Yearly Archives: 2006

Analysts Pragmatic About Verizon Contract

By Mark Evans | Published: December 20, 2006

It’s interesting to see the pragmatic – if somewhat unenthusiastic reaction – among analyst to Nortel’s $2-billion deal with Verizon Wireless, which was announced yesterday. It’s almost like no one is willing to jump back on the bandwagon even though Nortel appears to have gained some momentum with a key customer. A good example is [...]

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Nortel Wins $2B Contract

By Mark Evans | Published: December 19, 2006

Not sure quite to make of the news that Nortel has won a five-year, $2-billion contract to provide equipment and services to Verizon Wireless. From previous experiences dealing with Nortel and large contracts, I’m reluctant to trumpet the fact Nortel has won a $2-billion contract because who really knows if $2-billion of business will actually [...]

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Mike Z.’s Wish List

By Mark Evans | Published: December 19, 2006

So let’s have some holiday fun and put together a 2007 wish list for Nortel CEO Mike Zafirovski. Let’s me start things off by suggesting Mike Z. could like to see the small and medium size business market really embrace the BCM 50 so it becomes a $1-billion a year business. Anyone else want to [...]

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Nortel Renews VoIP Deal with Kodak

By Mark Evans | Published: December 18, 2006

Eastman Kodak has extended its U.S. voice network management deal for another three years with Nortel. This involves Kodak’s U.S. network of PBXs and telephone services through 2008, as well as an upgrade of the existing Meridian switch to an IP-enabled Communication Server 2100. Technorati Tags: Nortel, VoIP

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Nortel’s Strategic Direction

By Mark Evans | Published: December 17, 2006

For an interview and comprehensive read on where Nortel is heading strategically, check out Business Line. The story includes a number of graphics that provide some good insight into where Nortel is headed and some of the key trends within the high-tech/telecom industry.

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Should Cisco Be Worried?

By Mark Evans | Published: December 16, 2006

Network World’s Jim Duffy sat down for an interview with Nortel CEO MIke Zafirovski. Duffy wasted no time putting Zafirovski on the spot by asking him why Cisco should worry about Nortel. Here’s the answer: “Cisco is a great company; I have lots of respect for them. Most people would say they are a very [...]

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