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Ray Le Maistre
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Posted in May 2010

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SK Telecom Takes Stake in WiMax Operator


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May 28, 2010 : Korean operator to invest $100 million in Malaysian WiMax operator P1 as part of its international expansion plan

Spain Leads LR World Cup Poll


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May 28, 2010 : Brazil also strongly backed, while the Ohio State Buckeyes get some sympathy votes

Tensions Rise Around Vivo


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May 28, 2010 : 9:00 AM Hostile bid mooted

Software Sands Are Shifting


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May 27, 2010 : The service provider IT (SPIT) world's heading for a year of upheaval, if the signs at this year's Management World are anything to go by

Celebrity Infection


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May 27, 2010 : 10:50 AM Scientist catches celebrity bug as he infects himself with computer virus

India's New Auction, New Action


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May 25, 2010 : 2:35 PM The BWA auction is underway, and the carriers are ganging up on the regulator
Comment: Hit a nerve... - Ray Le Maistre May 25, 2010
Comment: Re: World Cup - Ray Le Maistre May 25, 2010

Reader Poll: Who Will Win the World Cup?


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May 25, 2010 : Verwaayen has spoken, Vestberg has sided with Brazil, and O'Hara has complained on behalf of the Irish – now it's your turn

Mgmt World 2011: In Pictures!


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May 25, 2010 : The annual service provider IT (SPIT) event that is Management World had gossip, booze, and just the best coffee... oh, and good contacts, too

World Cup Fever


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May 24, 2010 : 1:35 PM AlcaLu CEO Ben Verwaayen shares his prediction
Comment: Re: Portugal - Ray Le Maistre May 24, 2010
Comment: Re: wow - Ray Le Maistre May 24, 2010

Mgmt World: TTI Next to Get Bought?


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May 21, 2010 : Late gossip as Management World wraps up is that OSS player TTI Telecom is next to be acquired – but by whom?

2010 World Cup Predictions


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May 21, 2010 : So who’s going to win the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa this summer? We asked industry luminaries, including the CEO of Ericsson, who they thought would lift soccer’s premier trophy

Rumor: Vodafone to Sell African Asset


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May 21, 2010 :

India 3G: Debt Concerns


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May 21, 2010 : 7:40 AM Ratings agency highlights impact of high 3G spectrum prices

Mgmt World: Vendor Caution Overshadows the Cloud


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May 20, 2010 : It was a big talking point in Nice, but few telecom software players are shouting out loud about cloud service management capabilities

Mgmt World: Logan's Run to Oracle


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May 20, 2010 : 7:30 AM OSS guru to build Oracle consulting/integration team

Mgmt World: Tibco's Oh-So-Quiet OSS Acquisition


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May 19, 2010 : Kabira got 'acquired' – did anyone know? Only a few, and there are reasons why...

India's 3G Auction Ends, Raises $14.6B


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May 19, 2010 : Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Essar, and Aircel all bag spectrum in 13 of India's 22 circles as 3G auction ends after 34 days

Mgmt World: Amdocs Airs Dumb Pipe Doubts


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May 19, 2010 : 8:15 AM Software giant examines the 'dumb pipe' scenario, announces new customer, and launches new product

Rumor: Ericsson, Huawei in IMS Duel


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May 19, 2010 :

Mgmt World: How Tame Are Your Vendors?


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May 19, 2010 : 7:50 AM Carrier CTO identifies oft-forgotten strategic management issue

Mgmt World: The Trouble With IP


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May 18, 2010 : 9:20 AM China Mobile exec says IP's the future, but it's a devil to handle

Mgmt World: HP, Openet Lead Vendor Charge


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May 18, 2010 : New carriers engagements for HP and Openet, and the impact of Eyjafjallajokul, are dominating the early chat at the Management World OSS fest

Volcano 1, Light Reading 1


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May 17, 2010 : 4:10 PM The score is even between Eyjafjallajokul and Light Reading this week

SPIT Watch: M&A, Huawei & Nice News


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May 14, 2010 : A merger, a billing pitch from Huawei, and other service provider IT news ahead of the Management World show in Nice, France

Rumor: Nortel Seeks Bids for Its Patents


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May 14, 2010 :

BT Plans iPad Alternative


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May 14, 2010 : 10:00 AM British carrier will offer its own tablet PC to its customers

Nobody's Perfect


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May 13, 2010 : 1:55 PM This week's financials show that, even for Europe's brightest stars, there's always at least one blot on the landscape

Identity Crisis Confronts Carriers


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May 13, 2010 : Telecom operators need to decide quickly what they want to be, and start investing, says TM Forum's chairman
Comment: A lot of cost cut - Ray Le Maistre May 13, 2010
Comment: Will it fly? - Ray Le Maistre May 13, 2010

BT Ramps FTTx Plans, Turns a Profit


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May 13, 2010 : BT outlines its service and spending plans, including an increase in its FTTx capex, and takes a small stake in a cloud-based games specialist

Analyst: Data Analytics Needs Some TLC


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May 12, 2010 : Transforming raw data into customer intelligence needs to be a key focus for carriers and their SPIT technology partners, says analyst

Bharti Airtel Slams Indian Regulator


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May 12, 2010 : The regulator's recommendations for the allocation of new 2G spectrum are 'shocking' and 'perverse,' states India's leading mobile operator

Path to 4G Is Paved With OSS


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May 11, 2010 : Heavy Reading analyst expects the migration from 3G to 4G, along with cloud services developments, to dominate at Management World
Comment: Re: bizarre name - Ray Le Maistre May 11, 2010
Comment: Re: bizarre name - Ray Le Maistre May 11, 2010

Telefónica €5.7B Bid for Vivo Rejected


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May 11, 2010 : Joint venture partner Portugal Telecom turns down Spanish giant's offer to take control of Brazilian mobile operator

Sun, Sand, SPIT & Software


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May 10, 2010 : Ahead of the annual OSS fest on the French Riviera, a bunch of questions need answering
Comment: Re: At a loss... - Ray Le Maistre May 7, 2010
Comment: At a loss... - Ray Le Maistre May 7, 2010

BlackBerry Backs Aepona


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May 6, 2010 : 3:45 PM Irish service delivery platform specialist gets a $10M vote of confidence

Tekelec Splashes $165M on SPIT Specialists


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May 6, 2010 : Double acquisition of Service Provider IT (SPIT) firms Camiant and BlueSlice strengthens Tekelec's position as a transformation player

AlcaLu Feels the Squeeze in Q1


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May 6, 2010 : Alcatel-Lucent struggled in the first three months of 2010, citing components shortages as one reason for its disappointing sales

Management World: Making Sense of the Cloud


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May 5, 2010 : How carriers can get to grips with cloud services is going to be a big topic at the upcoming TM Forum event

SPIT Watch: Knowing Me, Knowing You


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May 4, 2010 : (Ah-haaaaa!) As the telecom software world gears up for the Management World jamboree, subscriber data management emerges as a hot topic
Comment: Tough time... - Ray Le Maistre May 4, 2010

Verecloud Finds Friends, Lacks Funds


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May 4, 2010 : 1:10 PM Cloud platform vendor names partners but still needs financing