LAN Design unveils new 3Com initiatives

LAN Design, a member of the MB Technologies Group, has announced new 3Com wireless initiatives which the company believes will address the increasing demand for wireless networking technology.

Peregrine, Tiscor announce alliance

Peregrine Systems and Tiscor have signed an alliance designed to meet the need for mobile data collection in infrastructure management applications. [Local Peregrine rep: Software Futures]

SSA integrates MSS into eBPCS

System Software Associates (SSA) has integrated the Mobile Sales Suite into eBPCS and earlier BPCS versions as an extension of its Portfolio Solution strategy. [Local rep: Armada/SSA]

Mobile Essentials 2.0 now standard on selected ThinkPads

Symantec says that IBM will include Mobile Essentials 2.0 as a standard component on selected ThinkPad notebook computers.

Nortel supplies solutions for largest GSM-R communications network

A contract to supply the world`s largest GSM for Railways (GSM-R) digital wireless telecommunications network has been awarded by Mannesmann Arcor to Nortel Dasa, the German joint venture of Nortel Networks and DaimlerChrysler Aerospace AG.

Siemens S25 mobile phone connects with 3Com`s Palm organisers

Siemens is offering a complete wireless connectivity solution with its new Siemens S25 mobile phone with 3Com`s Palm Connected Organisers, allowing for e-mail, memos and address information to be transmitted across GSM networks without the need for wiring of any kind.

Nanoteq`s new handset secures mobile traffic

To address the security problems that plague mobile networks, Nanoteq has released CodeVoice Mobile, a handset designed to ensure security and privacy in mobile telephone traffic.

Nortel networks and Sunday move on Gprs and wireless internet services

Motorola, Sun in wireless network development agreement

Teaming to shape the future of wireless communications, Motorola and Sun Microsystems have signed a non-exclusive, 10-year strategic technology agreement which will allow Motorola to deliver Internet protocol-based, high-availability network servers, base station controllers and base stations for wireless networks.

3Com takes a walk on the wireless side

3Com has announced its AirConnect wireless LAN solution for enterprise customers. 3Com says its 11Mbps wireless LAN will enable organisations to extend their wired networks with access to information, applications and network services anywhere in the enterprise.

3Com to spur wireless data growth

3Com says its packet-switched wireless network platform will deliver unprecedented wireless data access speeds and new network economies to service providers and their mobile subscribers. The 64kbps wireless module for the 3Com Total Control multi-service access platform is scheduled to ship in the fourth quarter.

Axiz goes mobile with Intel

Intel distributor, Axiz, has extended its Intel processor product line to include Intel mobile processors. Axiz will distribute Intel Mobile Modules and Mini-Cartridges to resellers and OEMs as part of its mobile upgrade service.

Ukukhanya launches new mobile technology solutions

Ukukhanya Electronics, the mobile division of Ukukhanya Technologies, which is to list in June, will launch a new range of mobile technology solutions at the Computer Faire next week. Ukukhanya, sole distributor of Teklogix and Husky products in Southern Africa, will release the Husky Fex21 handheld PC.