Newport Digital Technologies Inc., in collaboration with the Information Industry Institute (III) of Taiwan, has become a leading global provider of solutions for WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access). WiMAX is a wireless communications technology (also known as IEEE 802.16) that essentially extends the benefits of wireless broadband beyond WiFi hotspots, which normally only reach 100-300 feet, to wide areas (up to 30 miles for fixed stations, and 3-10 miles for mobile stations). This means that superior connectivity is now available to more people in urban and even rural environments.

WiMAX combines high data rates with greater scalability, lower costs, and reduced network complexity, making it easier to deploy and operate than standard mobile wireless data solutions. It provides a compelling alternative to cable and DSL, opening up an entire range of voice, data, and multimedia applications for business, entertainment, and

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China Telecom (CHA), the largest Chinese fixed-line operator, has successfully tested Alcatel-Lucent’s (ALU) multi-carrier EV-DO (a 3G technology) wireless network based on the Revision B (Rev B) standard. The Chinese operator’s subsidiary Shanghai Telecom has reportedly installed the multi-carrier EV-DO solution, which significantly enhances network throughput and reduces data latency (using multiple carriers) to meet increasing customer demand for high-bandwidth applications.   The multi-carrier EV-DO Rev B network, which represents an upgrade from EV-DO Rev A, has demonstrated highly encouraging throughput levels in the lab test with peak download speeds reaching up to 9.3 megabits per second (Mbps). This will effectively enhance customer experience who subscribe to high-bandwidth wireless services including Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP), high definition video streaming and other multimedia applications.    Leveraging Alcatel-Lucent’s network infrastructure support, Shanghai Telecom became the first Chinese carrier to commercially launch a CDMA EV-DO network in China in March ...

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Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today introduced its Synphony HLS (High Level Synthesis) solution that integrates M-language and model-based synthesis to deliver up to 10X higher design and verification productivity than traditional RTL flows for communications and multimedia applications. Synphony HLS creates optimized RTL for ASIC and FPGA implementation, architecture exploration and rapid prototyping. In addition, Synphony HLS complements C/C++-based flows by generating C-models for system

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Major cable MSOs (multi service operators) in the U.S. are aggressively deploying DCOSIS 3.0 technology. Intense competition among cable operators, satellite carriers and telecom service providers for broadband market share has forced the cable MSOs to opt for cost effective bandwidth enhancing technology for high-speed network. DOCSIS 3.0 (also called Wideband network) is a digital channel bonding technique that creates one larger and faster logical pipe to support throughput of at least 100 Mbit/second. With DOCSIS 3.0, cable operators are now able to offer one of the fastest Internet speeds available in the market. Comcast Corp. (CMCSA), the largest MSO in the U.S., has announced that it will upgrade around 40 million homes and businesses of the company’s existing networks with next-generation super-fast wideband technology by the end of 2009. Cablevision System Corp. (CVC) is also increasingly deploying DOCSIS 3.0. Time Warner Cable Inc. (...

Comcast Corp. (CMCSA) is likely to start its nationwide TV Everywhere service, named “On Demand Online", within the next couple of months. TV Everywhere is basically a broadband video service that will enable pay-TV subscribers to watch premium cable programming online over broadband networks. Preference for video-on-demand (watching movie on the Internet) has increased significantly among customers. In addition, demand for online gaming and downloading of various multimedia applications has also gone up.  With TV Everywhere, cable TV subscribers will have access to any entertainment content developer’s library on his/her computer, notebook and mobile handset through an easy and quick authentication system that will link their pay-TV subscriptions to watch cable programming using a broadband connection.  Since last June, Comcast, together with Time Warner Inc. (TWX) is conducting a trial run for its On Demand Online service with 5,000 customers. The trial implemented a "check-in ...

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Chicago, IL – August 11, 2009 – Zacks Equity Research highlights tw telecom (TWTC) as the Bull of the Day and Loews Corporation (L) the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Comcast Corp. (CMCSA), Verizon Communications (VZ) and AT&T (T).

Full analysis of all these stocks is available at http://at.zacks.com/?id=2676

Here is a synopsis of all five stocks:

Bull of the Day:

We maintain our Buy rating and the same valuation target for tw telecom (TWTC), a leading provider of managed voice & data networking solutions. TWTC continues to generate sustaining revenue from large business enterprises primarily through sales of Ethernet and IP-VPN services.

This has reduced the company's dependence on telecom carrier customers. Although the balance sheet remains considerably leveraged, we do not expect any immediate liquidity crisis since no significant

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Comcast Corp. (CMCSA) is aggressively deploying Docsis 3.0 technology to upgrade its existing customers to high-speed network. Docsis 3.0 (also called Wideband network) is a digital channel-bonding technique that creates one larger and faster logical pipe to support throughput of at least 100 Mbit/second. Recently, management announced that it expects to upgrade around 40 million homes and businesses of the company’s existing networks with next-generation super-fast wideband technology by the end of 2009. This revised estimate exceeds Comcast’s previous guidance of 30 million homes and businesses.

With Docsis 3.0, Comcast is now able to offer one of the fastest Internet speeds available in the market. The company has not only doubled the speed for its customers but also offers new higher-speed service plans. Offering high-speed Internet access has become essential for service providers since preference for video-on-demand (watching movie on the Internet) has increased among customers. In addition,

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Nortel, a recognized leader in delivering communications capabilities, recently announced that Dell’Oro Group and Infonetics Research continue to rank the company as the worldwide leader with the largest revenues in the carrier softswitch market for the first quarter of 2009. Nortel’s next-generation technologies that support multimedia and business-critical applications dominate the North American softswitch market with 59 percent share and in EMEA with 29 percent share.

According to Dell’Oro Group, Nortel has ranked #1 worldwide based on softswitch revenue for the past seven years. In fact, Nortel maintained its global leadership position for softswitches with 20.3 percent global market share. In Infonetics Research’s most recent report, Nortel maintained its worldwide revenue leadership position in softswitches and is the global leader in VoIP overall.

Samih Elhage, president of carrier VoIP and application solutions at Nortel, stated, “Nortel’s track record and operational experience in delivering VoIP is unparalleled, as underscored by these two

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The growing demand for mobile, multimedia content and communications has led to advances in hardware and software technology enabling sophisticated functions to be incorporated into electronic products, such as PCs, mobile phones, home entertainment systems and other devices. Knowledge at your fingertips has been so attractive to consumers that it has sparked massive demand for multimedia-enabled PCs and mobile phones. Vimicro enables multimedia applications for mobile phones over 2.5G/3G networks and PCs over broadband Internet.

Vimicro’s Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase plan by which Vimicro may repurchase up to $25 million of its American Depository Shares (ADSs). The transactions will be made at prices the Company deems to be attractive and may be made in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions as permitted by and in accordance with the applicable law, including Rule 10b-18 under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The plan does not obligate

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Elephant Talk Communications, Inc. (ETAK.OB), telecommunications and content services provider, today announced plans to expand their telecommunication services offerings through the use of converged multimedia services, providing enhanced voice and video communications through mobile phone and Internet connections. The company calls it an important step in the development of converging multimedia applications. The move is made possible through the combined technical support of Quentris, Belgium based network technologies company, and Dilithium, California based mobile video leader.

Elephant Talk customers, primarily the business-to-business community within the telecommunications market, will be offered a range of new services, including multimedia communications, interactive voice and video portals, and content applications such as video-on-demand or streaming. The services will be available with 3G mobile phones or Flash-based Internet or PC applications. Elephant Talk expects to use the technologies to move into new service areas, including video surveillance and security, mobile to PC conferencing, video blogging, and

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