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How operators are fighting against falling ARPU

By Anne Morris Recent first-quarter results published by operators across Europe provided a stark reminder of the issues they continue to face, with revenues flat or down and profitability tough to...

How to fight against falling ARPU

The economic downturn, increased regulation that has affected call termination rates and roaming costs, and the onslaughts from over-the-top players have created a perfect storm for operators. Operators are now taking steps to protect their future businesses, and are exploring ways to boost revenue, but monetising data is hard to do.

Android dominance targeted in Microsoft, Nokia antitrust complaint

FairSearch, a coalition of 17 technology and search firms including Microsoft , Nokia, Oracle, Expedia and Hotwire, has filed a formal complaint with European antitrust regulators alleging that Google is exploiting its open-source Android mobile operating system to "cement its control over consumer Internet data for online advertising as usage shifts to mobile."

Oracle adds Tekelec to growing telecom arsenal

Oracle Communications announced a deal to buy Tekelec for an undisclosed amount, adding to Oracle's growing in-house network control capabilities

Oracle snaps up Tekelec, strengthens policy control business

Oracle made another move to bolster its telecom equipment portfolio, reaching a deal Monday to acquire Tekelec for an undisclosed sum.

Jarich: IT vendors help make telecom cool again

  We're all friends here, so we can be honest--right? Okay. In the broader tech world, telecom isn't always seen as the sexiest or coolest segment of the market.

Oracle to buy networking vendor Acme Packet for $2.1B

Oracle said it will buy networking vendor Acme Packet in a deal valued at $2.1 billion, pushing it deeper into the wired and wireless networking market at a time when wired broadband and mobile data traffic is increasing.

Oracle buys Acme Packet for $2.1 billion, jumps into the SBC game

Oracle reached a deal on Monday to acquire Acme Packet, a session border controller vendor, for $2.1 billion, enhancing its enterprise and service provider service capabilities.

AT&T-backed App Quality Alliance launches Android app directory

The nonprofit App Quality Alliance unveiled its Quality App Directory, a free resource enabling consumers and businesses to identify accredited Android services.

Nokia, Oracle ink mapping agreement for business apps

Nokia announced an agreement to integrate its location services platform into Oracle's business applications. Per terms of the new partnership, Oracle users can now license Nokia Location Platform services directly from the handset maker.