Yahoo will adopt a new corporate identity and slash the size of its board if the proposed $4.8 billion sale of its digital services to Verizon Communications goes through. The company plans to change its name to Altaba Inc. after it turns over its email, websites, mobile apps and advertising tools to Verizon.
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Yahoo to change name to Altaba, CEO Marissa Mayer will resign if Verizon deal gets done
Yahoo will adopt a new corporate identity and slash the size of its board if the proposed $4.8 billion sale of its digital services to Verizon Communications goes through. The company plans to change its name to Altaba Inc. after it turns over its email, websites, mobile apps and advertising tools to Verizon.
Not so fast, Yahoo is still alive and kicking
Not so fast, Yahoo is still alive and kicking Confused about what Yahoo announced today? Here’s what it all means Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2icDIvi SAN FRANCISCO – If you are confused about what Yahoo announced on Monday, you are not alone. Here’s what you need to know.
Di Palma to Direct BroadSoft’s Sales Operations
BroadSoft, Inc. , a global unified communications as a service leader, today announced that it has appointed Dino Di Palma as Chief Revenue Officer. In this newly created position, Dino will lead the BroadSoft global sales organization and continue to drive revenue growth, with the new, expanded BroadSoft Business portfolio and the “Powered by BroadSoft” branding and partner initiatives.
In AT&T’s smart city future, cars talk to each other and play nice
When driving, you invariably end up depending on slight communications with other drivers to ensure everyone’s safety. In AT&T’s smart city future, the cars will do the communicating with each other.
Boingo Wireless, Inc. (WIFI) Rating Increased to Hold at Zacks Investment Research
According to Zacks, “Boingo Wireless, Inc. is a Wi-Fi software and services provider. Boingo users can access the mobile Internet via Boingo Network locations that include the airports, hotel chains, cafes and coffee shops, restaurants, convention centers and metropolitan hot zones.
Boingo Wireless, Inc. (WIFI) Rating Increased to Hold at Zacks Investment Research
According to Zacks, “Boingo Wireless, Inc. is a Wi-Fi software and services provider. Boingo users can access the mobile Internet via Boingo Network locations that include the airports, hotel chains, cafes and coffee shops, restaurants, convention centers and metropolitan hot zones.
Singtel Wins 2016 World Communication Award using Viptela SD-WAN
Viptela , the Software-Defined WAN company, today announced that its partner Singapore Telecommunications Limited won the prestigious 2016 World Communication Award. The Singtel ConnectPlus SD-WAN, powered by the Viptela Secure Extensible Network platform, was recognized with the annual award, which is widely considered “the blue chip mark of success in the global telecom industry”.
Garmin introduces essential live services with the new 2017 Garmin Drive product line
The announcement reaffirms the company’s commitment to refine and modernize PNDs with enhancements to its four innovative models: Garmin Drivea , Garmin DriveSmarta , Garmin DriveAssista , and Garmin DriveLuxea . The entry-level Garmin Drivea 51/61 offers versatile driver alerts, while the Garmin DriveSmarta 51/61 adds smart connected features.
NBCUniversal and Charter extend talks averting pay-TV blackout
NBCUniversal and Charter extend talks averting pay-TV blackout NBCUniversal and Charter Communications continue talks avoiding a New Year’s Day blackout. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2hEX2kN A detailed view of the NBC Sports logo on the NBCSN set during the Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway.
T-Mobile Asks Regulators to Open Up More Licensed Spectrum
Wireless carriers often and predictably cite a severe shortage when it comes to the airwaves that cellular networks are built on. This is nothing new, even if in some cases the public posturing is only that; AT&T currently has approximately 40 MHz of unused spectrum and Verizon has been known to hoard spectrum in the past.