Posts tagged “Broadband”
Cisco CEO: 'Good progress but a long way to go'
In an earnings conference call, Cisco Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John Chambers says the company's rebound from some bad quarters is "still in the early stages."
Good days are back at Cisco: Earnings rebound, hiring resumes
Cost-cutting has restored investor confidence in Cisco, and the company looks set to expand again. After shedding nearly 10,000 jobs last year, Cisco added a net 400 employees in the latest quarter. Chief Financial Officer Frank Calderone said the hires were mainly in the services arm, and were partly offset by the last layoffs of the restructuring program.
Will Cisco report progress in its turnaround efforts?
Cisco was in the doldrums a year ago, missing out on the economic recovery and losing out to competitors on orders. CEO John Chambers slashed jobs and narrowed the company's focus, which had been scattered as it tried to expand into new markets. Latest earnings are due Wednesday.
RTP broadband firm Overture, minus two top execs, launches new look
The global provider of Ethernet related broadband services shortens its name, creates a new logo and revamps its websites. The changes come in the post-Hatteras Network merger, and among the recent moves is the departure of the former Hatteras CEO.
New Hanover County lighting up commercial Wi-Fi
Friday's scheduled launch in Wilmington represents the first time the public has been able to access a commercial broadband network carried on TV White Space frequencies.
Report: Electronic health records still need work
America may be a technology-driven nation, but the health care system's conversion from paper to computerized records still needs lots of work.
AT&T posts 4Q loss on charges; revenue increases
Together with considerable charges for adjustments in the value of the company's pension plans, the breakup of a deal to buy T-Mobile USA and a writedown of the value of its phone-directory business, AT&T reported a massive loss on Thursday for the fourth quarter of 2011.
NeoNova makes Google Apps available to businesses
RTP managed services firm is an authorized reseller of Google Apps and now Google Apps for Business.
Governor to salute broadband pioneer Jane Patterson
A reception is set at the Executive Mansion on Jan. 18 to honor the director of e-NC who has been a fierce advocate of high-speed Internet access dating back more than two decades.
Report stresses importance of STEM education to US competitiveness
The U.S. Department of Commerce released a report on U.S. competitiveness Friday that highlights the need for federal investments in research, STEM education, broadband infrastructure and much more.
Day 12: MCNC's 12 Days of Broadband is connectivity
The final installment is all about connectivity. Many of the previous stories demonstrate innovations NCREN enables daily. On this 12th Day of Broadband, MCNC highlights the progress on the Golden LEAF Rural Broadband Initiative, a new map, and plans for 2012.
Day 11: MCNC's 12 Days of Broadband is NCEdCloud
On the 11th day, MCNC highlights the state's new cloud infrastructure program driven out of the state's federal Race to the Top award.
Day 10: MCNC's 12 Days of Broadband is students
On the 10th day, MCNC highlights the three-year extension of the N.C. School Connectivity Initiative in 2011.
Day 9: MCNC's 12 Days of Broadband is RENCI
On the ninth day, MCNC discusses the future version of the Internet by highlighting one of the state's hidden research gems.
Day 8: MCNC's 12 Days of Broadband is e-NC Authority
On the eighth day, MCNC highlights the success and evolution of the e-NC Authority over the last decade.






