Dynamic Mobile Data Systems
Dynamic Mobile Data Systems Inc. announced its Mobile Server product is commercially available. Mobile Server is a set of wireless drivers and controls for Microsoft NT servers and wireless devices that the company said extends beyond-firewall corporate data and applications to mobile users. The product wirelessly enables corporate and standard off-the-shelf applications based on Open Database Connectivity, Mail Application Interface and Winsock. Mobile Server supports BellSouth Wireless Data L.P.’s Intelligent Wireless Network and the Inter@ctive 950 pager from Research In Motion L.P. Corporate and commercial developers can build custom user interfaces, the company said. (732) 302-1700.
Motorola
Motorola Inc.’s LinkWorks division introduced a new version of its CreataLink2 two-way module, called the CreataLink2 XT, which is designed to function under more extreme temperatures. Initially made available last October, the CreataLink 2 is an original equipment manufacturer board-level module that extends two-way messaging capabilities to devices like meters, signs and copiers when integrated with those products, via ReFLEX paging networks. The XT version simply allows the module to perform under a greater range of host and environmental conditions, hence the “XT” tag, which stands for Extended Temperature, said the company. (800) 247-2346.
MapInfo, Northwood Geoscience
MapInfo and Northwood Geoscience Ltd. joined to create deciBel Planner 1.1, a Windows-based solution that can help paging companies build predictive network coverage areas, said the companies. DeciBel Planner 1.1 integrates network coverage areas with geographic information. Engineers analytically can compare radio-frequency propagation results with field tests, select transmission tower locations and distribute this information via MapInfo Professional desktop mapping software. A single user license is available for $22,582. (800) 327-8627.
SierraCom
SierraCom introduced the Connection radio, a microwave radio that links cell sites to mobile switching centers and provides a replacement for leased E1/T1 lines. The radio is a transceiver, antenna and modem, all in one outdoor unit. The product is available with an optional wireless control unit, eliminating the need to physically access the unit to adjust operating parameters. (508) 435-2400.
Advanced Fox Wireless
Advanced Fox Wireless announced its universal hands-free kit for mobile phones, complete with a speaker and microphone holder, 12-foot external microphone with sun visor clip, earphone and a changeable connector to fit any brand of wireless phone. (800) 233-0013.
Hirschmann
Hirschmann Inc. introduced the E-5030 series of omnidirectional antennas, ideal for wireless local area networks, data collection and spread-spectrum applications utilizing the low-power Industrial Scientific and Medical frequency band. The 100-watt antennas come with a choice of 6 dBi, 8 dBi or 11 dBi gain, N-male or N-female connectors and have frequency reception between 2.4 GHz and 2.5 GHz. Pricing starts at $130 to $200. (973) 830-2000.
Simoco
Simoco introduced a modem it said can provide seamless roaming between Global System for Mobile communications 900 MHz and 1800 MHz networks. The modem works in conjunction with an internal subscriber identity module card on a given phone. It is a dual-band data modem supporting voice, fax, short message services and man machine interface. (+44) 122-387-6000.
Spyglass
Spyglass Inc. announced two new versions of its embedded Internet technology that it expects to be available shortly-Device Mosaic 3.2 and Device Mail 3.2. Device Mosaic is an application platform designed for wireless products, among others. With it, Web sites can be downloaded up to 65 percent faster than with the older model. It also includes a greater array of available fonts. Spyglass said the new Device Mail version includes an e-mail/ browser integration that allows one to launch the browser from within e-mail via Web links. (630) 505-1010.
Itronix
Itronix Corp. introduced the T5200 handheld wireless mobile workstation, powered by Microsoft Corp.’s Windows CE operating system. The solution combines fully integrated power management and wireless capabilities in a ruggedized package, the company said. It expects to begin shipping the product in May. (800) 441-1309.
Hypercom
Hypercom Corp. introduced the ICE 5000 Mobile touch screen point-of-sale terminal, designed to process credit card transactions over various wireless networks. Using the terminal, food delivery and transportation services workers can accept credit card payment using wireless authorization. The terminal offers a choice of three different wireless modem technologies -Cellular Digital Packet Data, Mobitex and Global System for Mobile communications. (800) 577-5501.
Saville Systems
Saville Systems released SavilleExpress GSM for Global System for Mobile communications providers, a pre-configured customer care and billing system designed to eliminate the need for custom coding that runs on both the Hewlett-Packard Co.’s HP-UX and Silicon Graphics Inc.’s Origin 2000 platforms. The system offers a simplified rating structure, easily accessible customer records and bill images that can be viewed on-screen, as well as the ability to expand to accommodate new markets such as fixed-line or data by adding new pre-configurations, said the company. (781) 270-6500.
RangeStar
RangeStar International introduced a remote monitoring antenna to its Performa family of embedded component antennas. The new antenna was designed for use in remote equipment and central monitoring facilities alike, the company said. (888) 647-7100.
Lucent Technologies
Lucent Technologies Inc. introduced iCentrex Solutions, a new portfolio that extends Centrex over Internet Protocol and wireless networks, adding features that make it easier to use with unified messaging and voice recognition services. Lucent’s Pinnacle Solutions for network-based call centers also is part of the portfolio. With Centrex, telecommunications systems are located and maintained at the service provider’s central office, said Lucent. iCentrex Solutions allows business travelers or telecommuters to tap into Centrex calling features they are accustomed to on their business phone-such as call forwarding, conference calling and caller ID-from any location, using their laptop computers. The Unified Messaging Centrex brings voice, fax and e-mail messages into one mailbox, and a speech processing component enables voice mail management using voice commands. Lucent’s Pinnacle Solutions product is available in two packages: Standard Edition, which provides basic call management, user controls, report functions and Web-based administration; and the Deluxe Edition, which provides third-party call control, Internet access and skills-based routing. Both editions include installation, design and integration and are priced on a per-agent basis, said Lucent. (908) 559-6419.
