By Editor on March 22, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Japan’s NTT DoCoMo is all set to begin the sales of Xperia arc SO-01C smartphone nationwide from 24th March.
The arc is powered by Android 2.3 and supports download speeds of 14 Mbps. It is a touch screen mobile featuring Wi-Fi connectivity, FM Radio, GPS, Camera, Email, Instant messaging, 3.5 mm audio jack, Google Maps and Media Player.
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Tagged with 3.5 mm audio jack, camera, email, FM Radio, Google Maps, GPS, Instant Messaging, Japan, media player, NTT DoCoMo, operator, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc, Wi-Fi connectivity, Xperia Arc, Xperia arc SO-01C
By Editor on February 4, 2011 · Leave a Comment
CommuniGate Systems, the leader in super-efficient, massively scalable Unified Communications technology, announces its partnership with GO Telecom, the First Cloud Telecom Operator in the Middle East, in delivering the revolutionary telecommunications service GO Terhal†to the Saudi telecom market. Powered by CommuniGate Systems’ Pronto! and CommuniGate Pro technology, GO Terhal delivers the region’s first digital voice capability.
GO Telecom’s innovative service combined with the performance and reliability of CommuniGate Pro deliver virtually all types of communication capability from a single, super-scalable solution.
GO Terhal subscribers can access their files, and make free and low cost phone calls in super-clear HD Voice from any web-enabled computer, thanks to CommuniGate Systems’ browser based unified communications application, Pronto!.
Available for both business and consumer subscribers, the technology enables GO Terhal subscribers to stay connected anywhere, from any device via one number.
Boasting High Definition (HD) Voice VoIP and Video, mobile VoIP (mVoIP), social network integration (including Twitter, Facebook), hosted IP PBX, HD conference calling, instant messaging (IM) & presence, email, address books, calendaring, collaboration, mobile synchronization, personal filestorage and more, Terhal Web and CommuniGate Pro offer the most cost-effective, most complete unified communications platform.
CommuniGate Systems’ technology and expertise have been crucial in delivering this innovation in telecommunications to the market,†said Zaid Al-Shabanat, Chief Executive Officer, GO Telecom, With their support and the hard work of young Saudi Cadres, we have been able to provide cutting edge HD Voice services and create the first cloud communications solution in the region tailored to meet the needs of the Saudi market.â€
Responding, Carlo Petrolo, CommuniGate Systems’ Director of Middle East and Africa said, GO Telecom gave us an exciting challenge with GO Terhal. Partnering with them to bring their vision to life has been rewarding, and we believe Go Terhal will revolutionize communications for Saudi citizens all over the world.â€
About CommuniGate Systems
CommuniGate Systems develops carrier-grade unified communications software for fixed-line, cable and mobile operators to deliver value-added voice and multimedia services over their IP-based networks. The Company’s software solutions enable service providers to deliver hosted, SaaS, or cloud-based communications, including Voice over IP (VoIP), Mobile Voice over IP (mVoIP), Unified Communications and converged mobile and fixed-line services cost-effectively at massive scale.
The Company’s software comprises of the industry acclaimed CommuniGate Proâ„¢, and the application suites Pronto!â„¢, MobileOfficeâ„¢, UC Centrexâ„¢, VoicePlusâ„¢ and MessagePlusâ„¢.
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About GO Telecom
GO Telecom aims to become Saudi Arabia’s service provider of choice by introducing world leading technologies, GO†is committed to serving the community and the environment by revolutionizing the telecommunication standards in Saudi Arabia and providing world class services to our customers.
GO Telecom is the First Cloud Telecom Operator in the region and the second fixed-line operator to acquire a license from the Communications and Information Technology Commission (Saudi Arabia) (CITC) to provide fixed services in Saudi Arabia, GO†provides Broadband Internet services over WiMAX, fixed line VoIP services, and Intergraded Communication solution to consumer and business sectors. For more information visit: www.go.com.sa
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Tagged with address books, calendaring, collaboration, CommuniGate Systems, Egypt, email, Facebook, First Cloud Telecom Operator, Germany, Go telecom, GO Terhal, HD conference calling, High Definition (HD), instant messaging (IM) & presence, IP PBX, Middle East, Mobile, Mobile Synchronization, mobile VoIP (mVoIP), personal filestorage, Pronto!, Saudi Arabia, social network integration, twitter, Unified Communications technology, USA, Voice VoIP and Video
By Editor on January 28, 2011 · Leave a Comment
CommuniGate Systems, the leader in super-efficient, massively scalable Unified Communications technology, announces its partnership with GO Telecom, the First Cloud Telecom Operator in the Middle East, in delivering the revolutionary telecommunications service “GO Terhal” to the Saudi telecom market. Powered by CommuniGate Systems’ Pronto! andCommuniGate Pro technology, GO Terhal delivers the region’s first digital voice capability.
GO Telecom’s innovative service combined with the performance and reliability of CommuniGate Pro deliver virtually all types of communication capability from a single, super-scalable solution.
GO Terhal subscribers can access their files, and make free and low cost phone calls in super-clear HD Voice from any web-enabled computer, thanks to CommuniGate Systems’ browser based unified communications application, Pronto!.Available for both business and consumer subscribers, the technology enables GO Terhal subscribers to stay connected anywhere, from any device via one number.
Boasting High Definition (HD) Voice VoIP and Video, mobile VoIP (mVoIP), social network integration (including Twitter, Facebook), hosted IP PBX, HD conference calling, instant messaging (IM) & presence, email, address books, calendaring, collaboration, mobile synchronization, personal filestorage and more, Terhal Web and CommuniGate Pro offer the most cost-effective, most complete unified communications platform.
“CommuniGate Systems’ technology and expertise have been crucial in delivering this innovation in telecommunications to the market,” said Zaid Al-Shabanat, Chief Executive Officer, GO Telecom, “With their support and the hard work of young Saudi Cadres, we have been able to provide cutting edge HD Voice services and create the first cloud communications solution in the region tailored to meet the needs of the Saudi market.”
Responding, Carlo Petrolo, CommuniGate Systems’ Director of Middle East and Africa said, “GO Telecom gave us an exciting challenge with GO Terhal. Partnering with them to bring their vision to life has been rewarding, and we believe Go Terhal will revolutionize communications for Saudi citizens all over the world.”
About CommuniGate Systems
CommuniGate Systems develops carrier-grade unified communications software for fixed-line, cable and mobile operators to deliver value-added voice and multimedia services over their IP-based networks. The Company’s software solutions enable service providers to deliver hosted, SaaS, or cloud-based communications, including Voice over IP (VoIP), Mobile Voice over IP (mVoIP), Unified Communications and converged mobile and fixed-line services cost-effectively at massive scale.
The Company’s software comprises of the industry acclaimed CommuniGate Proâ„¢, and the application suites Pronto!â„¢, MobileOfficeâ„¢, UC Centrexâ„¢, VoicePlusâ„¢ and MessagePlusâ„¢.
About GO Telecom
GO Telecom aims to become Saudi Arabia’s service provider of choice by introducing world leading technologies, “GO” is committed to serving the community and the environment by revolutionizing the telecommunication standards in Saudi Arabia and providing world class services to our customers.
GO Telecom is the First Cloud Telecom Operator in the region and the second fixed-line operator to acquire a license from the Communications and Information Technology Commission (Saudi Arabia) (CITC) to provide fixed services in Saudi Arabia, “GO” provides Broadband Internet services over WiMAX, fixed line VoIP services, and Intergraded Communication solution to consumer and business sectors. For more information visit: www.go.com.sa
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By Editor on January 28, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Google has expanded its Google Cloud Print to work on mobile documents and Gmail for mobile. Last April, Google had launched a service that enables users to print documents from any device without having to install a dedicated printer driver in the computer.
To send a document to a printer, the user just need to open a document in Google Docs or an email in Gmail in their mobile browser and chooses “Print” from the dropdown menu in the top right corner. Users can also print certain kinds of email attachments (such as .pdf or .doc) by clicking the “Print” link that appears next to them.
This feature will be launching for English speaking users in the USA and will work on most phones that support HTML5, such as devices running Android 2.1+ and iOS 3+.
To get started, users will need to initially connect their printer to Google Cloud Print, which requires a Windows PC for the initial step. Thereafter, everything can work through the mobile phone.
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Tagged with .pdf, Android 2.1, DoC, email, Gmail, Google, Google Cloud Print, Google Docs, HTML5, iOS 3+, mobile documents, Print, printer driver, USA
By Editor on January 18, 2011 · Leave a Comment
New survey has revealed that the iPad is still a ways off from becoming a fourth screen and creating new revenue streams for content providers. A survey of 205 iPad owners and users, the report found early adopters are not demonstrating unique behaviors: six of the seven top reported activities are familiar ones, like web surfing and email.
The report also found that 76% of owners use the iPad at least five days a week, while 55% of owners use the device everyday.
But these users are bringing the free Internet mindset to the iPad, and only a small portion of users is willing to pay for content. This is a trend worth watching, as the iPad’s advertising-supported media model is different from that of any other medium, since iPad users must register with iTunes, providing much personally identifiable information through a pay wall. At the same time, Apple’s iAd advertising product can be purchased only through Apple, creating an entirely different advertising ecosystem that industry analysts are watching closely.
Early-adopters are currently treating the iPad as an Internet appliance. Media companies and other content creators cannot assume that iPod behaviors – purchasing content for the device – will be immediately transferred to the iPad. In early-adopter group, it was seen that iPad users prefer an ad-supported model over a pay model to gain access to content. At this point, a pay-for-content model would appeal only to a niche group of consumers.
Ironically, users who watch TV episodes or movies on their iPads most often learn about them from branded apps created by services like YouTube, Netflix and SlingBox. Word-of-mouth, typically the most common information source, came in second in the survey, just ahead of TV network apps, with iTunes mentioned less.
The study also shows that 70% of iPad owners/users have read an e-book on the device; 61% electronic magazine or journal; and 51% have watched network TV programs. Yet only 13% of iPad owner/users would be willing to pay extra for an iPad-friendly version of a magazine or TV show they already pay for in its standard format (such as a cable or magazine subscription).
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Tagged with Apple's iAd, e-book, email, iPad, iPOD, iTunes, Mobile, Netflix, SlingBox, web surfing, YouTube
By Editor on November 16, 2010 · Leave a Comment
The company has unveiled its upcoming Messages service, which allows users to decide which format to view conversations in from a choice of SMS, IM, or email.
According to Facebook engineer Joel Seligstein, every Facebook user will be offered @facebook.com email addresses, but the firm insists the services are not email services. There are no subject lines, no cc, no bcc, and you can send a message by hitting the Enter key.
The service has a social inbox which collates messages by friend accounts, and can be configured to bounce any emails not received from friends.
As per Seligstein, messages will be rolled out to all Facebook users over the next few months.
As per reports, pre-release reports suggested that Messaging was viewed internally as a challenge to webmail services including Google’s Gmail, but Zuckerberg doesn’t expect people to shut down their current email accounts, stating the service is a messaging system that includes email.
By Editor on November 10, 2010 · Leave a Comment
ZTE has announced the launch of the ZTE Blade smartphone in France. The new smartphone runs on Android 2.1 and features a 3.5 inch capacitive touch-screen, which supports multi-touch and runs at a resolution of 480×800 pixels.
ZTE-BLADE includes a 3.2 MP camera, alongside other vital functionalities of contemporary smartphones such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, email, internet, video player / recorder, MP3 player and FM radio. The phone will also be delivered with a 2GB microSD card to help users make the most of its multimedia capabilities.
ZTE’s smartphone weighs in at just 110g and includes both brightness and proximity sensors. It is embedded with a Qualcomm QCT MSM7227-1 microprocessor and a micro USB 2.0 port.
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Tagged with Android 2.1, Bluetooth, email, FM Radio, France, GPS, internet, Mobile, MP3 Player, Qualcomm, video player / recorder, Wi-Fi, ZTE, ZTE Blade
By Editor on October 20, 2010 · Leave a Comment
If sources are to be believed, Verizon Wireless is planning to introduce a less expensive but restricted data plan for smartphone customers next week in a move that follows AT&T Inc.’s own offer of two tiers of pricing.
Verizon will offer a US$15 monthly plan that gives customers 150 MB of data starting Oct. 28. But unlike AT&T, it will keep available its US$29.99 monthly unlimited data plan.
The move is part of a broader shift by carriers to change how they charge customers for the use of Internet, email and music downloads through their mobiles. Carriers have to manage offering these data services at a fixed rate with adequate investment in the essential networks to ensure the traffic flows smoothly.
But the lower-priced data plan has also proven to be an advantage for AT&T, enticing new customers into upgrading to a smartphone. The $15 monthly charge would last throughout the life of the two-year contract.
Verizon Wireless will look at how successful the plan is before deciding whether it will extend the offer permanently, the person said. The new option is seen as a more affordable plan that can better compete with AT&T’s own tiered offering.
Verizon Wireless could also make significant changes to the plan next year once it begins offering its fourth-generation wireless services. It is scheduled to launch its 4G network in 38 markets by the end of this year, and is expected to offer different plans for the service.
By Editor on October 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment
UAE has reached a regulatory compliant solution with Blackberry maker Research In Motion, avoiding a ban on key Blackberry services that would have come into force from Monday.
As per reports, Telecom Regulatory Authority has announced that BlackBerry services in the UAE will continue beyond October 11.
According to a statement given by TRA, all Blackberry services in the UAE will continue to operate as normal and no suspension of service will occur on October 11, 2010. The positive engagement and collaboration with RIM, ending a long-running dispute with the Canadian company over-how it stores electronic data.
In August, the regulator had announced that it would suspend key Blackberry services including instant messaging, email, and web browsing as of October 11 over national security concerns if an agreement wasn’t reached.
The agreement will bring relief to around 500,000 Blackberry users in the U.A.E., the Arab world’s second-largest economy, who were in a fix over whether their devices would still support their email and instant messages next week.
Saudi’s telecom regulator in August stated that it will allow BlackBerry messenger services to continue in the kingdom as some of its regulatory requirements had been satisfied. The country’s Communication and Information Technology Commission had earlier announced it planned to ban some BlackBerry services from Aug. 9.
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Tagged with Ban, Blackberry, Canadian company, Communication and Information Technology Commission, electronic data, email, instant messages, Mobile, Regulatory, Research in Motion, Telecom Regulatory Authority, UAE
By Editor on October 5, 2010 · Leave a Comment
The latest survey conducted by Mumbai Police revealed that 60% of prepaid SIM cards are acquired using fake documents.
According to Sanjeev Dalal, Mumbai Police Commissioner, Out of the 15,000 mobile connections surveyed, six in every 10 connections had submitted fake address and identity proof. It is worrying to find out that 60% of the 15,000 prepaid SIM cards were issued by vendors without proper verification of documents.
While telecom companies are going hard on mobile SIM resellers to achieve the set target of SIM card sales, Dalal commented that the resellers or vendors need to follow the rules and regulations with proper verification of address and documents of the SIM card buyer.
The police came into action after an email allegedly sent by the banned group Indian Mujahideen owning up the responsibility for the attacks outside the historic Jama Masjid in the national capital.
Internet connection of a mobile phone that had Tata Doccomo SIM card was used to send the email soon after the attacks outside the Jama Masjid. It was not clear if either prepaid or post-paid SIM card was used to send the mail.
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Tagged with email, fake documents, India, Indian Mujahideen, Internet Connection, Jama Masjid, Mobile, Mumbai, Mumbai Police, national capital, Post-paid, Prepaid, registered, SIM Card, SIM card buyer, Tata Doccomo
