Sony Ericsson moving HQ to Atlanta Nov 20, 2009
Even though it is retrenching, she said the company fits in one the state's target industries for job growth, advanced communications. Georgia ranks 1oth nationwide in high-tech jobs -- 177,541 -- according to a TechAmerica Cyberstates 2009 study. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Embarq Becomes Century Link Oct 29, 2009
"CenturyLink is committed to offering our customers advanced communications services that improve lives and make businesses stronger," said Kevin McCarter, vice president and general manager for Central North Carolina, in the release. "We plan to create our brand by linking customers locally, nationally and beyond to the people, entertainment and information that enables them to live and work better.". (The Pilot Newspaper)
IWG Closes in on Shipment of its 2000th Unit Oct 20, 2009
" According to Fox, IWG's newest equipment incorporates advanced communications capability that integrates into any cabin or maintenance environment and is equipped with an enhanced self-monitoring capability. "The electronics produce the ultraviolet light that disinfects the aircraft's water systems, but they also scan for a range of fault conditions, which can be reported to the cabin management system," he explained. As addition to the company's water treatment units, IWG has developed... (Canada Newswire)
PG&E partnering on 'Smart Grid' Oct 5, 2009
"Smart Grid" is a vision of a future electrical system that uses advanced communications, computing and automated control technology to make the electric grid more efficient, reliable and friendly to renewable energy. For example, a Smart Grid would automatically and flexibly manage energy storage and customer demand to balance changes in available generation, particularly wind and solar power that fluctuate widely. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Announces Results for Fiscal 2009 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Sep 24, 2009
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. designs, develops, produces and markets innovative products, systems and services for advanced communications solutions. The Company believes many of its solutions play a vital role in providing or enhancing communication capabilities when terrestrial communications infrastructure is unavailable, inefficient or too expensive. (Primezone Releases)
Chattanooga Launches Nation's Largest Municipal Fiber Initiative Sep 16, 2009
Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- EPB, the city's electric utility, today launched their fiber optics initiative that will, upon completion, offer EPB Fiber Optics services to more than 168,000 homes and businesses in a 600 square-mile area that includes the City of Chattanooga, Hamilton County and Northwest Georgia - giving residents the opportunity to experience next generation advanced communications services (Fi-Speed Internet, Fi Phone and Fi TV) on a network that will enable a state-of-the-art... (PR Newswire)
LeasePlan Selects Verizon Business to Provide all of the Company's Global Communications Services Sep 10, 2009
We focus on delivering comprehensive, advanced communications and IT solutions tailored to help multinational corporations achieve their business goals and look forward to helping LeasePlan drive its global business success. " Verizon Business manages 260,000-plus security, network and hosting devices across more than 4,200 customer networks in 142 countries and territories. Verizon Business' industry-leading service-level commitments and award-winning IMPACT management platform underscore its... (PR Newswire)
N.C. Governor Perdue Announces Application for $28.1 Million in Broadband Recovery Funding Sep 4, 2009
MCNC provides advanced communications technologies and support services that enable access to 21st century learning applications and offers the opportunity to improve teaching, learning, research and collaboration among North Carolina's education community. For almost a quarter century, the 501(C)3 non-profit organization, MCNC, has operated a robust, secure, exclusive communications network that has connected the institutions of the University of North Carolina System, Duke University and Wake... (PR Newswire)
Fiber optic line rental brings city $146,400 Aug 19, 2009
Published: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 12:58 PM MDT The City of Gillette will collect $146,400 from renting out four of its unused fiber optic lines for 10 years to a company called Advanced Communications Technology. The telecommunications company, which is headquartered in Sheridan, approached city officials about using six miles of its lines two years ago. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Broadweave Networks and Veracity Communications Merger Expands Local Offerings Aug 19, 2009
The company couples its technically advanced communications services with local, friendly, and accessible customer service to save its customers both time and money while they enjoy unmatched Internet speed, high-definition video, and feature-rich telephone services. Broadweave is currently providing services in Provo, Traverse Mountain, and Sienna Hills, Utah. (PR Newswire)
Advanced communications satellite passes key milestone Jul 23, 2009
Gary Winkler spoke recently with Defense Systems about some key Army information technology initiatives. AEHF spacecraft ready for final integrated system testing. (FCW.com)
CenturyLink Schedules Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call Jul 11, 2009
CenturyLink is a leading provider of high-quality voice, broadband and video services over its advanced communications networks to consumers and businesses in 33 states. CenturyLink, headquartered in Monroe, La. (PR Newswire)
Fisher Plaza fire caught many unprepared Jul 7, 2009
Fisher Plaza was touted as one of the most advanced communications hubs in the world. For more on the Fisher Plaza fire. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Facebook Plan: Social Queries Will Kill Google Jun 25, 2009
"Facebook is an advanced communications network enabling myriad communication forms. It almost doesn't make sense to compare them.". . (Newsmax)
Future Combat Systems: Lessons learned Jun 19, 2009
FCS was designed to make the Army a lighter and more agile force by replacing combat systems with a family of manned and unmanned systems linked by an advanced communications network. It was to be the central component of the Armys plans for a network-centric battlefield. (FCW.com)
Frost & Sullivan Presents Cypress Communications with Innovation Award for Hosted Unified Communications Jun 2, 2009
Frost van highlighted the buyback program as a way that businesses can conserve cash while benefitting from an advanced communications solution. About Frost van Frost van, the Growth Partnership Company, enables clients to accelerate growth and achieve best in class positions in growth, innovation and leadership. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Steve Cahalan: CenturyTel customer office moves May 31, 2009
The environment illustrates the company s commitment to provide personal customer service and advanced communications, he said. Sitting in armchairs, customers can try new products. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
6 capsized Guardsmen rescued May 30, 2009
But thanks to an advanced communications system with the militarily cool name of Rescue 21, six Oregon National Guardsman clinging to the overturned hull of their capsized boat just outside the Columbia River bar Friday morning were quickly rescued. The six Guardsman from Portland were on a training mission in a 32-foot boat when it rolled over, sending all six men into the cold Pacific Ocean off Peacock Spit, about two miles west of Ilwaco, Wash. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Blood Tests And Better Communication Skills Could Cut Over-prescribing Of Antibiotics May 26, 2009
In a major new clinical trial, published in the British Medical Journal, a team of researchers from Cardiff University's School of Medicine together with researchers from the Maastricht University Medical Centre in the Netherlands found those GPs in primary care who underwent training in advanced communications skills and those who made use of a simple blood test prescribed fewer antibiotics for lower respiratory tract infections, which generally do not respond to antibiotics. Professor... (Science Daily)
Verizon Business Reminds Enterprises That Solid Continuity Plan Starts With Professional Consulting May 14, 2009
"The time to plan is before disruptive events occur. Verizon's comprehensive portfolio of business-continuity professional services and advanced communications tools offer large-business and government customers the ability to craft effective business-continuity strategies.". Comprehensive Business-Continuity Portfolio Helps Safeguard Businesses, Governments. (PR Newswire)
FairPoint Communications Reports First Quarter 2009 Results May 6, 2009
Today, FairPoint owns and operates local exchange companies in 18 states offering advanced communications with a personal touch, including local and long distance voice, data, Internet, television and broadband services. FairPoint is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol FRP. Learn more at. (PR Newswire)
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Prices $200.0 Million Convertible Senior Notes Offering May 5, 2009
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. designs, develops, produces and markets innovative products, systems and services for advanced communications solutions. The Company conducts business through three complementary segments: telecommunications transmission, mobile data communications and RF microwave amplifiers. (Primezone Releases)
Liberty Sports Group Contracts with Intelsat to Distribute Programming Across America Apr 15, 2009
From the globalization of content and the proliferation of HD, to the expansion of cellular networks and broadband access, with Intelsat, advanced communications anywhere in the world are closer, by far. Intelsat Safe Harbor Statement: Some of the statements in this news release constitute "forward-looking statements" that do not directly or exclusively relate to historical facts. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
EADS Named by GE Transportation LLC as Subcontractor for Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District Communications Project Mar 19, 2009
LAS VEGAS, March 18 /PRNewswire/ -- EADS Secure Networks North America has been chosen as the subcontractor for a Project 25 (P25) digital, trunked radio system to GE Transportation LLC in support of California's Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District's (District) new Advanced Communications and Information System (ACIS). ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Distributed Photovoltaics: Utility Integration Issues and Opportunities Mar 19, 2009
Several of these functions require PV systems with advanced communications, metering, power electronics, and control capabilities. Smart grid technology combined with intelligent interface devices will deliver the core functionalities: two-way communications between the PV system and the utility, advanced metering infrastructure for monitoring system output and on-site loads, and advanced controls enabling automated response to grid conditions, pricing signals, and other factors. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Iraq beefs up pipeline security Mar 18, 2009
A force of 17,000 military personnel supported by helicopters and advanced communications equipment is responsible for securing the oil sector. General Hameed Abdullah, commander of the force, said that by 2012 his men will be able to handle the security of Iraq's. (Asia Times Online)
Viewpoints: Stem violence by legalizing pot Mar 16, 2009
According to the Justice Department's 2009 assessment, cartels have "established varied transportation routes, advanced communications capabilities and strong affiliations with gangs in the United States" and "maintain drug-distribution networks or supply drugs to distributors in at least 230 U.S. cities." Including Phoenix and Tucson. The DEA says cartels are "poly-drug organizations" that routinely smuggle cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin and precursor chemicals through our state. (AZCentral -- News)
Turn Your iPod into a Cell Phone Mar 12, 2009
"We re getting huge excitement, not just from consumers, but also from our carrier partners, who are looking to innovate, but who don t necessarily have the budgets or the capacity to continue to roll out what I call smart or advanced communications." Naphtali said. He went on to explain that, as part of the company's evolutionary strategy in its first years of explosive growth, the decision was made to build a global, carrier-grade infrastructure, complete with all the necessary switching,... (Datamation)
Verizon Business Awarded Department of Defense Contract Valued at Up to $2.5 Billion Mar 11, 2009
Verizon Business is the largest provider of communications services to the U.S. federal government and one of the largest providers of advanced communications and information technology services globally. The company offers local-to-global network capabilities coupled with a broad range of telecommunications products and services -- including advanced Internet protocol (IP) services, professional services, managed network services and systems integration -- to all levels of government. (PR Newswire)
Thompson brings experience to Classic Mar 3, 2009
" Thompson's debut in the big time wasn't something to write home about, not that one needs to in this age of advanced communications. Facing the Rangers last April 4, he yielded five earned runs on four hits and two walks in one inning, striking out one man. He was Salt Lake-bound the following day with the activation of Shields. Thompson made it back for one more appearance for the Angels, blanking the Tigers for one inning in Detroit on April 26, striking out one hitter. Before long, however,... (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
MessageCoach Launches Public Relations Starter Kits for Small Businesses Feb 26, 2009
By using advanced communications technology and applying public relations expertise, MessageCoach Public Relations has developed a proven process to help small business increase their awareness and reputations. The company is offering two value-priced starter kits for businesses that want to spread their news and reach target audiences through the media. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Wave of drug violence is creeping into Arizona from Mexico, officials say Feb 24, 2009
The report from the National Drug Intelligence Center said the cartels posed "the greatest drug trafficking threat to the United States; they control most of the U.S. drug market and have established varied transportation routes, advanced communications capabilities and strong affiliations with gangs in the United States.". The violence in Mexico has come from a government crackdown on the cartels and a war among them over turf and trading routes to the United States. (International Herald Tribune)
AT&T to expand local 3G network Feb 17, 2009
North Carolinians have known for generations that they can depend on AT&T to continually deliver the most advanced communications services and technologies, Cynthia Marshall, president of AT&T North Carolina, said in a written statement. Today s announcement illustrates that even though our industry and technologies have changed over the years, our commitment remains strong. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
CenturyTel to Participate in Analyst Conferences Feb 8, 2009
Included in the S&P 500 Index, CenturyTel delivers advanced communications with a personal touch to customers in 25 states. Visit us at. (PR Newswire)
About Us Feb 7, 2009
Xinhuanet deploys an Internet broadcasting vehicle loaded with advanced communications technology to carry out live telecasts of major domestic and international activities. In 2002, Xinhuanet was approved to cover live the press conference of the Sino-U.S. summit at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. (Xinhuanet, China)
