SAN FRANCISCO-Starbucks Coffee Co., Hewlett-Packard Co. and T-Mobile International have combined to launch a hot spot service in Starbucks coffee houses, allowing customers to connect to Internet applications using 802.11b technology."As easy as ordering their latte, Starbucks customers can check e-mail, surf the Web,...
LONDON-U.K.-based Elata signed an agreement with Hewlett-Packard (HP) to integrate its Senses subscriber services management system into HP's Mobile e-Services Architecture.Under the agreement, Elata will market Senses to mobile operators worlwide with HP. The software allows operators to download and manage next-generation mobile services...
PALO ALTO, Calif.-Anywhereyougo.com, a Hewlett-Packard Co.-sponsored operation, for wireless developers has shut down, according to the Web site.The site ceased operations on July 30.
OXFORD, United Kingdom-Regardless of concerns expressed by European third-generation (3G) license holders, the German telecom regulator, RegTP, expects wireless local area networks (WLAN) networks to complement 3G services and plans to make more spectrum available for WLAN in the 5 GHz band.RegTP said it...
DALLAS-Microsoft Corp.'s Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer unveiled the company's Mobile Workplace initiative, which he said includes systems integrators such as Hewlett-Packard Services, Accenture and others and involves connecting Microsoft desktop software to wireless devices running on Microsoft's operating systems.The initiative covers the planning,...
NEW YORK-The Open Source Development Lab, Beaverton, Ore., a vendor-neutral non-profit organization dedicated to enabling Linux and Linux-based programming for enterprise and carrier-class functionality worldwide, has posted materials for open source developer community feedback on its Web site at www.developer.osdl.orgIn its June 28 announcement,...
SAN JOSE, Calif.—Technology giants IBM Corp. and Hewlett-Packard Co. both continued to reinforce their wireless data offerings through new resale and licensing agreements, a strategy the two companies have been employing a great deal recently.HP licensed Pixo Inc.'s Mobile Download Server for wireless Java...
BOSTON—In the aftermath of the Hewlett-Packard Co. and Compaq Corp. merger, Chief Executive Carly Fiorina said the company expects to slash 10,000 positions by Nov. 1 and 5,000 more in 2003.She added that the new company will save $500 million at the end of...
SAN DIEGO—Wingcast L.L.C. and Hewlett-Packard Co. are teaming to provide solutions that will enable original equipment manufacturers to remotely monitor and respond to vehicle conditions, the companies said.The Wingcast Service Delivery Network will support and deliver a wide variety of voice and information services...
PALO ALTO, Calif.—Hewlett-Packard Co. said its shareholders have approved the proposed merger with Compaq Computer Corp., according to the preliminary tally of votes taken March 19.According to the preliminary findings, recorded by an independent firm, HP shareholders voted in favor of the merger by...
NEW YORK—Hewlett-Packard Co. said federal prosecutors have asked for documents on the voting by two of its big shareholders, Deutsche Bank and Northern Trust, on the merger plan with Compaq Computer Corp.Industry watchers see the investigation as a fallout from a civil suit filed...
NEW YORK—EarthLink, the Atlanta-based Internet service provider, will expand the usability of its EarthLink Everywhere wireless access by making it available to Pocket PC 2002 handheld computers by May, said Jeffrey Hendricks, director of product management for devices and appliances.In late February, the company...
NEW YORK—Dismissing a contrary argument by Hewlett Packard Co., Delaware Chancery Court judge allowed dissident board member Walter Hewlett to present his court case against the company's merger with Compaq.This decision was taken just as both companies await the final tally of shareholders votes...
PALO ALTO, Calif.—Hewlett-Packard Co. director Walter Hewlett filed a lawsuit Thursday in Delaware Chancery Court against HP claiming that the company improperly garnered shareholder votes in favor of a merger with Compaq Computer Corp.Hewlett blamed HP for coercing Deutsche Bank to comply with the...
HOUSTON—Compaq Computer Corp. said its shareholders approved the company's merger with Hewlett-Packard Co. yesterday in a vote carried by a nine-to-one margin."At the end of the day, this merger is about market leadership," said Michael Capellas, chairman and chief executive officer. "We are ready...
PALO ALTO, Calif.—Hewlett-Packard Co.'s board of directors said Tuesday it believes it has received a sufficient number of votes to approve its recently proposed merger with Compaq Computer Corp., but the official vote has not yet been tallied. "We look forward to Compaq's shareowner...
BOISE, Idaho—Extended Systems announced its XTNDConnect Server software will be packaged with Hewlett-Packard Co.'s Jornada 560 series PDAs and 928 Wireless Digital Assistants.With the XTNDConnect Server, mobile devices can connect to and exchange data with company groupware servers, allowing mobile employees to synchronize e-mail,...
ORLANDO—ViaFone will team with EDS and Hewlett-Packard at CTIA Wireless 2002 in Orlando.ViaFone will join HP to show off the Quickstart Mobile Sales Solutions from HP and ViaFone. The solution allows sales representatives to manage orders, contacts and opportunities from the field across popular...
NEW YORK—Barely three weeks to voting day, the tension between the Hewlett-Packard Co. and the founding family has heightened as the executives of the company continue to pitch the merits of a merger with computer maker Compaq.While Walter Hewlett, son of one of the...
PALO ALTO, California, United States—After about a one-month review, the European Commission approved the merger between Hewlett-Packard and Compaq Computer.U.S. regulators will now review the merger, which faces opposition from a group led by Walter Hewlett."We are extremely pleased with the EU's decision," said...
SAN JOSE, Calif.—Hewlett-Packard Co. and Compaq Computer Corp. both set days in late March for their shareholders to vote on the proposed merger between the two companies.HP's stockholder vote will be held March 19, while Compaq's shareholders will vote March 20.The deal recently received...
PALO ALTO, Calif.—After about a one-month review, the European Commission approved the merger between Hewlett-Packard Co. and Compaq Computer Corp.U.S. regulators will now review the merger, which faces opposition from a group led by Walter Hewlett."We are extremely pleased with the EU's decision," said...
NEW ORLEANS—The Reynolds and Reynolds Co. entered an agreement with Hewlettt-Packard Co. to deliver a telematics vehicle lifecycle management solution, which will consist of hardware, software and service components that aim to improve customer service, lower costs and increase vehicle safety.The initial offer will...
PARK CITY, Utah—Independent movie enthusiasts at the Sundance Film Festival, running Jan. 10-20, will be treated to a variety of cutting-edge wireless technologies, including wireless access to movie showtimes, customizable itineraries, calendar updates, film shorts, Flash animations and film trailers.FluxNetwork Inc., teaming with Hewlett-Packard...
