Can we abandon the copper plant?

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	Can we abandon the copper plant? Gary Audin recently published as paper at Webtorials entitled "Can the PSTN be Shut Down?". In this paper, he takes a rather extensive look at the proposal submitted to the FCC last December to eventually retire the PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) and POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) over the next several years. Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: Extreme Networks The migration from a dedicated infrastructure to a shared and outsourced cloud infrastructure is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. With Extreme Networks "Four Pillars" strategy, Enterprises and Hosting Centers of any scale can approach change in a logical and affordable, stepwise fashion. Read More In this Issue Alcatel-Lucent's revenue drops, but operating loss shrinks Samsung scores FCC approval for first LTE phone Harris Corp. unveils push-to-talk over IP technology NTT DOCOMO plans to buy PacketVideo WHITE PAPER: Qwest A Cost-Effective Approach to Complexity Outsourcing network management can save time and drive lower total cost of ownership. Read more! Alcatel-Lucent's revenue drops, but operating loss shrinks Alcatel-Lucent's second-quarter revenue fell 2.4 percent year on year, dragged down by slow sales in fixed-line network equipment and terrestrial optical networks, but the company reduced costs, cutting its operating loss by two-thirds compared to a year earlier. Read More WHITE PAPER: Blue Coat Systems Delivering Faster Applications to Any User, Anywhere This guide looks at the specific issues behind application performance problems and how to resolve them within a WAN Optimization environment. Read More Samsung scores FCC approval for first LTE phone Samsung appears to have won the race to be the first device manufacturer to gain approval from the Federal Communications Commission for a phone based on the 4G LTE standard. Read More DOWNLOAD: Brocade 802.11n and Higher Education WLAN Opportunities The introduction of 802.11n provides a holistic opportunity for universities to upgrade the network edge. Discover how higher education institutions can: * Maximize the value of their wireless networks. * Significantly reduce CapEx and OpEx. * Remain confident in their wireless LAN performance, security and reliability Read more! Harris Corp. unveils push-to-talk over IP technology Harris Corp. today announced a radio technology based on voice over IP (VoIP) that can be used globally for instant communications by small or large groups in business, public safety and other organizations. Read More NTT DOCOMO plans to buy PacketVideo NTT DOCOMO plans to acquire PacketVideo Corporation, a company that develops multimedia software for mobile phones, the Japanese mobile operator said on Monday. Read More
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