Tag: Products

Network monitoring and analysis vendor Network Instruments LLC on Tuesday said it's adding the 802.11b wireless LAN standard to the list of protocols it analyzes. Via [internetweek.com]

Microsoft is expected to present its take next week on "soft Wi-Fi," a new idea in wireless networking for homes and offices. Via [news.com.com]

Hewlett-Packard is set to unveil a wireless-enabled addition to its Jornada range of PDAs (personal digital assistants) at the GSM World Congress in Cannes Feb. 19. Via [infoworld.com]

A system will be unveiled next week that enables seamless roaming between 802.11 wireless local area networks (WLANs) and GSM wireless networks, according to the three companies that developed it. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]

Newbury Networks, Inc, a developer of location-based network products, today announced the availability of LocaleManager and LocaleServer. The company described these as solutions for managing and deploying location-enabled networks and applications on WLANs supporting the 802.11 standard. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]

Leading handheld computer manufacturer Palm has launched a new "always on" device which it hopes will strengthen its hand in a battle with rivals Microsoft, Compaq and Handspring for the wireless data market. Via [news.bbc.co.uk]

Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Computer and organizer of the first US festival has announced today the founding of a new company called the Wheel of Zeus, or wOz. Wozniak said wOz had secured $6 million for his startup.

Hewlett-Packard Company announced several new mobile and wireless products today, including the new HP Pavilion zt1000 notebook PC series with optional embedded 802.11b or Bluetooth wireless capabilities. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]