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U.K. court sides with Samsung in Apple suit
October 19, 2012 2:45 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsThe panel's upholding of the findings by a lower court endorses the U.K. judgment, which made headlines around the world when it was handed down in July. Judge Colin Birss had then gushed over Apple's design, while knocking back the company's case against its rival.
Former Canoe exec Lins lands at Clear Channel Outdoor
October 19, 2012 2:44 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsFormer Canoe Ventures chief marketing officer Vicki Lins has landed a new job as executive vice president and chief marketing officer for Clear Channel Outdoor Americas (CCOA). In her new job, Lins will lead the marketing strategy and execution for the CCOA business.
Venture funding, number of deals decline in Q3
October 19, 2012 2:40 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsFunding for start-ups declined 12 percent in the July-to-September period as venture capitalists spent less money on fewer deals, according to a new report. Companies in the early stages of funding saw declines as investors stayed cautious and life sciences funding remained lackluster.
Cable-Tec Expo 2012 Live Day 1 Wrap-Up
October 18, 2012 6:19 pm | by CED Magazine | Videos | CommentsCED Editor-in-Chief Brian Santo talks about the events of the first day of Cable-Tec Expo 2012, including the "Women in Technology Panel" and the return of the Stirling engine. Stay tuned for more video news from the editors of CED magazine.
@ Cable-Tec Expo: New DOCSIS
October 18, 2012 4:22 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsThe next iteration of DOCSIS, version 3.1, is going to incorporate a new modulation scheme, along with more sophisticated forward error correction (FEC). It will support transmission speeds up to 10 Gbps downstream and 1 Gbps upstream. DOCSIS 3.1 will rely on OFDM.
@ Cable-Tec Expo: Cable gears up for CCAP
October 18, 2012 4:20 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsThe payoffs for combining cable modem termination systems (CMTSs) and edge QAMs on the Converged Cable Access Platform (CCAP) are obvious to the most casual observer, but there are some operational procedures and training that need to be in place in order to reap the benefits of the new CCAP platform.
@ Cable-Tec Expo: Kamen plans to change the world; LaJoie might help
October 18, 2012 4:19 pm | by Brian Santo | Blogs | CommentsDean Kamen tried and failed to change the world with the Segway personal transport. Now he’s taking another shot at it, this time with a 200-year-old technological curiosity, and with the unlikely encouragement of one of the cable industry’s technology leaders.
Time Warner Cable, Bright House join EIDR coalition
October 18, 2012 4:17 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsTime Warner Cable and Bright House Networks were the latest cable operators to join the Entertainment ID Registry (EIDR), which is a coalition promoting the use of a unique, global identifier of entertainment assets, including films and television episodes.
Blackley latest ex-Cablevision exec to join Charter
October 18, 2012 4:15 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsJim Blackley has joined the roster of former Cablevision Systems executives that have migrated over to Charter Communications. Blackley was hired as Charter Communications' executive vice president of engineering and information technology.
Share Everything boosts Verizon’s Q3
October 18, 2012 4:12 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsThe parent of the nation's largest cell phone company on Thursday reported a blowout number of new devices on its network, boosted by the revolutionary plan, introduced four months ago. The plan made it cheaper for households to add wireless service to tablets and laptops.
Sprint acquires controlling stake in Clearwire
October 18, 2012 4:10 pm | by Maisie Ramsay, Wireless Week | News | CommentsSprint has acquired a controlling stake in Clearwire, a deal which has implications for Sprint's pending buyout deal with Softbank. Sprint is paying $100 million to purchase shares from Clearwire founder Craig McCaw's investment firm Eagle River Holdings.
Cable community kick starts SCTE Foundation’s ACE campaign
October 18, 2012 4:09 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsThe Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers Foundation announced that the cable industry collectively donated $965,000 to its Advancing Cable Excellence (ACE) campaign. The funds will be used to advance the capabilities of the cable telecommunications engineering workforce.
SCTE honors those with decades of contributions
October 18, 2012 4:06 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsA day after being named director of SCTE Region 12, Joseph Guariglia, vice president of technical operations at Comcast’s Greater Boston Region, was named the SCTE’s Member of the Year. The SCTE said Guariglia distinguished himself during the past year.
@ Cable-Tec Expo: Cablevision’s user interface marches into STBs
October 17, 2012 4:07 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsAfter launching its Onyx user interface on computers and mobile devices earlier this year, Cablevision Systems started deploying the advanced interactive program guide on set-top boxes a few weeks ago, and so far, the early returns are good.
@ Cable-Tec Expo: Ludington kicks off Expo; Foote wins Chairman’s Award
October 17, 2012 4:05 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsThe Orlando edition of SCTE Cable-Tec Expo kicked off with opening remarks from SCTE President and CEO Mark Dzuban and Program Committee Chairman Jim Ludington. Dzuban thanked his staff, Program Committee members and sponsors in his remarks.
