XM Satellite Radio quietly launched an application to bring its radio service to Windows-powered mobile phones. The largest U.S. satellite radio provider launched Pocket XM Radio, which streams commercial-free XM content directly to Windows Mobile devices. The software sells for about $20 through distributors such as Handango and PocketGear.com, and eliminates the need to buy an XM receiver. Fellow satellite radio provider Sirius offers a similar application that supports Pocket PCs but not devices running Microsoft Corp.’s Smartphone operating system.
Dobson Cellular Systems said it will use Actix’s CellOpt AFP for automatic frequency planning on its GSM/GPRS and TDMA networks. The product also allows Dobson to plan and implement spectrum reallocation and to incorporate data services and other new technologies. Actix is a privately held company that offers network-engineering software.
Sprint Nextel Corp. plans to use Attunity Ltd.’s data integration platform to provide seamless access to operational and call detail records on its voice network. The move is part of the carrier’s zero-latency enterprise system. The system passes requests from external systems to Sprint Nextel’s HP Nonstop SQL databases, part of its Network Operational Data Store. Sprint Nextel’s Network ODS holds operational measurements and call detail records generated by its voice network. The carrier uses the measurements to improve its network and respond to disasters.
An investment group led by private-equity firm Alta Communications announced it has acquired technology research firm Yankee Group. Yankee Group was previously owned by Decision Matrix Group L.L.C. Brian Adamik, president and chief executive officer of Yankee Group, will step down after a transition period. Replacing Adamik is Emily Nagle Green, who most recently served as CEO of Cambridge Energy Research Associates Inc. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
