WASHINGTON-Petroleum Communications Inc. last week said it plans to challenge a Federal Communications Commission ruling that terminated the firm’s developmental licenses to operate a wireless local loop system in the …
NEW YORK-Israeli-based wireless streaming solutions provider GEO Interactive Media Group Ltd. launched U.S. operations with the opening of its New York headquarters. GEO’s proprietary technology, Emblaze, delivers MPEG-4 compliant video …
NEW YORK-Industry giants and unknown start-ups are heading into the home stretch of the race to make fuel cells commercially viable and available by 2002 as the next generation of …
INDIANAPOLIS-Interactive Intelligence Inc. introduced a wireless interaction client application for Palm devices allowing them to access corporate communications systems and other functions. The Wireless Interaction Client allows users to search …
SAN JOSE, Calif.-Hybrid Networks Inc. said it converted its system used by Alaska Wireless Cable Inc. in Fairbanks, Alaska, to provide two-way wireless Internet access. AWC operated Hybrid’s one-way system …
PASADENA, Calif.-Google Inc. introduced its Google Number Search, a new feature of its search engine designed to streamline the process of entering text on Web-enabled mobile phones. The system allows …
CLEVELAND, Ohio-KeyCorp. has teamed with 724 Solutions Inc. to wirelessly enable KeyCorp.’s Internet banking services, using 724’s financial services platform. The service allows users to access account information, transfer funds, …
Czech Republic Airspan Networks said it signed a contract with TES Media, a Czech telecommunications operator, to deploy a new fixed wireless network across the Czech Republic. TES Media’s network, …
DALLAS-SBC Wireless introduced through its Pacific Bell Wireless affiliate “My Wireless Window.” The new product is a streamlined mobile Internet portal service powered by InfoSpace. SBC plans to roll out …
DALLAS-SBC Wireless said it selected Logica’s integrated Message Application Router and SMS Interworking Gateway to expand its wireless data services. SBC plans to roll out mobile data services in the …
PASADENA, Calif.-Livemind, a wireless commerce transaction infrastructure and software developer, unveiled its Contextual Commerce Engine, which matches products to personalized content. RestaurantRow is the first m-commerce retailer to use the …
DENVER-Qwest Commun-ications International Inc. raised its revenue and EBITDA targets for 2000 and 2001 and said it would eliminate 11,000 jobs by the end of 2001. Qwest said it expects …
TORONTO, Ontario-Schlumberger Test & Transactions has adopted PCS Innovations’ mobileMAGIC software platform to create a high-speed content distribution platform Schlumberger said it will offer called OASYS. The solution will incorporate …
REDMOND, Wash.-Metawave Communications Corp., a smart antenna manufacturer, is acquiring Adaptive Telecom Inc. for 5.5 million shares of Metawave common stock. The deal gives Metawave additional smart antenna technology that …
ALLENTOWN, Pa.-Lucent Technologies Inc.’s Microelectronics Group and PacketVideo Corp. announced a collaborative development agreement to optimize multimedia solutions on next-generation mobile devices. According to the agreement, the companies will optimize …
In an effort to reinvent itself, KachinaGuide.com, which develops intelligent search and navigation technology, has changed its name to Mvion and is shifting its focus to the mobile enterprise market. …
REDMOND, Wash.-Microsoft Corp. has included Phone.com Inc.’s FoneSync technology in the latest release of Microsoft Works Suite 2001, released today. The addition allows users to transfer contact listings from the …
One of the largest wireless companies in Latin America is considering a technology flip for the next generation. Sources close to BellSouth International Inc. say the carrier wants to convert …
NEW YORK-Centerseat Inc., a content and commerce application service provider, said it has launched wireless extensions to its service to become a wireless ASP. Centerseat Wireless content includes entertainment programming …
A new company soon expects to offer business-to-business mobile commerce services in Japan using software NTT DoCoMo uses in its wildly popular i-mode Internet applications for consumers. Redwood City, Calif.-based …
