Bringing a new level of security to consumers and IT organizations alike, Engim has forged a partnership with AirDefense to deliver an added layer of security in a Wi-Fi chip – an intrusion prevention system. Via [reed-electronics.com]
Speakeasy Inc., a privately owned Internet broadband provider, on Wednesday launched an Internet access service for businesses using new wireless technology that it said was faster and easier to deploy than its current broadband service. Via [reuters.com]
The hodgepodge of incompatible wireless networking technologies is about to get a bit smaller, as companies working on Bluetooth and ultrawideband are combining their efforts. Via [news.com.com]
Over the past few months, I've been testing Helium Networks' new Wireless Recon system for performing radio frequency (RF) site surveys and engineering wireless LANs. Helium had been referring to this product as Rollabout during the beta development phase while I've been testing. The commercial release of the Wireless Recon system, which includes some enhancements,...
A group of local government officials gathered in Philadelphia this week to discuss strategies for deploying their own citywide broadband wireless networks. Via [news.zdnet.com]
Motorola said Tuesday that it has started field trials of its Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) technology that it claims will provide seamless handoffs between cellular and Wi-Fi networks. Via [commsdesign.com]
Microsoft over the weekend rolled out an update to its Windows XP operating system to add support for WPA2, aka Wi-Fi Protected Access 2, the wireless security specification approved by the IEEE. Via [eweek.com]
Siemens Communications may still be in the process of figuring out what to ultimately do with its mobile handset division, but the company is still rolling out handsets, including a family of 802.11 WLAN phones for data and voice. Via [wirelessweek.com]
Low-cost devices are aimed at small and midsize businesses, where Cisco faces tough competition. Via [informationweek.com]
Airpath Wireless is rolling out a new host platform for metro-scale broadband wireless deployments. Via [extremetech.com]
Several wireless equipment suppliers, including Cisco Systems, Siemens Communications and Aruba Networks, are set to show off new products and enhancements at next week's NetWorld+Interop trade show in Las Vegas. Via [news.zdnet.com]
Boston is finally taking a long, hard look at bringing the wireless service across the city, and has scheduled a Wi-Fi Summit for May 19. Via [informationweek.com]
Verizon Communications Inc. is turning off the free wireless Internet access it beams from New York City telephone booths for DSL subscribers who use laptops away from home or the office. Via [businessweek.com]
Tropos Networks, a popular seller of wireless mesh equipment in municipal deployments, this week announced upgrades to various pieces of equipment and the software that runs them. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]
Airbee Wireless Inc. and Radiocrafts AS announced Thursday (April 28) they would team to deliver out-of-the-box ZigBee solutions. Via [commsdesign.com]