Monthly Archives: March, 2005

M:Metrics aims to be Nielsens of wireless data

In the world of digital marketing, Will Hodgman sees himself as a kind of safe-cracker. Hodgman was the marketing savvy behind AdRelevance, a Seattle-based...

Sprint to hold funds for buybacks, downplays Virgin IPO

Sprint Corp. Chief Operating Officer Len Lauer said the company plans to hold some cash in reserve following its pending acquisition of Nextel Communications...

Smart, producer team on wireless marketing

HOLLYWOOD, Calif.-Internet marketing company Smart Entertainment said it will team with noted producer Larry Klein on mobile marketing campaigns. The joint venture will spawn...

Symbol hits record revenues, but outlook dips

HOLTSVILLE, N.Y.-Symbol Technologies Inc. reported record revenues for the fourth quarter, but its outlook dipped slightly below analyst expectations. Symbol's stock was down almost...

Intellisync, Sony Ericsson team on e-mail solution

SAN JOSE, Calif.-Intellisync Corp. announced it teamed with Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications L.P. and Ingram Micro to offer out-of-the-box wireless push e-mail services working...

Skilled RFID workers needed

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill.-Companies involved in the radio-frequency identification market largely believe there are not enough available employees skilled in RFID technology, according to a...

Cell-phone use while driving on increase

WASHINGTON-The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says cell-phone use by drivers is on the rise. In 2004, according to a new NHTSA survey, approximately...

Carriers must reduce acquisition costs to make thrifty customers profitable

Continued growth in the wireless industry is likely to come from untapped market segments that may not prove as financially rewarding as the saturated...

Finnish radio station launches Nokia technology

ESPOO, Finland-SBS Finland's Kiss FM radio station launched Nokia Corp.'s Visual Radio technology, which allows listeners to give feedback and to participate in programs."Kiss...

Renesas forms design company in France

TOKYO-Renesas Technology Corp. announced it formed a new design company, Renesas Design France S.A.S in Rennes, France, which the company said will develop and...

Telcontar updates real-time traffic product

SAN JOSE, Calif.-Telcontar, which provides location-based services software, released its Traffic Manager 3.0 product. Traffic Manager 3.0 supports real-time traffic incident data for more...

OMA clarifies its role in DRM licensing

SAN DIEGO-The Open Mobile Alliance clarified its role in digital rights management license pricing Thursday, going out of its way to say that it...

Summus raises $4M through warrant exercise

RALEIGH, N.C.-Summus Inc., which provides mobile media applications, said it has raised more than $4 million in operating capital through an exercise of warrants....

US Title selects Ticor as preferred provider for wireless deals

LEBANON, N.J.-US Title Search Inc. and Ticor Title Insurance Co.'s National Commercial Division in New York have formed a strategic alliance.According to the agreement,...

Ecuity teams with Azatel on Voice over Wi-Fi

BELLEVUE, Wash.-Voice over Internet Protocol provider Ecuity Inc. is teaming with equipment manufacturer Azatel Communications on a pilot program of a device-dependent Voice over...

SBC adds 3,300 hot spots with roaming agreements

SBC Communications Inc. reported Wi-Fi roaming agreements with Airpath Wireless and Boingo Wireless that will add 3,300 nationwide and international hot-spot locations to SBC's...

Upgrades and downgrades: weekly roundup of ratings changes

Following is a roundup of ratings changes for companies in the wireless market during the week of Feb. 28.JP Morgan upgraded its rating on...

Yahoo! makes buy to further wireless gaming

Internet giant Yahoo! Inc. jumped headfirst into the mobile gaming waters Friday, acquiring New Jersey-based technology company Stadeon Inc. and launching a studio to...

Fatal N.C. cell-phone tower fall under investigation

WASHINGTON-North Carolina authorities confirmed they are investigating the death of a man who fell at least 100 feet from a cell-phone tower owned by...

Nokia denies reports that it has dropped fuel-cell battery plans

Nokia Corp. discounted reports that it had dropped plans to make fuel-cell batteries for its mobile phones. A spokesman for the company said Nokia...

Nortel, LG complete call with HSDPA handset

CHATEAUFORT, France-Nortel Networks Ltd. said it has partnered with LG Electronics Co. Ltd. to complete what it describes as the industry's first live test...

Nortel announces management changes, hires Cisco exec

TORONTO-The board of directors of Nortel Networks Ltd. said it has announced executive changes as part of its move to strengthen its leadership.Bill Owens...

Crown Castle says 2004 lease activity up 40%

HOUSTON-Crown Castle International said it experienced better-than-expected lease activity for 2004 with more than a 40-percent increase in site-leasing activity compared with 2003.The company...

Mobile TV firm gains $15M in funds

SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.-Mobile TV provider VStar has locked up $15 million in financing in a recent round co-led by Charles River Ventures and Bessemer...

Qualcomm puts EV-DV on hold

The wireless industry should not hold its breath for the coming of CDMA2000 EV-DV technology. Both Qualcomm Inc. and Texas Instruments Inc. said they...
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