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Fairpoint’s CEO Asked to Resign
August 23, 2010
FairPoint CEO David Hauser Asked to Resign | www.billingworld.com
It is not unusual for secured creditors to request CEO’s or for that matter the entire management team to leave.
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Intel Acquires McAfee; Good or Bad?
August 19, 2010
Intel-McAfee Deal Bets on Building Security Into Hardware | online.wsj.com
Conceptually, the idea of building security into the chip is not new. However, the real question is: Does this particular deal make sense?
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Clearwire – Moving Ahead with LTE? Will Sprint Nextel Be Bailing out on WiMax?
August 7, 2010
Clearwire to Test Rival 4G Network | online.wsj.com
I am still a supporter of WiMax as a 4G technology. However, we may be seeing market forces at work here. Buying network equipment is partially about leverage and numbers.
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AT&T – Downplaying the IPhone Contract - An Opportunity for the Captivate?
August 6, 2010
AT&T Downplays iPhone Pact Risks | online.wsj.com
I don’t blame AT&T for downplaying the exclusive nature of the iPhone contract. Talking about it is a no-win situation.
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E-Readers – Have We Reached a Turning Point? Do We See a Perfect Storm?
July 22, 2010
Amazon Says E-Book Sales Outpace Hardcovers | online.wsj.com
Are paperback/hardcover books on their way out? Have e-books begun replacing paperbacks/hardcovers?
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Nokia Seeking New CEO – In Trouble
July 20, 2010
Nokia Conducting Search for New CEO | online.wsj.com
Bottom line, Nokia is in trouble. The company is seeking a new CEO because of the changing market environment and its dwindling fortunes.
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AT&T– Network Glitches; Apple– iPhone 4 Antenna Problems; A Verizon Opportunity?
July 9, 2010
AT&T Finds Glitch Affecting iPhone 4 | online.wsj.com
It makes you wonder why anyone would want cell service from AT&T Mobility or spend gobs of cash on the iPhone.
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WiMAX Enhanced – Positive Development for Sprint Nextel and Clearwire
July 9, 2010
If HSPA can have a plus, why not WiMax? | connectedplanetonline.com
The recent news regarding the enhancement of WiMAX is a positive development for Sprint Nextel and Clearwire.
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The Fairpoint Reorganization Troubles – Public Interest Standard
July 5, 2010
FairPoint Reorganization: Vermont Denies Post-Bankruptcy Plans | www.billingworld.com
The Vermont Public Service Board rejects Fairpoint’s plan of reorganization (PoR) on grounds that Fairpoint remains financially unsound. In a word; YIKES.
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Nokia – Launching a New Phone – A Couple of Suggestions
July 3, 2010
Nokia's Vanjoki Pins High Hopes on MeeGo | online.wsj.com
It is amazing how fast and far a cell phone vendor can fall in a few years. Nokia is still the biggest selling vendor of handsets but it is facing with mounting competition.
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Ciena-Nortel Deal – A Sign of the Times?
June 28, 2010
Optical, Ethernet and Beyond | www.tmcnet.com
Since 2000, China has been a massive presence in the financial and technology sectors. What is occurring is not a surprise. Every non-Chinese technology company is on the defensive.
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Nokia – Has to Kick Itself into High Gear or ELSE
June 26, 2010
Nokia gives Q2 profit warning | www.boston.com
For now, the sky is not falling on Nokia. Of course, if the news on July 22 is not to Wall Street’s liking all bets are off.
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Sprint – Making the Right Move for M2M?
June 23, 2010
Sprint Nextel plans to open M2M centre | www.totaltele.com
M2M has become such a muddled term that it has become of those terms everyone hears and is afraid to ask “M2M, what are you talking about?” Sprint’s take on M2M is as much about being Mobile-2-Mobile as it is being Machine-2-Machine.
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Sprint’s HTC Evo 4G – Hit or Miss? Does it Even Matter?
June 16, 2010
Sprint's HTC EVO 4G: Is It Really That Good | www.lanewsmonitor.com
Sprint’s Evo has been breaking sales records; even if you count their little mistake. The real question is: Is the HTC Evo 4G smartphone a correct step in Sprint Nextel’s turnaround.
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Amdocs – Good News for Vonage but Better for Amdocs
June 13, 2010
Vonage taps Amdocs for back-office overhaul | blog.connectedplanetonline.com
I have not been following backoffice systems companies lately; I have been busy focusing on rural markets as of late. However, the news woke me up and reminded me to think about backoffice systems as well.
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Sprint Nextel’s 3G Network Problems? – Why Are We Still Talking About It?
June 7, 2010
SPRINT NEXTEL’S NETWORK FACES STEEP COMPETITION | www.bizjournals.com
I do not doubt that Sprint Nextel’s network needs upgrading. Sprint’s 3G network was a mess 3 years ago. With the restructuring that has been going on, is it any wonder the carrier still has issues in certain markets? The study basically is documenting what many people already believe. I get it but does it really matter? As for competition in the network business; NO KIDDING.
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Dell – Going Private – One Opinion
June 7, 2010
Dell Has Considered Going Private | online.wsj.com
Did Michael Dell just perform a cheap trick to jack up his stock price? I hope not, because his recent statements boosted the price of his stock and if he plans to continue his share repurchases, he just made it more expensive for him. Then again, his intent to continue his share repurchases could be a smoke screen. Then again, why bother thinking about this at all? Does taking Dell private make sense?
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Google – Security is Getting Short Shrift from Google – Not Minding the Store
June 4, 2010
Dark Side Arises for Phone Apps | online.wsj.com
Security is not something to short change the customers on.
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FCC – Pushing The Limit? Has The FCC Gone Too Far? A Network of Networks
May 28, 2010
FCC ‘third-way’ regulation gets bi-partisan slam | blog.connectedplanetonline.com
The judicial and legislative processes are interesting. The federal courts tell the FCC that it is overstepping its authority in how the agency enforces certain broadband rules. The FCC responds by ignoring the courts and looking for a loophole to create rules that will allow them to do what the courts said it is not allowed to do.
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Sprint Nextel and Dan Hesse – Stepping Out Into the Sunlight
May 23, 2010
Sprint Nextel CFO Says Worst Of Revenue Declines Are Over | online.wsj.com
Fantastic.
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