FCC PROPOSES NEW RULES ON 2.4 GHZ SPREAD SPECTRUM
SYSTEMS
The FCC proposed new rules that would reduce the
amount of spectrum that must be reserved for frequency
hopping spread spectrum systems operating in the 2.4 GHz
band (2400-2483.5 MHz) and that would eliminate the
processing gain requirement for direct sequence spread
spectrum systems. The FCC said new digital technologies,
such as Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM),
have been developed that have spectrum characteristics
similar to spread spectrum systems. However, such
technologies could not be authorized under the current
rules. The FCC also granted a blanket interim waiver to
allow new digital technologies that meet the existing
rules for direct sequence spread spectrum systems to
obtain FCC equipment certification prior to the adoption
of final rules. Finally, the FCC affirmed a staff
decision denying the application for equipment
certification for a Wideband Orthogonal Frequency
Division Multiplexing system filed by Wi-LAN, but
directed the staff to consider the application pursuant
to the provisions of the interim waiver.
http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/News_Releases/2001/nret0104.html
FCC, May 11, 2001
- Spread spectrum data
technologies include Bluetooth (2.4 GHz), IEEE 802.11b
“Wi-fi” (2.4 GHz), Home RF (2.4 GHz), IEEE 802.11g
supporting 22 Mbps rates (2.4 GHz), IEEE 802.11a
supporting 54 Mbps rates (5.7 GHz) and Orthogonal
Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM).
GSM MOBILES REACH HALF BILLION MILESTONE
More than half a billion GSM mobile phones are
now in use worldwide, according to the GSM Association.
The figure indicates that 1 in 12 people on the planet
now have a GSM phone.
http://www.gsmworld.com
GSM Association, May 11, 2001
SIEMENS AND PIRELLI PARTNER ON LONG HAUL OPTICAL
Siemens
Information and Communication Networks (ICN) and Pirelli
Submarine Telecom Systems (PSTS) will jointly develop
optical transmission technology for long-haul
applications. The common technology platform will be
used by Pirelli for submarine repeatered systems and by
Siemens for terrestrial transmission networks.
http://www.ic.siemens.com/networks
Siemens, May 11, 2001
PIRELLI PACKS 312 OPTICAL STRANDS PER CABLE
Pirelli
Cables and Systems North America introduced a new
FlexLink Loose Tube Cable bundled with up to 312 optical
fibers. Each cable is composed of 26 buffer tubes in a
dual layer design, with 12 fibers per buffer tube. The
buffer tubes are stranded around a central strength
member, facilitating mid-span access and providing ease
of handling. The FlexLink cables can accommodate all
types of standard single-mode, non- zero dispersion
shifted (NZDS) fiber and Metropolitan Optimized NZDS
fibers. Pirelli’s previous cable design accommodated up
to 288 fibers.
http://www.na.pirelli.com
Pirelli, May 9, 2001
ALCATEL ACQUIRES IBM CALL CENTER COMPUTER TELEPHONY
SOFTWARE
Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, a
subsidiary of Alcatel, agreed to acquire IBM's CallPath
computer telephony software business. The CallPath
solution integrates voice and data in contact centers.
Financial terms were not disclosed.
http://www.alcatel.com/vpr/?body=/latestnews/11052001uk
Alcatel, May 11, 2001
- Alcatel acquired
Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, a developer
of Computer Telephony Integration (CTI) and call
center solutions, for approximately $1.5 billion in
stock in September 1999.
AT&T
PROCEEDS WITH RESTRUCTURING
AT&T filed a preliminary proxy with the
Securities and Exchange Commission seeking shareowner
approval for previously announced plans to create two
tracking stocks, one designed to reflect the financial
performance of AT&T's Consumer business and the other
designed to reflect the financial performance of AT&T's
Broadband business. AT&T said its plan to restructure
into four businesses remains on track. The new units
will be AT&T Business, AT&T Wireless, AT&T Broadband and
AT&T Consumer.
http://www.att.com
AT&T, May 11, 2001
- In March, AT&T
announced its plan to acquire substantially all of the
DSL assets of NorthPoint Communications. AT&T
Consumer plans to pursue new growth opportunities,
such as DSL.
CENTILLIUM CONFIRMS REVENUE ESTIMATES FOLLOWING
NORTEL’S EXIT FROM DSL
Following Nortel Networks decision to close its
DSL division, Centillium Communications confirmed its
previous revenue and earnings guidance for the remainder
of fiscal 2001. Although Centillium was awarded several
design wins for solutions incorporating Centillium's DSL
chipsets from Nortel, these products never reached
production.
http://www.centillium.com
Centillium, May 11, 2001
NORTEL NETWORKS ANNOUNCES TOP MANAGEMENT CHANGES,
SEEKS CEO
John Roth, president and chief executive officer
of Nortel Networks, will retire in April 2002 and the
company is searching for a successor CEO. Clarence J.
Chandran, chief operating officer, has resigned
effective immediately due to health reasons. Chandran
began his medical leave in March to recuperate fully
from recent surgeries to address complications arising
from an incident in June 1997 in which he was seriously
injured in a stabbing attack in Singapore.
http://www.nortelnetworks.com/corporate/news/newsreleases/2001b/05_11_0101396_chandran.html
Nortel
Networks, May 11, 2001
CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT
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