Archive for the ‘TECHNOLOGY & TELECOM – Market Sector’ Category

C Spire launches new WiFi On app for Android-powered phones

by MBJ Staff Published: June 18,2013

Tags: app, cellphone, communications, Internet, phone, smartphone, telecommunications, telephone, wifi

RIDGELAND — C Spire Wireless has launched WiFi On, a free app that gives users a connection to a Wi-Fi network with over 12 million global hotspots. C Spire is partnering with Devicescape, a San Bruno, Calif.-based Wi-Fi connection services company, to provide the new, always-on client-based app. The service allows customers with Android touchscreen [...] [...]

Telepak strikes another branding deal with C Spire

RIDGELAND — Telepak Networks Inc., a broadband networking company, plans to sell fiber-based digital broadband services under the C Spire Fiber brand. According to Gregg Logan, Telepak vice president and general manager, the firm already has a strong reputation in the telecommunications industry as one of the leading independent providers of Internet, telecommunications and network [...] [...]

C Spire signs contract extension with NBA’s Grizzlies

RIDGELAND — The Memphis Grizzlies and C Spire Wireless have entered into a multi-year extension of an agreement involving the NBA Western Conference team and FedExForum. Terms were not disclosed. As part of the agreement, the Memphis Grizzlies will continue its relationship with C Spire Wireless as the official wireless partner of the professional basketball [...] [...]

C Spire unveiled new retail store prototype on Coast

by MBJ Staff Published: June 13,2013

Tags: cellphone, communications, prototype, retail, retailer, retailing, store, telecommunications, telephone

GULFPORT — Ridgeland-based C Spire Wireless has opened its new 3,800-square-foot prototype retail store in Gulfport. The new store, located at 9277 Highway 49, features C Spire’s latest open floor plan design, wireless devices, feature and smart phones and accessories, as well as the company’s personalization program. The Gulfport store has a hands-on design to [...] [...]

Bomgar lands IT provider in hospitality industry

JACKSON — Bomgar has a new client. Sorbis Corporation is using Bomgar’s solution to support computer workstations and servers within 80 hotels in Miami and New York. Founded in 2000, Sorbis is a managed IT service provider focused on the hospitality industry, specifically hotels, responsible for supporting approximately 2,000 workstations and 200 servers. As an [...] [...]

AT&T brings 4G LTE network in to more of Central Miss.

by MBJ Staff Published: June 12,2013

Tags: cellphone, communication, economic development, network, telecommunications, telephone

CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI — AT&T has expanded its 4G LTE network in Central Mississippi. AT&T 4G LTE coverage now includes parts of Philadelphia, Carthage, Kosciusko, Lena, Camden, Choctaw and Edinburg. “As we focus on bringing more businesses to our community, it is crucial that we have advanced technologies in place to accommodate the needs of companies [...] [...]

Hood: Google seems to be yanking drug how-to videos

by Associated Press Published: June 11,2013

Tags: computer, drug, Internet, law, legal, medication, medicine, prescription drug, state government, video

JACKSON — Attorney General Jim Hood says Google appears to be removing online videos that give instructions on how to buy drugs without a prescription. Hood threatened legal action against Google last week, saying the Internet giant wasn’t doing enough to stop sales without prescriptions and was even profiting by selling ads next to the [...] [...]

New-look ms.gov launches, goes mobile

by MBJ Staff Published: June 11,2013

Tags: communication, computer, Internet, state government, technology, website

JACKSON — The state of Mississippi has launched a new-look website. The 2013 launch of ms.gov was inspired by the growing tablet and smartphone markets. “Listening to users of ms.gov was a very important aspect in this design process,” said Deanna Gronlie, general manager of Mississippi IOnteractive (MSI). “Citizens are more mobile today and it’s [...] [...]

Supreme Court to start e-filing in July; Appeals to follow

by MBJ Staff Published: June 11,2013

Tags: computer, court, e-filing, judge, judicial, judiciary, justice, software, technology

JACKSON — The Mississippi Supreme Court and Court of Appeals will begin accepting electronic filing of briefs and motions July 1. The Supreme Court authorized implementation of e-filing in an order filed June 6. Chief Justice Bill Waller Jr. said in a statement, “This is a milestone for the judiciary. E-filing will be more efficient. It will [...] [...]

Concrete testing company to plead guilty to defrauding NASA, Corps

DIAMONDHEAD — A company hired to perform concrete-strength tests at Stennis Space Center in 2011 is scheduled to accept a plea agreement to making false statements on jobs performed for NASA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Sun Herald reports court records show Gulf Cities Testing Laboratories, LLC, once based in Diamondhead, has [...] [...]

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