Controversy brews over calling planMonday, March 15, 2010 @ 3:44AMSen. Joe Sweeden on Tuesday issued a statement about the Corporation Commissionâs public utility staffâs attempt to bring free long distance calling at considerable monthly costs to phone users across the state.
#Flash* ST Telemedia invests RM1b in U MobileMonday, March 15, 2010 @ 3:30AMKUALA LUMPUR: Singapore's ST Telemedia will invest RM1 billion in U Mobile Sdn Bhd, together with acquisition of 33% stake in the company, says U Mobile chairman Tan Sri Vincent Tan.
Pratt says Web presence boosts walk-insMonday, March 15, 2010 @ 3:24AMOnline catalogs, computer classes, use of social media attract all ages The number of visitors to the Enoch Pratt Free Library increased by 20 percent in a six-month period, prompting library officials to suggest that the Internet is helping boost usage at an institution known for its printed word and paper collections.
WebTech Wireless Re-Schedules Financial Results Conference Call for the Year Ended December 31, 2009Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 3:22AMVANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - March 15, 2010) - WebTech Wireless Inc. (TSX:WEW) , a leading provider of location-based and fleet telematics services, is announcing that it has re-scheduled a conference call to present its fiscal year end financial results. The call was previously scheduled for Thursday, March 18, 2010, at 8:30 am Eastern Time (5:30 am Pacific Time), and will now ...
4G Wireless: The Next-Generation Wireless EvolutionMonday, March 15, 2010 @ 3:17AMWhat is 4G? Where can I get it? What’s the difference between LTE and WiMax? We unravel the confusing terminology and hype to expose the next-generation wireless technology.
MTA Explores Wireless Internet On Commuter TrainsSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 10:32AMThe Metropolitan Transportation Authority is exploring a plan to bring wireless Internet to Grand Central Terminal, Pennsylvania Station and two of New York City's commuter rail services. The agency has invited developers to submit proposals for installing Internet service on Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road trains. Any companies that bid for the project would have to pay for it themselves ...
MTA explores wireless Internet on commuter trainsSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 10:19AMThe agency has invited developers to submit proposals for installing Internet service on Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road trains. Any companies that bid for the project would have to pay for it themselves. The MTA says it is facing a cash crunch and can't expand amenities right now.
Vidyo Appoints Seasoned Sales Executives as Part of Global Sales ExpansionSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 10:17AMHACKENSACK - Vidyo®, Inc., the first company to deliver personal telepresence, today announced the appointments of William Yu as Vice President Sales, APAC and Christopher Thomas as Vice President Sales, U.S. Both Mr. Yu and Mr. Thomas will report to Rob Hughes, Vidyo's Senior VP of Worldwide Sales and Support, as part of the Company's aggressive growth plan which includes adding additional ...
Milwaukee Residents to Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network EnhancementSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 10:16AMMILWAUKEE -- Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site in Milwaukee that expands network coverage, enabling more customers in the area to use their wireless phones concurrently to make calls; send and receive email and text, picture and video messages; access the Internet; view high-quality videos; and download music, games and ringtones, while enjoying clearer reception and fewer dropped ...
MTA explores wireless Internet on commuter trainsSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 10:16AMAssociated Press - March 13, 2010 11:15 AM ET NEW YORK (AP) - The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is exploring a plan to bring wireless Internet to Grand Central Terminal, Pennsylvania...
Brightpoint, Inc. Wins Three Communitas AwardsSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 10:15AMINDIANAPOLIS -- Brightpoint, Inc. announced today that it is the winner of three Communitas Awards. Brightpoint was honored in the following categories:
TV district negotiates with KENVSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 10:13AMELKO — The Elko Television District and KENV-TV reached an agreement this week about rent fees on Grindstone Mountain.
Non-profitsWith thumbs, it’s easy to giveSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 9:40AMIf you can text, you can give. It has perhaps never been easier to give to local non-profits. Yesterday, it took about 23 seconds to hook one of four selected NPOs up with a five spot via text message. No, they will not be named.
Manhiem Township plans $750,000 renovation of high school poolFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 11:21PMManheim Township School District is hoping $750,000 buys it another 25 years of life for its antiquated swimming pool.The school board had considered building a new pool in conjunction with a school for grades five and six the district plans to build in the coming years.The pool project was to be a ...
Board allows more input from public on cell towerFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 11:09PMAMSTERDAM-The town Zoning Board of Appeals voted Wednesday to allow the public to submit opinions on new information submitted by Verizon Wireless on the need for a cell tower in a residential district. If the board hadn't reopened the record, Wednesday night would have been the deadline to make a decision on the variance as it marked 60 days after the first public hearing.
Is Kindness Contagious?Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:41PMSpirit of generosity multiplies and persists, researchers find.
Apple begins taking iPad orders in USFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:39PMSAN FRANCISCO - Apple fans flocked online Friday to be among the first to order iPad tablet computers slated to begin shipping in the United States on April 3.
Dell Studio 15 Core i3 Dual 2.13GHz 16" LED-Backlit Laptop for $599 + $13 s&hFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:14PMDell Home offers its 5.54-lb. Dell Studio 15 Intel Core i3 2.13GHz 15.6" Widescreen Notebook in Black Chainlink for $599 with $12.95 for shipping. That's $100 under our mention from two days ago (which included a smaller hard drive) and the lowest tot...
File-sharing clampdowns won't stop p2p music downloadsFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:38AMFour in five music fans will find new web outlets Digital music fans will not be deterred by filesharing clampdowns introduced by the Digital Economy Bill, a survey by broadband service provider Talk Talk has found. Instead, eighty percent of the 18-to-34-year olds said they would defy lawmakers and continue accessing music for free.
Wireless Internet devices to dominate future sales, Lenovo CEO saysFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:34AMGet the latest news alerts: Follow LTW at Twitter. MORRISVILLE, N.C. -— Lenovo Group expects wireless Internet products to account for up to 80 percent of its sales within five years as it pursues expansion in faster-growing emerging markets, CEO Yang Yuanqing said Friday.
National City to close in April, reopen as PNCFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:33AMBy JON CHAVEZ BLADE BUSINESS WRITER Early next month, the area banking scene will have a significant change - at least outwardly. On April 9, the area's 24 National City Bank branches in northwest Ohio and Monroe County, Mich., will close and reopen on April 12 as branches of PNC Bank, the Pittsburgh company that bought National City in 2008. Blue and orange PNC Bank signs at all branches will ...
Verizon 4G handsets may launch in mid-2011Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:27AMThe company's chief technology officer said he expects a launch of mobile handsets with 4G capability within three to six months after launching its 4G network
3M Introduces Asset And Inventory Tracking SystemFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:21AM3M Track and Trace Solutions introduces the Asset and Inventory Tracking System, a flexible, easy and secure method of tracking, locating and managing assets. Composed of 3M software, RFID or barcode tags and their corresponding readers, the Asset and Inventory Tracking System allows businesses to streamline their operations by efficiently monitoring and managing assets and inventory. The system ...
Marvell Looks To Drive End-To-End Operational Efficiencies And Responsiveness Across Its Global Supply ChainFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:20AMJDA Software Group, Inc. The Supply Chain Company®, today announced that Marvell has selected supply chain management solutions developed by i2 Technologies, Inc. to enhance customer responsiveness and operational efficiencies across its global supply chain. Marvell, a worldwide leader in integrated silicon solutions for the storage, communications and consumer electronics industries, selected ...
ATCi's Hong Kong Backhaul Network Announces Live Mobile Video Streaming Service for iPhone and BlackBerryMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:19AMAsia Backhaul Conference -- ATCi, a leading service provider of live and on-demand video, satellite, mobile GSM backhaul, corporate web communications and content management applications, today announced the official launch of its high quality, live mobile video streaming service enabled for iPhone and BlackBerry users through its MeshTV technology and delivery service.
Report: China Unicom preps iPhones with Wi-FiMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:17AMAfter a thaw in some regulatory issues, China Unicom is planning to introduce iPhones with Wi-Fi into the Chinese market.
Job DetailsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:16AMThe award-winning Weathervane Playhouse, Ohio's oldest professional non-equity theatre is seeking submission for the following tracks. Season dates run May 20 - August 8.
Carrier Accidentally Reveals that Next-Generation iPhone Will Offer Video CallingMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:14AMA European wireless operator has let slip that the iPhone version expected to hit the market this summer will allow users to make video calls, which means that this upcoming smartphone will apparently have a front-facing camera.
Warehouse near Indianapolis airport could hire 250Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:14AMA startup company has announced plans to begin distribution operations near Indianapolis International Airport and potentially hire 250 workers in the next few years.
IPhone Network Jams Open Market for Time Warner Cable (Update1)Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:11AMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- IPhone users coping with jams on AT&T Inc.’s network may get some relief from an unexpected quarter: cable companies. Time Warner Cable Inc.
appssavvy Promotes Calvin Wong to Chief Operating OfficerMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:10AMappssavvy Also Promotes Sushene Swenson to Vice President of Finance and Jeremy Greenspan to Vice President of Midwest Sales, and Adds Three New Digital Media Professionals, Growing the Company to Nearly 40 Employees
Tilera Grabs $25 Million From Chip InvestorsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:10AMTilera, a company that develops multicore processors, has raised $25 million in series C funding from Broadcom Corporation, Quanta Computers and NTT Financing . This brings Tilera's total funding to $64 million Tilera says the funding will be used to expand sales operations and for product development. Founded in 2004, Tilera designs multicore embedded processors for networking, digital ...
Apple: IPad To Go On Sale April 3Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:05AMThe much-anticipated iPad tablet will go on sale April 3, Apple announced. The more expensive 3G wireless version won't be available until late April, the company said Friday.
Merger pushed AI, Kingfisher deeper into redSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:04AMNEW DELHI: The merger of Air India (AI) with Indian Airlines (IA) and that of Kingfisher Airlines with Air Deccan has resulted in a massive increase in their losses, according to official figures.
Govt considering permanent cadre for SFIOSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:04AMNEW DELHI: The Government is considering setting up a permanent cadre for the corporate fraud investigating body SFIO, a move that will enhance the efficiency of the organisation that probed the multi-crore Satyam fraud despite several limitations.
Man arrested in voyeurism caseSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:54AMA trusted housemate of a Marysville family is arrested after a 12-year-old girl found a video camera in her bathroom.
Umpqua has a mellow banking styleSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:29AMRainier Pacific’s failure is really at least half a dozen banking trend stories wrapped in one, its ingredients including the conversion of credit unions to banks, the emergence of midsized regional banks attempting to fill the market niche once occupied by the old Puget Sound Bank, the financial-services calamity threatening to swamp scores of community banks and the ambitious entrance into ...
Motorola's Devour leaves you wanting moreSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:20AMSAN FRANCISCO — It has a name that suggests it will eat the competition for breakfast, but despite a sprinkling of positives Motorola’s new Devour smart phone left me hungry for something more.
New Kaiser hospital opensSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:19AMAs of Tuesday, Napa County’s approximately 40,000 Kaiser Permanente patients will have access to a 248-bed facility when Vallejo’s brand-new Kaiser hospital opens its doors.