SBC net income drops, but revenue up 2.4 percent   25 Apr 2005 14:39 GMT
SBC Communications on Monday reported net income of $885 million, or $0.27 per share, for the first quarter of 2005, down from $1.94 billion, or $0.58 per share, in the first quarter of 2004.
Source: InfoWorld

More MIMO Wireless LAN Equipment Announced   25 Apr 2005 14:18 GMT
Japan's Buffalo Technology says it will release MIMO-based WLAN equipment in the U.S. in mid-May.
Source: Mobile Pipeline

MontaVista Delivers Linux OS For Mobile Devices   25 Apr 2005 13:57 GMT
New OS for mobile devices will eventually compete with the Palm OS, which is expected to be ported to Linux.
Source: Mobile Pipeline

Hybrid Satellite-Cell Networks Under Development   25 Apr 2005 13:26 GMT
Systems will combine cellular networks and satellite transmission for what vendors claim will be inexpensive but wide-ranging access.
Source: Mobile Pipeline

In Brief: DoubleClick bought for $1.1 billion   25 Apr 2005 13:20 GMT
Two U.S. private equity firms have bought online advertising company DoubleClick for $1.1 billion, DoubleClick announced Monday. The firms, Hellman and Friedman and JMI Equity, expect to complete the deal in the third quarter. JMI Equity, which focuses on the software and business service industries, will hold a minority interest. Hellman and Friedman sees the acquisition of DoubleClick as an opportunity to extend its online advertising and marketing and data businesses, in part though the recognizable DoubleClick brand as well as utilizing its experienced staff, the company said. DoubleClick stockholders will receive $8.50 for each share of DoubleClick common stock. The company's board of directors has approved the deal, which is still subject to shareholder approval and other closing conditions. The company's core business is serving ads to Web sites, a market that has become increasingly competitive with Yahoo, Google, and others entering the fray to drive down prices.
Source: InfoWorld

Siemens Reportedly Talking To Acer About Cell Phones   25 Apr 2005 13:15 GMT
Vendors refuse to comment on reports that the German manufacturer is shopping its troubled cell phone division.
Source: Mobile Pipeline

Vendors Push New Wireless, Security Products   25 Apr 2005 13:00 GMT
Networking vendors are getting a jump on next week's NetWorld + Interop show by launching new wireless, networking and security wares this week.
Source: Mobile Pipeline

Wi-Fi Captions Empower The Deaf   25 Apr 2005 13:00 GMT
For the hearing impaired, modern cineplexes show only silent moviles and sporting events lack an announcer's commentary. A new system based on wireless technology could change that.
Source: Mobile Pipeline

Vendor Tries Novel Approach For WLAN Switches   25 Apr 2005 13:00 GMT

Source: Mobile Pipeline

Hackers plot more phishing, mobile viruses   25 Apr 2005 12:25 GMT
Mass-mailer viruses like Bagle, Netsky, and MyDoom are so passé. Hackers in the know are now concentrating on mobile phone viruses, phishing scams, and exploiting vulnerabilities, according to McAfee. The antivirus vendor is set to release its quarterly report on Internet threats on Monday, with an eye on the dangers that lie ahead.
Source: InfoWorld