http://www.fiercetelecom.com/feed
AT&T says energy sustainability projects saved it $151 million
AT&T said in its 2012 sustainability report that its effort to reduce energy costs and emissions helped it save over $151 million in annualized energy savings from the years 2010-2012 and almost 1.3 billion kilowatt hours.
Zayo completes Anoka County, Minn., middle mile network
Zayo has put the final touches on the "Connect Anoka County" project, a middle mile network that will provide connectivity across unserved and underserved northwest, northeast, and southeast areas in Anoka County, Minn.
Westell names Kentrox alum Ben Stump as CTO
Westell Technologies has appointed Ben Stump as its senior vice president and chief technology officer. In his new role, Stump will oversee Westell's corporate strategy, product management, advanced technology, services, and marketing.
Broadband Forum addresses GPON interoperability with BroadbandSuite 6.2
The Broadband Forum has released BroadbandSuite 6.2, a new initiative to establish fiber interoperability test plans for vendors and their service provider customers migrating to a GPON-based fiber to the premises network.
Tracking down the top former wireless executives
The executives who lead the wireless industry are ever-changing. FierceWireless Editor Phil Goldstein looks at where former wireless leaders are today.
NTT buys Solutionary to strengthen managed security play
NTT is acquiring Omaha, Neb.-based Solutionary, a pure-play managed security services provider, to expand its cloud-based security service portfolio throughout its worldwide footprint. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.
Equinix employs BTI’s 7000 series to support growth in Singapore
Equinix is deploying BTI Systems' Data Interconnect solution, including its BTI 7000 Series to interconnect its data centers in Singapore.
AT&T won’t be Europe’s economic savior
Where will U.S. telcos purchase assets next? Eyes are turning toward Europe, as the continuing economic trouble there makes telecom acquisitions more attractive. But will investors' hopes be dashed in the coming months if AT&T, Verizon, or other carriers balk at a major purchase?Report: France Telecom’s board will retain Richard as CEO
Stephane Richard, the CEO of France Telecom-Orange who is being investigated for fraud, will be able to keep working at the telco, according to a Bloomberg report.
CenturyLink slaps $1 Internet cost recovery fee on DSL users
CenturyLink DSL subscribers are going to find a new $1 "Internet Cost Recovery Fee" fee on their bill beginning this month, according to Broadband DSL Reports.