Tech Firms Push to Use TV Airwaves for Internet
A coalition of big technology companies wants to bring high-speed Internet access to consumers in a new way: over television airwaves. MORE

Digital Data Explosion Will Test IT Departments
The explosion of digital data media boosted by the growth of user interactions with websites will stretch organizations’ IT departments, new research has found. MORE

FCC: Local Telephone Carriers
Must Connect To VOIP
“A contrary decision would impede the important development of wholesale telecommunications and facilities-based VoIP competition,” the FCC said in its order. MORE




SIDE TRAQS

Google Falls: Unprofitable in 2009
Facing costs for access to content, particularly video content on its YouTube service, Google could fall from a $3.9 billion profit in 2007 to a $2.3 billion loss in 2009. MORE

Australia to Ban Sale of
Incandescent Light Bulbs
The Australian government today announced they will be phasing in a ban on incandescent light bulbs, over the next three years. Householders replacing them with compact fluorescent bulbs are expected to save $30 per year, while Australia reduces its per annum CO2 emissions by up 4 million tons. MORE
 
US Copyright Lobby Out-of-Touch
Internet law professor Michael Geist takes a look at intellectual property protection in the US and finds it somewhat out of step with the rest of the world.  MORE

The Right Thing
Multinational companies took the lead a decade ago in beginning efforts at Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and now China is developing its own sense and system for how enterprises should behave in a fair society. MORE

European Commission Launches
Big Push for Women in IT
The European Commission has launched a The European Union is seeking to draw more women into IT, which contributes 5.3% of Europe’s gross domestic product, to tackle a shortfall of qualified professionals that is expected to reach 300,000 by 2010.  MORE

EVENTS CALENDAR

MARCH
DatacenterDynamics Global Conference and Expo Series is a leading source of information and the largest gathering of professionals involved in the design, construction and operation of 24/7 mission critical IT facilities in the worlds top business cities. It is an unrivalled education and networking opportunity.
March 20, 2007 | New York, NY MORE

CTIA WIRELESS is the world’s largest telecommunications event dedicated exclusively to wireless, broadband convergence and mobile computing technologies, covering the entire industry from network infrastructure to microprocessors to applications to content to end-user hardware.
March 27–29, 2007 | Orlando, FL MORE

Data Center World Expo Spring 2007 is the only trade show exclusively for data center professionals. This is the place for data center professionals to compare products, talk with vendor reps and discover the newest services. Dedicated hours give attendees ample time to visit all of the must-see vendors.
March 27–28, 2007 | Las Vegas, NE MORE

APRIL
Total Telecom World Telecommunications Congress is a leadership forum where the CEOs of the world’s largest networks and content providers come together. The event is a window into the telecoms business of tomorrow.
April 17–20, 2007 | Amsterdam, The Netherlands MORE

MPLScon, the premier multiprotocol label switching conference, is expanding the conference focus to stay at the forefront of the telecommunication and IP network transformation. Beginning in 2007, MPLScon will be renamed FutureNet: MPLS, VPLS and Beyond. FutureNet represents the evolution of MPLScon.
Apr 29–May 03, 2007 | New York, NY MORE

TEM2007 is the premier event for telecom and IT professionals who want maximum impact and take-away success from a single, information-packed event. TEM2007 is where innovation for telecom environment management thrives, and the only industry event that delivers real strategies and solutions for implementing best practices and processes for your enterprise.
Apr 30, 2007–May 03, 2007 | Orlando, FL MORE

MAY
Interwire presents “Wire in Motion” WAI’s 77th annual convention will run in conjunction with Interwire 2007 and include an extensive technical papers program, plant tours, guest speakers, an awards ceremony, committee meetings and industry networking activities. Make the most of your trip to Cleveland and register to join us at Interwire, the largest and longest running wire and cable marketplace in the Americas.
May 5–10, 2007 | Cleveland, OH MORE

UTC TELECOM 2007 is the “Critical Infrastructure Communications Experience” for every telecommunications, information technology and networking professional at every utility anywhere.
May 6–9, 2007 | Austin, TX MORE

Interop Las Vegas 2007 brings together IT and business leaders to see all of the latest technologies in action. Visit more than 400 exhibitors, attend 200+ educational sessions, and see live demos of practical business solutions.
May 20–25, 2007 | Las Vegas, NE MORE

JUNE
COMPUTEX—Taipei International Information Technology Show 2007 is the world’s 2nd largest IT show.
Jun 5–9, 2007 | Taipei , Taiwan MORE

NXTcomm is the next-generation global forum and marketplace for the business of information, communications and entertainment technology. Learn about the most innovative and up-to-the-minute technologies, business solutions, and revenue-generating applications which will be discussed in-depth at NXTcomm’s exceptional line-up of keynotes and conference programs.
Jun 18–21, 2007 | Chicago, IL MORE

CSCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2007 will feature a technology-focused exhibit hall, workshops, seminars, and a variety of networking opportunities, Cable-Tec Expo attracts more than 10,000 cable telecommunication managers, engineers and technicians each year.
Jun 19–22, 2007 | Orlando, FL MORE

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