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Amrel Systems Amrel Systems Inc. released a more powerful version of its Rocky II+ ruggedized mobile notebook computer, certified under MIL-STD 810E, MIL-STD 461C and IP54, offering an Intel Pentium …

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.-Mobile service management solutions provider Corrigo Inc. acquired Invata International Inc., a company specializing in computerized maintenance management systems and accounting systems. Under terms of the acquisition, Corrigo …

While the wireless communications industry is hung up on getting more information to people no matter where they are, Categoric Software is taking a different approach, allowing customers to choose …

NEW YORK-In tandem with the anticipated debut of Wireless Application Protocol services by American carriers in fall and winter, Nokia Mobile Phones Inc., Irving, Texas, plans to begin shipping its …

Affordable Telecommunications Technology Corp. signed a two-year marketing agreement with WebLink Wireless Inc. Affordable plans to market WebLink’s two-way data services and other paging services to customers through its 11 …

KANSAS CITY, Mo.-Sprint PCS will begin selling its personal communications services phones, including the Samsung SCH-8500 and Motorola V2267, through more than 800 Target stores nationwide. “By partnering with Target, …

NEW YORK-Like the Wizard of Oz working the controls unseen, electronic commerce could soon become the primary delivery and fulfillment mechanism for all goods and services, regardless of whether consumers …

Wireless Internet technology Integra Micro Systems Indian software company Integra Micro Systems introduced a Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) browser for the PalmOS platform, allowing Palm devices to access Wireless Markup …

NEW DELHI, India-The Southeast Asian region is set to enter a new era of wireless data within the next two years. Many operators in the region have already introduced wireless …

MEXICO CITY-Since paging services started in Mexico in 1993, carriers have made large investments in advertising and marketing strategies. Biper, the country’s largest messaging company, has focused its marketing efforts …

DENVER, United States-One of the world’s most savvy and chic brand names is coming to the U.S. mobile-phone market next year. Virtual network operator (VNO) Virgin Mobile USA said it …

One of the world’s most savvy and chic brand names is coming to the U.S. mobile-phone market next year. Virtual network operator Virgin Mobile USA said it plans to ink …

ALEXANDRIA, Va.-Metrocall Inc. formed a strategic alliance with Handango Inc. under which Metrocall will provide two-way messaging capabilities to handheld computers powered by Handango’s suite of business applications. In addition, …

Handset subsidies are falling as digital mobile phones gain huge volumes, but as carriers begin targeting new segments and a new cycle of data-enabled handsets come to market, analysts wonder …

Easy Access Inc. has selected SeaGull Inc.’s Wireless-to-Host solution to wirelessly enable its EZ-Vote mobile voter registration management system. MG Financial Group has introduced wireless access to Forex market trading …

Palm Inc. introduced four new personal digital assistants as part of its fall line of products. They include the Palm m100, the Palm VIIx and two versions of the Palm …

NEW YORK-Arbinet-thexchange Inc. has completed a year-long process of implementing what it calls the first carrier-grade bandwidth trading solution, company officials said at last week’s Telecom Business Conference and Expo …

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.-Globalstar USA, the exclusive provider of Globalstar’s satellite-based mobile communications services in the United States, added independent retail store Wireless Zone to its list of satellite phone service …

WHEATON, Md.-Between 12 and 17 percent of end users buy hands-free kits at the time they purchase their wireless phone, according to a nationwide survey of respondents at 400 retail …

NEW YORK-Verizon Communications, formed by the merger of Bell Atlantic Corp. and GTE Corp., has begun an intense national advertising campaign touting the Verizon name to customers and the general …

NEW YORK-To catch a thief, at least two companies are turning to wireless technology. The first out of the box is Aeris.net, San Jose, Calif., which provides back-up wireless messaging …

TOKYO-Beginning in July, Japanese users of prepaid cellular phones will be required to show identification when purchasing a handset due to a regulation introduced following a series of crimes using …

Hoping to speed the adoption of wireless location-based technologies by operators nationwide, Phone.com Inc. introduced several new products at its Unwired Universe conference held last week aimed at tying location …

NEW YORK-AirLink PCS, the E-block fledgling of a century-old local exchange carrier, has found a niche providing its prepaid “Super Cordless” service for calling from and within a six-county area …

Adding to the list of carriers deploying its BrandFinder and MapBlast! location-based marketing information, Vicinity Corp. said Verizon Wireless will offer the services to its subscribers nationwide with Internet-enabled phones. …