News of the Day

• Verizon Business buys Cybertrust
  Verizon Business is snapping up information-security provider Cybertrust in a deal that includes Cybertrust's ICSA Labs unit. Terms were not disclosed. Forbes/Associated Press (5/14)

Hatteras Networks is redefining how Carriers deliver Ethernet services. Hatteras' customers are leveraging Mid-Band Ethernet to extend the Ethernet Service Edge over existing copper facilities to capture part of the $15 billion Mid-Band Ethernet worldwide services opportunity. To learn how Mid-Band Ethernet creates new opportunities for Carriers, visit www.hatterasnetworks.com.

Business & Industry Watch

• AT&T, KDDI call on Fujitsu
  A consortium, made of up AT&T, KDDI and five other firms, has tapped Fujitsu to deliver line terminal equipment for a planned U.S.-Japan submarine fiber-optic cable system. The equipment is said to offer data-transmission capacity of 1.28 terabits per second. The Wall Street Journal/Dow Jones Newswires (5/14)

• BT set to retake U.K.'s top broadband spot
  BT Group is expected to take the lead in terms of broadband subscribers in the U.K. by reporting the addition of 200,000, according to The Sunday Telegraph. The Register (U.K.) (5/14)

• The pros and cons of Apple TV
  Apple TV has provided Apple an entry into the living room, but the current iteration of the device has its limitations, according to analysts who point to its lack of direct-to-download capability and its small hard drive. Looking ahead, some analysts say it is too early to count Apple out, noting the company is likely to add more features over time. E-Commerce Times/MacNewsWorld.com (5/14)

• Green computes at Verizon Wireless
  Verizon Wireless' decision to reduce its number of data centers has helped the company save $20 million in operating costs as well as reduce its power consumption, according to the carrier's Chief Information Officer John Hinshaw. To further its savings, the company now uses NightWatchman applications that turn computers on and off as needed for software patches. Bloomberg Businessweek (5/14)

• Motorola's Zander faces uphill battle
  Although Motorola chief Ed Zander was successful in his fight to keep investor Carl Icahn off the company's board, analysts expect Zander to be fighting for his job as the company ramps up to unveil feature-rich phones. Among Motorola's planned models include handsets with video capabilities. Bloomberg (5/14)

• Other News

• Siemens ordered to pay $51 million, former managers convicted
  Bloomberg (5/14)

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Technology Trends

• Microsoft builds on unified-communications strategy
  Microsoft, in conjunction with nine technology manufacturers, introduced Web-phone hardware designed to facilitate the delivery of all communications, from phone service to e-mails, over Internet networks. CNET/Reuters (5/13)

• Videoconferencing goes more mainstream
  Videoconferencing isn't new, but innovations from companies such as Cisco Systems and Hewlett-Packard are making the technology more user-friendly. By using large flat-screen displays, companies are able to view life-size, HD images during job interviews and corporate meetings. Chicago Tribune (5/14)

• Majority of English-speaking Hispanics use mobile content
  A new study found that 71% of English-speaking Hispanics use mobile content, making them one of the more active demographics in the market. "This youthful, extremely engaged, interactive group is a gold mine for advertisers, something companies like McDonald's, Coca-Cola, Ikea, Univision and Comedy Central have already discovered," M:Metric's Evan Neufeld said. cellular-news (U.K.) (5/14)

IP Download

• Skype arrives at Wal-Mart
  Wal-Mart Stores is expanding its electronics section with the addition of Skype gear, including handsets, headsets and Webcams designed to work with the Skype phone service. The deal also calls for the retailer to offer prepaid Skype phone cards. The Boston Globe/Associated Press (5/14)

• CBS searches for solid footing with Web offerings
  CBS has decided it's better to offer its programming across a broad base of platforms on the Internet. Last year, CBS streamed content to its own portal, but starting this week, video content will be available for free on 10 different Web sites. The Wall Street Journal (free content) (5/14)

Regulatory & Legislative

• Governor's signature bans texting while driving
  Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire signed "D.W.T." into law, which bans drivers from text messaging from a wireless device while behind the wheel. New Jersey is considering a similar measure. NYTimes.com (5/12)

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