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Cable multisystem operators are building a strong presence as providers of business telecom services, particularly to small and midsize businesses. http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/110104carrspecialfocus.html?nl Sprint rolls out wireless management services, 11/01/04 Sprint last week announced its first management system that lets users manage enterprise-wide wireless services and devices while also promising reduced costs and increased security. <http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/110104carrsprint.html?nl> Ciena reshapes itself, 10/27/04 Ciena is recasting its image to clarify the intent behind acquisitions it has made over the past two years. <http://www.nwfusion.com/edge/news/2004/1027ciena.html?nl> Carriers come together on Multimedia Messaging Services, 10/26/04 U.S. wireless operators have created a plan forMultimedia Messaging Services interoperability across networks, the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) announced Tuesday. <http://www.nwfusion.com/edge/news/2004/1026fallctia3.html?nl> Cingular, AT&T Wireless close $41 billion merger, 10/26/04 After clearing Department of Justice and FCC hurdles, Cingular Wireless and AT&T Wireless have completed their $41 billion merger, creating the nation's biggest wireless carrier in terms of subscribers. <http://www.nwfusion.com/edge/news/2004/1026cingatt.html?nl> Verizon picks Motorola for FTTP video, 10/26/04 Verizon has selected Motorola to supply video network infrastructure and consumer premises equipment for its fiber-to-the-premises network. <http://www.nwfusion.com/edge/news/2004/1026verizmoto.html?nl> C&W continues fire sale, off-loads Japan division, 10/26/04 Network operator Cable and Wireless Tuesday announced it has agreed to sell its Japanese business, Cable & Wireless IDC, to Softbank for �72.4 million ($133.3 million). <http://www.nwfusion.com/edge/news/2004/1026cwconti.html?nl> _______________________________________________________________ To contact: Network World Staff Contact Edge Managing Editor Jim Duffy at <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. _______________________________________________________________ This newsletter is sponsored by Nokia NW Special Report: Preparing an Infrastructure for Mobile Applications. 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