convergence in news
Businesses set to show fixed mobile convergence some love - finally
News FMC (fixed mobile convergence) might not have become the enterprise must-have that telcos predicted, but it seems the technology is slowly finding its way into businesses across the globe. FMC works by routing calls over... [04 Aug 2009]
O2 to hook up SMEs with landline digits
News O2 is to launch a fixed-mobile convergence service for small businesses, the company has said. The service, called Fixed Number Anywhere, will give users a landline-style number that channels calls straight through to... [10 Jul 2009]
Oracle unwraps Fusion Middleware 11g
News This is a convergence layer for everything we are doing," he said. Oracle has unveiled the next generation of its middleware suite, Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g. Fusion Middleware is Oracle's name for a variety of... [02 Jul 2009]
Acpo: Police should go open source
News Convergence is not about being with one supplier but about building systems in such a way to move data seamlessly, without sacrificing privacy or security," he said. Police data systems should be based on open-source... [24 Jun 2009]
Forget the fancy hardware as CIOs say: 'show me the money'
News Technologies such as fixed-mobile convergence are coming to the fore as CIOs look to cut back on their mobile indulgences, according to RIM. It's things like fixed mobile convergence, least-cost routing,... [06 May 2009]
What happens when the internet gets physical?
News Juels said healthcare is one place where in the next few years we could see the "physical and logical convergence" accelerate rapidly. Think IT security is already devilishly over-complicated to implement? [27 Apr 2009]
Broadband for all: A shot in the arm for egov
News There is a convergence of need and opportunity that calls on government to make its contribution [to digital infrastructure]," Lord Carter said. Universal access to broadband, either though fixed or wireless services,... [14 Jan 2009]
DHL inks €350m, 80,000 device telecoms deal
News In addition to connectivity, Telefonica will provide DPWN with IT including managed security, web conferencing, unified messaging and fixed mobile convergence. O2 parent Telefonica has landed a €350m deal with... [07 Jan 2009]
iPlayer realises Mac and Linux download dream
News Really this is all about not only being cross platform, which is a fantastic immediate win, but it's all about a longer time win that we can produce a convergence between the web and your local desktop experience," Rose... [19 Dec 2008]
2009: iPhone fights Storm for biz hearts and minds
News According to the Forrester report, between 40 and 60 per cent of companies in Europe and North America consider more mobility support to employees, implementation of fixed-mobile convergence and formalisation of a mobile... [19 Dec 2008]
2008 in film: From Gates' departure to T5 opening its gates
News Fixed Mobile Convergence - 60 Sec Pitch The past year has seen some memorable footage come to silicon.com including Bill Gates' final visit to London before stepping down as Microsoft chairman, and a behind-the-scenes... [12 Dec 2008]
Morrisons stocks up with voice and data network
News The service will carry voice, video and data and can also be used to support IPCCTV and fixed/mobile convergence. Supermarket chain Morrisons has awarded a three-year contract to Cable & Wireless to provide a managed... [09 Dec 2008]
IBM lands Darpa 'build a brain' contract
News That's because, he said, of the convergence of three things. IBM and five university partners have been awarded a Darpa contract to work on a cognitive computing project that will, essentially, attempt to simulate the... [21 Nov 2008]
RIP voice, texting - long live bio-sensing bangle phones
News Convergence is happening. And what's really nice about this is that this convergence does not displace technologies - rather, it expands the mobile opportunity… RIP voice and texting: these two bastions... [21 Oct 2008]
Sony Ericsson: Microsoft said no, no, no
News Keisuke Kakoi, head of product and application planning, convergence unit, said Microsoft's initial response to Sony Ericsson's plan to skin the OS with panels was not a positive one: "I still remember in the very... [26 Sep 2008]
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