Colin C. Haley

SBC Communications , a provider of voice, high-speed data and networking services, is bringing its subsidiaries under a single brand to clear up any customer confusion and better compete with rivals at the national level. Previously, the company marketed its services through regional brands SBC Ameritech, SBC Nevada Bell, SBC Pacific Bell and SBC Southwestern […]

SBC Communications , a provider of voice, high-speed data and networking services, is bringing its subsidiaries under a single brand to clear up any customer confusion and better compete with rivals at the national level. Previously, the company marketed its services through regional brands SBC Ameritech, SBC Nevada Bell, SBC Pacific Bell and SBC Southwestern […]

Wireless network infrastructure maker ReefEdge recently opened two facilities in Europe as it readies to make a push in the fast-growing market. The Fort Lee, N.J., company has established a European Development Center in Rennes, France, where engineers will work to expand its product line to meet the needs of the international customers. In addition, […]

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IT managers will flock to Boston tomorrow for Enterprise Linux Forum Conference & Expo, a trade show highlighting how Linux and Linux-based data center applications can cut costs, reduce risk and increase the flexibility for large companies and organizations. The event, produced by Jupitermedia (parent of this Web site), will be held Tuesday and Wednesday […]

Here’s something new: a telecom equipment forecast free of the adjectives “flat,” “stagnant” and “declining.” The niche is wireless LAN (wireless local area network) hardware, which is expected to mushroom as users seek Internet access through access points, or hotspots, located in public places such as airports, cafes and libraries. Hotspots, which are tied into […]

One week after narrowing its focus to Web search, Inktomi has unveiled a new version of its flagship product that promises more relevant results and additional paid inclusion options. “Inktomi has been investing aggressively in the technology and capacity to build the best search engine on the Web, and today’s release showcases this ramp-up,” said […]

Storage leader EMC and defense electronics giant Raytheon will partner to provide IT systems to federal government customers. While EMC does a respectable business with Washington, Raytheon has been inside the beltway for decades and carries clout with the Department of Defense and other agencies. Raytheon is also well-versed in the budgeting and bidding processes. […]

Even as the broader telecom market remains stalled, Cisco Systems believes companies will continue investing in network security rather than risk internal or external attacks. The San Jose, Calif., company said it will make quarterly security announcements given the importance of the topic. Today Cisco announced 12 new additions to its security portfolio, including routers, […]

Nokia is previewing a new phone that doubles download speeds and integrates features once found only in PCs and personal digital assistants. The Nokia 6200, touted as the industry’s first EDGE (Enhanced Data-Rates for GSM Evolution) handset, is being showcased at this week’s Comdex trade show in Las Vegas. Aimed at business users, the device […]

If you’re fascinated by new technology, find walking an outdated mode of transportation, and can spare $4,950, today is your day. The much ballyhooed Segway Human Transport (aka Ginger or IT) self-balancing scooter went on sale this morning on a first-come, first-serve basis through e-commerce giant Amazon.com . Buyers, who are required to place a […]

Inktomi has sold its enterprise search product to Verity for $25 million and will focus exclusively on its Web search and paid inclusion business. The cash deal should close within 30 to 60 days, after which Inktomi will be cash flow positive. “(The sale) puts Inktomi in a much stronger financial position while enabling the […]