Wireless Technologies from the Web

See below for the latest stories on Wireless Technologies from the rest of web aggregated by Zibb for ComputerWeekly.com. Stories are listed in date order with the most recent appearing first.

ATandT Promises Network Improvements, Hints at Data Caps

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Source: www.eweek.com
Date: 21:21 09 Dec 2009

Ralph de la Vega tells USB conference that AT T is upgrading its networks in San Francisco and New York to handle the network traffic in the iPhone-heavy markets but warns pricing changes may still be in the works for bandwidth hogs. According to AT T, only 3 percent of users are eating up 40http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Mobile-and-Wireless/ATT-Promises-Network-Improvements-Hints-at-Data-Caps-422813/?kc=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+RSS%2Feweekwireless+%28eWEEK+Wireless%29

IDC Sees 1 Billion Mobile Internet Devices By 2013

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Source: www.informationweek.com
Date: 19:23 09 Dec 2009

Mobile Internet use will more than double, and most activity will be in online shopping, blogging, and accessing business applications.http://www.informationweek.com/news/internet/webdev/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=222001329&cid=RSSfeed_IWK_All

Businesses dissatisfied with broadband services

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Source: www.v3.co.uk
Date: 17:38 09 Dec 2009

Many small business still using dial-up internet services, according to Ofcomhttp://www.v3.co.uk/v3/news/2254775/businesses-issues-broadband

Information Commissioner launches online privacy consultatio...

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Source: www.computing.co.uk
Date: 16:21 09 Dec 2009

The Information Commissioner’s Office launched a consultation today to provide guidance for organisations on how to protect individuals' privacy online.http://www.computing.co.uk/computing/news/2254736/information-commissioner

Microsoft aligns cloud and on-premises development

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Source: www.computerworlduk.com
Date: 15:05 09 Dec 2009

Microsoft has created a new division designed to brings its cloud and on-premises software development together and provide a consistent platform for corporate customers.http://www.computerworlduk.com/technology/development/software/news/index.cfm?RSS&NewsId=17946

Apple May Ship Tablet As Early As March, Analysts Say

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Source: www.cio.com
Date: 05:00 09 Dec 2009

Apple may unveil a 10.1-in. tablet as early as March, a pair of Wall Street analysts said today.http://www.cio.com/article/510437/Apple_May_Ship_Tablet_As_Early_As_March_Analysts_Say?source=rss_news&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+cio%2Fnewsalerts+%28CIO+-+News+Alerts%29

BT, Cisco launch new unified communication service

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Source: www.cbronline.com
Date: 00:00 09 Dec 2009

BT and Cisco have strengthened their collaboration by a breakthrough in unified communications (UC), with the launch of a cloud based IPT offering from BT’s Onevoice UCC portfolio.http://www.cbronline.com/news/bt_cisco_launch_new_unified_communication_service_091209

Weekend Gadget Watch: Nokia N900

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Source: networks.silicon.com
Date: 06:00 04 Dec 2009

"It's a mini computer trying to break new ground". Considering hitting the shops at the weekend? Looking for inspiration? Check out the latest in ourhttp://networks.silicon.com/mobile/0,39024665,39689553,00.htm

Mobile device management: From business apps to device secur...

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Source: searchcio-midmarket.techtarget.com
Date: 15:13 01 Dec 2009

Kick start your mobile device management strategy with these tips and resources on mobile device security, mobile business applications and more.http://searchcio-midmarket.techtarget.com/news/article/0,289142,sid183_gci1375654,00.html?track=sy182&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+techtarget%2FSearchsmb%2FSmbs+%28SearchCIO-Midmarket+%3A+Technology+news+and+tips+for+Midmarket+CIOs%29

Pedal-powered Christmas tree lights up Copenhagen

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Source: news.zdnet.co.uk
Date: 09:39 01 Dec 2009

The traditional Christmas tree in Copenhagen's City Hall Square will be powered by people, rather than a distant power plant. The square has...http://news.zdnet.co.uk/hardware/0,1000000091,39915331,00.htm?s_cid=260

Microblogging platform Shout’Em launches iPhone app – suppor...

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Source: eu.techcrunch.com
Date: 11:42 30 Nov 2009

[Croatia] Shout’Em, a startup from Croatia that lets you create your own microblogging network, has just launched their official iPhone app. While the ...http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/11/30/microblogging-platform-shout%e2%80%99em-launches-iphone-app-supports-twitter-and-statusnet-too/

Charity takes top prize at Techworld awards

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Source: www.cio.co.uk
Date: 07:35 27 Nov 2009

A sailing charity that invested in SaaS to reduce costs and improve operations was the winner in Techworld's project...http://www.cio.co.uk/news/3207516/charity-takes-top-prize-at-techworld-awards/?olo=rss

Clearwire Raises $920 Million More To Fund WiMax Buildout

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Source: www.multichannel.com
Date: 06:18 25 Nov 2009

Clearwire announced late Tuesday that it has raised an additional $920 million in debt, giving it an infusion of $2.8 billion in new capital this quarter -- more than enough to fully fund its nationwide WiMax buildout, the company said.http://www.multichannel.com/article/390825-Clearwire_Raises_920_Million_More_To_Fund_WiMax_Buildout.php?rssid=20209

Airetrak ResourceView allows accurate tracking of vital asse...

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Source: www.securitypark.co.uk
Date: 09:46 24 Nov 2009

Security Park news: Airetrak ResourceView allows accurate tracking of vital assets within buildingshttp://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263972.html

Wireless technology enables chemical plant's ‘Project Zero'

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Source: www.mbtmag.com
Date: 00:00 03 Nov 2009

Chemical manufacturer Huntsman wanted a system to give personnel real-time access to information needed to operate the plant as safely and efficiently as possible - no matter where they were. The result is one of the largest and most ambitious industrial wireless application networks to date.http://www.mbtmag.com/article/367549-Wireless_technology_enables_chemical_plant_s_Project_Zero_.php

Chrome, Android have different jobs, Google says

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Source: www.computerworld.com
Date: 00:06 11 Jul 2009

Google's emerging Chrome operating system won't squeeze out Android, according to Andy Rubin, the company's vice president of mobile engineering platforms.http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9135432/Chrome_Android_have_different_jobs_Google_says?source=rss_news

Palm Pre developers gather Monday in first East Coast meetin...

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Source: www.networkworld.com
Date: 22:47 10 Jul 2009

The first Palm Pre/webOS meeting for East Coasters will be held Monday in New York City.http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/071009-pre-meeting.html?fsrc=netflash-rss

McAfee update reverberates amongst O2 mobile broadband users

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Source: www.infosecurity-magazine.com
Date: 01:00 07 Jul 2009

A signature update for McAfee's security software, released late last week, has been causing problems for Windows users around the world and particularly for users of O2's mobile broadband service, Infosecurity can reveal.http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/2449/mcafee-update-reverberates-amongst-o2-mobile-broadband-users/

Wincor Nixdorf and Sevenval form m-banking partnership

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Source: www.finextra.com
Date: 10:10 26 Jun 2009

Finextra: Wincor Nixdorf and Sevenval form m-banking partnership - company announcement from Wincor Nixdorfhttp://www.finextra.com/fullpr.asp?id=28339

Visa, NeuStar Embark on Mobile Payments Alliance

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Source: banktech.com
Date: 20:44 23 Jun 2009

The partnership claims to have solved the revenue problem for all players in the m-payments chain, including banks.http://banktech.com/payments-cards/showArticle.jhtmlQ1M1PEPLYXUZUQSNDLRCKH0CJUNN2JVN?articleID=218100931&_requestid=38136