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<ul><li>In October 2009, Metaswitch Networks reported annual revenue for its 2008/2009 financial year (ending 31-August-09) of GBP61.8 million (US$113.7 million), up 4.2% from GBP59.3 million in the previous year. Operating margins were sustained above 20%.<br><br>
The company said its Carrier Systems Division business was primarily driven by tier one incumbent operators and major regional competitive providers, as smaller operators' spending slowed amid uncertainty about market conditions and the timing of federal broadband stimulus funds. Eight of the top 10 incumbent operators in North America now rely on Metaswitch for carrier VoIP infrastructure.<br><br><img border="0" src="http://www.convergedigest.com/images/directories/metaswitchnetworks.gif" align="right">
The company's Network Protocols Division (NPD), previously known as Data Connection Limited (DCL) but now incorporated under the company's main Metaswitch brand, also reported strong results. The company said all of the top 10 communications equipment vendors worldwide now using Metaswitch Network Protocols Division software to power their networking products. Business was balanced across its MPLS, Routing, VoIP and Session Border Controller product lines.</li></ul>
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"Truly global challenges have always been best addressed by bringing together the brightest minds in an unconstrained, creative environment. This was what we used when putting a man on the moon and is the same approach we need to implement to address the global climate crisis. The Green Touch initiative is an example of such a response - bringing together scientists and technologists from around the world and from many different disciplines in an environment of open innovation to attack the problem from many different directions."
Dr. Steven Chu,
US Secretary of Energy,11-Jan-10
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"As we light up new backhaul connections across the country, we're able to deliver a meaningful 3G speed boost for millions of customers who are already using HSPA 7.2-compatible devices. At the same time, we're also looking to the future with these backhaul enhancements, which will support our move to next-generation LTE technology starting in 2011."
John Stankey,
President and CEO, AT&T Operations,05-Jan-10
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“Voice will continue to be an important application in mobile networks now and in the future . This successful LTE voice call takes us a step closer to realizing commercial voice over LTE services. And the fact that we can now demonstrate this functionality with both FDD and TDD variants of LTE means that we are well on track to successfully introduce standardized LTE voice and SMS to all parts of the world.”
Jürgen Walter,
Head of Converged Core, Nokia Siemens Networks,10-Dec-09
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“This deal is a perfect fit for Comcast and will allow us to become a leader in the development and distribution of multiplatform ‘anytime, anywhere’ media that American consumers are demanding. In particular, NBCU’s fast-growing, highly profitable cable networks are a great complement to our industry-leading distribution business.
Brian Roberts,
Comcast Chairman and CEO,03-Dec-09
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“With ‘Big Science’ projects like the Large Hadron Collider expected to be generating data flows of 100Gbps as soon as 2010, it’s clear that the world’s scientific research and education community needs to move beyond groups of 10Gbps waves and be ready with 100GbE solutions in the very near term.”
Kanaiya Vasani,
Vice president of product management, High-End Systems Business Unit, Juniper Networks. ,16-Nov-09
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"Mobile is a key element in today's society - it is the most ubiquitous, connected and personalised communications tool that we have, and it holds significant potential to improve the lives of European citizens and the economic performance of the region through social inclusion and continued investment in innovation. Europe has contributed considerably to the global success of the mobile industry and it is an area where Europe continues to be a forerunner. Together the leaders of the industry have developed this Manifesto showing where mobile will help to create a more prosperous, green and inclusive Europe for all."
Rob Conway,
CEO and Member of the Board, GSMA,02-Nov-09
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"Networks are now clearly the hub of business and community around the world, and that's driving massive scale requirements for the next decade," said Kevin Johnson, Juniper's chief executive officer. "Driven by our mission to connect everything and empower everyone, Juniper believes it's time for a new approach to networking. An approach based on smart systems and open software platforms. An approach that adapts to changing business dynamics. An approach that embraces partnership and unleashes innovation. Today is an historic day for Juniper, as we stand tall with our partners and customers to jumpstart the new network."
Kevin Johnson,
Juniper's CEO,29-Oct-09
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“AT&T strongly emphasizes that the existing Internet principles are serving consumers well in their current form and there is no sound reason to radically expand and codify those principles. But if the Commission nonetheless embarks on such a course as it apparently plans to do in an upcoming rulemaking, it absolutely must ensure that any such rules apply evenly – not just to network operators but also to providers of Internet applications, content and services. Anything less would be ineffective, legally suspect and, in all events, a direct repudiation of President Obama’s call for a ‘level playing field.’
Robert Quinn,
AT&T’s Senior Vice President-Federal Regulatory,25-Sep-09
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"We have taken many steps. We have completed the organizational moves of Nortel's businesses to vertically integrated, standalone business units, and on June 19th, we announced that we would work to maximize value through the sale of these businesses. We have sales agreements with Ericsson for US$1.13 billion regarding the CDMA/LTE Access business, including preserving 80 percent of the jobs associated with that business. We also have a stalking horse agreement for the sale of our Enterprise Solutions business and we are in active discussions for our other businesses. The direction has been set and we are now at a natural transition point as we continue to service customers, maximize value through sales and continue restructuring activities".
Mike Zafirovski,
Former CEO of Nortel,10-Aug-09
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"Cisco delivered very solid quarterly and annual results in a challenging economic environment, as we continued our focus on disciplined execution and our customers' success. We are confident in our strategic position in both existing and thirty adjacent markets. We saw a number of positive signs this quarter in the economy and in our business, especially comparing our sequential quarter-over-quarter order trends. If we continue to see these positive order trends for the next one to two quarters, we believe there is a good chance we will look back and see that the tipping point occurred in our business in Q4."
John Chambers,
Cisco's CEO,05-Aug-09
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"Acquiring Nortel's North American CDMA business allows us to serve this important region better as we build relationships for the future migration to LTE. Furthermore, by adding some 2,500 highly skilled employees, of which about 400 are focused on LTE research and development, Ericsson reinforces and expands a long-term commitment to North America. This deal, along with our recently announced Sprint service agreement, truly positions Ericsson as a leading telecoms supplier in North America," said Carl-Henric Svanberg, President and CEO of Ericsson.
Carl-Henric Svanberg,
President and CEO of Ericsson,25-Jul-09
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"Today is a historic day for Africa and marks the dawn of a new era for communications between the continent and the rest of the world. Our tireless efforts of the past 24 months have come to fruition, and we are proud to be the first to provide affordable, high quality broadband capacity and experience to east African economies. Turning the switch ‘on’ creates a huge anticipation but ultimately, SEACOM will be judged on the changes that take place on the continent over the coming years."
Brian Herlihy,
SEACOM's CEO,23-Jul-09
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The addition of Nortel Enterprise Solutions will increase Avaya's global scale, expand our channel partner network, and strengthen our world-class portfolio of products and services. This is a strategic opportunity to acquire talent and complementary assets that position the combined company for growth and success. We are committed to protecting the communications investments of the customers of Avaya and Nortel, and to effectively executing the integration of Nortel Enterprise Solutions and Avaya."
Kevin Kennedy,
CEO, Avaya,20-Jul-09
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"A large scale offsetting of CO2 emissions will require new ways of conducting business and new ways of living, and will also require large scale investments in Information and Communication technology (ICT). This sector could offset societal CO2 emissions by as much as 15 percent by 2020."
Carl-Henric Svanberg.,
Ericsson's CEO,25-May-09
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