convergence
RSS convergenceEC merges IT and telecoms research
News Simon Bensasson, founder of the IT innovation research programme, Esprit, said the decision reflects a convergence in the industry which will see bandwidth and processing becoming more like commodities rather than... [02 Nov 1998]
Gartner group warns of WAN overspend
News Network managers will face important decisions over the next year as voice, data and video convergence takes hold. Gartner Group has produced sobering figures that show most corporate WANs (wide area networks) cost twice... [15 Oct 1998]
Knowledge management hailed as the next big thing
News Knowledge management is the key to business and IT convergence, according to the author of the latest report from Ovum. Eric Woods, said: "Although it will become central to IT strategy, knowledge management is not... [01 Oct 1998]
Crestco forges Euro links
News They also are an acknowledgement of the continuing convergence of European stock markets. Electronic settlement company Crestco has announced today that it plans to make its system more Euro-friendly. [14 Sep 1998]
Minister promises to give UK a digital lead
News Mandelson recognised the need for early regulation to achieve this and announced plans to publish a report on the implications of television and telecoms convergence soon. British Trade and Industry minister, Peter... [11 Sep 1998]
In brief: FCC reports on TV and Net convergence
News The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released its first advisory document on the delivery of Internet-based services over cable TV. The report highlights the confusion regulatory bodies are facing as data service providers,... [04 Sep 1998]
Planet Online deal secures ISP foothold for Energis
News It reflects the growing convergence of telecoms operators and ISPs. Energis has paid £75m for Planet Online, a Leeds-based Internet service provider (ISP) which targets the business market. Energis - which operates a... [01 Sep 1998]
Applied Materials axes 2,000 jobs
News James Morgan, Applied Materials chairman and CEO, blamed dire economic conditions in Asia, market over-capacity and the movement toward sub-$1,000 PCs, calling it an "unprecedented convergence of three factors". [27 Aug 1998]
In brief: Symbian gets EC go ahead
News Symbian claims it will drive the convergence of mobile computing and wireless technology, enabling Internet access and messaging in pocket-sized devices. Symbian, the joint venture between Ericsson, Motorola, Nokia and... [13 Aug 1998]
In brief: Experts argue against voice/data convergence
News Forrester Research has bucked the trend with a report that predicts the end for the voice/data convergence boom. The cost of guaranteeing bandwidth, plus the slow carrier development of integrated services means... [06 Aug 1998]
UK government to pioneer laws for the digital age
News The convergence of telecoms and broadcasting will require a fundamental change in regulatory structure, according to the UK government. The green paper, entitled 'Regulating Communications: approaching... [24 Jul 1998]
London Exchange forms alliance with German rival
News Due to the convergence of international markets and the emergence of technology as a rapid enabler of integration, we have the opportunity to create a centre of gravity through which all of Europe can benefit," he said. [07 Jul 1998]
