• New ITU-T Focus Group May Set Framework for Cloud Computing

    Introduction- The need for Cloud Computing Standards   Cloud computing deployments are being announced on an almost daily basis.  Cloud computing speeds and streamlines application deployment without upfront capital costs for servers and storage. For this reason, many enterprises, governments and network/service providers are now considering adopting cloud computing to provide more efficient and cost…

  • CTA with Global Reach and Local Presence

    "My people are stretched to the limit…" Sound familiar? We've never had so many ways to connect, yet it's harder to feel connected. Do you feel that way? Are you an enabler, a catalyst, or feel like a bump in the road? Sometimes it's good to get new perspectives and I got a few last…

  • TiECon 2010 Wireless Sessions: Mobile Apps and Advertising

    Abstract: In this second TiECon 2010 article, we review the two other Wireless panel sessions that covered a variety of topics very germane to the mobile consumer market. The main themes were: mobile apps, mobile advertising, metrics to measure usage, Location Based Services (LBS), and the real time web. We report on thesse and related…

  • TiECon 2010 Report: Wireless Market Status, Trends and Future Directions

    Introduction TiECon is 'The Indus Entrepreneurs' (TiE) flagship annual conference and signature event. It typically draws a mix of entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, investment bankers, market researchers, technology executives and strategic marketing professionals from all over the world. The participants come together to network, learn and hear about latest industry and technology trends in the varied…

  • The Future of Broadband Video

    Mark Ellison of Patton Boggs LLP asks a very interesting question as to whether the future of broadband video is at stake in a post on the Law360 blog.  He asks this question in the context of the Comcast-NBC merger and he points out that securing content for its broadband properties is, in the opinion…

  • Viodi View – 05/12/10

    This issue features more highlights from the 2010 Broadband Properties Summit, including the importance of state participation in determining a national broadband plan, more telemedicine applications for broadband providers and benefits of the Smart Grid. Additionally, Alan Weissberger weighs in on the iPad and its impact on carriers and we get a preview of what…