Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Wireless Strategies: Motorola, Sony Ericsson to share Symbian UI company ... Gadget addicts suffer from 'phantom BlackBerry syndrome'


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Wireless strategies for IT professionals

 October 16, 2007 A newsletter published by wireless.itworld.comPart of the ITworld.com Network


 In this issue:

›› Top story: Motorola, Sony Ericsson to share Symbian UI company

›› In the news:
- EU may consider regulation of broadband pricing
- Wal-Mart eyes $287 million benefit from RFID
- Mobile Firefox likely to work on Symbian
- Nokia Siemens transferring R&D group to Wipro
- Small carriers: Spectrum auction rules will limit bids
- UWB group certifies first products
- AT&T buys high-speed wireless spectrum


›› Poll: How often do you wear a tie?

›› From the network:
- The Business of Online Support: Achieving Your Competitive Support Advantage
- Industry Experts Discuss Storage Reliability and Recovery
- Key Factors to Consider when Purchasing KVM-over-IP Solutions

›› ITwhirled: Gadget addicts suffer from "phantom BlackBerry syndrome"

›› Special to ITworld subscribers: Another giveaway!


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›› TOP STORY

Motorola, Sony Ericsson to share Symbian UI company
Motorola Inc. took a 50 percent stake in UIQ, a move that is likely a reaction to stepped up competition from the iPhone. ...continue

Related reading: UIQ plans to expand after Motorola deal


›› IN THE NEWS

EU may consider regulation of broadband pricing
Wal-Mart eyes $287 million benefit from RFID
Mobile Firefox likely to work on Symbian
Nokia Siemens transferring R&D group to Wipro
Small carriers: Spectrum auction rules will limit bids
UWB group certifies first products
AT&T buys high-speed wireless spectrum

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Industry Experts Discuss Storage Reliability and Recovery
Jon Toigo, the provocative and engaging critic, moderates this panel discussion with Pixar's VP of Technology, Greg Brandeau, MySpace's CTO and co-founder, Aber Whitcomb, and Baptist Health's CTO, Dave Dully. Recorded live at the 2006 Storage Networking World conference in San Diego, CA.


›› GADGET GIVEAWAY

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›› ITWHIRLED

Gadget addicts suffer from "phantom BlackBerry syndrome"
Just as amputees feel itches and pains in limbs that are no longer there, many people who have come to rely on their cell phones and PDAs claim to feel them vibrating or hanging off their belts, even when they're safely tucked away in a drawer somewhere. The saddest part is that these folks actually seem proud of their psychological addiction to the presence of a hunk of plastic and silicon.

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›› POLL

Guys: How often do you wear a tie?

- Every day to work
- A few times a week, depending on the outfit
- When I have to look nice for a client or the big boss
- When I go to fancy parties or classy functions
- Weddings and funerals
- Weddings and funerals of people I actually like
- I refuse to bow to your neck-constricting tyranny!

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