Stories by Laura Rohde

Microsoft makes the move to WAP with MME

Microsoft formally threw its hat into the WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) phone market yesterday with the announcement of its Microsoft Mobile Explorer (MME) software platform for Internet-enabled wireless devices.

Motorola, Cisco officially open Invisix house

Cisco Systems and Motorola opened the doors on their joint wireless Web development venture, Invisix, with the official launch of the first Invisix centre in the UK on Wednesday.

Mannesmann fights Vodafone takeover

The takeover drama between telecommunications companies Mannesmann and Vodafone AirTouch intensified yesterday following Mannesmann's supervisory board's rejection of Vodafone's latest buyout offer on Sunday.

Cisco, Software.com develop unified wireless services

Cisco Systems and Internet infrastructure applications provider Software.com have agreed to jointly develop wireless communication services and products for ISPs (internet service providers), the two companies announced yesterday.

C&W launches virtual ISP in North America

Cable & Wireless on Wednesday launched its new virtual Internet service provider (VISP) service in North America, enabling a customer to operate as a nationwide ISP under its own name with C&W providing the network and maintenance services.

Global smart card initiative launched

In a bid to standardise the technology for smart cards worldwide, Visa International announced yesterday the creation of GlobalPlatform, a forum established to explore and promote a converged platform for current and future smart card technologies.

Jupiter: Web Firms Missing Europe's Potential

European online companies have failed to take advantage of business opportunities on the Web even though European online markets present huge e-commerce opportunities, according to the online research firm, Jupiter Communications Inc.
The research firm released its study during its Jupiter Consumer Online Forum-Europe in London yesterday and today. The study looked at levels of Internet sophistication, which Jupiter defined as people who understand what the Internet is, how to access it and how to use it once

Telstra takes plunge as European ISP

Telstra has launched a European corporate ISP under the name Telstra Big Pond.
The corporate ISP will offer flexible bandwidth capabilities for small to mid-sized businesses with leased lines for internet connections of either 64K bits per second (Bps) or 45M Bps, Telstra said in a statement

Teledesic hints at Iridium stake

In his speech to the European Technology Roundtable Exhibition (ETRE) conference yesterday, Bill Owens, co-CEO and vice-chairman of Teledesic Inc, hinted that the satellite company just might have some cash to help the troubled Iridium LLC satellite telephone and paging venture.

Novell to invest $100M in Whittman-Hart

Novell will buy $US100 million of Whittman-Hart stock, investing in the provider of e-business and technology solutions for mid-sized companies. The stock purchase represents about 6 per cent of Whittman-Hart's worth

Cisco, VocalTec Team on IP

Cisco Systems Inc. and VocalTec Communications Ltd. today announced they are teaming up to deliver IP (Internet Protocol) products to ISPs (Internet service providers) and ITSPs (Internet telephony service providers). The agreement covers future joint plans for product development, marketing and sales.

Sybase shows embedded database products

Sybase yesterday said it would be showing developers a beta version of its new integrated embedded data management products at the Embedded Systems Conference being held in Emeryville, California this week.

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