Nine global wireless companies formed a focus group, called 3G.IP, to promote an Internet Protocol-based wireless system for third-generation technology. The group comprises AT&T, British Telecom, Rogers Cantel, Ericsson, Lucent, Nokia, Nortel Networks, Telenor and Telecom Italia Mobile.
Motorola signed a 10-year, US$1 billion strategic technology agreement with Sun Microsystems, which Motorola said will allow it to deliver Internet Protocol-based network infrastructure.
Nortel Networks said it is collaborating with Samsung to develop solutions for transition to 1XRTT, the first phase of the proposed cdma2000 third-generation standard that can support 144 kilobits per second data transmission.
The GSM Association announced it is creating a Data Task Force to exchange and share network operator experiences regarding GSM data and text services; develop data standards to promote interoperability and better customer experience in the non-voice GSM arena; and promote data roaming.
Paging systems manufacturer Glenayre Technologies and Infowave Software said they entered into a development agreement to enable wireless access for Microsoft Exchange users. The companies will work to develop a low-cost desktop software that allows wireless, mobile access to Exchange data, including e-mail, calendars, contacts and task lists, through Glenayre’s Internet gateways, the companies said.
U.S.-based SnapTrack announced a strategic partnership with Motorola under which it will license its personal location system to Motorola’s Semiconductor Products Sector. Motorola will use SnapTrack’s technology to offer personal location services as a part of its wireless chipsets for mobile devices, said the companies.
