News
Issue #2001 - 42 (October 2001)
(Updated Oct. 17, 2001)

INFRASTRUCTURE, PRODUCTS & SERVICES :
> IBM Unveils New Security Services and Software
> PeopleSoft & RIM to Offer European Corporate Sector Mobile Solution
> Two Automotive Giants to Develop Telematics Services for Japanese Market
> India’s Jataayu First to Unveil WAP 2.0 Software

APPLICATIONS :
> Union Pacific Railroad Turns to Mobile Tech to Manage Trains
> Rhode Island First to Use Wireless E911 Thanks to Sprint
> Iridium Proposals Aviation System to Enhance Flight Safety & Security

DEVICES :
> Handspring Introduces Treo Communicator - combines phone, messaging and PDA functions 
> PocketPC Attracting the Attention of the Corporate Sector, survey says
> Compaq Adds to iPAQ Family
> mm02 & Microsoft to Release Smartphone

MARKET OUTLOOK & TRENDS :
> European M-Commerce Market Toppling $50-Billion by 2006, study says

MOBILE LIFESTYLE :
> Wireless Tech entering Sports Arena
> Nokia Injects Life into Mobile Market with All-In-One Entertainment System

ACQUISITIONS, MERGERS & AGREEMENTS :
> Sprint & Virgin Announce Joint Venture
> AT& T Wireless to Acquire TeleCorp PCS for $4.7-Billion