Network tracks greenhouse gases

AWS Convergence Technologies is investing $25 million over the next five years to deploy a network of 100 greenhouse gas sensors at various sites around the planet, reports The New York Times.

The network will initially monitor concentrations of carbon dioxide and methane, and will be the first commercial venture of its kind that will substantially increase the density and level of detail of greenhouse gas data.

The Earth Networks system would be capable of real-time measurements at the national and even regional level, allowing regulators to more accurately pinpoint emissions sources.

Fixed-mobile convergence is to become a key competitive focus in France according to a report from Pyramid Research, states Rapid TV News.

The research firm forecasts 51% of all French households will subscribe to triple-play bundles in 2015, up from the 36% in 2010.

“Fixed-mobile convergence will become an increasingly important competitive focus over the next couple of years as femtocell technology matures and become more affordable,” says Sylwia Boguszewska, Pyramid Research analyst.

Korean telecom giant SK Telecom plans to roll out LTE services in its home market later this year, says RCR Wireless.

The strategy, which SK has dubbed 'Speed, Openness and Collaboration,' aims to capture more opportunities in new sectors though open collaboration with partners.

Ha Sung-Min, president and CEO of SK Telecom, says: “Armed with a speedier organisation, we will further solidify our market leadership in the fixed-mobile convergence, enhance our networks for increased data traffic, as well as release differentiated data services and expand our smart phone line up.”