Networking World: Business Users Demand More From Carriers; T-Mobile To Get iPhone?

TechWeb Mobile & Wireless Update - Monday, May 14, 2007

(Table of Contents)

*Cell Service Providers Get A Wake-Up Call From Business Users
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*Phones, Laptops, Other Gear Readied For Microsoft's Unified
Communications Software
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*Review: 12 Essential iPod Gadgets
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*Six Things Customers Hate About Cell Phone Service
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*Mesh Wi-Fi Network To Cover Large Passenger Railway
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*Threefold Revenue Jump Expected For Mobile Video Services
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( Today's Top Story)

Cell Service Providers Get A Wake-Up Call From Business Users
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Cell network operators, used to exercising strict control over phone
features, are under pressure to change.

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(Today's Most Popular Stories)

Call It The jPhone: Sun Shows Java Twist On Apple's iPhone
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/e7eH0Hi7YQ0G4U0FFiN0Eq
At the JavaOne conference, Sun Microsystems debuts software for a
high-end cell phone that looks rather similar to the iPhone.

Ubuntu Linux Vs. Windows Vista: The Battle For Your Desktop
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Is Linux finally ready to take on Windows as a desktop OS? We tried out
both Vista and Ubuntu on individual PCs to see which works better.
Here's who won.

Hitachi Ships Large, High-Performing Notebook Hard Drive
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/e7eH0Hi7YQ0G4U0FFpC0Em
Despite its faster speed, the 2.5-inch drive offers comparable power
consumption, heat emission, and acoustics to its 5,400-RPM counterpart.

Microsoft's Biggest Threat: MySpace?
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Panelists at the Software 2007 Conference theorize what kind of real
impact social networks are creating.

FAA Memo Reveals Concern Over Windows Vista Hardware Specs
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/e7eH0Hi7YQ0G4U0FFpD0En
The internal memo notes that Vista requires double the amount of memory
the agency usually uses on desktops and warns staffers to watch out for
Microsoft sales pitches.

(Editor's Picks)

Adobe To Release PostScript Driver for Windows Vista -- Finally
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/e7eH0Hi7YQ0G4U0FF1k0EP
Adobe has taken some heat from users for what they claim is its lukewarm
support for Windows Vista.

Microsoft Claims Linux Infringes 42 Patents
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/e7eH0Hi7YQ0G4U0FF1l0EQ
Microsoft general counsel Brad Smith won't cite specific Microsoft
patents, but maintains that open-source software violates a total of 235
of the company's patents.

Inside AMD's Phenom And Opteron Quad-Core Architectures
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Analysis: There's a race to market as well as a design battle between
AMD and Intel over which company has the best quad-core desktop and
server processors.

(Mobile News of the Week)

Phones, Laptops, Other Gear Readied For Microsoft's Unified
Communications Software
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/e7eH0Hi7YQ0G4U0FF1f0EK
The phones and devices will be formally introduced Tuesday at WinHEC and
can be used with Microsoft's Office Communications Server 2007 and
Microsoft Office Communicator 2007.

Review: 12 Essential iPod Gadgets
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/e7eH0Hi7YQ0G4U0FF1g0EL
Want even more out of your Apple iPod? We examine 12 add-ons that can
transform your iPod into an entertainment center, a DVR, or a car video
player.

Six Things Customers Hate About Cell Phone Service
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/e7eH0Hi7YQ0G4U0FF1h0EM
People are attached to their cell phones and smartphones, but this love
affair has its limitations.

Cell Service Providers Get A Wake-Up Call From Business Users
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/e7eH0Hi7YQ0G4U0FF1n0ES
Cell network operators, used to exercising strict control over phone
features, are under pressure to change.

Mesh Wi-Fi Network To Cover Large Passenger Railway
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/e7eH0Hi7YQ0G4U0FF1i0EN
Network will provide video surveillance for San Diego's Coaster line.

Threefold Revenue Jump Expected For Mobile Video Services
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/e7eH0Hi7YQ0G4U0FF1j0EO
Analysts with Infonetics expect to continue to see healthy growth in
mobile video services as wireless operators expand their bandwidth of
high-speed networks.

Apple Patent Hints At Touch Screen For More Than iPhone
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/e7eH0Hi7YQ0G4U0FF1o0ET
The filing sparked speculation among tech bloggers that Apple could be
considering the use of a touch screen on the iPod.

Alcatel-Lucent Reports A Drop In Profits, But A Gain In Orders
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/e7eH0Hi7YQ0G4U0FF1p0EU
Despite a projected second quarter revenue growth, the company is
cutting 12,500 jobs in an effort to improve cost savings.

Prison Sentence For Ex-Comverse Executive
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/e7eH0Hi7YQ0G4U0FF1q0EV
Former senior general counsel, William Sorin, was found guilty in
options backdating case.

Practicing Safe Cell
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A new condom-like sheath can be wrapped around your cell phone,
protecting it from water, paint, mud and...ummm, other fluids.

Motorola Granted Patent For 'Smellophone'
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/e7eH0Hi7YQ0G4U0FFpN0Ex
You've seen 3-D movies, scratch-'n-sniff perfume ads. Now, it's a mobile
phone that scents the air around you as you talk, using the phone's
battery to heat a replaceable scent pack. A rose, by any other name....

Hardware-Level Content Protection Headed For More Gadgets
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/e7eH0Hi7YQ0G4U0FFpG0Eq
Pressure from Hollywood, record companies and other content providers is
putting the heat on the makers of PCs, music players and other handheld
devices.

Lost In Space: Ashes Of Star Trek's James Doohan
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/e7eH0Hi7YQ0G4U0FFpO0Ey
A search team continues to look for a rocket carrying ashes of the actor
James Doohan, who played Scotty on "Star Trek," almost two
weeks after it hurtled to the edge of space from New Mexico, the company
behind the launch said.

WiMax Semantics
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/e7eH0Hi7YQ0G4U0FF1r0EW
Savvy IT watchers are quick to notice there's a difference between
'WiMAX' and 'WiMAX-class'.

T-Mobile's myFaves Helps It Gain Nearly 1 Million New Subscribers
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/e7eH0Hi7YQ0G4U0FF1s0EX
The Deutsche Telekom unit reports an 11% income gain over the year-ago
same quarter, attributes growth to myFave calling promotion.

Jajah's Phone-On-A-PC Chip Technology Gets A $20 Million Boost
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/e7eH0Hi7YQ0G4U0FF1t0EY
Intel Capital invests in the startup, which claims it has 2 million
users of its existing service.

Survey: 20% of Workers Considered 'Mobile'
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/e7eH0Hi7YQ0G4U0FF1u0EZ
Nokia survey yields a few insights for what it uncovers--and what it
doesn't.

New Treo Shows Palm OS Has Some Life Left
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/e7eH0Hi7YQ0G4U0FF1v0Ea
Treo 755P runs Palm OS but adds Microsoft push email and Google Maps for
Mobile.

Rollout: Symantec Mobile Security Suite 5.0
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/e7eH0Hi7YQ0G4U0FF1w0Eb
Symantec delivers a host of new security features for Windows Mobile
devices. Between a lack of any serious mobile threats and the price tag,
however, IT might be hard-pressed into implementation.

Intel Targets Corporate Laptops With Centrino Pro
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/e7eH0Hi7YQ0G4U0FFiP0Es
The latest version of the processor chipset package includes the
addition of 802.11n, as well as Intel's vPro and Active Management
Technology.

Motorola's Ed Zander Sees Phones In The Future
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Mobile investments are the ticket, the CEO said, as faster connectivity
and improved user experiences make enterprise mobility a competitive
opportunity.

T.J. Maxx Data Theft Likely Due To Wireless 'Wardriving'
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/e7eH0Hi7YQ0G4U0FFia0EB
Industry analysts suggest some 45 million credit and debit card data
could have been poached from a thief with a laptop, a telescope antenna,
and a wireless LAN adapter.

Are Handhelds A Helpful Link To The Office Or Noose Around The Neck?
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/e7eH0Hi7YQ0G4U0FF1x0Ec
A new survey shows that 38% of IT professionals say they're working
round the clock because their BlackBerry devices and smartphones keep
them tied to the office.

RIM Links BlackBerry to PBX
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/e7eH0Hi7YQ0G4U0FF1y0Ed
New offering allows a BlackBerry smartphone to become a mobile extension
of desk phone.

Report: Private Equity Groups Looking To Acquire Alltel
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/e7eH0Hi7YQ0G4U0FF1z0Ee
Verizon Wireless would seem to be the most likely acquirer, because it
shares the same Qualcomm-provided CDMA infrastructure.

Sun Revamps Its 'Java Everywhere' Message
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/e7eH0Hi7YQ0G4U0FFXn0E6
JavaFX, open source Java Development Kit, and mobile partnerships
highlight the company's attempts to simplify Java on multiple devices.

Frontline Wireless Wins Over FCC Chairman In Run-Up To 700-MHz Auction
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/e7eH0Hi7YQ0G4U0FFpI0Es
FCC Chairman Kevin Martin says he'll look for public-private
partnerships to use the wireless broadband services spectrum before
auction starts later this year.

Sun Unveils New Scripting Language, JavaFX, To Reach Consumers
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/e7eH0Hi7YQ0G4U0FFXY0Ek
Knowledge workers, Web designers, and other nonprogrammers will be
targeted to use JavaFX tools to generate user interfaces tied into Java
applications running on servers.

Plattner Talks Up SAP's 'New Idea'
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/e7eH0Hi7YQ0G4U0FF110ER
Big companies can innovate, the chairman insists, but the key is not
waiting too long. SAP's on-demand, hosted software will come with a
choice of interfaces, including an office client, a more configurable
smart client, a browser, and a mobile client.

Microsoft, TCS Team Up On RFID Technology
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/e7eH0Hi7YQ0G4U0FF120ES
The Indian outsourcer said it is planning new applications based on
Microsoft's BizTalk RFID server software.

Icahn Loses Battle For Motorola Director's Seat, But He May Win 3G War
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/e7eH0Hi7YQ0G4U0FFOW0EZ
Motorola CEO Ed Zander said the company next week will show new mobile
devices based on 3G and Java technologies.

Java To Reach Open Source Finish Line At JavaOne Show
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/e7eH0Hi7YQ0G4U0FFN40Ex
As part of the plan, Sun is chartering a five-member interim governance
board to manage the Java Development Kit's transition from Sun property
to open source code.

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AMD Unveils A Quad-Core Desktop Processor
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The Phenom product line should ship in the second half of the year, the
same timeframe as its Barcelona quad-core processor for servers, the
chipmaker said.

Remembering Theodore Maiman, Inventor Who Built The First Laser
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Initially misidentified as a "death ray," the creation ended
up having multiple peaceful uses ranging from eye surgery to bar code readers.

Cigna's Craig Shumard: One Man's Security Mission
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/e7eH0Hi7YQ0G4U0FF150EV
This security chief has his hands full locking down all the personal
data that flows through a big benefits provider's operations. We spend a
day with him finding out just how he does it.

Survey: Business Adoption Of Windows Vista Is Wide, But Not Deep
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/e7eH0Hi7YQ0G4U0FF160EW
Hardware compatibility, cost of upgrading are among concerns cited by
business technology managers.

Red Hat's Growth Moves: An App Exchange And Plans For Open Source
Messaging Layer
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/e7eH0Hi7YQ0G4U0FF170EX
It's trying to put itself at the center of a growing service-related
software market.

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