DoJ Puts the Brakes on AT&T's Merger with T-Mobile

Finding us in your spam mailbox? Please add us to your address book! Trouble viewing this email? View in Browser  Manage my subscriptions Mobile and Telecom September 07, 2011 DoJ to AT&T on T-Mobile Merger: Not So Fast On the face of it, combining AT&T and T-Mobile is anti-competitive. It simply is hard to believe that reducing competition will lead to better services. The filing of the suit by the DoJ suggests that there is enough evidence to stop or drastically alter the deal. The Federal Communications Commission — which has had its own stop and go dealings with AT&T — also sees yellow lights. The deal is much further from completion today than it was at the beginning of the week. Read more > MegaPath Learn how Business Ethernet (Ethernet over Copper) Compares to T1, Bonded T1, fractional DS3 services Check availability, and get case study examples. > Blogs Sue Marquette Poremba Data Security Do You Have a Platform-specific Smartphone Security Policy? Carl Weinschenk Data and Telecom All 4G Services Are Not Created Equal Arthur Cole Infrastructure Fibre Channel and Ethernet: From Enemies to Best Buds Get SOA Lifecycle Governance Right   Achieve unlimited agility and organizational flexibility with these strategies and practices for governing SOA. Download now > Nine Instant Messaging Best Practices Could it be the “instant” in instant messaging that makes this form of online chat so appealing? It isn't used in every office, but it is becoming more common as a business communication tool. One of the reasons its popularity is growing is because it allows you to send and receive messages so quickly. But before sending your next IM, Robert Half Technology suggests that you follow these etiquette rules. Opportunities Emerge for Windows Phone The mobile operating system landscape has changed significantly during the past two weeks with moves by HP, Google and Motorola Mobility. The new landscape creates what may be a golden opportunity for Microsoft, whose Windows Phone (the company dropped the “7”) launched in the U.S. in November. Top Five Features to Keep in Mind When Buying a New Laptop Laptops are becoming a necessity at work, in the classroom, and for entertainment at home for people of all ages. With their popularity, there is an overwhelming list of options to go through while deciding which laptop to buy. AMD, Inc. has identified the top five things to keep in mind when purchasing a new laptop. Latest White Papers Voice Transformation: Giving Business Something to Talk About Security & the Cloud: Augment or Abdicate? New Approaches to Optimized Data Center Power Distribution Simplifying Enterprise Modernization: Easier Than You Think Featured White Papers Off the Hook: How to Negotiate a Phone System Deal This white paper provides 8 questions to ask phone system vendors before you agree to purchase. •  Hard Partitioning, Dynamic Domains — A Guide to Virtualization Technology •  Six Best Practices for ERP Implementation Success •  Lost in the Clouds: Key Concepts to Clear Up the Confusion "With more employees than ever using laptops in their daily work, it is inevitable that the occasional laptops may be lost due to carelessness or theft. When that happens, the biggest anxiety is often related to the fear of a data breach." Excerpt from Paul Mah SMB Tech Premium Tools Cloud Computing Foundation Certification Kit Cloud computing is a topic you need to be well versed at iif you want your IT management career to advance. This downloadable resource will step you through the services available, deployment models and security risks associated with Cloud Computing. Use this 185 page eBook and access to a unique eLearning experience to grow your career. •  The Complete IT Policy Kit •  The Strategic IT Planning Bundle •  The ITIL V3 Foundation Certification Kit IT Marketplace This e-mail is sent by: NarrowCast Group, LLC, 10400 Linn Station Road, Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40223 Copyright ©2003-2011 NarrowCast Group, LLC. All Rights Reserved. E-mail Reports Sign up for these additional e-mail reports to get the best return on your company's technology and talent: •  Aligning IT & Business Goals    •  Optimizing Infrastructure    •  Integrating the Enterprise    •  Maximizing IT Investments    •  Business Tools & Templates •  IT Careers •  Leveraging Enterprise Software •  Managing Compliance Standards •  Mobile and Telecom •  Fortifying Network Security •  CTO Edge Update •  Daily Edge Privacy Policy     Manage Subscriptions     Unsubscribe     Contact Us     How to Advertise