Cellular Networks

Alcatel-Lucent helps mobile operators find cell sites to improve network coverage

Alcatel-Lucent has teamed up with site owners to build a database of locations where network operators can install small cells

Salesforce.com completes hackathon review, awards second $1 million prize

The probe came after complaints of unfairness from participants in the coding contest at last month's Dreamforce conference

Huawei still leads in mobile wireless networks

The Chinese vendor holds more than 28 percent of the world's market, trailed by Ericsson

U.S. antitrust regulators okay Microsoft-Nokia deal

EU approval is expected Wednesday

Yahoo buys SkyPhrase to better understand natural language

Enhanced fantasy sports apps might be developed with SkyPhrase technology

App helps Lowe’s shoppers find products without asking

Mapping products in stores is an emerging app-based service, garnering interest from top retailers

CTO’s Risky Approach Yields an Innovative Mobile Trading App

FCC’s in-flight cellphone plan carries a lot of baggage

Political and business challenges loom over prospects for onboard cellular services

Retailers tracking customers via Wi-Fi suggests that privacy really is dead

Not only does your smartphone track you, it lets others track you -- like retailers in their stores

Network World’s 2013 Holiday Gift Guide – Something for Everyone

It takes weeks of (really fun) work, but our comprehensive list of the best gifts for geeks is now available.