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Emerging Threats Combats a Million Plus Pieces of New Malware a Week
There are 250,000 plus new pieces of malware being produced each day equating to one piece per person in the US in...
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NFV-Based Software Telcos Need OSS/BSS Interoperability
One of the goals of ETSI NFV is to allow new entrants to provide solutions to carriers based on software instead of...
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SysAid's Lifshitz: The Cloud Will Dominate ITSM Market
Cloud computing has really become a household word with mainstream media outlets running stories on television about the growth in the space...
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Avaya Takes Networking Lead in SPB
At Interop Las Vegas 2013 Avaya was demonstrating their real-world Shortest Path Bridging (SPB) solutions and while interoperating with Spirent, HP and...
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Alianza Wants to Host Your Software Telco
The software telco(r)evolution representing the move from hardware to software is perhaps the biggest trend in the world of carrier telecom this...
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WebRTC Screen Sharing Using Openfire
I've written about WebRTC screen sharing, but today I came across another WebRTC screen sharing solution leveraging Openfire and using WebSockets and...
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LTE Network Interactions
According to a recently released GSMA Wireless Intelligence infographic, there are 163 live LTE networks today, and that figure is expected...
Full Story »Google and SayNow, What it Means To Telecom
January 26, 2011The search leader made the acquisition in part to gain social network traction as well as to become entrenched as a communications API and service provider
Many surmise that part of the reason Larry Page is taking over the CEO role at Google has to do with the need to compete more effectively against Facebook whose growth in page views is nothing short of staggering. In the pursuit to keep up and surpass the social networking juggernaut, the search leader is throwing as many ideas as it can against the wall hoping something will stick. There was the launch of Google Buzz in February 2010 which has strong integration into the Google Reader.
Silver Lake on Tech, Jobs and Growth
January 26, 2011
Silver Lake Partners has a portfolio of companies worth $30B including Skype, Avaya, IPC, Groupon, Zynga and Sunguard and in a recent interview with the WSJ's Alan Murray, CEO Glenn Hutchins discusses how well the US technology market is doing in terms of job growth. In addition he mentioned how much construction is being done to create data centers to support the dramatic growth in information technology in the US and abroad.
Next week at ITEXPO in Miami, you'll get to meet with the communications and tech community - many of the companies are part of the Silver Lake family in fact. I am really looking forward to being there and speaking with these companies myself and hope to see you there.
Next week at ITEXPO in Miami, you'll get to meet with the communications and tech community - many of the companies are part of the Silver Lake family in fact. I am really looking forward to being there and speaking with these companies myself and hope to see you there.
Getting to Know ITEXPO Participants
January 24, 2011
AT TMC, we painstakingly attempt to ensure you know as much about the participating companies at our events as possible before the conference so you can get a sense of who is there, where there expertise lies and if they may have something of value to offer you as you look to make purchasing decisions in the world of technology and communications. As a result we survey ITEXPO speakers and exhibitors before the event and ask questions which can help you connect with thought leaders you believe might be of assistance at the event.
Not everyone answers but we do send the questions to hundreds of companies and they seem to trickle in each day. Here is the list of people and companies who responded to my questions and links to their answers. I truly hope you find it useful.
Oh and one note you should know...
Not everyone answers but we do send the questions to hundreds of companies and they seem to trickle in each day. Here is the list of people and companies who responded to my questions and links to their answers. I truly hope you find it useful.
Oh and one note you should know...
My Conversation With Chairman Kevin Martin Re: ITEXPO
January 24, 2011
As I got off the phone with former FCC Chairman Kevin Martin today after discussing his upcoming keynote, I couldn't help to feel great that ITEXPO will be one of the most exciting events of the year with respect to communications and technology. You see, when FCC Chairmen are no longer working in their government-appointed position, they are able to speak quite freely regarding the issues which have tremendous implications on virtually every aspect of tech and our lives. I say "our lives" because today connectivity has become an integral part of living in a modern, uber-connected world.
In a conversation I just had with the Chairman (the title is for life) we had a chance to touch on some of the issues he will discuss onstage, next week at ITEXPO in Miami, FL. Most likely this session will be in a Q&A format where I will be posing questions.
While the questions haven't been formalized, you can tentatively expect us to devote time to network neutrality, 4G/LTE, wireless spectrum allocation and usage, the small cell market (femto, pico, etc) and other important issues which govern our everyday usage of tech.
At ITEXPO, this one session is just one example of crucial perspective you cannot get from virtually anywhere else because, like I said, the Chairman has tremendous freedom to speak his mind.
In a conversation I just had with the Chairman (the title is for life) we had a chance to touch on some of the issues he will discuss onstage, next week at ITEXPO in Miami, FL. Most likely this session will be in a Q&A format where I will be posing questions.
While the questions haven't been formalized, you can tentatively expect us to devote time to network neutrality, 4G/LTE, wireless spectrum allocation and usage, the small cell market (femto, pico, etc) and other important issues which govern our everyday usage of tech.
At ITEXPO, this one session is just one example of crucial perspective you cannot get from virtually anywhere else because, like I said, the Chairman has tremendous freedom to speak his mind.
-50F With Wind Chill. Escape to ITEXPO in Miami
January 24, 2011
You know I would never stoop to reminding you about the weather to persuade you to attend what I believe to the be the best tech and telecom conference in the world - OK, maybe I would.
So I was driving along this morning on the way to work and noticed I couldn't feel any of my fingers. I decided to check to make sure I was wearing gloves. I was. Then I realized I couldn't feel any of my toes and yes I had shoes on.
I then looked at the temperature reading and it said one degree.
So I was driving along this morning on the way to work and noticed I couldn't feel any of my fingers. I decided to check to make sure I was wearing gloves. I was. Then I realized I couldn't feel any of my toes and yes I had shoes on.
I then looked at the temperature reading and it said one degree.
ITEXPO Hashtag is #ITEXPO, Receptions and More
January 23, 2011
Good evening readers,
Just a note to let you know the hashtag for ITEXPO on Twitter will simply be #ITEXPO. You will see enhanced levels of twitter messaging at the show (Twitter stream at keynotes for example) allowing the ITEXPO and related technology and communications communities to stay connected.
A good way to keep track of news from the show is to set up a column with search terms ITEXPO and/or #ITEXPO in programs such as Hootsuite, Tweetdeck and/or your mobile Twitter app.
The show officially begins in nine days and here are some links you may find useful:
Agenda / Show Guide
Onsite Giveaways
ITEXPO Registration
Dates & Times
Hotel & Travel
Free Workshops
Exhibitor List
Keynotes (Former FCC Chairman Kevin Martin Recently Added)
Collocated Events
Speaker List
ITEXPO Floor Map
All Conference Party Feb 3rd at Mangos
In addition, I just turned on my out of office message (yes I'm early but I can't wait) to alert others to my participation. This is part of what I wrote if you want to utilize something similar.
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Just a note to let you know the hashtag for ITEXPO on Twitter will simply be #ITEXPO. You will see enhanced levels of twitter messaging at the show (Twitter stream at keynotes for example) allowing the ITEXPO and related technology and communications communities to stay connected.
A good way to keep track of news from the show is to set up a column with search terms ITEXPO and/or #ITEXPO in programs such as Hootsuite, Tweetdeck and/or your mobile Twitter app.
The show officially begins in nine days and here are some links you may find useful:
Agenda / Show Guide
Onsite Giveaways
ITEXPO Registration
Dates & Times
Hotel & Travel
Free Workshops
Exhibitor List
Keynotes (Former FCC Chairman Kevin Martin Recently Added)
Collocated Events
Speaker List
ITEXPO Floor Map
All Conference Party Feb 3rd at Mangos
In addition, I just turned on my out of office message (yes I'm early but I can't wait) to alert others to my participation. This is part of what I wrote if you want to utilize something similar.
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Thank you for your message... Please be advised I will be out of the office Feb 2-4, 2011 attending TMC's ITEXPO in Miami.
ITEXPO 2011 East Speaker List Grows
January 21, 2011
TMC added some more speakers to the ITEXPO 2011 East lineup this week to add to an already impressive list. Check them out:
ITEXPO
Bob Locklear, Director of Business Development-Enterprise Networks Division, ADTRAN
- E-03 Vendor Panel: Responding to Today’s and Tomorrow’s Enterprise Requirements
- UC-04 Integrating Mobility and UC
- MW-03 What Can Presence Do For You?
- MW-06 Securing Tablets and Smartphones in the Enterprise
Wendy Moore-Bayley, Solutions Marketing, UCaaS, Mitel
- E-03 “Vendor Panel: Responding to Today’s and Tomorrow’s Enterprise Requirements”
Katie Butcher (Moderator), President, B-Lynk
- C-04 “Everyday Business Conferencing - A New User Experience”
Morgan Krenson, Wholesale Channel Manager, InterCall
- C-04 “Everyday Business Conferencing - A New User Experience”
Ari Rabban, CEO, Phone.com
- SP-03 “Maintaining Service Quality while Introducing New Next Generation Services”
Wendy Moore-Bayley, Solutions Marketing, UCaaS, Mitel
- V-03 “Hosted vs.
Digium's Danny Windham to Keynote ITEXPO East 2011
January 21, 2011
No one could argue that Asterisk hasn't changed the communications landscape forever. Many startups are using Asterisk or Asterisk derivatives to build enterprise and carrier-based solutions. Well, Digium, the founder of the Asterisk movement is having their CEO Danny Windham keynote at ITEXPO. It'll be interesting to see from Digium's perspective what the current state of Asterisk is -- as well as the future direction. I'll be at ITEXPO obviously and Danny's keynote will certainly be one of the must attend events!
Digium Asterisk World Keynote at ITEXPO
January 21, 2011
We are very excited to have Danny Windham, the CEO of Digium - the company behind the open-source, Linux-based communications server/PBX speak at ITEXPO as a keynoter. His participation is officially part of the collocated Digium/Asterisk World event and Danny never fails to impress.
Who should participate in Digium/Asterisk World? Enterprise decision makers, SMBs, mid-size companies, resellers, carriers, distributors, resellers and communications developers. Keep in mind, you'll not only get to hear the latest updates on the market - you will leave the show with new contacts, partners and be able to get your questions answered by many people who are already practicing the solutions you are considering implementing.
My team released the information below just now and I thought it was worth sharing.
ITEXPO East begins in: 13 Days. REGISTER NOW!
Danny Windham, CEO of Digium to Keynote
at Digium|Asterisk World! Wednesday February 2, 2011 – 3:30pm to 4:00pm
Danny Windham, CEO, Digium Danny Windham currently serves as CEO of Digium, a privately held Huntsville, AL based supplier of open source communications products and technology.
Who should participate in Digium/Asterisk World? Enterprise decision makers, SMBs, mid-size companies, resellers, carriers, distributors, resellers and communications developers. Keep in mind, you'll not only get to hear the latest updates on the market - you will leave the show with new contacts, partners and be able to get your questions answered by many people who are already practicing the solutions you are considering implementing.
My team released the information below just now and I thought it was worth sharing.
ITEXPO East begins in: 13 Days. REGISTER NOW!
Danny Windham, CEO of Digium to Keynote
at Digium|Asterisk World! Wednesday February 2, 2011 – 3:30pm to 4:00pm
Danny Windham, CEO, Digium Danny Windham currently serves as CEO of Digium, a privately held Huntsville, AL based supplier of open source communications products and technology.
ITEXPO East 2011 Show Directory Available
January 20, 2011
The show directory/guide for ITEXPO East 2011 in Miami is now available as is the agenda at a glance or schedule summary. The one point you should be aware of is that former FCC Chairman Kevin Martin was added after this guide was printed and the PDF has not been updated as of yet. Some times on the schedule have shifted as a result and at some point soon we update schedules online.
In addition, I want to point out that you can win a Jeep at the show as well as other great gadgets.
Finally - we added an all-conference party at Mango's Cafe - one of the most popular night spots on South Beach.
Hopefully you can make it down to the event... It's a can't miss.
In addition, I want to point out that you can win a Jeep at the show as well as other great gadgets.
Finally - we added an all-conference party at Mango's Cafe - one of the most popular night spots on South Beach.
Hopefully you can make it down to the event... It's a can't miss.
