CAMBRIDGE, U.K.-ARM released TrustZone technology, a new security extension to ARM architecture that provides security for systems running open operating systems like Linux, Palm OS, Symbian OS and Windows CE …
WASHINGTON-Defense contracting giant Northrop Grumman has asked the Federal Communications Commission for an additional 10 megahertz of public-safety spectrum for advanced broadband wireless use by first responders. The frequencies being …
PALO ALTO, Calif.-Agilent Technologies Inc. said Sprint PCS has purchased the full suite of its operations support systems solution, including both hardware and software. “Our One Sprint initiative, which aims …
MUNICH, Germany-German vendor Siemens AG said it has signed two contracts, one for EDGE technology. Siemens announced a deal with Malaysian mobile operator DiGi Telecommunications to supply it with GSM, …
PLANTATION, Fla.-Motorola Inc. said it will sell more than 300 downloadable wallpaper designs from Internet companies Webshots and Versaly for Nextel Communications Inc. subscribers. “These photo wallpaper designs from Webshots …
CHICAGO-Motorola Inc. said it has replaced its $900 million loan that expires May 29 with a new $700 million facility with banks led by JP Morgan Chase Bank and Citibank …
Following an industry trend toward the consolidation or combination of standards groups, PayCircle and Parlay Group announced they together created an application programming interface to promote interoperable payment services over …
WASHINGTON-An industry group advising the Federal Communications Commission on emergency public warnings today urged use of new technologies to deliver critical homeland security information to U.S. citizens, a policy stance …
NextWave Telecom Inc. is reportedly close to an agreement to sell approximately 20 percent of its recently recovered spectrum licenses to Cingular Wireless L.L.C. for nearly $1.5 billion. While neither …
Just as it blazed the third-generation trail, NTT DoCoMo is hedging its bet on fourth-generation wireless technology with a field trial in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, the center of its research …
TEMPE, Ariz.-Rapidly growing Wi-Fi hot spots will likely prove profitable only in some venues, according to a new report from Forward Concepts that assesses the profit potential of various hot …
WASHINGTON-The Department of Homeland Security today confirmed it will establish a cybersecurity position within the Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection unit, but that is not expected to silence high-tech critics. …
WASHINGTON-A new national poll says drivers admit to dangerous behavior on the road, including talking on cell phones while operating vehicles. The Mason-Dixon Polling Research Inc. poll, commissioned by “Drive …
WASHINGTON-National Telecommunications and Information Administration chief Nancy Victory Tuesday named Frederick Wentland to head the agency’s spectrum management office, an appointment that comes just days after the agency lost its …
MIAMI-Nearly $1 million worth of Nokia Corp. wireless handsets destined for Leap Wireless International Inc.’s Cricket service were recovered in Florida after having been reported stolen from an Advantage Wireless …
CARY, N.C.-SpectraSite Communications Inc. has hired Daniel Wojciechowski as vice president of network operations to lead the design, deployment and network optimization of the company’s in-building distributed antenna installations, underscoring …
LOS ANGELES-Nokia’s 1261 and 2260 TDMA mobile phones, equipped with Telemac Corp.’s Telemac CostControl billing and accounting solutions are now available to wireless operators. Telemac’s technology enables the devices to …
KAMPALA, Uganda-Alcatel said it won two contracts to supply Uganda Telecom with GSM equipment for radio access and core network infrastructure. “We have been in a long-term partnership with Alcatel …
ALAMEDA, Calif.-UTStarcom Inc. said it has acquired selected CommWorks’ assets from 3Com, including voice and data products, customer support and professional services. “CommWorks’ products complement our offerings and extend our …
CARLSBAD, Calif.-Alvarion Inc. announced Owensboro Municipal Utilities of Kentucky has deployed its BreezeACCESS point-to-multipoint solution to offer broadband services, including high-speed Internet access, in its service area. Since launching the …
