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March 7, 2007
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Volt Telecom Group is pleased to announce Sam Edmondson, as our new Vice President of Wireless Network Solutions. Edmondson will be responsible to grow our wireless business and enlarge our footprint in the areas of maintenance, upgrades and infrastructure builds within the wireless industry. For more information, see our press release.
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  • EarthLink packages DSL, TiVo
    EarthLink inked a deal with TiVo that will enable the company to bundle its DSL service with TiVo's DVRs and service. As part of the arrangement, EarthLink will rebate the price of the TiVo box for those who sign up for its DSL offering. CNET (3/6)
  • Verizon, Sivoo reach deal on multicultural programming: Verizon has reached a deal with Sivoo that will give it access to 236 Spanish-, Chinese- and Hindi-language films over three years. Philadelphia-based Sivoo operates an Internet TV network featuring multicultural on-demand programming, and the Verizon agreement is its first with a large provider of non-Internet video services. Yahoo!/American City Business Journals/Philadelphia (3/6)
  • Cisco, IBM team up for unified communications
    As part of Cisco Systems' continued push to enable a single IP network to delivery a host of communication services, including telephony, the company is teaming with IBM to develop a Unified Communications and Collaboration platform. The companies' combined platform is on tap to debut in the second half of 2007. MSNBC/FT.com (3/7)
  • Yahoo! makes Windows Mobile push
    Yahoo! inked a deal to make its services available on Windows Mobile handsets made by High Tech Computer Corp., the top Windows Mobile handset maker. Yahoo!'s move is designed to increase its mobile reach by millions of handsets, according to the company, which already has deals to deliver its services on handsets made by four of the top five manufacturers. Reuters (3/7)
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USTelecom Spotlight

  • McCormick calls for action to spur broadband deployment
    Today before the House Small Business Committee, USTelecom CEO Walter McCormick called for policies that encourage broadband deployment so telecom companies can continue to deliver innovative communications services and new opportunities to small businesses in communities across the nation. "Access to advanced broadband technology is critical for small businesses to compete. With more choices than ever for voice, Internet and video services, our members provide small businesses with personalized solutions to meet their individual needs," McCormick said.
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  • Report: Online TV promos less than sum of parts
    Although the TV networks have fully committed to publicizing their top series via digital media, their use of multiple partners to carry out their online efforts is reducing their impact, according to a new report from search agency 360i. "When all the channels are connected, it will be easier for consumers to navigate through the entire campaign and remain engaged with the brand," said David Berkowitz, director of emerging media for 360i. Mediaweek (3/6)
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The Buzz(CORPORATE ANNOUNCEMENTS)

Optelian introduces the 10GXT tunable regenerator with 89 channels, 50 Ghz channel spacing with up to 11.3 Gbps. LAN/WAN compatible with SONET/SDH, 10GbE and fiber channel. Click here to find out more about Optelian and the 10GXT.

Telmar Network Technology has been named as Alcatel-Lucent's Sole Certified Reuse Distributor of the 1631 LMC SONET wide-band digital cross-connects.
As a Value-Added Distributor (VAD), Telmar is the sole provider who can supply a blended solution of new and Alcatel-Lucent recertified systems and cards for a "one stop" purchasing solution.

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  • United Nations targets world's e-waste
    The United Nations has rolled out a public-private partnership involving several big high-tech companies aimed at reducing the world's soaring amount of trashed computers and other electronics and electrical waste. The project's goals include making products last longer, improving the market for used products and establishing an international recycling standard. BBC (3/6)
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