Wireless News Desk

Virtualization Expo Call for Papers Deadline December 15

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:00:00 EST

Delegates will leave Virtualization Expo with a full understanding of the interaction between virtual servers and the rest of the data center infrastructure. Indeed our overall aim is to ensure that all attendees leave the Jacob Javits Convention Center with abundant resources, ideas and examples they can apply immediately to leveraging Virtualization in their own corporate datacenter, on the desktop, and elsewhere. If you wish to submit a speaking proposal for the 8th Virtualization Expo, April 19–21, 2010, then you can do so right here

Cloud Computing Comes to Hong Kong

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:15:00 EST

CSL Limited (CSL) and SIMtone Corporation, provider of one of the first Universal Computing Platforms for the telecommunications industry, today announced the signature of a broad based, exclusive licensing agreement to develop groundbreaking cloud computing services for use over CSL’s Award-winning Next G wireless network to CSL customers in Hong Kong.

Cloud Expo New York Call for Papers Deadline December 15

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 06:45:00 EST

Cloud computing is a game changer. The cloud is disrupting traditional software and hardware business models by disrupting how IT service gets delivered. Entrepreneurial opportunities abound as this classic disruptive technology begins to proliferate, so it is no surprise that SYS-CON's industry-leading International Cloud Computing Conference & Expo series is going from strength to strength.

RhoHub: GPL and Dual Licensing

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 06:15:00 EST

Some people say “oh, you’re dual licensing like MySQL. So does that mean that I get to use it and not pay as I don’t with my MySQL based website?” Companies such as Google have thousands of MySQL servers running without paying license fees for it, due to a loophole in the GPL (in both GPLv2 and GPLv3) known as the “Google exception” or “ASP exception”. Specifically that access to your derivative work over http does not count as redistribution (or “conveyance” in GPLv3 parlance). It is for this reason that there Affero General Public License was created. Unfortunately for software vendors that have chosen to use the AGPL, it isn’t really accepted much as a widespread license. The Rhodes framework however is not subject to this loophole. So even with our status under a popular license such as GPLv3 closed source customers must purchase a commercial license for it.

Measuring the Move to Digital

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:45:00 EST

Michael Donnelly, Group Director Worldwide Interactive Marketing, Coca-Cola and Michael Buck Global Head SMB Online Dell who will be sharing their success in moving into the Digital Space.

Thales Paves the Way for Authentication on the Move

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:00:00 EST

Thales announces SafeSign Mobile Authentication which enables strong authentication using a mobile device. Suitable for many online applications including financial services and government, SafeSign Mobile Authentication provides security against man-in-the-middle attacks, while also giving users the freedom of secure banking anywhere, anytime with the convenience of using their own mobile device. The solution, developed in partnership with Salt Group, global leader in the development of high assurance mobile authentication solutions, offers a choice of mobile authentication solutions for secure log on, transaction signing and payment authorisation. Organisations can choose from SMS or Java-based solutions to ensure that the most appropriate level of security is applied to transactions.

iheartradio App Available for Android Models

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:15:00 EST

Clear Channel Radio announced that its mobile application will be available for Android devices, including one of Verizon Wireless’ newest smartphones, the DROID by Motorola, by Christmas. Separately, the company announced Version 2.2 of the music and radio app is now available for BlackBerry. This release brings music videos and other on-demand content to the mobile app. As part of the latest upgrade to the app, Clear Channel worked closely with Verizon Wireless to integrate V Cast Music and enable mobile purchases of full-track downloads, ringtones and ringback tones into a special Verizon Wireless-only version of iheartradio.

Goal.com Mobile for BlackBerry Smartphones

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:00:00 EST

Just in time for the FIFA World Cup Draw, Goal.com, the world’s #1 source for global soccer news, and Handmark®, the leading creator and distributor of mobile applications and services, announced the launch of Goal.com Mobile for BlackBerry smartphones. The new mobile application delivers instant, real-time access to breaking Goal.com soccer news, including the most extensive coverage of the FIFA World Cup Draw.

First Satellite-Terrestrial Smartphone

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:45:00 EST

The TerreStar GENUS Smartphone is an innovative mobile device that combines 3G terrestrial wireless capability with satellite voice and data services - all in a standard smartphone size and form factor. The TerreStar GENUS provides an enhanced end-user experience by leveraging the Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system, rich smartphone functionality and premium features, such as a touchscreen, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and a QWERTY keyboard, with satellite ubiquity and security. The TerreStar GENUS can be used throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and offshore coastal waters, and is intended to work as a user's everyday cellular smartphone, with satellite access capability as a secondary option, when needed.

Barcode Scanners on Every Smartphone

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:15:00 EST

This is an interesting develop for smartphones. Sophisticated barcode scanning software built into the digital cameras so a quick photo of a barcode takes you immediately to a mobile website rich in content, coupons, rebates and other product information related to the scanned product. Read below: NeoMedia Technologies, Inc. announced that Sony Ericsson has selected NeoMedia as its strategic 2D barcode partner. Sony Ericsson will begin shipping phones pre-loaded with NeoMedia's NeoReader barcode scanning application globally in the 1st half of 2010. The NeoReader will be pre-installed across all Sony Ericsson platforms. "Sony Ericsson is very happy to work with NeoMedia as our global provider of barcode scanning solutions. We see great potential in the 2D barcode market and support NeoMedia's strategy to promote and drive the open 2D barcode standards. We are looking forward to working with NeoMedia to explore all the potential the technology enables," stated Robert Westin, Business Development Manager, with Sony Ericsson.

Kindle Breaks Record for Sales in a Single Month During November

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:00:00 EST

Amazon.com today announced that November is already the best sales month ever for Kindle, even before Cyber Monday. Kindle continues to be the most wished for, the most gifted, and the #1 bestselling product across all product categories on Amazon. The latest generation Kindle – just released in October – is $259 and available for immediate shipment today at www.amazon.com/kindle.

EC Drops Qualcomm Antitrust Probe

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:45:00 EST

After four years of inquiries, the European Commission simply dropped its antitrust investigation of Qualcomm’s 3G and 4G patent licensing Tuesday after Ericsson and five other mobile network equipment makers withdrew their complaints. The company paid a record $208 million fine to the Korea Fair Trade Commission this summer, a decision that Qualcomm is appealing. Japan told Qualcomm to knock it off.

giffgaff launch with KonaKart

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:30:00 EST

On 25th November, giffgaff went live with a KonaKart powered web site allowing customers to buy and top up giffgaff SIM cards, which can be plugged into any unlocked handset. giffgaff offers very competitive pricing and actually allows members to earn cash for bringing new members to the network and answering questions from the community.

Navigating the Telecom Supply Chain with Matt Hiles at Mosaic Networx

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:45:00 EST

I first met Matt Hiles while he was director of business development with Looking Glass Networks in Los Angeles. As a customer looking for telecom services, navigating the providers, technologies, and deal structures can be confusing. Matt took the time to explain all aspects of the business, cost structures, and how he would get us a great deal – while still making money for his company. Matt stood out alone from a world of “wheeling and dealing” telecom sales people, unique in providing the customer a level of confidence they were getting the best product, for the best price, with the best service.

Retalika Turns Mobile Phones Into Smart Phones

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:45:00 EST

Retalika, the first provider of an end-to-end solution enabling retailers to sell mobile content and services, in store, online, and on the mobile phone is expanding in the UK and Europe. Today the mobile content and services market is driven by tech-savvy early adopters who have bought expensive smart phones, fuelling double-digit growth expected to be worth $344(i) billion by 2013. However, althoughretailers account for over 50% of mobile handset sales they have very little presence in this new market. Retalika is now bringing mobile content and services to the mass-market through retailers using its patent pendingplatform technology. This allows retailers to easily and quickly select, sell and deploy a range of compelling mobile applications and services to their customers.

Netbiscuits and Ogilvy Develop Mobile Site for IBM

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:38:00 EST

Netbiscuits, a leading B2B software service for the creation and operation of mobile websites, announced today that Ogilvy, one of the world's largest marketing and communications networks, uses their award winning mobile publishing platform to set up the IBM Smarter Cities mobile site.

iPhone vs. SatNav: Another Device Bites the Dust for iPhone Users?

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:15:00 EST

What is a SatNav? I would define it as a small pocket sized computer, with a built-in GPS receiver, running navigational software on a lightweight but efficient Operating System. Indispensable in today's age, but adding to the number of small technological marvels that need to be carried on your person. Unless you have a utility belt or do not worry about carrying a rucksack, then it won't be an issue.

Option 3G Solution in Google Android 2.0 Development Platform

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:30:00 EST

Option, the wireless technology company, today announced that its GTM501 will be used in MOTO Development Group's Android 2.0 Media Platform (AMP) offering reduced time-to-market for next-generation multi-touch consumer and enterprise electronics device developers. This project further demonstrates the Option's strategy to support innovative Original Equipment Manufacturers and Original Design Manufacturers integrating 3G connectivity.

Obtain Peace of Mind With Mobile Phone Insurance

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:00:00 EST

In this fast pace life, it is quite impossible to survive without mobile phones. In short, mobile phones have become a very precious gadget for human being and any loss to one's phone can cost of hundred of pounds to replace. So, to avoid any risk of losing one's phone, mobile Phone Insurance is there.

NTT Uses OpSource to Compete with AT&T’s Cloud

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST

When Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT), the world’s biggest telco, took a piece of the $10 million E series funding going into OpSource earlier this year, the pair reportedly didn’t know they would be going into the cloud business together – or that it would be on the same day that AT&T told people to stand by because it was about to launch an Infrastructure-as-a-Service that looks a lot like Amazon.

Pantech Makes an Impact at AT&T

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:15:00 EST

Beginning Sunday, Pantech Wireless, Inc., – the U.S.-based subsidiary of Pantech Group, one of Korea’s largest mobile phone manufacturers – will bring “Impact” to AT&T customers. The second Pantech handset to hit shelves this holiday season debuts in two cool colors – bright blue and soft pink – and delivers a brand new form factor to AT&T’s line of quick messaging phones. Impact features a high-gloss faceplate with a haptic response touchpad, two screens and a full hidden keyboard, along with a host of the latest social and multimedia options, to make managing your mobile life startlingly fun.

Blackberry is For Sophisticated People

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:47:00 EST

The era is for mobile phones it has become the essential need for almost every people. They have designed it so nicely that it has made a widespread popularity among the people in the arena of electronic devices. These multitasking device is very user friendly than other mobile. BlackBerry, has launched many handsets with some interesting features and beautiful look. When you visit to the mobile store so many latest mobile phones you may find of BlackBerry handsets. There are lots of models available in the market particularly on this brand likely BlackBerry Storm 9500, Curve 8900, Bold 9000, Pearl Flip 34 and Pearl 8110 etc. Most of the handset supports QWERTY keyboard that helps us for easy messaging.

Why Social Media Marketing is an ETF Start-Up’s Best Friend

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:45:00 EST

Four years later, Erik co-authored with Financial Research Corporation, the landmark study “The Future of Exchange Traded Funds,” a prescient analysis of the challenges and opportunities confronted by ETFs. That document uncannily projected almost to the penny the asset growth that ETFs would experience from 2000 to the present. Erik’s passion for the ETF concept took a giant leap in 2008 when he and a small group of investment colleagues began building the groundwork for another, unique foray into ETF world. This time around Erik and company are setting out to build a first-of-a-kind, patented, principal-protected ETF target date series called FocusShares.

Breakthrough in Text to Speech Technology

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:20:00 EST

The IVO Software company, in cooperation with Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), the largest British charity organization, is introducing two English speaking voices, based on revolutionary IVONA Text-to-Speech technology. They will be set up in products and services provided by RNIB to more than two million visually impaired persons.

Wiring California with Bob Evans and the Fiber Internet Center

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EST

Bob Evans always has ideas. Ideas to make his work, and the work of others, more useful and efficient, as well as easier. We met Bob this week as he was giving a data center tour and professional advice to a delegation from Ramallah, which came to Bob for mentoring based on his extensive background in all things network and Internet.

Social Media Made Simple With Social Beat

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:45:00 EST

Verizon Wireless and iSkoot announced the availability of Social Beat, the free social media application that allows Verizon Wireless customers nationwide to simplify their mobile social networking with a single app. Running on the nation's largest and most reliable wireless voice and 3G network, Social Beat makes it easy for Verizon Wireless customers to stay fully connected to popular social media sites, including Facebook, MySpace and Twitter. Social Beat also displays more than 50 customer-selected feeds from the hottest names in news, sports and entertainment sources, which can be viewed in one central location. Customers can easily view and manage their social networks through live feeds and real-time notifications.

Share Advertising Revenue With Your Mobile Phone

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:30:00 EST

MoadCast brings the consumer and the advertiser closer together in a more meaningful, cost-effective and targeted manner with a revolutionary permission based mobile phone community. MoadCast offers its members a guaranteed revenue share of the advertising revenue generated through MoadCast's mobile phone advertising platform. Members join for free and have the ability to earn up to GBP45 per month.

Doesn’t Anybody Look Things Up Anymore?

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST

This may feel like Christmas when all you get is ties but Samsung is launching its own smartphone operating system called bada, which it expects to compete with Android and LiMo. It’s not yet clear exactly what it is. Could be still another Linux variant. More likely it’s Samsung’s proprietary operating system with a new front-end. Samsung says it’ll be open so third-party developers can write to it and it’ll be backed by an app store. Carriers will be able to customize the thing. The first bada-based phones are scheduled to be out in 2H10. An SDK will be available in December 1. The word bada means ocean in Korean. Unfortunately it’s also a Shia Moslem concept of God.

Mobiata Launches TripDeck

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:00:00 EST

Mobiata announced the availability of TripDeck, a new premium app for the iPhone and iPod touch that organizes and tracks itineraries for travelers on the go. The app offers complete itinerary management for virtually every component of a business or personal trip, including flight information and live flight status, car rentals and driving directions, hotels, meeting times and locations, restaurants, trains and other related travel details.

First HD Radio Accessory and Application

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:30:00 EST

iBiquity Digital Corporation, the developer of digital HD Radio Technology for AM and FM audio and data broadcasting, announced that with the Gigaware Navigation Control HD Radio Receiver accessory and the Gigaware HD Radio application, iPhone and iPod touch users can receive HD Radio FM broadcasts. The accessory and HD Radio application combination takes advantage of the iPhone 3.0 operating system and its ability to support external accessories. iPhone 3.0 allows application developers to utilize external hardware support. Compatible with iPhone and iPod touch models updated with 3.0 software, the application is available on the App Store and requires the compatible Gigaware accessory.

Top 10 Telecom Predictions for 2010

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST

“The industry is at an inflection point that is perhaps more significant than at any juncture in North American telecom history,” says Rob Chimsky, inCode Telecom Vice President and CTO. “Incremental revenue is shifting from voice to data. However, threats from new competitors offering ‘over-the-top’ business models emphasizing value delivered by applications directly to consumers, rather than simple connectivity, will reshape the industry.”n Each year, telecom watchers await the inCode predictions, known for their insight and accuracy. inCode is one of North America's largest consulting organizations focused on the telecommunications and mobility applications market. The highly experienced consulting team advises top players in the industry including leading wireless, wireline, and cable operators; infrastructure and device suppliers; application and service developers; private equity and venture capital firms; and enterprises that are mobilizing their businesses. Over the previous six years, inCode annual predictions have proved correct about 80 percent of the time.

Movirtu Launches MXPay at Africacom

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:30:00 EST

MXPay enables mobile operators to deploy existing mobile money systems to those living on less than $2 a day

iPhone’s Got 100,000 Very Lonely Apps

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:00:00 EST

There are now 100,000 Apple iPhone/iPod apps – obviously some of the loneliest apps in the world – and two billion downloads. Apple’s App Store is now open in 77 countries. It started 16 months ago with 500 apps. By the way, Fortune has named Steve Jobs “CEO of the Decade.” The magazine’s piece on Jobs says he twice considered taking Apple private – once on Larry Ellison’s dime – or financing Larry arranged – and later in a leveraged buyout by Silver Lake Partners.

Wyse Extends Market Leadership in Workstation

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:30:00 EST

Wyse is launching support for VMware View 4 with integrated support for PCoIP across its line of existing thin clients, including immediate support for Wyse thin clients based on Microsoft Windows XP Embedded and Windows Embedded Standard. Wyse will also support PCoIP on its line of Linux and segment-leading Wyse ThinOS clients in the near future. Advanced protocols such as PCoIP have the potential to provide a new class of users the benefits of virtual clients, those using applications that have traditionally required powerful PCs or workstations. For this user segment, Wyse introduces the Wyse P20 zero client, its smallest, stateless access device designed specifically for the PCoIP protocol.

PCs Still Leading Operating System On-Campus

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:45:00 EST

Mobility is another key area of growth on-campus. Meraki specifically looked at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California as a test site. Findings show that 60% of all devices on the Westmont campus connect to the wireless network from 10 or more locations on the campus. Westmont's students have an average of 1.54 devices each, and connect to the wireless network a minimum of 20 days per month.

Regarding Google’s $750 Million Acquisition of AdMob

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:00:00 EST

“The news that Google acquired mobile advertising player AdMob for $750 million confirms the legitimacy of the mobile advertising industry, and overcomes any skepticism of whether small screens can offer big opportunities to reach mobile consumers,” says Dave Gwozdz, CEO of Mojiva Inc., which operates a mobile ad serving platform and mobile ad network. “The fact that Google has placed a premium on owning a mobile ad network is very notable. The market has definitely matured to the point where it makes sense for online behemoths to try to combine networks, analytics and delivery technologies in the hopes of capturing a share of this growing market.”

Ulitzer Live! New Media Power Panel at Santa Clara Convention Center

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:00:00 EST

The first "Ulitzer New Media Power Panel" took place today at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, California. Streamed live to 60,000 viewers via SYS-CON.TV, the panel was moderated by Jeremy Geelan. Geelan's guests in the first power panel were Ian Thain and Tim Crawford. The first "Ulitzer Live! - New Media Conference & Expo " will take place on June 14, 2010 in New York City. Ulitzer Live! West will take place on December 6, 2010, in San Jose, California. Call for Papers for both events are now open.

Telx Director of IP Development and Engineering Speaking at LINX 67

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:22:00 EST

Michael Lucking, Telx’s Director of IP Development and Engineering, will present an educational session to the members of the London Internet Exchange on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at the Exchange’s bi-annual member meeting, being held at Goodenough College in London. Lucking will present overview of the evolution of peering in the U.S., the Internet peering market in the United States, as well as an overview of the various Internet exchanges available. In addition, Lucking will demonstrate the various connection points between Internet exchanges and show the depth of interconnectivity offered by Telx within its Internet Exchange.

Cisco Transforms Unified Communications

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

As part of today's portfolio announcement at Cisco's Collaboration Summit, the company introduced a ground-breaking version of its industry-leading unified communications platform, featuring innovations and enhancements designed to reduce costs and increase operating efficiencies between and within global enterprises. Cisco® Unified Communications System Release 8.0 enables organizations to collaborate in new ways that remove barriers to communications with partners, suppliers and customers through integrated voice, video, presence, instant messaging and Web sessions.

Get HD Videos to FLV with Fancy Player for Online Sharing

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:45:00 EST

Do you have digital camera? Do you record special events around you? Publish them on your website with the fast conversion without duration limit. Flash Video MX Std has been updated with better support to HD videos like AVCHD (MTS, M2TS), MOD, TOD formats.