August 5, 2008 - AT&T invests in 'cloud computing'

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August 5, 2008 Sign up Forward Archive Advertise Read more at SmartBrief.com News for telecom industry leaders       News of the Day  AT&T invests in "cloud computing" AT&T plans to offer cloud-computing services to its business customers, with one of its initial customers being the U.S. Olympic Committee, which will use the technology to temporarily extend the capabilities of its network bandwidth. Verizon Communications has announced its intentions to offer cloud-computing services next year. The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) (8/5) , CNET (8/4) Big business putting its computing needs under a cloud: In what's being described as a "sea change" for big business, cloud computing using Google Apps and Web-based products from other providers is beginning to supplant traditional software-based applications. The worldwide market for cloud computing by 2013 is projected to reach $95 billion -- or 12% of the global software market, according to estimates from Merrill Lynch. BusinessWeek (8/4)   Business & Industry Watch  Analysis: Alcatel looks globally for top executives After purging its CEO and chairman, Alcatel-Lucent is on a worldwide hunt for new leadership, according to published reports, which say BT Group CEO Ben Verwaayen has already turned down the telecom-equipment maker's approach. The company wants someone who can ease the cultural tensions said to remain from the merger with Lucent two years ago, as well as guide the troubled business with a firm hand. The Wall Street Journal (free content) (8/5) Jha sees speed, quality as priorities There is a lot on the plate of Sanjay Jha, the newly named co-CEO of Motorola's handset unit, but he told analysts Monday that after taking 90 days to go over all of the company's problems, he expects to "hit the ground running" by undertaking such projects as finding alternative chip suppliers for its products. cellular-news (U.K.)/Dow Jones Newswires (8/4) Dallas smooths way for AT&T relocation AT&T could receive $11.5 million in subsidies from Dallas after the company's agreement last month to move from San Antonio. A Dallas City Council committee voted Monday in favor of a package of tax-relief and other incentives that includes a $5 million grant and breaks on taxes paid on business personal property and corporate aircraft. The Dallas Morning News (8/5) , American City Business Journals/Dallas (8/4) Other News Verizon Wireless chief to speak at Arkansas college on Alltel CNNMoney.com/Associated Press (8/4) USTelecom Spotlight Disruptive technology, demanding consumers and your broadband future USTelecom's Executive Business Forum is for C-level executives responsible for business, technology, operations, finance and marketing decisions. Explore the potential of broadband and new technologies to meet your customers' needs and expand your business. This three-day event, Oct. 1 to 3 in San Jose, Calif., helps telecom executives navigate the risks and capitalize on the opportunities from today's new communications and entertainment technologies. Learn more. Learn more about USTelecom -> NXTcomm  |  News  |  Join USTelecom  |  NextGenWeb  |  Webinars   Video Upload    Federal court rules network DVR does not violate copyright In a move that could potentially transform the way advanced video services are rolled out to viewers, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit in New York ruled Monday that DVRs that operate via a central storage server rather than a set-top storage device do not violate copyright law. Analyst Craig E. Moffett said the decision "means a huge increase in the number of viewing hours per day potentially subject to ad-skipping." The use of networked technology paves the way for the delivery of interactive and dynamic advertising via recorded programs. The New York Times (8/5) , The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) (8/5) HDTV programming to reach 255M households worldwide by 2013 According to a study by IMS Research, the total number of households with access to HD video programming via broadcast, cable, satellite or IPTV will reach 255 million in 2013. The report also predicts $46 billion in revenue from Blu-ray discs in 2013, with the market growing as more PCs add Blu-ray drives. Broadcast Engineering (8/5) LightGAIN is Optelian's complete DWDM, CWDM and hybrid solution, supporting 1 to 40 wavelengths of 10Mbps to 10Gbps traffic, SNMP managed and path protected. SFP and XFP transponders, tunable optics, and in-house manufacturing provide customers with short lead times, low cost, and customized solutions to fit their exact requirements.   Technology Trends  XO brings Ethernet Hub to market XO Communications has debuted a new Ethernet Hub designed to give carriers greater market reach with access to 4 million buildings. The hub does not come with any conversion or protocol-change actions to be carried out by the carrier. xchange (8/5) FCC fields cable in WiMAX comments The Free State Foundation -- a think tank that supports a free market -- has urged the Federal Communications Commission to allow large cable MSOs to team with Google and Sprint Nextel for distribution of wireless-broadband services delivered via a national WiMAX network. The agency, which is receiving comments on the Sprint venture, also has heard support from community colleges and other academic institutions. Broadcasting & Cable (8/4)   IP Download  Delta to provide Wi-Fi access throughout domestic fleet Delta Air Lines plans to announce today that it will offer wireless Internet access on domestic flights, allowing passengers to work or surf online. The service, which will cost travelers from $9.95 to $12.95 depending on the length of the flight, is expected to be available on some planes by next month and on its entire domestic fleet by next summer. The Wall Street Journal (free content) (8/5) , International Herald Tribune/Associated Press (8/5) YouTube to show Olympic content in select areas YouTube will provide three hours a day of Olympic programming from Beijing -- but you'll have to live in a country like Nigeria or India to see the coverage because those nations are part of the 77 territories that are not covered by Olympic sponsorships. The International Olympic Committee will supply 500 to 800 segments to YouTube in a deal that will mark the first time there will be global online coverage of the Games. The Wall Street Journal (free content) (8/5)   LeadQuote  To hate is to study, to study is to understand, to understand is to appreciate, to appreciate is to love. So maybe I'll end up loving your theory." --John A. 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