Archive for March, 2009

  • TI Offers WLAN for Android

    DALLAS and SAN DIEGO — Texas Instruments

    Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today announced that its Bluetooth(R) and

    wireless LAN (WLAN) technology software drivers are available for use in

    the Open Handset Alliance’s Android platform. Open access to these

    technologies simplifies the design process for handset manufacturers and

    software developers, providing the resources to architect cutting-edge

    Android-based devices. TI, a long-time supporter ... more


  • NetMotion Enhances Security

    SEATTLE — NetMotion Wireless, a leading provider of mobile productivity and management software, announced today that it released version 8.0 of Mobility XE (TM), the company’s award-winning mobile virtual private network (VPN) software. This latest version provides new security controls that intelligently extend corporate security policies to mobile devices without needlessly impacting mobile worker productivity. In addition, enterprise customers can now use the software to reliab... more


  • Symbian Lauds N96

    LONDON — Symbian Limited, the market leader in open operating systems for mobile phones, today welcomes the announcement of the much anticipated Nokia N96 multimedia computer.

    This latest mobile phone is based on S60 and Symbian OS v9.3, the latest shipped version of Symbian OS?. Symbian OS v9.3 is optimized for convergence with performance and feature enhancements which bring the highest level of power efficiency and platform security to a mobile phone.

    The Nokia N96 boasts ... more


  • Symbian Foundation Formed

    LONDON — Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Motorola and NTT DOCOMO announced today their intent to unite Symbian OS(TM), S60, UIQ and MOAP(S) to create one open mobile software platform. Together with AT&T, LG Electronics, Samsung Electronics, STMicroelectronics, Texas Instruments and Vodafone they plan to establish the Symbian Foundation to extend the appeal of this unified software platform. Membership of this non-profit Foundation will be open to all organizations. This initiative is supported... more


  • Qualcomm Intros Plaza

    SAN DIEGO — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced Plaza, a platform-agnostic wireless Internet service that provides a common framework for the development and support of widgets that will enable operators to provide their end users with quick and personalized access to the mobile Internet. After the introduction of Plaza, operators and developers can produce and deliver Internet-based ... more


  • Ericsson Sells Symbian Stake

    STOCKHOLM — Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) announced today that the company has decided to accept Nokia’s cash offer to acquire all of the Symbian Limited shares that Nokia does not already own. Ericsson owns 15.6% of the shares in Symbian Limited.

    Symbian Limited, the software company that develops and licenses Symbian OS(TM), which is the market-leading open operating system for mobile devices, was co-founded by Ericsson in 1998. As Ericsson no longer manufactures mobile phones the ... more


  • Airespace Wins in Broward County

    SAN JOSE, Calif. — Airespace, Inc.? announced today that Broward County Public Schools, the nation’s sixth largest school district, has chosen Airespace to be its primary wireless platform to deliver Wireless LAN (WLAN) services throughout all academic and administrative locations, supporting over 274,000 students and 17,000 instructional staff in approximately 250 sites. The new Airespace WLAN system is part of a world-class technology infrastructure, helping to improve educational ... more


  • Symbol Posts Record Revenue

    HOLTSVILLE, N.Y. — Symbol Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:SBL)

    today reported financial results for third quarter 2004.

    Revenue for the third quarter ended September 30, 2004, was $442.7

    million, representing the Company’s highest quarterly revenue in its

    history as well as a gain of 17 percent over third-quarter 2003 revenue of

    $377.1 million and an increase of just over 2 percent compared to

    second-quarter 2004 revenue of $432.8 million.

    Th... more


  • LMHS Prescribes Airespace

    SAN JOSE, Calif. — Airespace Inc.?announced today that Lee Memorial Health Systems (LMHS), the largest public, not-for-profit health system in Florida, is in the process of deploying an Airespace Wireless LAN (WLAN) System throughout its six acute care facilities and several business unit locations. By deploying a completely secure wireless network, LMHS is delivering the highest quality patient care by leveraging the best in Information Technology (IT).

    “With the Airespace wi... more


  • SOHOware Promises True MIMO WLAN Switch

    SANTA CLARA, Calif. — SOHOware, a pioneer in wireless LAN, announces the release of EWSA(TM) software for its

    AeroGuard(TM) MIMO WLAN solution that enables the world’s first True

    MIMO(TM) WLAN Switch, making AeroGuard(TM) even more differentiated and affordable for solution VARs who support distributed Enterprise, warehouse, hospitality, education, hospital, Hot Spot, event center and recreational facility applications.

    The wireless LAN industry has arrived at a ... more