ThinPrint hosts push e-mail for legacy Exchange   09 Mar 2006 18:52 GMT
ThinPrint GmbH has introduced a hosted service that can push e-mail to Windows Mobile 5.0 device users who may work at companies with old versions of Microsoft Exchange. The service, launched at Cebit, combines push e-mail with document viewing and printing capabilities.
Source: InfoWorld

Skype targets small businesses   09 Mar 2006 17:46 GMT
Skype has introduced a new Web site, hardware and enhanced features to address the small-business market.
Source: ZDNet

Ericsson sees risk of 3G delay in China (Reuters)   09 Mar 2006 17:23 GMT
Reuters - Telecom equipment maker Ericsson (ERICb.ST) said on Thursday that the distribution of licenses for third generation mobile services in China could be delayed until the third quarter.
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Update: EC to launch public inquiry into RFID   09 Mar 2006 16:50 GMT
New legislation may be required to regulate the widespread use of RFID (radio frequency identification) tags, the European Commission said Thursday, announcing the beginning of a public inquiry to identify citizens' concerns about the technology.
Source: InfoWorld

Siemens unit seeks growth beyond phones   09 Mar 2006 15:59 GMT
Six months after being spun off into a subsidiary, Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices is seeking to position itself in the global market for cordless phones, Internet telephone devices, and home entertainment systems.
Source: InfoWorld

CeBIT: Samsung Shows 10-Megapixel Camera Phone (PC World)   09 Mar 2006 15:00 GMT
PC World - Handset also includes a music player, a video recorder, and a document viewer.
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Siemens offers cordless encryption phone   09 Mar 2006 14:44 GMT
It might be a good thing if members of organized crime groups aren't big readers of IT news because they'd certainly be interested in this product: a cordless encryption phone.
Source: InfoWorld

U.S. to file fraud charges against wireless investor   09 Mar 2006 14:29 GMT
Justice Department alleges Mario Gabelli was at center of scheme to deceive government during auctions of wireless licenses in '90s.
Source: ZDNet

Cingular to test social networking on the move   09 Mar 2006 13:29 GMT
Wireless giant teams with Rabble to try to attract teens and young adults to new mobile service.
Source: ZDNet

Vodafone launches first HSDPA service   09 Mar 2006 12:49 GMT
Vodafone Group launched its highest speed mobile data offering in Germany on Thursday. The service, which uses HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) technology, can deliver mobile data at rates as fast as 1.4Mbps, Vodafone said.
Source: InfoWorld