had a promotional rate, I might have done something about it six months ago when I signed up for service.

What Cablevision� my broadband company has done to me is disgraceful, nevermind� that the cable guy was an hour� past the window they gave me when I had said� disgraceful services installed.

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Exploring WiMAX

May 6, 2005 1:22 PM

In case you missed the release from Intel, here's the latest dish on the vision of Sprint, Intel and the WiMAX adventure:

Sprint And Intel To Explore WiMAX Broadband Technologies

Sprint and Intel Corporation� announced an agreement to engage in joint efforts to advance the development of IEEE standards-based 802.16e WiMAX mobile technology, which can provide high capacity wireless broadband coverage and services throughout metro areas and an enriched multimedia user experience.

The companies will collaborate on technical specifications, perform equipment trials and conduct interoperability testing to examine possible next generation wide-area wireless broadband devices and services.

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I had to share this release:

Azulstar Launches World's First Metro-Wide Voice Over Wi-Fi Phone Service in Rio Rancho, New Mexico

(ok, so it's NEW Mexico, not Mexico, but I digress.....)

Azulstar Networks today announced the launch of the world's first metro-wide Voice over Wi-Fi telephone service.

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The Emperor: Rise my friend.� 
Darth Vader:� The WiMAX will be completed on schedule.
The Emperor: You've done well, Lord Vader. And now I sense you wish to continue your search for� WiMAX.� 
Darth Vader:Yes, my Master.
The Emperor: Patience my friend.

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Interesting news came across the wire this morning. CosmoCom announced the release of UniFrame, a solution that integrates the CosmoCom Universe and Microsoft Customer Care Framework.

The full release is below. To learn more about CosmoCom, please visit their Hosted Contact Center channel on TMCnet by clicking here.

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A Century of Einstein

April 29, 2005 1:29 PM

I'd like to give a nod to famed physicist, Albert Einstein for a moment since 2005 marks a century of Einstein.

1905 was dubbed the "miracle year", and Einstein published a plethora of scientific papers that� still play an important role in science today. In 1905, only a few� believed in � the existence of atoms, whereas today, you know the pen you are holding in your hand is comprised of those little suckers because your science teacher told you so. Fact is fact.

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The tsunami-stricken Indonesian archipelago won't be visited by the WiMAX fairy anytime soon. Goverment regulations are blocking this sought-after technology, citing frequency licensing issues.

A shame, really considering that this is holding up comminication endeavors in the area. Given that WiMAX is top choice for areas with poor infrastructure, it seems that Indonesia will be missing out as far as catching up with the rest of the world technologically.

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Developing the Gear

April 20, 2005 5:29 PM

Intel's recent news of the erstwhile "Rosedale" chip, the Intel Pro/Wireless 5116 chip based on the IEEE 802.16-2004 specification, has WiMAX fans standing by. I just read that carriers are joining in on the WiMAX fun and vendors are getting the gear ready for the new Intel chip.

Companies included are Alvarion LTD, Aperto Networks, Proxim Corporation, Redline Communications, Siemens AG, and Huawei Technologies in China. A recent article� states that "Carriers planning trials include heavy hitters AT&T Corp., BT Group PLC, Brasil Telecom SA, Qwest Communications International Inc. and Telefonos de Mexico SA de CV.

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WiMAX in the U.S.?

April 20, 2005 10:51 AM | 1 Comment

Contributing editor Johanne Torres reported on some interesting news yesterday and one part of her report grabbed my attention:

NextWeb and CommPartners announced today that they joined forces to deploy what the companies claim will be the largest VoIP service over a pre-WiMAX network in the US.

Pre-WiMAX, eh? U.S., eh?

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Intel & WiMAX

April 18, 2005 2:56 PM

The news is out: Intel announced its first WiMAX product!

The erstwhile "Rosedale" is based on the IEEE 802.16-2004 standard and according to a recent article, "is designed to power devices that will receive WiMAX signals in users' homes".

Here's the full release from Intel's Web site:

Intel Corporation today announced the availability of its first WiMAX product, providing equipment manufacturers and carriers the ability to deliver next-generation wireless broadband networks around the world.

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Vatican: I Have A Solution

April 15, 2005 10:50 AM

Pope John Paul II saw the papacy through the Internet age. Heck, he started the official Vatican Web site which was launched in 1995 in an effort to further publicize his sermons and speeches. People were alerted of the� pope's death� via text messages and other various technological means. With the conclave just on the horizon, it seems technology might have a way to hack into this all-too-secretive meeting in which cardinals will elect a new pope.

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New Triple Play Blog

April 15, 2005 9:16 AM

The TMCnet blogging team welcomes NetCentrex, sponsor of the Triple Play channel to its family of bloggers. If you're just as interested as I am in the world of triple play, then be sure to head on over to the triple play blog and hear what Brian Mahony of NetCentrex has to say.

Welcome NetCentrex to the TMCnet blogosphere!

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