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.
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?
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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