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Nokia, Symbian Raising Bar In Smart Phone Competition

The already fierce competition in smart phones will hike up a notch on Thursday, when the wireless operating system that Nokia turned into the global leader is “set free.” Nokia (NOK), the world’s No. 1 cell phone maker, launched the operating system, Symbian, 10 years ago. It established the market for smart phones and helped propel Nokia to its market dominance. More than 330 million cell phones running on the Symbian OS have been produced by

LivePerson’s Online Chat Talking The Growth Talk

LivePerson makes a software system that connects consumers to live service agents who then use online chats to resolve technical questions and increase sales. In addition to serving thousands of companies, LivePerson (LPSN) also offers a Web service for consumers to get expert advice on a range of subjects, from careers and homework to health and spirituality. LivePerson’s sales are forecast to rise 18% or more year over year in each of the next

Vodafone Struggles To Gain Share Against Turkcell, Avea In Turkey

Investors will seek signs of progress in Vodafone’s long-awaited turnaround in Turkey when the world’s biggest wireless firm by revenue reports latest results on Thursday. Vodafone (VOD) has struggled competing against Turkey’s biggest wireless firm, Turkcell (TKC), as well as small but feisty Avea. One emerging battleground, analysts say, has been 3G data services. All three wireless firms launched 3G services in mid-2009, aiming to hike