October 11, 2007 - 3Com shareholders sue to block privatization

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October 11, 2007 Sign up Forward Archive Advertise Read more at SmartBrief.com News for telecom industry leaders Search recent stories:       News of the Day    3Com shareholders sue to block privatization 3Com revealed Wednesday that some of its shareholders have filed a lawsuit seeking to block the company's planned acquisition by Bain Capital Partners and Huawei Technologies. Neither 3Com nor Bain commented on the lawsuit. The Clarion-Ledger (Jackson, Miss.)/Associated Press (10/11) New revenues from thin air! Nokia Siemens Networks Mobile Broadband solutions generate new revenues from broadband services such as WCDMA/HSPA, iHSPA, WiMAX and the coming LTE standard. Our solutions cover the North American mobile spectrum bands including the new 700Mhz spectrum. Learn more.   Business & Industry Watch    Vonage seeks further review of Verizon-patent verdict Vonage Holdings filed a motion Wednesday to review the appeals-court verdict placed against the company in its patent suit with Verizon Communications. Reuters (10/10) AT&T, Panasonic expand marketing collaboration Panasonic Computer Solutions' Toughbook 30 notebook and Toughbook 19 convertible table have been configured for and certified to run on the AT&T BroadbandConnect data network, Panasonic announced Wednesday. In addition, Panasonic and AT&T are working to expand their sales and marketing relationship, and the Toughbook line will be marketed in conjunction with AT&T services. American City Business Journals/San Antonio (10/10) Nacchio appeal denies insider trading An appeals court filing has called for ex-Qwest Communications CEO Joseph Nacchio's insider-trading conviction to be overturned, claiming that the government did not sufficiently prove its case and that the jury did not receive proper instructions. CNET/Reuters (10/10) France denies Iliad 3G license France's communications regulator has denied Iliad's Free Mobile subsidiary the opportunity to become the country's fourth 3G carrier, saying the company does not have the finances necessary to afford the 3G license. Forbes (10/10) USTelecom Spotlight USTelecom's Engineering Summit focuses on network technologies Broadband security, migrating to next-gen networks, QoS/QoE testing, interactive IPTV, VoIP, IMS, IP/Ethernet, set-top boxes and much more will be discussed at the Second Annual USTelecom Engineering Summit, Nov. 14 and 15, in Washington. Hear experts from leading technology companies prepare you and your business for today's challenges and tomorrow's opportunities. Open only to network/service providers. Space is limited, so register today! Learn more about USTelecom -> NXTcomm  |  News  |  Join USTelecom  |  Bookstore  |  Webinars   Technology Trends    Telecoms, cable companies will continue to fight for customers Cable companies will continue to lure in more telecommunications customers, but telecoms will draw in more DSL and video customers, according to new analysis by Standard & Poor's, which also says that cable may have peaked when it comes to video, but will experience growth in other services. BusinessWeek/Standard & Poor's RatingsDirect (10/10) Verizon's FiOS coming to Braintree, Mass. Verizon Communications has won its 58th video franchise in the state of Massachusetts, bringing its FiOS TV service to the town of Braintree. Multichannel News (10/10) Belgacom signs 3-year IPTV contract with Nokia Siemens Networks Belgacom will continue to provide IPTV integration solutions to Nokia Siemens Networks for another three years, continuing a relationship the companies have had since 2004. Converge! Network Digest (10/10) The Buzz(CORPORATE ANNOUNCEMENTS) Coastcom's Wi-Fi solutions enable full network and software integration of mesh nodes and access points while permitting independent placement of hardware to provide optimal accessibility. Wi-Fi CPE units extend the network to the last mile to provide triple-play services as alternatives to FTTH, DSL, and cable. Learn more at www.coastcom.com. Telmar Network Technology Acquires Precision Communications (PCS). PCS's strength in repair and supporting forward and reverse logistics and supply initiatives, combined with that of Telmar's extensive product and service portfolio, creates a formidable one-stop provider of network equipment solutions. Learn more. Learn how 9 Montana carriers joined forces to better serve their customers. Download a free case study from MetaSwitch. Interested in learning more about advertising in the USTelecom dailyLead? Contact Eric Hoffman at 773-549-3868 or ehoffman@smartbrief.com.   IP Download    RingCentral adds to SMB virtual phone service Startup RingCentral has announced that its DigitalLine service has been enhanced with additional features. The service allows SMBs to mix traditional land lines, mobile and VoIP communications. Converge! Network Digest (10/10) Coastcom delivers triple-play services utilizing a Wi-Fi infrastructure. Discover the advantages of Wi-Fi Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) designed to extend the reach of outdoor wireless networks to the indoors. For more information about Coastcom's solutions visit our website at www.coastcom.com.   Regulatory & Legislative  House telecom subcommittee passes bills on E-911, broadband data The House Telecommunications & Internet Subcommittee approved two bills related to emergency calls over VoIP and the collection of broadband data by the FCC. The full committee must still vote on the bills. Broadcasting & Cable (10/10) Make USTelecom dailyLead part of your 2008 marketing plan! USTelecom dailyLead is a cost-effective way to reach over 45,000 telecommunications industry executives. 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