Enterprise

Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 802.11n draft 2.0 Driving Enterprise Adoption of Next-Generation Wi-Fi Technology

admin — Tue, 27 May 2008 10:59:08 +0000

New Burton Group and Wi-Fi Alliance report addresses 802.11n deployment considerations

AUSTIN, TEXAS - May 2008 - With enterprises increasingly upgrading their wireless networks to 802.11n draft 2.0, the Wi-Fi Alliance today released a new white paper addressing deployment considerations for the new technology in enterprise networks. The report is written by Burton Group, a research firm focused on in-depth analysis of enterprise technologies, and provides a look at such considerations as frequency band selection, power management, security, and network management solutions for next-generation Wi-Fi deployments.

"The uptake of 802.11n draft 2.0 has been unprecedented. We are pleased to have joined with Burton Group to deliver this report designed to help enterprise decision makers with their next generation Wi-Fi deployments," said Wi-Fi Alliance executive director Edgar Figueroa. "The report addresses 802.11n WLAN migration strategies and can help enterprises get the most benefit out of this high-throughput, high-range, new generation of Wi-Fi." » read more »

RIM Introduces BlackBerry Mobile Voice System for Seamless Enterprise Voice Integration

admin — Wed, 09 May 2007 13:02:54 +0000

Allows a BlackBerry Smartphone to Become a Secure Mobile Extension of a User's Desk Phone

Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) has introduced the BlackBerry® Mobile Voice System (BlackBerry® MVS), the first integrated enterprise solution to enable the seamless convergence of a BlackBerry smartphone with an office desk phone. This integrated offering includes enhancements to the BlackBerry® Device Software, BlackBerry® Enterprise Server and Ascendent® Voice Mobility Suite from Ascendent Systems (a subsidiary of RIM) and allows BlackBerry smartphone users to be securely authenticated to the enterprise telephony system (PBX).

The new BlackBerry Mobile Voice System encompasses:

* BlackBerry® MVS Client (a component of BlackBerry® Device Software)
* BlackBerry® MVS Connectors (a component of BlackBerry® Enterprise Server)
* Ascendent Voice Mobility Suite (a software suite that interfaces with heterogeneous PBXs) » read more »

RIM Opens New BlackBerry APIs to Support Growth in Mobile Applications

admin — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 08:47:56 +0000

Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM: TSX: RIM) reports it is adding additional Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to the BlackBerry® Java Development Environment (BlackBerry JDE) to enable the next wave in mobile application development.

With a large and rapidly growing customer base, including approximately 8 million subscriber accounts and 100,000 BlackBerry Enterprise Server installations, and broad availability on over 225 networks in over 100 countries around the world, BlackBerry has become an attractive platform for software developers. » read more »

Handango Enables Smartphone Content Providers to Increase Revenue Through Subscription Billing Services

admin — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 13:11:55 +0000

Proprietary mobile billing technology is successfully utilized by top content providers to generate ongoing revenue stream

Handango, a provider of smartphone content, today announced successful results of its ongoing subscription billing services. Handango is helping more mobile content providers than ever adopt subscription-based billing models, a strategy that is quickly gaining popularity as evidenced by an almost 600 percent lift in subscription revenue through Handango sales channels from 2005 to 2006. By the end of the first quarter of 2007, Handango projects a quarter-on-quarter earnings increase of 37 percent.

Through the use of Handango's proprietary Mobile Billing Application Programming Interface (API), top content providers have seamlessly integrated subscription billing methods into their business models, resulting in a continuous increase in sales and revenue since launching their products through Handango.

Handango's Mobile Billing API enables content providers to build on-device subscription management into their products. Capabilities include:

- Establishing a billing frequency (monthly, quarterly or annually) » read more »

Bango 2Go gives brands the fast-track to the mobile web

admin — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:02:26 +0000

Eliminates the complexity and risk of launching a mobile web presence

Bango today introduced a new service, called Bango 2Go, which is a simple, cost effective way for brands and content providers to launch a presence on the mobile web. The new service – the first of its kind in the world – takes the guesswork out of participating in what industry analysts call the next internet "gold rush."

"Brands recognize the power and reach of the mobile web but have had trouble navigating the complex landscape of the mobile world," said Ray Anderson, CEO of Bango. "With Bango 2Go brands are up-and-running in just one step."

Bango has streamlined the process by combining its powerful mobile web technology with a wide range of site development skills provided by its partners. With Bango 2Go, content providers and mainstream PC brands – large and small – get mobile website building, hosting, traffic generation, monitoring and a global payment service. Brands simply visit www.bango.com to get started and Bango manages the rest:

* Bango's leading partners, selected for their expertise, handle building and hosting the mobile websites. » read more »

Cellular South and Kyocera Wireless Make M-Commerce Connection

admin — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 13:58:13 +0000

Cellular South to Launch Multi-City Wireless Wallet Consumer Trial with Prototype Kyocera Device and Cutting-edge Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology

Cellular South, a privately held wireless provider, and Kyocera Wireless Corp. (KWC), a global supplier of CDMA wireless devices and accessories, today announced a collaboration to launch a multi-city consumer trial for its new Wireless Wallet technology. Kicking off mid-May 2007 in Memphis, Tenn. and Jackson, Miss., Cellular South's Wireless Wallet trial is the first of its kind for a U.S. regional carrier.

Cellular South and Kyocera Wireless will begin a community-wide Wireless Wallet trial that allows participants the opportunity to use the technology at multiple retail locations in multiple trial cities. Participants will be equipped with a Wireless Wallet-enabled Kyocera cell phone which acts as a digital credit card that allows Cellular South customers to make payments and purchases by tapping it against a NFC-enabled wireless reader. The company plans to complete the trial by August 2007, with an anticipated widespread consumer roll-out of Wireless Wallet in Q4 2007. » read more »

SEVEN's Enterprise Mobile Email Reaches More than 100 Operators Worldwide

admin — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 11:33:31 +0000

SEVEN Delivers Reliable Mobile Email to Enterprise Customers on Wide Choice of Devices

Push email software provider SEVEN has announced that its enterprise push email product is offered by more than 100 operators worldwide. In the past year, SEVEN has added 35 new operators and expanded into 19 new countries around the globe. Almost all are offering SEVEN's enterprise push email product, and added operators include Alltel in the U.S., Hutch in India, 3 in the U.K., and Tele2Group launched in three countries thus far.

SEVEN's Enterprise Mobile Email offers companies a solution that is intended to be easy for enterprises to integrate into their own infrastructure and deploy.

Features include:

* Behind-the-Firewall Server: Lightweight server installs typically in less then two hours and integrates into existing infrastructure
* End-to-End Encryption: Best-of-breed security technologies including AES designed to meet rigid enterprise security standards; data remains securely stored behind the corporate firewall and is not stored and forwarded » read more »

Motorola Announces MC70 Enterprise Digital Assistant Support for CDMA-EVDO Networks

admin — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 12:45:25 +0000

The enterprise mobility business of Motorola, Inc. has announced the expansion of its popular line of MC70 Enterprise Digital Assistants (EDA) with support for CDMA-EVDO networks. The new MC70 with CDMA-EVDO compatibility complements the existing GSM/EDGE version – expanding customer reach by eliminating carrier barriers and providing an enterprise mobility tool that can support nearly any application in any environment.

Designed to withstand all-day everyday use in harsh work environments, Motorola’s MC70 is a compact handheld mobile computer combining multi-mode wireless networking, voice and data communications and advanced data capture capabilities in an ergonomic form factor. The MC70 is intended for use both indoors and outdoors allowing users to perform applications such as asset management, parcel delivery, direct store delivery, medication administration, fleet management and mobile point-of-sale. » read more »

Free VoIP and mobile phone functions with "Vodafone IP-Phone Professional"

admin — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 11:30:17 +0000

Vodafone will be giving a debut demonstration of its new "Vodafone IP-Phone Professional" service and a glimpse into the future at CeBIT 2007. This innovative service combines VoIP and mobile phone functions and is specifically designed for users with small and medium-sized enterprises. Vodafone customers who subscribe to the service for VoIP get the added convenience of mobile phone functions such as video telephony or text messaging on the PC. All persons making calls to the PC or mobile phone dial up your familiar Vodafone mobile number. Vodafone IP-Phone Professional's convergence means a wider range of communication options and greater convenience for professional users. » read more »

Motorola Brings Embedded Enterprise Mobility to Industrial Equipment

admin — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 10:58:28 +0000

Motorola has announced the latest addition to its wireless infrastructure portfolio – the LA-5127 Wireless Networker™ CompactFlash (CF) client radio card with 802.11b/g connectivity. Optimized for embedded, enterprise-class mobile applications, the LA-5127 Wireless Networker CF client radio card offers enhanced Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) enterprise mode security and features that enable enterprise mobility for traditionally non-wireless equipment such as mobile printers, weight scales, instrumentation, healthcare monitoring devices and other application-specific equipment needing reliable and secure wireless network connectivity. » read more »

NTT DoCoMo Offers Secure 3G FOMA F903iBSC Handset for Business Use

admin — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 11:19:07 +0000

NTT DoCoMo, Inc. and its eight regional subsidiaries announced that this month they will begin marketing the 3G FOMA™ F903iBSC business-use handset to enable companies to address security issues such as information leaks and non-work-related use of corporate phones.

NTT DoCoMo 3G FOMA™ F903iBSC

To avoid information leakage, the handset's camera, external memory, USB and infrared ports, and the Osaifu-Keitai™ e-wallet service are not available. In addition, the phonebook is limited to 101 entries.

Functions such as phonebook, e-mail, scheduler, data box, call records and screen memos can be reset remotely by DoCoMo at the request of the customer if a handset is lost. This service requires an optional subscription, and will be made available from April.

Security is further enhanced by a tool that automatically locks all functions when the handset is shut. Unlocking can be handled with biometric fingerprint authorization or a password. » read more »

SingTel and Cisco launch all-in-one communications solution for enterprises

admin — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 13:53:34 +0000

SingTel Enterprise360 provides telephony, data, Internet and security services

Singapore, 8 March 2007 – Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) and Cisco® have launched an integrated office communications solution to help enterprises streamline business operations and improve productivity.

The SingTel Enterprise360 solution, targeted at businesses with 50 to 250 employees, is a fully managed telephony, data, Internet and security service that significantly reduces the risks and complexities that enterprises face in implementing and maintaining a robust communications network.

The first of its kind in Singapore, the comprehensive solution comprises hardware, connectivity and managed services and brings together all of a business’ communications needs in an integrated offering. Key system features include integrated voice and data network, advanced security as well as remote access for today’s mobile work force. The service is built on SingTel’s data and voice networks, delivered on Cisco 2800 and 3800 Series Integrated Services Routers, Catalyst Express 500 series switches and Cisco Unified IP Phones. » read more »

Motorola Enterprise Mobility Solution Helps Ce De Candy Improve Manufacturing Operations

admin — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 13:59:17 +0000

Solution Ensures Complete Traceability for Food Manufacturer Meeting FDA Regulations

HOLTSVILLE, N.Y. -- 06 March 2007 -- Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) and PartnerSelect Solution Provider Portable Technology Solutions (PTS) today announced that Ce De Candy Inc., manufacturer and distributor of SMARTIES®, the classic sugar candy line, has implemented an enterprise mobility solution to meet the FDA’s new Food Bioterrorism regulation while also increasing the efficiency and accuracy of manufacturing processes throughout its supply chain and warehouse.

The FDA regulation required that food manufacturers maintain records that allow complete traceability for all raw goods and manufactured products by June 2006. To meet the critical mandate, Ce De implemented a mobility solution consisting of the Motorola MC9000 rugged mobile computer running PTS’s TracerPlus software, as well as the Motorola WS5100 Wireless Switch, AP300 Access Ports and the ES3000 with Power over Ethernet (PoE) Switch. The solution was configured to existing processes at Ce De Candy within one week, with full deployment being finalized within the following four weeks. » read more »

Mobility and Unified Communications: Cisco Q&A

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:15:15 +0000

Paul Fulton discusses the importance of mobile integration with enterprise-wide unified communications

March 5, 2007 -- Mobility is no longer a niche technology for sales and field service teams in businesses; it is becoming an indispensable tool for all employees. According to IDC, 28 percent of enterprise employees use their mobile phone as their primary business phone. But until recently mobile phones were used largely as consumer devices and were not well integrated into the unified communications systems at many enterprises.

Cisco's recent acquisition of mobile software company Orative has added a powerful new dimension to the Cisco Unified Communications system. In this interview, Cisco's Senior Director of Mobile Unified Communications Paul Fulton sat down to talk about Cisco's strategy, products and vision for mobile unified communications.

Before we discuss the impact of mobility on enterprise communications, let's start by defining Unified Communications. » read more »

Sybase iAnywhere Introduces Secure Mobile Instant Messaging and Presence Capabilities in Information Anywhere Suite

admin — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 20:53:45 +0000

Sybase iAnywhere Introduces Secure Mobile Instant Messaging and Presence Capabilities in Information Anywhere Suite

Dublin, Calif. â€“February 28, 2007â€“Sybase iAnywhere today announced that it has added mobile instant messaging (IM) and presence capabilities to its Information AnywhereÂ® suite. This addition to the Information Anywhere suite addresses the demand of todayâ€™s mobile workers for increased productivity and collaboration by offering the most comprehensive support for extending enterprise email systems and IM platforms across the broadest range of mobile devices. » read more »