Business Expansions, Conference Calls, Product Updates, Stock Price Updates and New Technology - Research Report on Verizon, MTS, Windstream, Orange, and SK Telecom

NEW YORK, October 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ), Mobile TeleSystems OJSC (ADR) (NYSE: MBT), Windstream Corporation (NASDAQ: WIN), Orange SA (ADR) (NYSE: ORAN), and SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE: SKM). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Verizon Communications Inc. Research Report    

On October 15, 2013, Verizon Enterprise Solutions (Verizon Enterprise), a subsidiary of Verizon Communications Inc., announced that it is expanding availability of its cloud-based identity platform Verizon Universal Identity Services (VUIS) to Europe, with immediate effect. The Company  stated that the platform, which was earlier only available in the US, is now equipped with new features, including an updated mobile app, Quick response code-enabled access, and a simplified end-user interface, making identities easy to manage and use. According to the Company, VUIS uses multifactor authentication to verify users are who they say they are by combining an individual's username-password with a computing device that generates a one-time password or a biometric scan, such as fingerprint recognition. The Company informed that the Verizon's identity platform is available on the iOS, Android, Windows, and Blackberry operating systems and can be used to validate the identities of employees, partners, and customers. David Small, Chief Platform Officer for Verizon Enterprise, said, "Verizon Universal Identity Services is transforming the business of validating online identities to provide a safer, more trustworthy Internet. Our platform will help achieve the vision of a single, trusted universal identity that individuals can use for all online activities, whether at home, at work or on the go." The Full Research Report on Verizon Communications Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/ca80_VZ]

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Mobile TeleSystems OJSC (ADR) Research Report

On October 15, 2013, Mobile TeleSystems OJSC (ADR) (MTS) announced that it will hold a conference call to discuss the Company's Q3 2013 financial and operating results on November 19, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Moscow Time/ 3:00 p.m. London time/ 10:00 a.m. ET, which will be available via audio webcast at the Company website. The Company further informed that the earnings release and management's slide presentation will be posted approximately four hours prior to the conference call at the Company website. The Full Research Report on Mobile TeleSystems OJSC (ADR) - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/7ff2_MBT]

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Windstream Corporation Research Report

On October 16, 2013, Windstream Hosted Solutions (WHS), part of Windstream Corporation, announced that its cloud and hosting data centers have validated compliance with the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards (DSS) version 2.0 as a 'Level 1' certified service provider. The Company informed that this certification represents WHS' full compliance with the PCI DSS standard. According to the Company, PCI DSS is a comprehensive set of standards that requires all merchants and service providers that store, process, or transmit customer payment card data to adhere to strict information security controls and processes. The Company stated that as a "Level 1-certified" service provider, WHS can store, process, and/or transmit an unlimited amount of transactions annually. WHS informed that it will also independently scan for network threats and conduct annual audits with BrightLine CPAs & Associates, Inc. to ensure maintenance of the highest standard of compliance. The Full Research Report on Windstream Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/1959_WIN]

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Orange SA (ADR) Research Report

On October 24, 2013, Orange SA's (ADR) (Orange) stock rose 1.08%, ending the day at $14.00. Over the previous three trading sessions, shares of Orange lost 2.64%, underperforming the S&P 500, which gained 0.42% during the same period. The Full Research Report on Orange SA (ADR) - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/d6e7_ORAN]

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SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (ADR) Research Report

On October 11, 2013, SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (ADR) (SK Telecom) announced that the Company in cooperation with Ericsson has developed 'Handover-Free Cell,' a technology that removes the need for inter-cell handover, the main cause of quality degradation in the small cell environment. According to the Company, 'Handover-Free Cell' ensures improved cell system capacity and high quality voice/data transmission, even in cell boundary areas, through adaptive coordination between base station and mobile terminal, depending on the terminal location. The Company added that when a terminal location is located in a cell edge, multiple base stations adjacent to the terminal jointly transmit the same signal to it, removing the need for inter-cell handover. According to the Company, the 'Handover-Free Cell' technology is part of the Company's 'SUPER Cell' strategy, which was launched to accelerate next-generation network evolution. SK Telecom said that the technology has proven to improve the transmission rate by 1.5 to 2 times, and total system capacity by 5% to 10%. SK Telecom further informed that it plans to apply the technology to its mobile network in H1 2014. The Full Research Report on SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (ADR) - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/57a2_SKM]

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