News
Issue #2002 - 18 (May 2002)
(Updated May 15, 2002)

INFRASTRUCTURE, PRODUCTS & SERVICES :
> Sprint Releases an Enterprise-Class Instant Messaging Platform
> RIM & BEA to Accelerate Enterprise Web Services for the BlackBerry

APPLICATIONS & DEVELOPMENT :
> Brink's Home Security Looks for Wireless Solution to Cut Costs
> McDonald's Bundles WLAN Service with Fries and Burger
> American Utility Company Launches Advanced Spatial / Mobile IS Project
> Pepsi Exploits SMS to Promote Soft Drink

TECHNOLOGY :
> NTTDoCoMo to License its 3G Mobile Communications System
> Flarion's OFDM Mobile Broadband Tech Generates Interest
> Funk Software Takes on WLAN Security Challenge
> Hutchison 3G to Offer ‘True Personalization of Content’
> Home of the Future Opens its Doors
> 3D Images Come to Life on Mobile Devices
> BREW Platform Named Best Application Service Solution
> Sprint Releases an Enterprise-Class Instant Messaging Platform
> Wireless Car Partners with SAIC to Develop Telematics Solutions
> RIM BlackBerry to Gain New Corporate Data Features, Makes deals with Panasonic & Melard

MARKET OUTLOOK & TRENDS :
> Mobile Handheld Shipments Down Across Europe, research firm says
> Text Messaging to Peak at 360 Billion in 2002
> American & Europeans Think the Same about Wireless, says SmartServ Study

ACQUISITIONS, MERGERS & AGREEMENTS :
> Vocera Communications Secures $12-Million in Third Round for New Wireless Application