CloudNFV's proof-of-concept approved by ETSI spec group; GSA says 251 LTE networks in 93 countries commercially launched

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> The CloudNFV proof-of-concept was approved by the ETSI NFV Industry Specification Group. Blog entry

> Mushroom Networks unveiled PortaBella, an appliance that aggregates cellular bandwidth for high-speed mobile broadband. Release

> Open Mobile in Puerto Rico is adding Syniverse's IPX network solution and Diameter signaling service and will also test the vendor's LTE roaming environment. Release

> The Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) said 251 LTE networks in 93 countries are now commercially launched. Release

> Apkudo is working with the China Academy of Telecommunication Research of MIIT (CATR) to deliver Apkudo's device user experience testing and analysis to the Chinese market. Release

And finally... A Florida man tried swapping a live, four-foot alligator for beer. Article