2001

LA JOLLA, Calif.—Wireless solutions provider Vaultus released a client-server wireless software solution for providing enterprise mobile work forces with always-available access to mission-critical data. “Experience with our many corporate customers …

MACCLESFIELD, England—Mobile Internet infrastructure provider Geoworks Corp. said BT Cellnet launched its developer program on BT’s Expidas Web site, a move Geoworks said will allow mobile solution developers to rapidly …

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.—Openwave Systems Inc. released its Unified Messaging product version 3.0, which is part of the company’s overall Messaging Services strategy. The company said its Messaging Services will allow …

ATLANTA-Glenayre Technologies Inc. said it joined the Unified Communications Consortium. The group’s goal is to further the growth of the global unified communications market for public services and enterprise systems …

BOSTON-American Tower Corp. named James Taiclet president and chief operating officer. Taiclet previously worked for Honeywell International where he was president of Honeywell Aerospace Services. He replaces Doug Wiest, who …

ALEXANDRIA, Va.—In preparation for next week’s GlobalXChange 2001 show, the Personal Communications Industry Association is announcing keynote speakers and discussion leaders. Author and consultant Don Tapscott is slated to give …

DALLAS-L.M. Ericsson said it has agreed to combine Texas Instruments’ semiconductors with its mobile platforms in a memorandum of understanding. “TI’s wireless digital signal processor and analog products and proven …

INDIANAPOLIS—TeleCorp Communications Inc. signed a deal with Brightpoint North America L.P. to provide integrated logistics services, including packaging and inventory maintenance, management and distribution to TeleCorp’s agents, dealers, retail stores …

MANKATO, Minn.—Nextel Partners launched wireless service in Mankato, Minn., expanding the carrier’s coverage in the state, which includes Duluth, Rochester and Winona.

LONDON—Mobile-phone manufacturer Sendo selected PacketVideo Corp.’s mobile multimedia player software as an application for its Z100 GPRS Smartphone, enabling users to access media applications including video messaging, interactive games, and …

UNION CITY, Calif.—CPD Wireless, a master agent for multiple wireless service carriers, will become a master agent and wholesale distributor for VoiceStream Wireless Corp., expanding CPD’s presence in Washington, Arizona, …

DALLAS—Digital infrastructure solution provider CompuCom Systems Inc. announced its new evaluation program, which it said will accelerate the adoption of mobile technology for the enterprise.Together with Compaq, Infowave, Spring and …

WASHINGTON—The prime minister of Australia will propose a free-trade agreement with the United States when he meets with President George W. Bush on Sept. 10. The U.S. exports telecommunications and …

WASHINGTON—The Customs Service arrested two men and charged another with conspiring to smuggle encryption technology into China.The technology, embodied in two devices known as KIV-7HS units, is used to encode …

WASHINGTON—The penalty phase of the Microsoft Corp. antitrust case could extend beyond the Oct. 25 scheduled release date of Microsoft’s Windows XP.In her first order since being assigned the case, …

LONDON—Vodafone Group plc launched its first global advertising campaign, featuring television, movie, print and outdoor media. Each version of the campaign will feature the carrier’s “How Are You?” tagline.The campaign …

LONDON—Gaming company Arena Technik Ltd. announced a buy-out agreement with Gameplay plc, under which it acquired all technology assets and software associated with gaming service Wireplay.Arenatek executives plan to offer …

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif.-Walt Disney Internet Group today announced two major content distribution deals-moves that come just one week after the company announced a distribution agreement with Taiwan Cellular Corp.-proof Walt …

LONDON—U.K. mobile-phone maker Sendo today announced it will use PacketVideo Corp.’s mobile multimedia player software as the streaming video application base for the company’s new Z100 GPRS smart phone.The Z100 …

BOTHELL, Wash.—Data Critical Corp. said its dispute continues with Medtronic Physio-Control Corp., which distributes Data Critical’s alarm notification products.Data Critical claims Medtronic failed to meet minimum end user distribution targets …

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados-Jamaica’s cellular market could be engaged in a fierce competition for the consumer soon. A new provider, Centennial Digital Jamaica Ltd., is set to become the third operator by …

DENVER, United States-Nearly 10 years after the introduction of cellular services in West Africa, the number of mobile subscribers has increased to such an extent that it is rapidly becoming …

Handsets/devices Toshiba Toshiba plans to launch its first personal digital assistant (PDA) in Japan next month and in the United States the fourth quarter of this year. The Genio PDA …

A U.S. federal appeals court rejected a Federal Communications Commission filing asking that it not be required to return personal communications services licenses to bankrupt carrier NextWave Telecom Inc. NextWave, …