I just got back from watching the We Are One concert on the national mall, the kick-off event for the inauguration week here in DC. It is also known as inaugural concert.

Sycamore Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCMR), a leader in intelligent bandwidth management solutions for fixed line and mobile network operators worldwide, today announced that Vodafone Netherlands, a leading Dutch mobile operator, has deployed the Company's SN 9000 Intelligent Multiservice Switch to optimize and scale its mobile broadband service infrastructure.

Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) and Finnish operator Elisa have successfully launched HSPA on the uplink in Elisa's 3G network.

HSPA on the uplink (also known as Enhanced Uplink or HSUPA) allows data transfer speeds of 1.4 Mbps, more than three times the speed of traditional 3G networks.

Sycamore Networks, Inc., a leader in intelligent bandwidth management solutions for fixed line and mobile network operators worldwide, today announced new enhancements to its Circuit/Packet eXchange (CPX) module set.

IBM today announced that TerreStar Networks Inc., an emerging mobile network operator, has selected IBM BladeCenter servers to design, build and operate the world's first all IP fourth generation terrestrial and satellite based communications network.

Tekelec a leading developer of high-performance network applications for next-generation fixed, mobile and packet networks, announced that its board of directors approved a stock repurchase program that authorizes the company to repurchase up to $50 million worth of the company's common stock.

Alcatel-Lucent announced that mobilkom austria has deployed Alcatel-Lucent’s HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access) solution in all Alcatel-Lucent NodeB's of its Austrian network.

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has been awarded an expansion contract by PT Excelcomindo Pratama Tbk (XL) to expand its GSM/GPRS and WCDMA/HSPA in the country.

Wireless provider Sprint deals with internet service provider Google to build applications for coming WiMax mobile devices.

Ooma, a company providing internet telephone services, is challenging cable telecommunication providers. It now offers free distance calls in the United States.

Research In Motion unveiled its new BlackBerry smart phone that works with both cellular and Wi-Fi networks.

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin will open auction for the best wireless spectrum in US.