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Light at end of tech stock tunnel may be train

NEW YORK-The worst is just behind or dead ahead for technology stocks, depending on whether you believe the bull or the bear who shared the dais at the New York Society of Security Analysts' "Internet Economy Conference."Federal Reserve Board Chairman Alan Greenspan has become...

IdeaEdge, Startupfactory think mobile, world

Two companies are fusing their ideas together to help further ideas for profit in the wireless Internet space. IdeaEdge Ventures and Startupfactory have entered into an international alliance to launch mobile Internet businesses around the world.IdeaEdge Ventures helps develop global businesses with mission-critical products...

Etrieve adds WAP solution to slate of services

HILLSBORO, Ore.-There are a variety of wireless e-mail services ready to satisfy the needs of e-mail junkies stuck in a meeting or an airport who are dying to know the contents of their beloved inbox.But one service is beginning to stand out from the...

WebLink forms distribution deals with Kmart, BlueLight.com

DALLAS-Looking to increase its presence in the consumer market, WebLink Wireless Inc. formed distribution deals with Kmart Corp. and BlueLight.com, the latter an independent e-commerce company formed by Kmart and Softbank Investment Capital.According to the deal, Kmart will offer WebLink products and services in...

Technology leaders form holding company for wireless Internet start-ups

BELLEVUE, Wash.-Several former executives of Microsoft Corp. and McCaw Cellular have joined other wireless industry pioneers to form Ignition Corp., a holding company designed to fund, mentor and help build wireless Internet start-up companies.Ignition has raised an initial $140 million toward this effort from...

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August 17-18Alexander Resources. Marriott Courtyard Crystal City, Washington, D.C. (800) 948-8225 or (972) 818-8225.Wireless NumberPortability ForumAugust 18Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association. Westin City Center Hotel, Washington, D.C. (202) 736-3224.WirelessInterconnection '98August 18-19Bellcore. Sheraton at Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco. (800) 521-2673.Implementing FCC Phase 2 E911 RequirementsAugust 26-27Cellular...

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Mobile & Fixed Wireless Networks and Services SeminarJuly 6-7Alexander Resources. Marriott Courtyard Crystal City, Washington, D.C. (800) 948-8225 or (972) 818-8225.Signalling System 7 and Intelligent NetworksJuly 6-8IBC UK Conferences Ltd. The Rutherford Conference Centre, London.(+44) 171-453-2700.Cellular and PCS RadioJuly 7-10The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department...