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Aruba Networks, Inc. [NASDAQ: ARUN) has obtained the top ranking in innovation in ABI Research’s new report titled “Voice Over Wi-Fi Ecosystems Vendor Matrix.” The Vendor Matrix is an analytical tool developed by ABI Research to provide a clear understanding of vendors’ positions in specific markets with respect to innovation and implementation, in this case for the voice over Wi-Fi (VoWi-Fi) market. The innovation ranking is based on how a technology addresses
roaming, call management, endpoint security, VoWi-Fi reporting, intrusion detection and protection, troubleshooting, fixed-mobile convergence schemes, fast handoffs, load balancing, battery life, quality of service, and architecture. The implementation ranking is based on partnerships with resellers and technology providers. Aruba was ranked first in innovation and second overall in a field of twelve suppliers. Aruba’s user-centric networks securely deliver the enterprise network to users by integrating adaptive wireless LANs, identity-based security, remote access, and fixed mobile convergence solutions into a cohesive, high-performance system. Adaptive wireless LANs deliver follow-me connectivity to roaming users, support standard Wi-Fi clients such as Apple Macintosh and Intel Centrino and deliver toll-quality WPA2 encrypted voice and streaming video. The ABI Report report, “Voice Over Wi-Fi Ecosystems Vendor Matrix,” was published in December 2007. To purchase a copy of the report, please visit the ABI site.

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Enhanced Telecommunications, dba ETI Software Solutions, Inc. (ETI), is supporting Motorola’s IP Exchange (MIPX) Gateway. ETI’s Triad extends a network’s life by supporting MIPX, which provides integration to IPTV, HDTV and other emerging technologies over the existing VDSL framework. Triad manages and provisions equipment as well as services for a variety of video, voice and data technologies. By staying current with these technologies, Triad future-proofs back office billing, order entry and service order systems. Using Triad, service providers can simultaneously activate video services over the existing Next Level systems, as well as the MIPX Gateways and the selected IPTV technology provider. This reduces the number of touch-points for provisioning both systems. It also eliminates confusion at a customer services representative (CSR) level. More importantly, Triad supports a wide variety of access vendors offering DSL and FTTH solutions, further eliminating additional provisioning touch points as the system grows—Atlanta, Georgia

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The new IntelliGolf version 8.5 for Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0-based Pocket PCs and Palm OS-based handhelds is now available from IntelliGolf, Inc. The new version adds support for Windows Mobile 6.0, embedded GPS, rotating/landscape-based screen displays plus wireless access to 24k+ signature course scorecards. The new version is also shipping for the latest Palm OS-based smart-phones, such as the Treo 700p, Treo 755p and so on. This is for golfers on the go…

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Maspro is a provider of TV-receiving equipment in Japan, providing such goodies as antennas, satellite receivers and broadcasting repeating devices, which often use frequencies > 10GHz. That company has now selected Agilent Technologies and their Genesys and Momentum GX software to develop TV receivers and satbroadcasting equipment. To reduce spins in their design, process, Maspro added circuit and electromagnetic sims to the design flow to improve efficiency. They evaluated a number of EDA tools on the market. The final choice was the Agilent offerings. The reason for the selection, according to Maspro engineers, was that Genesys provided the highest return on investment and the best accuracy. They also preferred Genesys as it is available in Japanese and several other languages—Santa Clara, California


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There’s a new contract ‘tween RadioFrame Networks and Nokia Siemens Network that’ll find them both cooperating on the latter’s 3G Femto Home Access. The former will provide its OmniRadio femtocell solutions, which conform to Nokia Siemens Networks’ open architecture. RadioFrame will deliver its femtocell base stations directly to operators. Nokia Siemens Networks will delivers its Femto Gateway, as well as additional required services. Plus, RadioFrame has also named Mark Keenan as the General Manager for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) as a local business executive for net ops and partnerships. RadioFrame Networks is the first to market with low-cost, chip-based femtocell solutions, all based on its OmniRadio processor, and they also provide picocell radio access solutions—London, United Kingdom & Redmond, Washington

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Research and Markets has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan‘s new report, U.S. Mobile Video Services Markets, to their offering. Mobile video services have made a huge splash in the U.S. market and mobile operators have declared it the mainstay of their nexgen consumer content initiatives. They are offering both mobile video streaming and download services over cellular networks and have also commercially launched mobile broadcasting services. A short trial period can significantly drive the uptake of mobile video services. Operators need to initiate aggressive awareness campaigns to communicate the value of mobile video. Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following market sectors in this research—Premium mobile video streaming services—Premium mobile video download services—Mobile video multicast services Click here for more info—Dublin, Ireland

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Research and Markets has also released their “Digital Content Creation Software Market” to their product offerings. This report provides an overview of the digital content creation (DCC) software market for applications running on PC-based computer platforms or UNIX workstations. Digital content creation software enables the creation or modification of digital content, such as animation, graphics, images or video, as part of the production process before presentation in its final medium. The digital content creation market has seen a healthy period of growth. The total DCC market grew 16 percent from $2.6 billion to reach more than $3 billion in 2006. The fastest growing segments in the future will be interactive development and video as the web offers new distribution networks and new programming approaches such as AJAX to enable small, compelling applications to be developed that extend the power of individual websites. Report info here…—Dublin, Ireland

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The world-wide distribution of six operas per year, starting in March of 2008, is the result of an agreement between the San Francisco Opera and The Bigger Picture. This is the first time an opera company will use the Hollywood feature film quality digital cinema format. Back in May of this year, the San Francisco Opera transformed the historic War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco into a state-of-the-art production facility with the installation of the Koret-Taube Media Suite. This was the first, permanent, hi-def, broadcast-standard video production facility installed within any American opera house. This affords the company the capability generate a hi-def, multi-camera feed of the stage for everything from digital cinema presentations, free outdoor simulcasts, and a new program entitled Opera vision. The Bigger Picture will distribute operas through its network of digital, cinema-equipped theater partners in an all digital 2K release with 5.1 surround sound and possessing all of the standards as set by the Digital Cinema Initiatives, LLC (DCI). Plus, a landmark revenue sharing agreement with the international Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) and the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) was completed. The initial Digital Cinema Program will feature four showings each of Puccini’s La Rondine; Saint-Saëns’s Samson and Delilah; Mozart’s The Magic Flute; Mozart’s Don Giovanni; Appomattox, a new opera by Philip Glass and Christopher Hampton which premiered in October; and Puccini’s Madama Butterfly. For further information, please visit The Bigger Picture’s website—San Francisco, California



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Umundo Corporation has released their full 1.0 upgrade to its mobile video, push-model distribution services. Umundo’s team of developers have built a comprehensive platform and Website which allows any content creator and consumer to distribute, consume and enjoy video and audio entertainment instantly. Umundo enables time, place and platform-shifting to deliver content, when users want it, where they want it, regardless of carrier or mobile device. Consumers can listen, view, customize and share content at no charge when and where they want it on the device of their choice. Content creators can push their work to mobile phones and to social nets. Indie artists can monetize their created content with sub-based, push-enabled services on a variety of mobile devices and socnet sites. And advertisers can automatically push targeted pre-roll, as well as in-roll, messages to audiences on mobile and web platforms. More info…—Fremont, California


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