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SAN JOSE, Calif.—There is a potential market of 20 million users and annual revenues of $350 million for data mobility services, according to a new study from research firm Ovum. …

PISCATAWAY, N.J.—A comparison study from The Broadband Wireless Internet Forum looking at adapting current third-generation technologies based on CDMA as a possible alternative transmission system for delivering non-line-of-sight, high-speed wireless …

WESTBOROUGH, Mass.-Arch Wireless Inc. announced the results of a study of ReFLEX network technology, which found that there is demand for ReFLEX networks and that the technology supports low-cost, high-performance …

LONDON—Although European awareness of application service providers is growing, enterprises still seem cautious to implement the services, according to a recent Frost & Sullivan survey. Of the companies surveyed, 74 …

NEW YORK—Bell Labs researchers said Oct. 9 they have developed a software architecture, called Common Operations, that will enable global roaming across all wireless network types, including those providing third …

LONDON—According to a recent Frost & Sullivan study, the pending introduction of GPRS may change mobile data access, especially among enterprises. According to Ben Connelly, a research analyst at Frost …

BOSTON—In a recent report, analyst and consulting company Ovum warns that operators need to follow thought-out strategic business plans in order to successfully implement third-generation technologies in the foreseeable future. …

WASHINGTON—A traffic systems advocate on Sept. 10 said the current debate over whether using wireless phones is a distraction is a continuation of a debate that has gone on for …

LONDON-The viability of wireless local area network (WLAN) technology is growing more questionable as its speed continues to lag behind that of wireline LANs, according to one Frost & Sullivan …

NEW YORK—A new study shows a surprisingly small number of consumers prefer to use speech-recognition technology, results that possibly dampen recent pushes by wireless companies to create a range of …

PLANO, Texas—A new study shows short message service chatting, embraced by European youth as the new cool way to communicate, is now quickly becoming a mainstay among adults age 35 …

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo.—Ciber Inc. announced it merged with Overland Park, Kan.-based Century Computer Consultants Inc., a technology consulting services firm. The merger will help solidify Ciber’s presence in Kansas City …

WOODBURY, N.Y.—Comverse, a unit of Comverse Technology Inc., released the results of a study the company conducted to determine subscriber interest in 2.5- and third-generation multimedia messaging services.The research revealed …

FRAMINGTON, Mass.—IDC said phone sales have dropped three percent this year, a reflection of what it described as the ongoing IT recession in the United States and worsening conditions in …

Cellemetry L.L.C. Numerex Corp. announced that its subsidiary, Cellemetry L.L.C., will incorporate Ida Corp.’s Global Trakit Data Center in its Cellemetry network, enabling automatic vehicle location and remote asset management. …

ScoreBoard likes to keep the networking slate clean of errors. The company, which specializes in network management and optimization for the mobile communications industry, helps operators to improve network quality …

Rural Cellular Corp. reigned supreme during the first quarter of this year, according to Deutsche Bank Alex. Brown’s recent metric ranking of 22 U.S. wireless operators. The report ranked each …

NEW YORK-The worst is just behind or dead ahead for technology stocks, depending on whether you believe the bull or the bear who shared the dais at the New York …

CINCINNATI-Happy with his company’s first-quarter 2001 results, Jim Orr, Convergys Corp.’s chairman, president and chief executive officer, explained: “All of our key financial metrics are growing led by increasing subscriber …

Voice services are a tricky subject for wireless operators. While voice is regarded as the one true killer application for wireless carriers, many are forced to nearly give away voice …

As wireless Internet traffic becomes more of a reality, more and more firms are expected to pop up interested in measuring that traffic. Media Metrix is perhaps the most popular …

About 20 companies have joined a new association created to bring accountability to advertising seen on wireless devices. The Wireless Advertising Industry Association, created to develop standards and address technical, …

Tessco Tessco Technologies Inc. appointed Kevin P. Demery vice president and unit director of product and brand development. He will be responsible for electronic commerce, product management, strategic planning and …

The worldwide wireless industry is expected to pass a significant milestone sometime during 2000. With total mobile subscribers at the end of last year of about 315 million and a …

International joint ventures formed by manufacturing concerns, and the failure rates of these companies, have been well-documented over the years. The pioneering efforts of telecommunications service providers from developed countries, …