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Carrier Ethernet in the Rural Markets
In this interview Michael Loomis of Nortel Networks and Gary Bolton of Hatteras Networks explain the applicability of Carrier Ethernet to rural markets, using both existing copper and/or new fiber infrastructure. This allows carriers to provide services to rural areas that are comparable to what can be found in urban area. Michael Loomis points out…
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The Cool Factor
Doug Wenzlaff of Solarus, a Wisconsin-based Independent Telecom provider, talks about the the "cool factor" at the 2008 IP Possibilities conference in Chicago. The long-term implications of Wenzlaff’s comments are that independent telcos will need to concern themselves with style as much as substance. This is a preview of the type of programming that will…
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Using Video to Promote Jack Rabbit; The NAB Connection
The previous issue of the Viodi View referenced Sheri Cooper and the selection of her husband as a finalist in the Children’s Category in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest. To get to the finals, they had to pass through a panel of judges that included the likes of noted musicians, such as Al Jarreau…
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Web 2.0 in Real Time – Part 2
Jay Cuthrell of fudge.org is broadcasting live from IP Possibilities using the ustream.tv service. The cool thing is the panel he is part of is all about social media and using broadband to connect people. Through extension, Viodi is broadcasting live from IP Possibilities. In fact, I am going to send sent out an email…