Wi-Fi switch makers search for standard   08 Apr 2005 17:21 GMT
Equipment suppliers band together to make gear interoperable, but small players fear Cisco could hijack the process.
Source: ZDNet

Asia Pacific mobile phone sales rise 24 percent in 2004: Gartner (AFP)   08 Apr 2005 17:09 GMT
AFP - Asia-Pacific mobile phone sales excluding Japan rose 24.1 percent to 164 million handsets in 2004 on strong demand for low-tier models, the Gartner research house said.
Source: Yahoo

Win 98 Mobile Users Hook Up With WPA   08 Apr 2005 14:39 GMT
Wireless Security Corp., has released an update to its WSC Guard software that provides WPA support for Windows 98/ME users as well as automatic updates, fast administration, clientless guess access, and a built-in network selection tool.
Source: Mobile Pipeline

In Brief: Siemens acquires IPTV software company Myrio   08 Apr 2005 13:50 GMT
German electronics giant Siemens has reached an agreement to acquire U.S. software company Myrio, which specializes in technology for providing TV service over the Net. Myrio provides middleware and applications for emerging IPTV (Internet Protocol TV) services that use the Internet -- and not broadcast towers or satellites -- to deliver video into consumers' homes. The acquisition will help strengthen Siemens' portfolio of so-called "triple-play" voice, data, and video technologies aimed at network operators, ISPs, and cable companies. Numerous players in the telecoms sector see strong growth potential in providing services such as interactive TV and TV on demand, in addition to telephony and high-speed Internet access. The terms of the deal with the privately held company were not disclosed. Myrio, a 75-person software company, began life as an ISP, formerly called SourceNet. The company later changed its name and focus, moving into the development of software to provide video over IP.
Source: InfoWorld

NexTel, TowerCo In Cell Tower Agreement   08 Apr 2005 13:32 GMT
More coverage appears to be in the telecom giant's future.
Source: Mobile Pipeline

Capitol Energy posts quarterly loss of $714,000 after restructuring (Canadian Press)   08 Apr 2005 13:13 GMT
Canadian Press - CALGARY (CP) - Capitol Energy Resources Ltd., a former mobile-phone locating firm that in 2003 turned itself into a junior oil and gas company, posted a net loss of $714,000 in its latest fourth quarter after restructuring.
Source: Yahoo

Philadelphia reveals Wi-Fi plan   07 Apr 2005 22:35 GMT
After a contentious fight with Verizon, Philadelphia releases a report outlining its citywide wireless Internet access ambitions.
Source: ZDNet

Security In The Palm of Your Hand   07 Apr 2005 22:28 GMT
ZyXEL Communications this week debuted its ZyWALL P1 Personal Internet Security Appliance, a small device mobile computer users can employ to secure their Internet connection and safeguard their corporate networks.
Source: Mobile Pipeline

Antivirus Company Warns of New Smart Phone Trojan (PC World)   07 Apr 2005 22:00 GMT
PC World - Trojan horse program runs on Symbian Series 60 mobile phones and prevents them from restarting.
Source: Yahoo

Firefighters Seek Study Of Cell Health Effects   07 Apr 2005 16:58 GMT
The International Association of Fire Fighters said it is seeking funding for a study on whether cell towers and related wireless equipment pose a threat to its members.
Source: Mobile Pipeline