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Microsoft Corp. is developing two new versions of its Windows CE operating system that will give smart devices greater storage capabilities and, as such, a more vital role in the enterprise as a portable data repository. The Redmond, Wash., developer is targeting a new set of smart devices, including VOIP (voice-over-IP) phones, with the next […]

With eyes on the enterprise, Palm Inc. on Monday introduced two new handheld computers aimed at business customers. The Palm Tungsten T is the companys first device to run Palm OS version V and Texas Instruments Inc.s ARM-based OMAP (Open Media Application Protocol) 1510 processor, which is designed to handle data- and graphic-heavy multimedia applications. […]

Qualcomm Inc. has named Norm Fjeldheim CEO of its Wireless Knowledge subsidiary, officials at the San Diego company announced Friday. Fjeldheim most recently was Qualcomms chief information officer, a post he had held since 1999. He replaces Eric Schultz, who has resigned from Wireless Knowledge. Wireless Knowledge is a wireless middleware server company, which Qualcomm […]

Software giant Microsoft Corp. today announced plans to buy location-based services company Vicinity Corp. for $96 million. The companies plan to complete the transaction before the end of the first quarter of 2003, assuming a positive regulatory review and shareholder approval. At that point Vicinity will merge with Microsofts MapPoint unit, according to Microsoft officials […]

LAS VEGAS—With carriers and wireless providers focused on consumer services, enterprises face a tough choice of waiting for better options or paying a premium for consumer features and gadgetry to get utilitarian voice and data services. To date, vendors and carriers see more profit in applications such as MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) so are concentrating […]

LAS VEGAS —Verizon Wireless Inc. is forging business partnerships designed to expand the data services available for the companys next-generation networks. At the CTIA IT Wireless show here, Bedminster, N.J.-based Verizon announced a deal with Upoc Inc., of New York, to offer customers the ability to exchange text messages with large groups of people. Through […]

LAS VEGAS—While once focused on a common user interface for phones, British mobile consortium Symbian Ltd. now is concentrating simply on selling the Symbian operating system to myriad licensees that build their own user interfaces on top of the OS, announced officials at the CTIA Wireless IT show here on Wednesday. For example, Nokia Corp. […]

AT&T Wireless Services Inc. on Monday announced the launch of high-speed wireless services in the obviously lucrative metropolitan New York market. New York customers will receive similar promotional deals to customers in other markets who already have access to the Redmond, Wash., companys GSM/GPRS (global standard for mobility/general packet radio service) network. For an unspecified […]

LAS VEGAS – As it melds its data services with upcoming voice support, Research In Motion Ltd. is moving away from its direct offerings and toward a strict, carrier-centric approach to its services, according to the wireless vendors chief executive. “They want to provision and they want to bill,” RIM CEO Jim Balsillie said during […]

Hardware and software manufacturers alike are taking more advantage of high-speed networks and evolving industry standards to provide wireless access to corporate applications. Sharp Electronics Corp. this week at the CTIA Wireless IT show in Las Vegas will announce an enterprise version of its Sharp Mobile Services software in an attempt to garner corporate support […]