Author: Wayne Slavin

Over two-thirds of all companies will have deployed at least one wireless application by 2007, according to research. Via [vnunet.com]

Foundry Networks has updated its wireless Lan switch software to improve security and roaming. Via [computerweekly.com]

Good Technology, a provider of wireless-messaging and data-access solutions, announced yesterday a new version of its GoodLink connectivity software. Via [news.zdnet.com]

U.S.-based Wireless LAN operator Airpath said on Tuesday it aims to run 20,000 public locations for wireless computer access by late 2005, and connect to an additional 30,000 hotspots through roaming agreements. Via [reuters.co.uk]

A Linux-powered network gateway has been designed to help companies integrate ZigBee-powered wireless mesh networks into their enterprise. Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]

IBM is advancing its wireless efforts through partnerships as it looks to sell software to cities, hospitals, colleges and big business. Via [news.zdnet.com]

Intel is beating the wireless broadband drum. At September's Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco, president and COO Paul Otellini delivered a bright technology forecast, underscoring the impact of upcoming WiMAX technology. Earlier this year, Intel launched the WiMAX initiative, which is positioned as a wireless competitor to cable and DSL. WiMAX is governed by...

Two major VoIP providers took steps Monday to further unwire Net-based phoning, traditionally a service tethered by wires. Via [news.com.com]

It's not Silicon Valley, but Chaska, Minnesota, may be moving to the leading edge of Wi-Fi technology as it begins offering the service for all city residents. Via [edition.cnn.com]

Foundry Networks Inc. and Extreme Networks have extended their wireless LAN switch lineups with an emphasis on simplified deployment, voice-over-IP support, security and lower cost products for remote offices. Via [commsdesign.com]

Netgear Inc. and Flarion Technologies announced Monday that they are developing Flarion's high-speed mobile-wireless technology for delivery to cell-phone service providers through Netgear 802.11b/g products. Via [techweb.com]

Wireless silicon firm Atheros last week announced the first single-chip system for tri-band wireless LANs. The AR5006X will enable 802.11a/b/g networking to be integrated into a wider range of kit, including adapters, laptops and handheld devices. Via [vnunet.com]

SBC Communications, which provides telecommunication services in the Bay Area, is offering new and existing customers of its high-speed Internet service free wireless Web access through April to boost demand for its offerings. Via [oaklandtribune.com]

Research In Motion (RIM) is demonstrating a new BlackBerry Wireless Handheld today at the Gartner ITXPO Symposium that operates on 802.11b networks and incorporates both voice and data capabilities. Expected to be commercialli available next year, the BlackBerry 7270 will be the first BlackBerry handheld to feature VoIP and WLAN support. Via [infosyncworld.com]

AirDefense is lining up a download that will lock down laptops for wireless use as well as an upgrade to its main product that will seek and destroy rogue access points automatically. Via [pcworld.com]