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Cisco boosts bandwidth with 'virtualized' switches

November 12, 2007 1:11 PM PST

The company rolls out two products aimed at helping businesses increase network capacity without overhauling existing infrastructure.

IBM connects chips for better bandwidth

April 12, 2007 2:21 PM PDT

Intel and others have been showing off "through-silicon vias," but IBM says it will come out with chips using the new technology next year.
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Video bandwidth--something's gotta give

December 17, 2007 9:15 PM PST

The exploding demand to view videos anywhere, anytime, is stretching network technologies to the limit, warns Nortel CTO John Roese.

Short-circuiting the VoIP revolution

September 11, 2006 1:38 PM PDT

Brix Networks CTO Kaynam Hedayat warns that VoIP quality is getting worse, not better.

HDTV--the clincher in war between cable and phone?

June 13, 2006 1:05 PM PDT

High-definition TV could be the crucial factor in the tussle between phone and cable companies for TV programming subscribers.

A telecommunications summit

June 13, 2006 7:20 PM PDT

From the GlobalComm 2006 trade show to the latest wireless technologies, the pace of innovation in the telecommunications industry continues to accelerate.

RIM chief cautious about unlimited wireless data plans

September 25, 2006 11:39 AM PDT

Mike Lazaridis says network innovation requires prudent pricing of wireless data plans, efficient network usage.

IPTV prepares for prime time

June 20, 2006 1:08 PM PDT

Carriers such as AT&T are ready to roll out services, but new technologies will be needed to increase network capacity.

Comcast gives broadband users a speed boost

June 2, 2006 11:50 AM PDT

New feature allows users to get turbocharged downloads whenever excess capacity is available on the network.

U.K. firm pushes fiber through the sewers

April 24, 2006 3:37 PM PDT

Ignoring the smell, H2O Networks says laying fiber in the nation's sewer system is fast and cost-effective.

Verizon says Net neutrality is overhyped

March 31, 2006 6:52 PM PST

CTO Mark Wegleitner says all his company wants to do is to be able to manage its network.

BT cracks down on 'broadband hogs'

March 27, 2006 6:10 PM PST

British telco demands those downloading a massive amount of movies or music to pay up or find another Net provider.

AT&T chief, FCC chair clarify on Net neutrality

March 22, 2006 12:47 AM PST

Whitacre says he has no plans to degrade service; FCC's Martin says companies should be allowed to recoup costs.

Taking sides on Net neutrality

March 28, 2006 1:27 AM PST

Hot-button issue pits online giants like Google, Amazon against phone companies and gear makers.

Debate heats up over Net neutrality

March 16, 2006 9:18 PM PST

Should phone companies be prevented from charging Internet service providers extra for using their networks?

Science search made easier in developing nations

December 14, 2005 12:21 AM PST

Search specialists team up to make scientific research more readily available to those with sluggish Web access.

AT&T doubles up on DSL speed

December 13, 2005 10:43 PM PST

Introduces DSL service designed to double download speeds for business customers of its hosted Web services.

Verizon Wireless' broadband blitz

June 28, 2005 5:05 PM PDT

The operator's 3G network, BroadbandAccess, on track to reach half the U.S. population by 2006.

Firm bets the time's finally right to chuck desktops

June 22, 2005 6:58 PM PDT

Better bandwidth, rising maintenance costs will prompt companies to consider thin clients managed by third parties, Savvis says.

Newly adopted standard means bandwidth boost for IPTV offerings

June 4, 2005 12:30 AM PDT

The recently ratified standard for optical access could be key to offering interactive and high-definition IPTV in the future.