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Centri Technology, which rolled out its mobile network management and optimization platform in February, is working with two mobile operators--one each in North America and in Europe--on early trials of its technology, according to a top company executive.

Oracle Communications announced a deal to buy Tekelec for an undisclosed amount, adding to Oracle's growing in-house network control capabilities

Vasona Networks is using traffic-shaping techniques to help operators optimize networks by the cell, enabling them to address specific target areas impacted by traffic congestion.

Tis the season for industry predictions, and my inbox is filling up with them. Most of the predictions are, well, fairly predictable, but a handful regarding the future of carrier-grade Wi-Fi grabbed my eye, particularly because they relate to news that broke this week.