As I read the following four abstracts (from today's convergenetworks.com briefing) I couldn't help but think that none of them would have occurred at this point in time had it not been for the competitive threats by startups that no longer exist. FAC
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BELLSOUTH INTRODUCES ENTERPRISE DATA BACKUP OVER GIGABIT ETHERNET
BellSouth introduced an Enterprise Data Backup Service to its
managed storage facilities using Gigabit Ethernet service or
other transport. For customers with the highest requirements to
continually backup data, additional bandwidth is obtained through
multiple Gigabit Ethernet connections. Customers with dual
locations may choose a point-to-point connection while companies
with more complex infrastructures may opt for a switched gigabit
service.
BellSouth is offering the service in partnership with
StorageNetworks. bellsouth.com
BellSouth, January 28, 2002
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BELLSOUTH TO OFFER HEALTHCARE TELECOM INTEGRATION SERVICES
BellSouth will offer a new MediCall service that integrates
healthcare organizations' telecommunications services and data
management systems. The service links multiple sites and
different network architectures, including PRI, ATM, Voice over
IP, Gigabit Ethernet, SS7, DSL, POTS lines and Frame Relay. It
would also connect wired and wireless paging services, wireless
hand-held devices (PDAs) and cellular phones.
bellsouth.com
BellSouth, January 28, 2002
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VERIZON OFFERS ENTERPRISE VOIP SERVICES
Verizon announced a service offering for large enterprise
customers ready to migrate all or part of their existing voice
network to an IP network. The offering combines Verizon's data
transport services with Cisco Systems' suite of IP telephony
products. Verizon Enterprise Solutions Group manages the design,
operation and maintenance of the network.
newscenter.verizon.com
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Verizon, January 28, 2002
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VERIZON WIRELESS LAUNCHES MOBILE PACKET SERVICES
Verizon Wireless announced the commercial launch of its 1XRTT
network in select East and West Coast markets. The Express
Network provides data transmission speeds up to 144 kbps to a
Kyocera handset ($80) or to laptops or PDAs equipped with a $300
interface card from Sierra Wireless. Users should expect average
speeds between 40 and 60 kbps. The service is priced at $30 per
month for customers with a monthly digital voice calling plan of
$35 or more, using their existing minutes. Verizon Wireless also
anticipates introducing plans based on kilobyte usage in the near
future. news.verizonwireless.com
Verizon Wireless, January 28, 2002
Last March, Verizon Wireless awarded a three-year, $5 billion
contract to Lucent Technologies for third-generation (3G)
infrastructure known as cdma2000 3G1XRTT.
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