The new business unit is dubbed the Networking and Communications Group. Lots of brain cells went into thinking that one up. The unit will provide Intel Internet exchange architecture-based silicon components for voice and data networks with the company's line of original equipment manufacturer communications platforms. Toronto-based Sigma Systems Group makes the Branham 300 as one of Canada's top independent software companies. The Branham Group monitors Canada's information technology sector.
Sigma is a global provider of telecommunications and cable operations support systems solutions.
A Highlands Ranch, Colo. teen receives this year's Milton J. Shapp Memorial Scholarship from the SCTE . The younger Sniezko will pursue electrical engineering at one of three top-ranked universities. Funded by Motorola , the scholarship is named for Milton Jerrold Shapp, an industry pioneer and founder of General Instrument. Touted as the cornerstone of Adelphia's new digital cable service in the Los Angeles area, the move is expected to draw market share to Adelphia's 1.2 million Southern California customer base by adding the eight channels of alternate time zone feeds. Compaq is laying off 5,000 employees, or 7 percent of its global workforce, citing pricing pressures and a weak economy.