Level3 suffering major outages; effects are felt worldwide
You may wonder what Level3 is, but it is a major backbone of the Internet based in the US. Many services and even ISPs rely on…
Internet-Plus Poised To Transform China’s Film Business Models
Self-confidence overflowed as Chinese film and Internet executives pitched a new business model that may be on the way to transforming the fortunes of local studios and…
Feds to cable industry “Embrace broadband competition, or else”
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler had a strong message for the cable industry at its annual conference Wednesday: Don’t interfere with broadband competition. Speaking at…
New technology will slash foreign currency costs for consumers
Consumers should pay less than 1 percent in fees to exchange currency thanks to changes in financial infrastructure that are gathering pace, says the head of one…
Galaxy S3 claims top spot in smartphones worldwide
The latest statistics from research firm Strategy Analytics peg Samsung’s Galaxy S3 as the world’s most popular smartphone model, holding 10.7 percent of the global smartphone market…
Makeover gives Miami vet’s business side a boost
During the four years Dr. Marta Lista spent obtaining her degree from the prestigious University of Florida School of Veterinary Medicine, she learned many things. She learned…
Android 4.1 makes its way to Samsung’s Galaxy S3
Samsung is slowly rolling out a software update for the Galaxy S3. Forum posters over at XDA Developers reported today they’ve started receiving an update to Android…
Europe hits old internet address limits
Europe has almost exhausted its stock of old-style internet addresses. Strict rationing of these addresses – called IPv4 – has been started by the body that hands…
Miami-based Brightstar expanding role in wireless communications
Brightstar Corp., a leading middleman in wireless communications, celebrates its 15th birthday this fall, and like other teenagers, it’s getting bigger and adopting new interests. Miami-based Brightstar…
South Florida economy hoping for a fall pickup
South Florida’s economy needs to shake off its summer slump. After strong growth to start the year, hiring remains stalled throughout the region. The presidential election and…
RIM finally unveils 4G LTE tablet, with Aug. 9 launch
The BlackBerry PlayBook will be available to Canadian customers first, the company says. It will be available in the U.S. and other territories “in the coming months.”…
Swimwear sales rising, say exhibitors at Miami Beach swim show
The swimwear industry is doing swimmingly, according to exhibitors surveyed at the world’s largest industry show now taking place at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Sales have…
Miami’s Tire Group International on a roll globally
As soon as Antonio Gonzalez was big enough, he began rolling tires around his father’s service station and tire business in Miami, pumping gas and repairing tires…
Android rules U.S. and Europe smartphone sales
For the first time ever, Android has dominated smartphone sales in several major markets, including the U.S., Germany, Great Britain, France, Italy, Spain, and Australia, according to…
Small businesses in South Florida provide a destination for shopping
South Florida is home to a variety of small businesses, many that offer products and services you can’t find anywhere else. Some establishments attract shoppers from across…
Retailers report tepid sales for June
Shoppers, worried about jobs and the overall economy, pulled back on spending in June, resulting in tepid sales for many retailers. The results raise concerns about Americans’…
Consumer confidence rebounds in Florida
Consumers felt better about the economy in May, probably thanks to a decline in both gas prices and unemployment, according to a University of Florida survey. As…
Cruise industry leaders talk safety in Miami
At a forum typically reserved for optimism, top cruise line executives on Tuesday spent a somber part of the morning discussing their dedication to safety and the…
As web booms, so does demand for data centers
Almost overnight, Pinterest is racking up billions of page views. Instagram is touching the 27-million-member mark. Zynga wants to build its own platform. Everywhere you look, you…
Under the Sea: In the Age of Wireless, Can’t We Do Better than Intercontinental Fiber Optic Cables?
On Saturday, a ship waiting to enter the Kenyan port city of Mombasa wandered into a restricted area and dropped its anchor, inadvertently severing a major undersea…