The rise of personal 'Mi-Fi' hotspots; Upcoming Palm Pre release puts Sprint turnaround plan in focus

Upcoming Palm Pre release puts Sprint turnaround plan in focus; BlackBerry SurePress Technology Here to Stay Wireless Alert NetworkWorld.com | Update Your Profile Sponsored by IBM Holistic Approach to Business Security Take a business-level view of security and risk management, so you can prioritize security activities and focus on those that make the most strategic sense. With this white paper, learn to direct resources to mitigate risk and costs, and see how IBM enterprise security can optimize business results. Spotlight Story The rise of personal 'Mi-Fi' hotspots Travelers often have more than one mobile device that they'd like to connect to the Internet. They might have both a smartphone and a laptop, for example, and could be traveling with spouses or colleagues carrying similar devices. Such situations are driving a new wireless paradigm referred to as "Mi-Fi." Read full story Related News: AirMagnet retools WLAN applications for wireless VoIP traffic AirMagnet has issued new versions of two wireless LAN applications, and linked them together for optimizing enterprise WLANs for VoIP traffic. Upcoming Palm Pre release puts Sprint turnaround plan in focus Sprint's turnaround plan so far has featured three main components: improved customer satisfaction, WiMAX deployment and a smartphone that can go toe-to-toe with the iPhone. BlackBerry SurePress Technology Here to Stay Recently leaked images of RIM's upcoming BlackBerry Storm successor, unofficially dubbed "Storm 2"--and a very early hands-on review--seemed to suggest that BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion (RIM) had decided to scrap the infamous "clicky" SurePress screen technology that set RIM's first touch BlackBerry apart from the pack. However, RIM's co-CEO yesterday clearly stated that SurePress is alive and well. So will we see a second SurePress BlackBerry Storm? And is that pictured device simply a pre-production unit with a different screen than what will ship with the finished product? May Giveaways Cisco Subnet, Microsoft Subnet and Google Subnet are collectively giving away books on Google Apps Deciphered, the CCNA Security exam, an awesome SQL Server 2005/2008 training video and the grand prize, a Microsoft training course from New Horizons worth up to $2,500. Deadline for entries May 31. Evolution of Ethernet From 3Mbps over shared coax to 40/100Gbps over fiber…and beyond. Apple iPhoneys: The 4G edition iPhone enthusiasts from around the Web offer their visions for the next-gen iPhone. Why Network Time Synchronization is Critical Download this whitepaper and discover why establishing and maintaining accurate time across the network is critically important and why a network time synchronization system pays for itself immediately. Read Now   June 01, 2009 TOP STORIES | MOST DUGG STORIES Stimulus bill to provide 'windfall' for wireless providers Are you ready for Mi-Fi? YouTube hit by porn storm Microsoft removes Windows 7's "Crippleware" three-app limit Verizon: Incompetent training or corporate indifference? Malware knocks out U.S. Marshals Service network Ex-Microsoftie: Free software will kill Redmond Huawei moves up in networking's big leagues Cisco enhances routers, switches for collaboration Want to friend the feds? Choosing the Best WLA Vendor for your Environment Which vendor is leading the job scheduling pack? Find out in this Gartner report. Learn which company has the best vision for today and tomorrow and which vendor displays the strongest ability to execute on that vision. Get critical tips on finding the best workload automation platform for your organization. Choosing the Best WLA Vendor for your Environment Compare products, get advice, and check out tests and reviews from the experts at Network World. Over 70 categories. Visit now   This email was sent to networking.world@gmail.com Complimentary Subscriptions Available for newsletter subscribers. Receive 50 issues of Network World Magazines, in print or electronic format, free of charge. Apply here. Terms of Service/Privacy   Subscription Services Update your profile To subscribe or unsubscribe to any Network World newsletter, change your e-mail address or contact us, click here. Unsubscribe Network World, Inc., 492 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham, MA 01701 Copyright Network World, Inc., 2009 www.networkworld.com