Topic - Richard Windsor

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Media, Communications, Internet, Finance

Nortel Braces for Breakup

The Canadian company will shed 1,300 jobs and divide itself into three business units that analysts say are being readied for sale.
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Media, Communications, Internet, Finance

Motorola’s Risky Bet on Android, Windows

Analysts say that after years of missed opportunities a bold move by the handset maker was necessary but fraught with problems.
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Media, Communications, Internet, Finance

Alcatel-Lucent CEO Faces High Expectations

With a recession looming, analysts expect a clear, credible plan from Ben Verwaayen to return the telecom gear maker to profitability.
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Security, Media, Communications, Internet, Finance

Android Not Yet Good Enough?

Analyst says the G1 has flaws that are to be expected from version 1.0 of its Android-based operating system.
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Media, Communications, Internet, Finance

HTC to Get Lift From Google G1? Think Again.

Windows Mobile phone maker could step out of the shadows and onto center stage if the excitement over Google’s G1 open-source phone persists. But it may also cost HTC some Windows Mobile business.
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Media, Communications, Internet

Could Android Halt Motorola's Slide?

The software could give the phone maker a much-needed foothold in the consumer market’s high end but may be too immature for immediate relief.
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Computers, General news, Media, Communications

Google Phone Dream Could Be Nightmare

Android is untested, experts say, and T-Mobile’s broadband network is a work in progress so users should expect a bumpy ride.
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Computers, Security, Media, Communications, Internet

Chipping Away at the iPhone

Analyst says persistent problems may be embedded in the iPhone’s Infineon chips and may require a hardware upgrade for a fix.
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Security, Communications, Finance

It's War: Nokia-Microsoft Vs. RIM's BlackBerry-MySpace

In an eventful week, the two companies make incursions on each other’s turf as RIM hangs with MySpace and Nokia buddies up to Microsoft.
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General news, Communications

Vodafone, Softbank Form JV

Companies formalize venture to jointly develop mobile phones, content for Japan.
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Communications

Lucent, Alcatel Talk Merger

Two phone equipment leaders seek cost synergies in the face of rapid consolidation among U.S. service providers.
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General news, Communications

Vodafone Intros Huawei Cells

Deal may up pricing pressure on 3G phones.
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Computers, Media, Communications

IM, Music Lead 3GSM Agenda

Companies like Microsoft, Napster, Ericsson, Motorola, Nokia, Orange, Vodafone, and China Mobile attend European wireless conference.
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Communications

Qualcomm Licensing Challenged

Analysts evaluate Qualcomm’s prospects after six companies file complaints with the European Commission.
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General news, Communications

Nokia Regroups

Threatened by challengers from the U.S., South Korea, and China, Europe’s flagship tech company revamps its cell phone strategy to stay No. 1.
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Communications

Telecom tease

After several promises and subsequent delays, China says it will finally deploy a 3G network—for real this time.
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Communications

Picking up the pieces

Making friends with Microsoft’s enemies has been a clever, and lucrative, business plan for Symbian.