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Federal contract a sign of telco changes, 04/04/05
With Networx, the government plans to buy integrated network packages rather than individual voice, data and video services. Carriers bidding on the deal say Networx is a harbinger of changes in the broader telecom marketplace.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2005/040405-networx.html?nl
MCI to offer service that blocks DoS and worm attacks, 04/04/05
MCI is expected to launch a new security service this month that the company says will proactively thwart denial-of-service and worm attacks.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2005/040405-mci-wan-defense.html?nl
MCI to consider new Qwest bid, 04/01/05
MCI will consider a new acquisition bid from Qwest, even though MCI has twice announced its intention to be acquired by Qwest rival Verizon.
https://www.nwfusion.com/edge/news/2005/0401mcitoco.html?nl
U.S. slams China, Japan, India over telecom market access, 04/01/05
A report by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has rebuked several countries, most notably China, Japan and India, for hampering the access of U.S. companies to their domestic markets for telecommunications services and equipment.
https://www.nwfusion.com/edge/news/2005/0401usslams.html?nl
Nortel taps Cisco for another top role, 03/31/05
Nortel this week announced the appointment of another former Cisco executive as its CTO.
https://www.nwfusion.com/edge/news/2005/0331nortelcto.html?nl
EU recommends price cap on leased telecom lines, 03/31/05
The European Commission has recommended price caps for leased lines in a move to lower telecommunication costs for businesses connecting directly to high-speed networks in Europe.
https://www.nwfusion.com/edge/news/2005/0331eurecom.html?nl
Juniper buys way into VoIP, 03/29/05
Juniper this week said it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire session border controller vendor Kagoor Networks for $67.5 million.
