UK govt extends universal 2 Mbps broadband target to 2015

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UK govt extends universal 2 Mbps broadband target to 2015
(Telecompaper) UK Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt has outlined plans to deliver universal broadband at speeds of 2 Mbps and stimulate private sector investment to deliver the best superfast broadband network in Europe by 2015. He said the government would no longer be able to meet the Universal Service Commitment (USC) of 2 Mbps by 2012, because of insufficient funding. He has set a new target of …
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Grid Net and Oracle Join Forces to Deliver New Integrated Smart Grid Solutions for Utilities
SAN FRANCISCO—-Grid Net , a global leading provider of real-time, all-IP Smart Grid and Smart Home software platforms for any device and any broadband technology, today announced it will work together with Oracle to deliver advanced distribution management systems and meter data management technology to support utilities’ Smart Grid deployments aimed to improve grid reliability and enable …
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