Sprint Nextel is negotiating an agreement to share mobile technology with South Korean telco, SK Telecom, reports The New York Times NYT quoting "people familiar with the talks". The partnership would see the companies exchange information about new handsets and other technological developments. The firms are also reportedly discussing...
Virgin Mobile USA has agreed to buy Helio, the US mobile carrier owned by South Korea's SK Telecom, for USD39m in shares. Following the deal, Helio and its 200,000 customers will be merged into Virgin Mobile, which has more than 5m users, and the new entity will operate under...
Virgin Mobile USA has agreed to buy Helio, the US mobile carrier owned by South Korea's SK Telecom, for USD39m in shares. Following the deal, Helio and its 200,000 customers will be merged into Virgin Mobile, which has more than 5m users, and the new entity will operate under...
Whatever you do, don't call it a cell phone. As Julie Alexandria finds out, the Helio is a "device" that is part of SK Telecom's strategy to break into the U.S. market.
Virgin Mobile USA has agreed to buy Helio, the US mobile operator controlled by South Korea Telecom SK Telecom, says the Financial Times. According to the unconfirmed report, Helio will be merged into Virgin Mobile and SK Telecom will own 20% of the merged entity, which will be worth...
Calculate the Real Cost of Smartphone OwnershipDual Slider from HelioDon't forget about the Dual Slider from Helio, the Pantech Dual Slider also known as Helio Ocean. This is one of the most underrated handsets in the business community. It comes from a lack of knowledge of Helio. ...
Business iPhonesBusiness PhonesThe iphone has some great functionality in regards to media, but I think it is by far still behind in the business applications. You compare it to the Helio Pantech Ocean phone that has recently launched which features Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft File Viewer and integrated GPS...
Why Focus on Foreign Press?Its Not that hard!!I work for a small sized company, and we find it very easy to get good PR in other countries, most of our earnings are in export now from this strategy. Easy solution: Find good editors internationally and give them a call!...
IRL IndyCar Series driver Helio Castroneves might be better known for winning Dancing With the Stars than winning the Indianapolis 500 twice. But his competitors are more familiar seeing the Brazilian in victory lane, which is why his 21-race winless streak stands out. "It surprises me," series leader...
Deal Marks U.S. Debut of Leading European Ad Serving Technology NEW YORK -- AOL today announced that Gannett Co., Inc., has selected ADTECH to be its online ad serving provider. ADTECH is part of Platform-A, http://www.platform-a.com, AOL's digital advertising business. By striking a relationship with one of the...
FREMONT, Calif. -- ACMA introduces the new Helios HPC 4100 Series cluster, certified by the Intel Cluster Ready program. The Intel Cluster Ready program is designed to make it easier for users to acquire and deploy clusters built with Intel components and to integrate high-performance computing HPC software...
Sara Hoots will represent Hooters for 1 year after taking home the $50,000 grand prize FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Sara Hoots, a Hooters Girl in Selma, TX a city right outside of San Antonio, will return to her hometown $50,000 richer after being crowned...
Formalities are all that stand in the way of a contract renewal for Helio Castroneves to stay with Penske Racing and the IRL IndyCar Series, according to the two-time Indy 500 winner and team President Tim Cindric. Castroneves was thought to be considering NASCAR, just as former teammate...
Internet Veteran and Successful Entrepreneur joins Green Energy Pioneer BERKELEY, Calif., July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Helio Micro Utility, Inc. Helio mU, the green power pioneer selling solar energy without the upfront cost of panels, today announced the appointment of Tim Choate to its Board of Directors. ...
WATKINS GLEN, New York AFP — Ryan Hunter-Reay took advantage of a mistake by favourite Scott Dixon to capture the IndyCar Series Camping World Grand Prix at Watkins Glen International on Sunday. It was Hunter-Reay's first series victory in his 16th career start. The American also won twice...
Hopewell Ventures and Helios Coatings Met at 2007 Event in Chicago BOSTON -- The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City ICIC is pleased to announce that Hopewell Ventures, a $110 million, Midwest-focused venture capital fund, has closed on a lead investment in Helios Coatings, Inc.'s recent $4.0 million...
NEW YORK -- Virgin Mobile USA Inc. is buying Helio LLC, a struggling cell phone carrier that was founded to bring the advanced features of South Korean phones to the U.S. market. Virgin Mobile said Friday it would pay $39 million in stock for Helio, which has...
RICHMOND, Virginia AFP — Brazil's Tony Kanaan has posted his first IndyCar Series victory of the season by capturing the SunTrust Indy Challenge at the Richmond International Raceway. A 33-year-old Kanaan claimed his 13th career victory in this caution-filled race by averaging 108.79 miles per hour on Saturday....
- Additional strategic investment totaling $50 million made by Virgin Group and SK Telecom at $8.50 per share - Improved capital structure through increased liquidity and $50 million paydown of senior secured credit facility - Incremental $60 million added to revolving credit facility - Maximum assumption...
SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Picarro has added two senior executive level leaders in order to further develop its business in North Asia and Latin America. Helio Ventura has assumed the role of Senior Director of Business Development for Latin America. Previously, Helio was Varian, Inc.'s most senior...
