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Twitter video sharing app faces problems on launch day
Twitter's new video sharing service experienced some problems during its launch on Thursday.
Akamai: Global mobile data traffic doubled in Q3 2012
Internet networking form Akamai recently revealed its quarterly State of the Internet report, noting that global mobile data traffic doubled year-over-year in the third quarter of 2012, the latest quarter for which its data is available.
Nokia Siemens charges to profit in Q4 as sales increase, costs drop
Nokia Siemens Networks reported a record operating margin and surging sales and operating profit in the fourth quarter as its strategy of cutting jobs and units not related to mobile broadband begins to pay off.
Widened consumer electronics space, exclusive content driving Netflix
A holiday season filled with consumers "buying new electronic devices, including tablets and smart TVs" is being cited as a primary reason why Netflix handily beat market expectations and delivered an $8 million profit and a 2.05 million domestic subscriber increase in its fourth quarter.
Google wants to experiment with wireless networks using Clearwire spectrum
Google wants to test an experimental wireless network on its Mountain View, Calif., campus using spectrum leased by Clearwire. The details of the test are unclear, and the situation further deepens intrigue around the search giant's interest in wireless technology.
Vendors and operators target a greener LTE future
Cell sites' energy costs cause a significant hit on overall network opex, and the hit promises to get even more painful as energy prices skyrocket worldwide. That's why mobile operators have placed improving energy efficiency at the top of their task list.
Netflix makes money, gains 2.05M domestic subscribers
Netflix surprised just about everybody with fourth quarter earnings that showed it had gained 2.05 million new U.S. subscribers and that it had a fourth quarter profit of $8 million. Both pieces of news caused the streaming media company's stock to soar 22 percent to $125.75, according to Bloomberg.
Ericsson scoops up consultancy Devoteam's TV and media units
Ericsson is pushing further into the TV and media business with the acquisition of IT consultancy Devoteam's Telecom & Media operations in France. The move will see 400 French-based consultants with expertise in IP multimedia subsystems, delivery platforms and radio/TV networks join Ericsson by the second quarter.
2012 Telecom M&A: The story continues to be consolidation
Industry consolidation was the continuing big trend in 2012, according to FierceTelecom 's fourth annual M&A roundup.
Cisco targets AT&T's SON technology with $475M purchase of Intucell
Cisco Systems said it will pay $475 million to buy an Israeli mobile networking startup, Intucell, that specializes in self-optimizing network (SON) software. The acquisition is part of a string of recent deals Cisco has made to add more intelligence to its networking gear and servers for cellular and Wi-Fi networks.
