News
Issue #2001 - 50 (December 2001)
(Updated Dec. 12, 2001)

INFRASTRUCTURE, PRODUCTS & SERVICES :
> Motorola and AOL Announce Marketing and Technology Agreement
> Oracle To Introduce New Voice and Wireless Features to J2EE App. Server
> Nokia, Accenture, 3i, Sampo Launch Meridea Financial Software
> 3Com Offers Wireless Network Bridge
> Synchrologic Adds the BlackBerry to Wireless Management Suite
> Handspring Partners with Infowave to Offer Enterprise Solutions

APPLICATIONS :
> Symbol's Rugged Computers Used for Logistics Role by US Marines 
> Universities Put Students in Touch With Technology

TECHNOLOGY :
> Cingular Wireless’ Path to 3G Now Costs $4-Billion
> Infineon & Toshiba Develop Bluetooth Solution for Consumer Products
> Microsoft’s Latest Open Platform to Drive Telematics Forward
> Matrix Commercializes 3-D Semiconductor Technology
> All Systems Go for Motient & TMI Joint Venture

DEVICES : 
> Motorola Moves Away from Conventional Paging

MARKET OUTLOOK & TRENDS :
> U.S. Years Behind Europe and Asia in Wireless Tech, analyst says
> Bluetooth Is Here to Stay, industry analysts say

ACQUISITIONS, MERGERS & AGREEMENTS :
> IBM And Symbol To Provide Wireless And Mobile Computing Solutions
> OmniSky Declares Bankruptcy; EarthLink Buys Assets
> Novell (through Callisto acquisition) Moves into Mobile Device Management