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Verizon's Keith Kidd, a 30-year telecommunications veteran and an expert in systems-and-equipment testing programs and processes, has been named president of the newly formed Network Test Automation Forum.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has launched the Accenture Intelligent Network Data Enterprise, a data management platform to help utilities design, deploy and manage smart grids.

The Accenture Intelligent Network Data Enterprise (INDE) enables utilities to manage, integrate and analyze real-time data generated by millions of disparate sources throughout a utility’s smart grid network.

Through the Tieto and Microsoft alliance, TSPs can extend their core network infrastructure and capabilities to build new and enhanced communication services, increasing the total value of services delivered to their end-customers.

ScreenBurn at SXSW has announced winners for its second annual Game Design Competition. Encompassing two categories, Casual and AAA gaming, the competition allows talented game design hopefuls a chance to pitch their concept to a jury of established professionals

Verizon Business has earned Cisco’s Master Security Specialization, recognizing that the company has fulfilled the rigorous training requirements and program prerequisites to sell, deploy and support Cisco Internet Protocol Next-Generation Network (IP NGN) security solutions.

CA, Inc. (NASDAQ: CA) today announced that awards and praise from partners and pundits are continuing to pile up for CA’s recovery management channel business and products.

In an effort to excite young people about space and NASA’s missions, the agency has launched the online Space Communication and Navigation (SCaN) simulation, designed to entertain and educate.

BT, one of the world’s leading providers of communications solutions and services, today announced it has signed a $US3 million deal with Cochlear Limited, a world leader in advanced hearing loss solutions, to deliver network services that will consolidate suppliers, reduce costs, increase speed to market and support its growing global business.

TeliaSonera is upgrading its fixed broadband access network to offer businesses and consumers media-rich services such as high-definition TV, live video streaming and online gaming. Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) provides the broadband access network of one million lines based on VDSL2 technology.

Verizon Wireless, provider of the nation's largest and most reliable 3G network, is also the leader in customer loyalty, reporting the lowest churn (turnover) rate among the nation's largest wireless carriers in the fourth quarter of 2009

NASA officials broke ground near Canberra, Australia on Wednesday, beginning a new antenna-building campaign to improve Deep Space Network communications.

The Bank bought 185,000 allowances from the EPA to distribute through its global network of clients. EU allowances are carbon credits used in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).

Japanese mobile users are among the most advanced in the world when it comes to consuming digital content over mobile networks. They enjoy not only video and music on the move, but also e-mail, banking, shopping, health and security services - and even manga comics.

Microsoft Corp. and Qatar Telecom (Qtel) announced today the signing of a broad strategic alliance to bring together integrated cloud-based services, software applications, mobile services and devices over Qtel’s converged network.

Alcatel-Lucent’s small cell offering for enterprises not only improves coverage in office environments, it also provides increased data capacity and throughput, making it possible to introduce a wide variety of high-bandwidth applications.

HP today unveiled a telecom solution that helps service providers better serve the millions of mobile customers who use the internet through high-speed LTE (long-term evolution) networks.

Network technicians -- who serve as the inspiration for the iconic Verizon Wireless Test Man ad campaign -- have been preparing for weeks to ensure peak performance for Dallas residents and fans during the festivities around the big basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 14.

Nextgen Networks, a specialist provider of high-quality data services in Australia, was recently announced as the successful tenderer for the Australian Government’s $250 million Regional Backbone Blackspots Program to deliver competitive backhaul links into major regional centres.

Deutsche Bank has been engaged with Eurogiro for over 10 years and has established numerous long-term relationships with the Eurogiro community.

AT&T today announced the extension of an agreement with KORE Telematics, AT&T's largest Value Added Reseller of machine-to-machine (M2M) network services, to support wireless data services through AT&T Control Center, powered by Jasper Wireless.