Aclara® Technologies has selected Cypress non-volatile static RAM (nvSRAM) with an SPI interface for the new UMT-R residential utility meter. The nvSRAM provides the UMT-R with high-speed, fail-safe memory that meets the reliability specifications that distinguish Aclara solutions.

Wellness Telecom and Wifinova, together with Ondavi (ICT consultancy of the Merindades region) and Bilbulec (installer and maintenance company for high and low voltage in the Merindades region), are collaborating on the project implemented in Medina de Pomar, in the province of Burgos, which is based on the use of ICT as a tool for energy efficiency in public lighting.

Microlease has signed an open-ended contract to provide its newly acquired LEO solution, an asset and equipment management software, to the European satellite navigation system Galileo.

International operator TeliaSonera and Infinera have successfully completed the world's first 1 Terabit optical transmission over 500 Gb/s superchannels. The demonstration spanned 1,105 km of fiber between Los Angeles and San Jose, California, marking a milestone in optical networks and offering a glimpse into the future of the network.

During a technical seminar in Zurich, R&M presented for the first time an error-free 40 Gigabit Ethernet (40GbE) data transmission using a 550-meter-long multimode cable with nine MPO/MTP® connectors. The results are approximately 60% higher than the previous benchmark standard and significantly exceed the parameter defined by the IEEE 802.3ba standard. 

Following the recent outages in information transmission systems that have affected thousands of Blackberry users worldwide, Fibernet recommends the use of fiber optics as the primary technology for data transmissions.

Saft has signed an agreement with Boeing Space & Intelligence Systems to supply lithium-ion batteries for the MEXSAT-1 and MEXSAT-2 satellites. These satellites are part of the MEXSAT communications system, which will provide broadband for Mexican civilian and governmental infrastructure to meet humanitarian needs and offer domestic communication coverage within the country.

Coherent, Inc., a company specializing in laser-based solutions for the industrial and scientific markets, has announced that Höganäs (China) Co. Ltd., Coherent, Inc. and ABB have opened a laser application center at Höganäs's Shanghai facility.

Molex Incorporated is supporting the University of Michigan UMsolar team as they take on the challenge of winning the 2011 World Solar Challenge. The UMsolar team's car, named Quantum, incorporates numerous Molex electronic components, as well as several solderless terminals.

Microlease has added JDSU's 'Drive Test' hedging solution to its range of inventory available for rent or leasing.

Identec Solutions, a global leader in wireless sensor systems, in collaboration with Berlin GmbH Engineers Bureau BeSB, has deployed a noise measurement and identification system for use on high-speed racetracks. Thanks to Identec Solutions' SensorSMART Platform, the system effectively measures noise emissions from race cars in real time.

has released Rohde & Schwarz new software for coverage testing using its R&S ETL TV analyzer. Many digital broadcast network operators already use the ETL analyzer for the installation and maintenance of their transmitters.

Farnell has added more than 6,500 military, aerospace, industrial and commercial connectors from Amphenol to the product range of the world's second largest manufacturer of interconnect and cable solutions.

Molex Incorporated has received ISO/TS-16949:2009 certification for its flexible copper products plant in Taipei, Taiwan, for successfully meeting automotive quality standards. The certification, awarded by an authorized third-party company, is a testament to Molex's commitment to meeting the most demanding management standards.