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05/20/2013  -  Reports suggests Microsoft is in talks with Time Warner Cable and others about replacing the set-top box with an Xbox
05/20/2013  -  Home gateways are about to become a key weapon in the battle for broadband customers and new revenue streams, suggests report
05/17/2013  -  CEO John Chambers credits the NDS deal and Videoscape for Q3 revenue gains
05/17/2013  -  Big MSO and another undisclosed pay-TV provider are reportedly lining up offers
Most Recent Post: Tad Caudill... Would be an interesting move if it could leverage its cable contracts along with Hulu contracts.
05/16/2013  -  But CEO Bob Stanzione still expects a brighter second half
05/15/2013  -  MSO business unit will deliver Ethernet, HDTV and voice service to seven Midwestern hotels
05/15/2013  -  Also in today's EMEA roundup: Huawei lands London-Paris 100G deal; Iliad triples Q1 revenues; ZTE goes after MVNOs
05/15/2013  -  CEO Bob Stanzione cuts costs, talks of Motorola Home 'distractions' and highlights new cable product development
05/14/2013  -  Fresh off a successful IPO, the packet-optical and SDN supplier is still in search of profitability
Most Recent Post: Craig Matsumoto... "SDN" is probably a better IPO keyword than "optical." Maybe it's working in the end - Cyan shares are up 10% Tuesday.
05/14/2013  -  Vendor unveils two new CableCARD tuners for Windows Media Center PCs
05/13/2013  -  Company is reportedly exploring set-top options beyond the Xbox
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ANALYST NOTES
Gabriel Brown
A new Light Reading initiative explores how – and why – network operators can scale and accelerate investment in Wi-Fi
Pyramid Points
Houda Bostanji (Analyst)
Orange intends to enter new markets through a full MVNO strategy closely linked to its successful Orange Business Services unit.

LR Cable Opinion

Are 2nd-Screen Apps a Cross-Eyed Idea?


October 16, 2012  -  The number of interactive TV applications on iPads and other broadband-connected devices is growing fast

Are Cable's Smart Homes a Smart Move?


July 11, 2012  -  Cable operators are ready to take another run at offering a full suite of smart-home services to increase customer spending

Multi-Screen Mania Poses New Challenges


May 10, 2012  -  Cable operators are rushing to push content and services to a wide range of consumer devices, including iPads and smartphones
Free Cable Reports
The Cable Show 2011: New Product Recap

Here's a handy guide to some of the product announcements from The Cable Show 2011
Tru2way: Epic Fail at Retail
Jeff Baumgartner
Tru2way seemed a cable industry & consumer electronics retail force at its International CES debut in 2008. Here's how it flopped
The Cable Show 2010: New Product Recap

Here's a handy guide to some of the more significant product announcements from The Cable Show 2010
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REAL WORLD RESEARCH
U.S. Wholesale Ethernet Market Forecast
This report analyzes and projects the growth of the wholesale Ethernet segment over the next four years. It forecasts the wholesale Ethernet market through 2016, analyzed by purchasing service provider types, service topologies, geographic domains and bandwidth levels. The report also profiles 11 major service providers that offer wholesale Ethernet.
Are Set-Tops Dead? Comcast Offers Its RDK Remedy
Operators are keen on killing STBs, but Comcast believes it can give STBs new life with its new Reference Design Kit (RDK). This report explains RDK, the market drivers behind it and its implications for cable operators and suppliers. Included is a look at announced RDK products by 11 suppliers.
LATEST RESEARCH

Iran: Adoption of Broadband and Mobile Data Services Lead the Way for Telecom Sector


The Iranian telecom market is estimated to have generated a total service revenue of $9.9bn in 2012. The majority of this revenue has come from the mobile sector, with voice services adding $6.0bn. However, although voice services are expected to hold the majority of the total revenue, we project a CAGR of only 0.2% for the segment during the forecast period.
Managed M2M Platforms: Quick Fix vs. Long-Term Solution
Frameworx Proves Valuable Tool for Implementing SOA
Testing of LTE Networks Vital as Network Growth Explodes
LTE for M2M: The Long-Term Opportunity Begins Now
TEMs Rate Multicore & Network Processor Suppliers for 2013
Cloud Video Conferencing Has Vertical Market, Mobile Appeal
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