HTC Expands Agreement with Brightstar in Malaysia | Press Releases | News Room | Brightstar

HTC Expands Agreement with Brightstar in Malaysia | Press Releases | News Room | Brightstar:

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – December 7, 2011 – HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today announced that Brightstar Corp. will manage open channels distribution for HTC in Malaysia, as part of an expanded distributorship arrangement. HTC’s expanded agreement with Brightstar reflects HTC’s continued growth in Malaysia and is expected to grow HTC’s brand awareness further as it expands its sales and marketing presence beyond the current 1,300 customer touch points. Through this agreement, HTC will also be strategically positioned for further growth in Malaysia’s dynamic mobile industry.

Brightstar is the world’s largest specialized wireless distributor and a leading provider of diversified services focused on enhancing the performance and profitability of the key participants in the wireless device value chain.

“Malaysian consumers are demanding a better mobile experience and access to improved mobile devices and services which deliver that experience,” said SK Wong, Country Manager, HTC Malaysia. “HTC is focused on making it easier, simpler and more intuitive for consumers to use their smartphones and we believe that this new partnership with Brightstar will be instrumental in helping more Malaysians experience the HTC brand.”

“We are honored and proud to be chosen as an official distributor of HTC handhelds in Malaysia. We believe that this agreement is a clear reflection of our effectiveness, relevance and our leading position as a world-class distributor,” said Arturo Osorio, president of Brightstar Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa. “We are committed and determined to make an even greater impact in the Malaysian market with HTC as we will leverage the value we can provide by delivering world-class sales services and detailed product expertise to our growing customer base.”

Brightstar offers an expansive portfolio of more than 100 services for wireless manufacturers, operators, retailers, government agencies, value added resellers (VARs) and consumers worldwide. As part of the expanded agreement Brightstar will manage the distribution and promotion of current and future HTC mobile devices in Malaysia.

DiGi pioneers industry standards with the launch of Malaysia's first green data center

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Shah Alam, 8 December 2011: DiGi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd's (DiGi) has strengthened its commitment to green its business with the launch of its Technology Operations Centre (TOC), the first green data centre in Malaysia with the Provisional Gold Certification from the Green Building Index (GBI), Malaysia's green rating tool for buildings.

The purpose-built data center of 3 ½ storey with 60,000 square feet of usable space for data servers and telecommunications switches also houses the Company's Fast Recovery Center and office spaces. With an investment of more than RM80 million, the TOC is built to support DiGi's growing data capacity needs for the next 10-15 years. It was designed using the GBI as its guiding principles and incorporates cutting edge Green Technologies aimed at reducing usage and increasing energy efficiency.

DiGi's Chief Technology Officer, Ole Martin Gunhildsbu explained, "Integrating environmentally-friendly features into the business has to be relevant and addresses the business need. Beyond good Corporate Responsibility, we have found that embedding sustainable practises business-wide makes practical business sense. Our new data center (TOC) bear testimony to how we can benefit from both achieving operational efficiencies whilst reducing our carbon footprint."

"Data centers are traditionally big consumers of energy with mobile networks contributing to more than 70% of the total energy used by telecommunications companies to provide uninterrupted network coverage to subscribers. As demand increases, we have a role to play in driving change in the way we operate."

Construction of the TOC began in 2009, with environmental considerations taken into every development phase. The TOC is designed to be energy efficient, and is expected to cut down average traditional energy consumption by 30% when the load at the data centre exceeds 2,500 square feet in 2012.

The building design incorporates environmental-friendly features such as no raised floors, dedicated cooling for server racks to maximize cooling efficiencies, rainwater harvesting, solar reflective roof paint coating, and a steel formwork system to reduce timber usage. Its most visually notable feature is its vertical vegetated wall that acts as an effective barrier against solar radiation and insulates the building, thus significantly reducing heat build-up and cooling energy costs.

"My mission as an architect is to endeavour to save the environment by design and by innovation. DiGi's TOC offered me an opportunity to do this as part of this ongoing mission" said Dato Dr Ken Yeang who is the principal architect-planner of Hamzah & Yeang, and one of the leading ecodesigners, theoreticians, and thinkers in the field of green design.

Ole reiterated the Company commitment to continue setting industry standards by pioneering world-class environmentally-friendly practices. He said, "When we started building the TOC, we worked closely with GBI to identify and develop Malaysia's benchmark for data centers as there were no existing criteria for the data centre category before."

"Efforts to strengthen our commitment towards sustainable business practice company-wide continue today with the start of our single most ambitious network modernization that will upgrade every single one of our 5,000 network sites nationwide. The new cleaner and greener network with more energy-efficient equipment including new hybrid solar-powered base transmission sites is targeted to give us carbon savings of more than 11,000 tonnes in 2012. This is yet another example of how we successfully incorporate sustainable elements that will enable us to improve our network coverage and quality while achieving optimal energy efficiency," concluded Ole.

Huawei Successfully Verifies E-Band Microwave Equipment on LTE Test Network

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[Shenzhen, China, December 5th, 2011]: Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) provider, today announced that it successfully deployed and verified the capabilities of its E-Band microwave equipment during a comprehensive LTE (Long Term Evolution) test network in Chengdu, China. The results of the test demonstrate the high service-bearing capability and market-readiness of Huawei's E-Band microwave equipment.

E-Band is a newer extremely high-frequency type of microwave band (80GHz) that supports multiple Gbit/s transmission bandwidths, meaning it is able to meet the considerable service backhaul requirements on LTE networks. Huawei's E-band microwave equipment enhances e-band microwave utilization as it offers a large capacity, is easy to install, and requires virtually no space in equipment rooms. A series of performance and pressure tests on a network with high LTE data usage has proven the high performance and advanced features of Huawei's E-band microwave equipment. Three months of successful operations during the extreme Chengdu summer heat and rain demonstrated the reliability and stability of the E-Band microwave prototype equipment. Tier 1 operators, including Telenor, Vodafone, and Italian Telecom, praised the advanced technology and high reliability of Huawei's E-Band microwave equipment.

Wireless operators worldwide are paying close attention to the developments and benefits of E-Band microwave technologies. In early 2011, Huawei's Milan R&D Center took the lead in implementing a high modulation scheme (64QAM) on E-band microwave and transmission capacity reached 2.5 Gbit/s. The full-outdoor E-Band microwave prototype equipment developed by Huawei has been bearing large-bandwidth services, such as multiple HD videos on demand and high-speed Internet access services between eNodeBs and mobile terminals on the outfield LTE network deployed at Huawei's Chengdu R&D Center since July, 2011.

Chen Shijun, Huawei's General Manager of Microwave Technology, said: "The implementation of this comprehensive test network is a big step in commercializing Huawei's E-Band microwave offerings. We will actively promote the commercialization of E-Band microwave technology to help operators bear large-bandwidth LTE services."

As a leader in the transmission network field, Huawei focuses on supplying operators with high-quality microwave, WDM/OTN, and MSTP/Hybrid MSTP products, and end-to-end transport network solutions. According to leading consulting firm Skylight, Huawei's microwave equipment ranked No. 2 worldwide as of Q1 of 2011, while the company's packet microwave equipment ranked No. 1 as of the same period.

Syniverse Wins New Business with SoftBank Mobile in Japan

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TAMPA, Fla. – Dec. 6, 2011 – Syniverse today announced the expansion of its relationship with leading Japanese mobile operator SoftBank Mobile Corp., which has selected core Syniverse solutions, Data Clearing House (DCH) for GSM and Syniverse DataNet, to optimize its mobile roaming operations. This significant competitive takeaway is the latest in a number of Syniverse wins across Asia Pacific, including recently announced contracts in China, India and Korea.

“The focus and dedication of Syniverse’s in-region support team are very important to SoftBank as we focus on providing optimal service for our subscribers,” said Mr. Shigeyasu Suenaga, General Manager, International Service Department, SoftBank. “We look forward to enhancing our clearing operations as well as ensuring real-time fraud protection with these latest service additions.”

Via Syniverse’s DCH for GSM, SoftBank will reap benefits beyond a simplified data clearing process, including enhanced decision making through comprehensive financial, marketing and statistical reporting, as well as improved revenue assurance thanks to extensive data checking and fraud detection.

With DataNet, SoftBank will tap into Syniverse’s robust, cost-efficient Near Real-Time Roaming Data Exchange (NRTRDE) platform that provides immediate access to critical information needed to combat roaming fraud. As with each of the company’s solutions, Syniverse DataNet and DCH for GSM are backed by its world-class infrastructure and unmatched disaster recovery capabilities.

SoftBank has relied on Syniverse to stay ahead of subscriber demands since 2002, first using the Syniverse SCCP Gateway Service to enable global roaming for its customers. In addition, Softbank uses Syniverse’s Roaming Management Services to help increase efficiency among its roaming operations. The most recent service additions are a testament to the strong relationship the two companies have forged to make mobile work for SoftBank’s more than 27 million subscribers in Japan.

“We are pleased to be able to support SoftBank’s culture of innovation and dedication to excellence with these additional solutions, which exemplify how Syniverse enables operators to avoid the burdens of technical complexity and to focus on strategic business decisions that enhance the subscriber’s quality of experience,” said Jeff Gordon, President and CEO, Syniverse. “As the Asia-Pacific market grows, Syniverse remains ever more dedicated to providing the superior solutions and regional support that enable operators to enhance end-user experiences and find new ways to grow their businesses.”

Tata Communications launches mobile broadband solutions enabled by IPX+ framework

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New York (NYSE) and Mumbai (BSE) - 7 December 2011 - Tata Communications, a leading provider of The New World of Communications, today announces its IPX+ (IP eXchange) mobile broadband enablement framework. 70 mobile network operators (MNOs) have signed up for the new framework which is designed to help capitalise on the latest technology innovations in the mobile broadband space via better inter-provider mobile service delivery and management.

With mobile data volume growing nearly threefold annually, and close to 50% of that predicted to come from mobile video, the demands on mobile broadband solutions and services are set to increase dramatically.

Tata Communications' new framework provides a converged interconnect platform, enabling end-to-end management across mobile networks for the delivery of multiple services over IP. MNOs have consolidated access to mobile data roaming and transport options including Global VPN, IP transit and the newly available IPX Connect. IPX Connect provides GRX and managed transport with a path to IPX for data roaming and transport, together with greater Quality of Services (QoS) and security.

With the IPX+ framework, MNOs can support mobile applications with greater efficiency through a consolidated network that has optimised utilisation, simplified interconnect arrangements, and managed solutions. The quality of the customer experience can be delivered, and monetised, across networks with the right technology and operations support. The framework also brings the benefits of faster time to new services and leverages a smart and flexible infrastructure.

Allan Chan, Executive Vice President, Global Carrier Solutions, Tata Communications, says, "MNOs need solutions that deliver tangible benefits and improved efficiencies while tackling accelerated data growth. While IPX is a key component of the overall service, MNOs are looking at the areas where they can be better positioned to deliver and monetise the customer experience efficiently. The IPX+ framework was developed to address this need. We work with MNOs all around the world, supporting the largest on-net mobile and voice signalling community. 70 MNOs have already signed up to the IPX+ framework."

Voice and signalling / roaming solutions are integrated within the IPX+ framework. With added managed service delivery options, including strategic sourcing and management solutions, the IPX+ framework offers alternatives to improve efficiency and response time to changing demands.

Looking ahead, the IPX+ framework will also include LTE Roaming, Voice over LTE (VoLTE), and application enablement solutions for real-time rich media applications. LTE roaming trials are currently underway with multiple service providers.

Telecom has teamed up with Xbox 360 to provide a special offer for gamers

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Telecom has teamed up with Xbox 360 to provide a special offer for gamers.

Until the end of February 2012, customers new to Telecom broadband will be eligible for either a 12-month Xbox LIVE Gold subscription card, or a new wireless modem for no additional charge, when they sign up to a 12-month contract on Telecom’s Total Home Broadband plan.

With an Xbox LIVE Gold subscription card, customers will receive online multi-player gaming, and early access to content such as free game demos.*

Customers can also connect with friends and followers on Facebook and Twitter, and get regular access to thousands of high-definition movies.**

Steven Blackburn, Xbox Marketing Manager for Microsoft NZ said, “With a growing catalogue of online entertainment options and one of the best multiplayer experiences available, customers can be confident they are making the most out of their home broadband.”

Jason Paris, Telecom’s Chief Marketing Officer said, “We’re really excited to be working with Xbox on a great offer that not only recognises the growing importance of online entertainment, but utilises one of Telecom’s great value broadband plans.”

As part of the 12-month contract with Total Home Broadband, Telecom will also waive the standard broadband connection fee and access connection fee for any new customer that doesn’t currently have a Telecom home phone.

Telecom has today announced that it is to commence a review of its capital structure

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Telecom has today announced that it is to commence a review of its capital structure, following the completion of the Chorus demerger.

“Telecom will be focused on its core business of delivering outstanding service to New Zealand mobile, broadband and ICT customers,” said Paul Reynolds, Telecom CEO. “Further, the new board has endorsed management’s commencement of a review to ensure Telecom’s capital structure is appropriate as we move into the new world.”

As noted in Telecom’s scheme booklet dated 13 September, Telecom intends to adopt a capital structure consistent with maintaining an “A band” credit rating.

“Post demerger, scope exists for some form of capital management, while still maintaining an “A band” rating,” he said.

Telecom expects to provide more information relating to its capital structure at its half year results in February 2012.