IDC Worldwide smart handheld devices forecast and analysis 2003-2007
Posted on 19-Aug-2003 07:31 News, Computing
As enterprises and consumers continue to heavily scrutinize technology purchases, the evolution of mobile phones will cap market expansion for one of the hottest technology products of the 90’s. According to new research from IDC, potential growth for the unconnected PDA market will shift largely to voice-enabled devices.
Handango releases mobile software data for the second quarter of 2003
Posted on 13-Aug-2003 21:05 News, Computing
Handango released the Handango Yardstick for the second quarter of 2003. The Handango Yardstick is a quarterly report on the state of the mobile software economy. This quarter, the Handango Yardstick focuses on global software sales, highlighting the sales of non-English mobile software applications and bestsellers by language.
Shakers on mobile and wireless
Posted on 12-Aug-2003 23:48 News, Computing
CBR (Computer Business Review) published their selection of 10 most influential companies in the mobile and wireless business.
Microsoft Innovation Centre New Zealand select mobile projects
Posted on 11-Aug-2003 01:55 News, Computing
The Microsoft New Zealand Innovation Centre was launched in October last year to help accelerate the progress of technology projects for public sector agencies and foster innovation in the sector.
Windows XP Handhelds: The Next Small Thing
Posted on 4-Aug-2003 23:12 News, Computing
In a ZiffDavis Wireless article, author Ross Rubin talks about full OS in small packages. Ultra-personal computers aren't available yet, almost at the edge of being vapourware. But we're closer than you think.
Walker Wireless and Vodafone New Zealand seal partnership
Posted on 1-Aug-2003 08:17 News, Computing
Walker Wireless Ltd and Vodafone New Zealand Ltd have formalised their strategic relationship with the signing of agreements under which Vodafone will become a key marketing and distribution channel for the Walker Wireless broadband service.
Improved version of Skweezer now released
Posted on 31-Jul-2003 17:44 News, Computing
Skweezer is a proxy service that formats web pages to be displayed in the best format for the small form factor of handhelds and mobile phones. The new version includes increased page load speed and better controls.
Thirty-one awards given by a panel of industry experts at the Handango Partner Summit
Posted on 29-Jul-2003 19:57 News, Computing
Handango announced the winners of the Handango Champion Awards at the Handango Partner Summit last week. The Handango Champion Awards were judged by members of the media and other industry experts. Each winner received a generous awards package including promotional opportunities and a US$5,000 marketing stipend.
Business: Redefining Microsoft
Posted on 29-Jul-2003 17:51 News, Computing
Microsoft latest's earnings report was certainly comforting news to shareholders who have watched other tech firms tank. Annual revenue of $32 billion, up 13 percent year to year. Not to mention a handy $10 billion profit and $49 billion in petty cash. But hidden beneath the heady numbers lurks a nagging question: Are there limits to Microsoft's success?
Current state of mobile and wireless industry Q2 2003
Posted on 25-Jul-2003 19:33 News, Computing
Canalys research released the latest numbers of mobile and wireless performance in EMEA (Europe, Middle Eastern, Africa). Handheld sales up 51%, Nokia leads the smartphone segment and Palm leads data devices.
Microsoft launches Speech Partner Program
Posted on 10-Jul-2003 22:09 News, Computing
Received today an e-mail for Microsoft Partners, with information about their new Microsoft Speech Partner Program. Interesting to note the vision of having mobile devices being voice activated.
A portal for New Zealand businesses
Posted on 19-Jun-2003 18:35 News, Computing
Did you know that: 27% of e-mail requires immediate action, 40% of the workforce is mobile and 60% of senior management time is spent away from the desk? I knew about this site for some time, but only now I had time to visit it again and write about it.
