2012

The latest numbers from Microsoft suggest that the software giant has not lost its touch – indeed it may be gaining a new touch with Windows 8, its operating system based on the touchscreen interface. Microsoft says it has sold …

Verizon Wireless’ plans to sell off 700 MHz spectrum licenses seems to be generating plenty of interest and deals as the carrier announced it has recently agreed to sell 10 B-Block licenses to Clear Talk for an undisclosed sum. The …

Cognitive computing is not brand new as IBM has been working to create chips that think like the human brain for some time. But during IBM Brazil’s December press lunch, the company’s local president, Rodrigo Kede, predicted that cognitive computing …

Mexico’s telecommunications sector grew 15.1% during the third quarter of 2012 compared to the same period of 2011, according to data from the Telecommunications Sector Production Index (ITEL). In the previous quarter, Mexico’s telecoms showed an increase of 14.8% compared …

Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly feature, Analyst Angle. We’ve collected a group of the industry’s leading analysts to give their outlook on the hot topics in the wireless industry. The Argentinean government’s intervention in the economy has increased significantly over …

As cloud computing become more mature and ubiquitous, the mobile cloud emerges as the next hype once it allows you to  access data wherever you are and whenever you want them. However, it effects a vast stakeholders range and key …

After releasing a non-cash impairment charge of $8.8 billion related to its acquisition of the British software company Autonomy in 2011, Hewlett-Packard is now being sued by investors who are claiming the deal has contributed to the company’s plummeting stock …

Mobile is set to become a huge influence on cloud computing, with the so-called “mobile cloud” emerging as the next trend expected to impact not only enterprise IT management, but also the wireless world. As several observers have note, just …

VelaTel Global is expanding its Asian presence, announcing today plans to acquire Hong Kong-based mobile virtual network operator China Motion Telecom for $5.8 million. China Motion currently serves approximately 125,000 customers in Hong Kong, targeting travelers from Taiwan and mainland …

Ericsson (ERIC) has filed two patent infringement lawsuits against Samsung today, claiming that the Korean giant infringes Ericsson’s patents while refusing to license its own essential technology. The telecom equipment maker says Samsung licensed its patents in 2007, but those …

The Communications Workers of America came out against T-Mobile USA’s proposed acquisition of MetroPCS, citing the potential loss of 10,000 U.S. jobs should the deal be approved by government regulators. In a filing with the Federal Communications Commission, the CWA …

Today, there’s a land grab for mobile data users and their usage information. Verizon Wireless and AT&T Mobility have staked their claims, with other carriers to follow. If we unlock the data treasure trove

Mobile innovation has changed our lives – but this is only the beginning. Mobile computing will continue to drive dramatic changes in how we conduct business, communicate with each other, access and share content

Rumors about a possible initial public offering of Spain-based Telefónica’s Latin American business are back. According to reports, Telefónica is looking to float the Latin American units on the New York Stock Exchange. When contacted by RCR Wireless News, Telefónica’s public relations representatives …

In the beginning of November, Brazil’s telecommunications regulator Anatel — the Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações (National Agency of Telecommunications) — established new regulations for companies that provide broadband connections. The new measures are meant to regulate service quality, with the …

Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column. We’ve gathered a group of visionaries and veterans in the mobile industry to give their insights into the marketplace. As 2012 comes to a close, and even with all the projects and final daily …

The need for adequate and reliable in-building communication has gained recognition across the nation in recent years. Mobile phones are an extension of the work day now and need to be accessible at all times. This often calls for more …

In the traditional telecommunications business model, operators sourced services from a wide range of specialized vendors. These services usually were deployed on specialized hardware platforms which were specifically designed to meet the demanding requirements of network operators. Operators invested in …

The three leaders in mobile payments all have very different business models. Analysts say there is room for several players in this fast-growing ecosystem.

Mobility, cloud and wireless will help improve business, society and people’s everyday lives, according to Ericsson SVP and chief strategist Douglas Gilstrap. During the Ericsson Business Innovation Forum in São Paulo, Gilstrap shared the company’s view of the impact of …

América Móvil’s Brazilian wireless unit, Claro, and Brazil-based Bradesco, one of the largest banks in Latin America, announced plans launch two mobile payment services in 2013. The solutions result from a joint venture the companies formed last year, named MPO (Mobile Payment …