Topic: Corporate News
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From: http://www.unstrung.com/
ATLANTA -- Sybase, Inc. (NYSE: SY - message board), extending its lead in the mobile database and middleware markets, today unveiled a $25 million strategic initiative to bring reliable and cost-effective Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) applications to the enterprise. Sybase will collaborate with leading research universities and industry partners to overcome current barriers to the development of "always available" applications for the unwired enterprise, helping companies extend the desktop computing experience to mobile and remote workers.
From: http://www.e4engineering.com
Intel to invest $150 million in Wi-Fi technology
Intel Corporation today announced plans to invest $150 million in companies developing Wi-Fi technology. Wi-Fi technology, also called 802.11, is an emerging technology that provides high-speed wireless Internet access in many locations around the world.
- China Investment Part of $500 Million QUALCOMM Ventures Commitment -
SAN DIEGO -- June 3, 2003 -- QUALCOMM Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), pioneer and world leader of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) digital wireless technology, today announced a commitment to invest up to $100 million in early- to mid-stage Chinese companies engaged in the development and commercialization of CDMA-based products, applications and services.
BRADLEY J. FIKES
Staff Writer nctimes
CARLSBAD ---- The world's richest man chatted quietly in a corner of the plush reception room Tuesday evening. The man who popularized the online world talked up the most underrated media baron. And the technology world's most charismatic leader bantered with San Diego's most durable digital music pioneer.
Tech Ed 2003
LOVELAND, Colo.---/Wi-Fi Technology News/---May 31, 2003--Penton Media Inc.'s (Penton, NYSE: PME) Windows & .NET Magazine announced the finalists for the Tech Ed 2003 Best of Show Awards conducted by the magazine. Winners will be determined and announced at Tech Ed 2003 in Dallas, TX on June 4.
Technology Advancements to Shift Industry Pricing Structure and Marketing Programs to Fuel Channel Sales Growth
SARASOTA, Fla., May 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Comdial Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: CMDZ) , a leading provider of traditional and IP Telephony solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises, recently demonstrated new products and technology and announced new marketing programs to its top 100 channel partners at the company's highly successful "Thrive Not Just Survive" Summit 2003 conference held in Captiva, Florida, May 18 - 20. Summit 2003 attracted Comdial channel partners from all over North America and Canada. "The attendance levels exceeded our original expectations," said Mark Lindsay, Comdial's vice president of marketing. Summit 2003 showcased Comdial's converged SIP communications platform, next- generation LAN telephony technology, a streamlined call center application, in addition to introducing a small business communications package using Comdial's award winning FX II platform to penetrate the 20 to 40-line market segment. To compliment its growing product portfolio, Comdial also announced several innovative marketing programs. The Company intends for the new products and programs combined with its national partner channel to grow sales in new market segments.
NEW YORK---/Wi-Fi Technology News/---May 30, 2003--Fred Alger Management, Inc. today released its monthly Market Review.
Frankly, it's getting a bit difficult to find new angles on the economy and the markets these days. It's not that there's any lack of information. Each day, we are greeted by a deluge of statistics - on inflation, housing starts, retail sales, unemployment claims, and manufacturing activity. Add that to the testimony of Alan Greenspan, the prognostications of economists in print and on television, and to consumer sentiment surveys, and there is more than enough raw data to sift through, analyze, and digest.
WELLINGBOROUGH, England---/Wi-Fi Technology News/---May 30, 2003--Following a period of substantial US sales growth, leading UK miniature antenna manufacturer, Sarantel, has announced the formation of a US subsidiary, Sarantel Inc. The company's president will be Brad Hurte, who was involved in Sarantel's innovative antenna technology during his time at Symmetricom where it was originally developed. Sarantel's antennas, which are based on high-dielectric ceramics, bring a number of advantages to mobile handsets and other portable wireless devices such as GPS (Global Positioning System) receivers, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth products.
Verizon Wireless Acquires Radio Spectrum To Meet Consumer Demand In 50 U.S. Markets
Closes $750 Million Transaction With Northcoast Communications LLC For PCS Licenses In Large Sections of East Coast and Midwest
BEDMINSTER, N.J., May 23 /Wi-Fi Technology News/ -- Verizon Wireless, the nation's largest wireless service provider, today announced it has completed the acquisition of 50 PCS licenses and related network assets from Northcoast Communications LLC, for approximately $750 million in cash. The proceeds, net of payments to the FCC, will be distributed to Northcoast's partners, which are comprised of Northcoast PCS and a subsidiary of Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE:CVC) . Cablevision's portion of the proceeds will be used to reduce the company's debt.
DANBURY, Conn., May 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Flexxtech Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: FLXE) announced today that it has closed on its merger with Irvine, CA-based Network Installation Corp.
"With many of the major issues involving the corporate restructuring behind us, we are both anxious and thrilled to embark on a new path and believe that this merger with Network Installation will bring tremendous value to our shareholders and investors", stated Flexxtech Chairman Michael Novielli.