Year in Review: 7 Telecom News Stories You Need to Know About
Which telecom news stories topped headlines this year? Here's a closer look at seven of the biggest telecom news stories of 2015.
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Which telecom news stories topped headlines this year? Here's a closer look at seven of the biggest telecom news stories of 2015.
Which telecom news stories topped headlines this year? Here's a closer look at seven of the biggest telecom news stories of 2015.
Ericsson (ERIC) this year acquired software-based video processing company Envivio for approximately $125 million. Under the terms of the agreement, Envivio would remain a wholly owned subsidiary of Ericsson.
Mitel (MITL) in October unveiled new products and services for mobile enterprise users.The cloud communications company said its new mobile enterprise portfolio enables users to "decide how they connect with the device of their choice, cutting the traditional ties to the physical office environment, making the enterprise and mobile network seamless."
ThinkingPhones last month added a video conferencing company to its portfolio.The unified communications-as-a-service (UCaaS) provider acquired Fuze for an undisclosed sum.
Verizon (VZ) this month introduced Wi-Fi calling for the Samsung Galaxy S 6 and Samsung Galaxy S 6 Edge smartphones.The telecommunications giant also said additional Android and iOS devices will receive Wi-Fi Calling capabilities via future software updates expected early next year.
Vonage (VG) in August reached an agreement to acquire iCore Networks for $92 million. Vonage CEO Alan Masarek told Talkin' Cloud the iCore Networks addition could help his company extend its reach in the mid-market and enterprise sector.
AT&T (T) in August became the only provider to deliver nationwide TV and wireless services on a single monthly bill.The telecommunications giant unveiled the first-ever nationwide TV and wireless combined offer.
BlackBerry (BBRY) in September announced an agreement to acquire Good Technology for $425 million. The company said Good Technology would bring complementary capabilities and technologies to BlackBerry, including applications and containerization.
BlackBerry (BBRY) in September announced an agreement to acquire Good Technology for $425 million. The company said Good Technology would bring complementary capabilities and technologies to BlackBerry, including applications and containerization.
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