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Intel hits the XSpot with StrongARM replacement

Intel has announced its new microarchitecture, designed to aggressively attack the mobile market. Slugged the Intel XScale microarchitecture, the technology was demonstrated running at a 1GHz clock speed, while consuming only 1.5 watts of power.

2GHz processor demonstrated

Intel used its Intel Developer Forum Conference, Fall 2000 platform to prove that its Pentium 4 is really fast, the Itanium really exists, and its mobile processors use really low power.

Mobile devices under attack

This week: Virus writers attack mobile devices; Linux viruses are coming, soon, to a computer near you; Bloomberg is target of an audacious extortion effort; and a Christian ISP censors the Net for its clients.

Wireless technology powers SMS competition

Technology developed by Prism Wireless, the m-commerce arm within JSE-listed Prism Holdings, is powering a competition hosted by Vodacom in conjunction with the Tri-Nations Rugby tournament which leverages off the short message service (SMS) functionality.

Axis releases solutions for OEMs

Leaf Industries, sole distributor in Africa for Axis Communications, has announced the availability of systems-on-a-chip and embedded Linux solutions to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

Global Research Partners

Siemens to participate in new online auctions concept

Bidorbuy.co.za is introducing a new concept aimed at creating a channel for new product promotion. First on the bandwagon is Siemens, which aims to promote its WAP-enabled M35i cellphones.

Something for everyone at ISP Africa.com

ISP Africa.com, the conference and exhibition targeted at any business leveraging off the Internet or related technologies, kicks off on 28 August. The two-day conference will be held at the VW conference centre in Midrand.

Informix releases Java database

Informix has announced an upgrade of Cloudscape, a 100% pure Java database, which is designed for embedding in client or server applications as a local data manager.

Instant messaging

Wireless instant messaging still faces hurdles, says IDC

Before wireless instant messaging can become universally accepted, it will need to negotiate several market barriers such as interoperability and difficult text entry, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC).

MTN and Prism in R10-million mobile commerce deal

MTN and Prism Investment Holdings have entered into a R10 million agreement for the implementation of a wireless Internet gateway server for secure mobile commerce.

Prism Holdings Limited

Mobile banking on WIG

ABSA has launched a mobile banking service using a wireless Internet gateway (WIG), an SMS-based transaction alternative to Wireless Application Protocol (WAP). MTN and ABSA say the service will be cheaper, safer and faster.

F-Secure offers mobile anti-virus protection

F-Secure has announced its anti-virus system for the Symbian EPOC platform. The product incorporates F-Secure`s Mobile Scanner Technology and advanced wireless features. [Local F-Secure rep: Y3K Security Products]

Cybex implements PeopleSoft solution

Cybex, a manufacturer of fitness equipment, has implemented PeopleSoft`s eStore wireless e-commerce solution to give its mobile users access to information on the status of customer orders.