HP Makes a Big Play in Software-Defined Networks

A conversation with HP networking head Bethany Mayer.
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AT&T Earnings Rise on Wireless Subscriber Growth

AT&T Inc.’s first-quarter profit grew 3.2 percent as the company’s wireless subscriber rolls continued to grow, though revenue missed expectations.

Carriers in Most of the World to See Flat Revenue While Emerging Markets Take Off

Three countries — China, India and Brazil — will account for more than half of all revenue growth for carriers worldwide.
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The Messaging Apps Taking on Facebook, Phone Giants

Messaging apps with funny names like WhatsApp, WeChat and KakaoTalk have become an indispensable form of communication for hundreds of millions of people world-wide. They are also rankling technology giants from Silicon Valley to Seoul.

Zynga Signs Deal to Bring FarmVille Cash to Your TV and Internet Bundle

You may be seeing this offer from a cable provider near you: TV + telephone + Internet + FarmVille Cash.
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Japan’s Masayoshi Son Picks a Fight With U.S. Phone Giants

In Japan, Masayoshi Son is known as the eccentric Internet billionaire who upended the country’s telecom industry. In the U.S., he is about to become the cash-strapped underdog who picked a fight with two corporate giants — AT&T Inc. and Verizon Wireless.