Although we first heard about it a few weeks ago, today Twitter has gone official with their purchase of UK-based Tweetdeck, makers of the popular desktop social media client of the same name. The papers were finally signed yesterday, with Twitter reportedly paying between $40 million and $50 million in cash and stock.
2011
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Twitter acquires Tweetdeck to shore up ecosystem >
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Ericsson promotes Texas Ex as new CMO >by Marc Speirby Marc Speir
The new chief marketing officer at Ericsson (ERIC) is an orange blood who is moving up the corporate ladder at the provider of telecom and data communication systems based in …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">What deal? T-Mobile USA continues rate plan alterations >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
T-Mobile USA Inc. (DTEGY) continued to aggressively target the domestic market, rolling out altered individual and family plans as well as no offerings for its prepaid business. The move backs …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">China Unicom audit finds 'improper measures and practices' >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
China Unicom Ltd. (CHU), the country’s second largest wireless operator, acknowledged that for its 2009 fiscal year it has found “improper measures and practices” related to “party transactions, procurement procedures, …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">WiMAX goes subterranean to provide Tokyo subway coverage >by Marc Speirby Marc Speir
Tokyo Metro and the Tokyo metropolitan government inked a deal with UQ Communications to install WiMAX infrastructure and facilities to provide coverage in Tokyo’s subway system. Financial details were not …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">TM Forum Management World 2011: Telstra proudly declares intent to cut off bandwidth hogs >by Sylvie Barakby Sylvie Barak
DUBLIN, Ireland – Telstra has no qualms about cutting off and throttling anyone it believes is illegally filesharing over its network, said Michael Lawrey executive director for network and technology …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Movers & Shakers: Ericsson appoints new CMO; LTE Awards 2011; and more >by Sandra Cuyaby Sandra Cuya
Arun Bhikshesvaran has been appointed Head of marketing and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Ericsson. He is currently Vice President Strategy and Marketing in region North America at Ericsson. Bhikshesvaran …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Low customer satisfaction could get worse following AT&T, T-Mobile merger >
According to a survey released by The American Customer Satisfaction Index, Sprint Nextel Corp. now has one of the highest customer service scores in the industry. While Sprint Nextel excelled, …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Movers & Shakers: Ericsson appoints new CMO; LTE Awards 2011; and more >by Sandra Cuyaby Sandra Cuya
Arun Bhikshesvaran has been appointed Head of marketing and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Ericsson. He is currently Vice President Strategy and Marketing in region North America at Ericsson. Bhikshesvaran …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Foxconn explosions fuel iPad shortage speculation >by Sylvie Barakby Sylvie Barak
As the death toll rises from an explosion at Foxconn’s Chengdu plant in Southeast China, the world’s concern lies with whether or not iPad shipments will be affected. Read the …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">HTC prepares to launch Holiday smartphone >by Sylvie Barakby Sylvie Barak
Bigger is obviously better in HTC Corp.’s opinion, as the Taiwanese firm prepares to launch a whopping smartphone sporting a 4.5-inch screen, 1.2 GHz dual core Qualcomm Inc. Snapdragon processor, …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Apple buys special glass cutters for iPhone 5 >by Sylvie Barakby Sylvie Barak
Apple has purportedly had to buy 200-300 glass slicing machines for the curved cover of the upcoming iPhone 5, according to sources in Taiwan. Read the full story at RCR …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">TM Forum Management World 2011: Telstra proudly declares intent to cut off bandwidth hogs >by sylvie barakby sylvie barak
DUBLIN, Ireland – Telstra has no qualms about cutting off and throttling anyone it believes is illegally filesharing over its network, said Michael Lawrey executive director for network and technology at the Australian operator.
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Low customer satisfaction could get worse following AT&T, T-Mobile merger >by lleavittby lleavitt
According to a survey released by The American Customer Satisfaction Index, Sprint Nextel Corp. now has one of the highest customer service scores in the industry. While Sprint excelled, two …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">UK press tied in knots over Twitter gag order >by Jon Norrisby Jon Norris
The ongoing row in the United Kingdom over celebrity superinjunctions has taken a turn for the strange, as Twitter users have used the social platform to blurt out the details that aforementioned celebrities paid so dearly to protect.
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Foxconn explosions fuel iPad shortage speculation >by sylvie barakby sylvie barak
As the death toll rises from an explosion at Foxconn’s Chengdu plant in South East China, the world’s concern lies with whether or not iPad shipments will be affected.
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Reader Forum: A smart pipe begins with the content cloud >
Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Reader Forum section. In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we have created this forum for those with something meaningful to …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Reader Forum: Communications mergers in the air – what about speed to market? >
Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Reader Forum section. In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we have created this forum for those with something meaningful to …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Reader Forum: Caution, exploding devices! Maintaining network quality in the face of gadget proliferation >
Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Reader Forum section. In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we have created this forum for those with something meaningful to …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">HTC prepares to launch Holiday smartphone >by sylvie barakby sylvie barak
Bigger is obviously better in HTC Corp.’s opinion, as the Taiwanese firm prepares to launch a whopping smartphone sporting a 4.5-inch screen, 1.2 GHz dual core Qualcomm Inc. Snapdragon processor, 1 gigabyte of RAM and 8-megapixel camera.
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Apple buys special glass cutters for iPhone 5 >by sylvie barakby sylvie barak
Apple has purportedly had to buy 200-300 glass slicing machines for the curved cover of the upcoming iPhone 5, according to sources in Taiwan.
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">AccessU features design experts, focus on mobile apps >by Marc Speirby Marc Speir
AccessU, a unique conference focused on universal design and drawing expert trainers from around the world, recently celebrated its tenth year, with a special focus on mobile applications.
The conference is produced by Knowbility, Inc., an Austin-headquartered non-profit and recognized national leader for providing equal access to technology for people with disabilities. -
< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">How to cut a $69 cell phone bill to $3 >by Marc Speirby Marc Speir
Editor’s Note: In this piece by Carlos Urreta, guest columnist and techie from Austin, Texas, Urreta reveals loopholes to securing the cheapest cell phone deal a user is likely to …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">TIA 2011: Sen. Hutchison rails against regulation, calls for more spectrum >by Sandra Cuyaby Sandra Cuya
DALLAS — Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison did not hold back in her criticism of the federal government and what she views as unchecked regulation and a growing set of burdens …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Bits & Bytes: 208 Operators are now investing in LTE; Napster launches new service; and more >by Sandra Cuyaby Sandra Cuya
The GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) has published an update to its Evolution to LTE report which confirms 208 operators are now investing in LTE, which is 98 operators more …