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Bluetooth Helps Drivers Say No to DWD: Driving While Dialing
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., July 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Picture this: You're driving down the highway, going the speed limit, your seatbelt is buckled up and you haven't illegally changed lanes -- yet there is a police car behind you, sirens blaring, beckoning you to pull over. What could be wrong? The cell phone in your hand -- and against your ear -- could be the culprit.

Bluetooth is a convenient way to get you out of that ticket. Bluetooth is a wireless technology that connects devices together, but without that pesky wire in between the two to get in the way. Bluetooth comes built into products consumers use every day -- like cell phones, headsets, PDAs, laptops, and yes, even cars -- and allows devices that have Bluetooth built-in to "talk" to each other without a wire connection.

"If the driver's cell phone and headset both have Bluetooth built-in, the driver could put the headset on, leave the phone in the bag on the backseat, and drive the car with the use of both hands to do all of those other things we do in the car, like change the radio station and adjust the mirror," said Mike McCamon, executive director of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group, the trade association responsible for promoting and regulating the wireless technology.

Another way Bluetooth can be used in the car is by connecting the actual car to the driver's -- or passenger's -- Bluetooth enabled cell phone. Just as easy as using the headset with Bluetooth and the phone, this scenario gives the user even more flexibility and freedom: when the car with Bluetooth senses the Bluetooth enabled cell phone in the car, the car's audio system and dash installed controls take over the function of the phone. Calls are made and retrieved using voice recognition, and the user never has to even touch the actual phone.

As the number of auto accidents related to cell phone use continues to climb, many states and even city municipalities are looking closely at legislation designed to keep drivers' hands where they belong -- on the wheel. While New York is currently the only state to have a hands-free cell phone law on the books, California, Massachusetts, and 20 other states will bring the topic up for discussion this fall.

Car manufacturer's like DaimlerChrysler are making Bluetooth available in vehicles coming off the line this fall -- dealer-installed solutions are available now. And if you don't have a Dodge, Jeep, or Chrysler, you're still in luck as there are several after-market car kits for sale from makers like Sony Ericsson, Nokia, and Motorola.

Of course, the key of getting any device to "talk" to another is that they both have to be speaking the same language -- so if you get Bluetooth in your car, you'll want to make sure you have Bluetooth in your cell phone too. Right now, AT&T and T-Mobile both have phones with Bluetooth available for customers, and by the end of the summer, the rest of the major carriers in the US -- Nextel, Sprint, Verizon and Cingular -- are expected to follow suit.

So the next time you're driving along with the phone glued to your ear or you're DWD (driving while dialing), think about Bluetooth -- it can make your life safer, easier, and oh yeah -- ticket free.

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Report Predicts ZigBee Will Dominate Two-Way Low Data Rate Wireless Applications in the Home
Market Research Report Analyzes the Adoption Potential of ZigBee

and the Problems of Adoption and Standardization Within the Industry

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 10 /PRNewswire/ -- West Technology Research Solutions, LLC (d.b.a. WTRS), a market research firm focusing solely on emerging technologies, today announced the availability of their newly updated analysis concluding that adoption of ZigBee will be ubiquitous but will take some time to grow.

"The overall potential for ZigBee in low data rate markets has not diminished and demand is building," said Kirsten West, one of the principals of WTRS. "In the not too distant future it will be common to find as many as 50 ZigBee chips in a house. These will be found in light switches, fire and smoke detectors, thermostats, appliances in the kitchen, and video and audio remote controls. The same principles apply to networks in industrial, building automation, and medical markets."

West estimates that by 2006, assuming a 4% global GDP growth, annual shipments for ZigBee chipsets into the home automation segment alone will exceed 46 million units and will grow rapidly thereafter. WTRS forecasts 3 scenarios that are dependent upon global GDP growth projections. These reflect adoption potential in various markets while taking into account the nascence of the technology market and its consequent susceptibility to economic conditions.

The ZigBee Market Report and Analysis provides sales volume, unit shipments, and average selling price by vertical market as well as geography, segmented into three global GDP growth scenarios. In addition, it provides corporate profile information of some of the companies currently developing to the ZigBee protocol. Companies profiled at some length include Adcon Telemetry AG, Agere Systems, AMI Semiconductor, Atmel, Eaton Corporation, Ember Corporation, ENQ Semiconductor, Figure 8 Wireless, Helicomm, Integration Associates, Invensys, Microchip Technology, Millenial Net, Mitsubishi Electronic Industrial, Motorola, and Philips Semiconductors. West Technology Research has also authored definitive studies of Smart Card, Gateway, Wireless Overview, and UltraWideband market potential. Market reports are re-issued on a quarterly schedule, either for one-time purchase, or annual subscription (4 quarterly reports).

Report Predicts Ultrawideband Technology Will Soon Be a Major Competitor in the Cellular Phone Market
Market Research Report Analyzes Effect of UWB Market Potential in the Wireless Component and End Product Industry

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 10 /PRNewswire/ -- West Technology Research Solutions, LLC (WTRS), a market research firm focusing solely on emerging technologies, today announced the availability of their newly updated analysis that demonstrates that overall dominance of UWB in the high data rate wireless market place is virtually inevitable.

"Despite its market potential, UWB product release into the market is and will continue to be incremental, in direct relation to overcoming challenges from those industries who are concerned with RF interference issues," said Kirsten West, one of the principals of WTRS. "The throughput potential of UWB being one thousand times greater than 802.11b, and its attribute of supporting a piconet of unlimited size, has the very real potential to displace technologies in LANs, PANs, and ultimately in WANs. A significant number of companies in the technology and communication industry, notably cellular phone handset manufacturers, are fully aware of UWB's immense commercial application, anticipating that UWB will create a wealth of options that likely leave CDMA behind as no longer sufficient."

West estimates that, given a 4% global GDP growth rate, annual shipments for Ultrawideband chipsets into the communications segment alone will exceed 63 million units by 2007. WTRS forecasts 3 scenarios that are dependent upon global GDP growth projections. These reflect adoption potential in various markets while taking into account the nascence of the technology market and its consequent susceptibility to economic conditions.

The Ultrawideband Market Report and Analysis provides sales volume, unit shipments, and average selling price by vertical market as well as geography. In addition, it provides corporate profile information of some of the companies currently developing to the Ultrawideband technology. Market reports are re-issued on a quarterly schedule, either for one-time purchase, or annual subscription (4 quarterly reports). Companies profiled at some length include Adamya Technologies, Aether Wire & Location, AML Communications, Bridgestone Firestone Research, DaimlerChrysler, Datong Electronics, EADS Deutschland GmbH, Efficient Networks, Georadar, Grundig AG, Intel, Lockheed Martin, Motorola, Parco Merged Media, ParthusCeva, RF Technologies, Rhino Analytics, Science Applications International Corporation, Siemens AG, ST Microelectronics, Time Domain, UltraDevices, Volvo Truck North America, XtremeSpectrum, and Zircon. West Technology Research has also authored definitive studies of Smart Card, Gateway, Wireless Overview, and ZigBee market potential.

New Software Release Provides More Capabilities for Motorola Canopy(TM) Wireless Broadband Operators
Alignment Tools, Network Extension and Security Added Features

WASHINGTON, July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Motorola's Canopy Wireless Broadband Group announced the availability of software release 4.0 during the Wireless Communications Association annual conference. The new software release is designed to provide network operators with additional capabilities including network extension, enhanced alignment tools and security, interference robustness as well as easier install and troubleshooting capabilities.

"This software release is a result of listening to the operator community and dedicating the engineering resources to continually enhance and improve our product portfolio," said Tom Gruba, director of marketing and channel operations for Motorola's Canopy Wireless Broadband Group. "The feedback from the R4.0 beta tests has been very positive and is reflective of the success we're seeing in our initial software sales."

Key features of software release 4.0 include:
-- The ability to use additional frequencies in the 5.7GHz Industrial,
Scientific and Medical (ISM) band covering 5725 to 5850 MHz. With
these additional frequencies, 5.7GHz Canopy modules provide six,
instead of four, non-overlapping frequencies.
-- The extended network synchronization feature can give the operator
additional options and flexibility in extending the network or meeting
specific design requirements.
-- An audible alignment tone that provides feedback on alignment using
only a headset and adapter cable with no PDA or notebook computer
required.
-- Improved Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) for all calibrated
modules to display more consistent RSSI readings with temperature
compensation and a power level measurement in dBm.
-- Performance improvements in measuring, tracking and responding to
changes in jitter.
-- The 20 Mbps backhaul may now be stepped down to 10 Mbps for
troubleshooting and debugging or dealing with temporary or long-term
interference.

"Besides these important capabilities, Release 4.0 can enhance network security with the backhaul authentication, subscriber module scan privacy features and the ability of the network operator to completely deny all remote access to a module," said Gruba.

For more information on software release 4.0, please visit http://www.motorola.com/canopy .

Launched in June 2002, Motorola's Canopy system is based on wireless broadband technology that provides for high-speed Internet access utilizing the unlicensed UNII bands (5.25-5.35GHz or 5.725-5.825GHz). The Canopy system was designed to provide cost-effective "last mile" high-speed data access for customers previously underserved or who live in locations where infrastructure and return on investment previously has been unattainable.

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THE PAST FEW weeks have seen a storm of debate about the economics and return
on investment of Wi-Fi hotspots. What almost all the arguments entirely ignore
is the standard lurking on the horizon, which will turn current assumptions on
their head. This is the 802.16x wireless metropolitan area network (WMan)
specification, which is being developed and promoted by the WiMAX industry
group, whose most powerful members are Intel and Nokia.

Report Says Handset Sales Climbed In Europe, China
Wednesday July 9, 11:34 am ET
By Tom Becker, Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES


NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Sales of handsets in Europe and China surged recently as consumers began purchasing more high-tech phones and concerns over the outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome eased.

The two areas have been sources of trepidation for manufacturers fighting sluggish sales.

Handset sales in Europe climbed 10% in June and 14% year-over-year, according to a report by Tim Luke, an analyst with Lehman Brothers Inc. (NYSE:LEH - News) The sales figures were driven by increasing demand for color and camera models. Monthly sales of color phones increased 25%, and monthly sales of integrated camera phones rose 34%, according to the report.

MCI Adds Wireless 'Hot Spots' to Remote Access Solution Through Wayport

MCI to Support Wireless Access in Hotels, Airports and
Select San Francisco Bay Area McDonald's Locations

ASHBURN, Va., July 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MCI (WCOEQ, MCWEQ) today
announced that customers can now access corporate networks, Virtual Private
Networks (VPNs) and the Internet via wireless high-speed connections at more
than 600 U.S. locations including hotels, airports and select San Francisco-
San Jose area McDonald's restaurants through a roaming partnership with
Wayport.
Beginning today, McDonald's will begin offering wireless services as part
of a pilot via Wayport's Wi-Fi network at select San Francisco Bay area
restaurants. McDonald's wireless restaurants will be added to MCI's list of
remote access locations later this month.
"With the addition of Wayport's 'hot spots' to MCI's ever growing number
of dial-up POPs, customers can now access MCI's world-class global Internet
backbone while waiting for an airplane, staying in a hotel or enjoying a Big
Mac at McDonald's," said Ralph Montfort, MCI director of Access Services.
"These 'road warriors' on the go will be able to connect using Wi-Fi, Dial or
Ethernet, without having to worry about third party security, billing or
software compatibility because MCI takes care of it all through one customer
interface."
By including wireless access points into MCI's Corporate Dial solution,
customers benefit from a seamless solution to launch a VPN client,
authenticate access and establish secure connections to corporate networks in
an un-tethered environment. In addition, MCI Corporate Dial customers have one
supplier for technical support, dedicated customer service and a consolidated
bill for all wireless and dial up access charges.
Combined with enhanced Service Level Agreements, MCI's advanced remote
access suite helps businesses reduce connectivity costs while supporting
higher levels of productivity for traveling and remote workers. Through a
single point of entry, administrators can easily create and modify user
groups, configure multiple product sets, set user passwords and prohibit more
costly connections.

Survey Shows Growing Enterprise Demand for Convergence, Wireless LANs, Security
Wednesday July 9, 9:05 am ET
Among Nortel Networks Users, 91 Percent to Have Converged Voice, Data Networks by 2008


DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 9, 2003--Thirty percent of Nortel Networks (NYSE:NT - News; TSX:NT - News) enterprise customers have converged their voice and data networks and another 61 percent plan to do so in the next five years, according to a survey conducted by independent technology market researcher Mindwave Research.

The survey included approximately 100 corporate, networking and IT professionals who attended Global Connect 2003, the recent annual conference of the International Nortel Networks Users Association (INNUA).

Participants identified ease of integrated applications deployment, ability to deploy enhanced voice functions, reduced wiring costs, and reduced cost of moves, adds and changes as major drivers for converging their networks.

In addition, 60 percent viewed wireless local area networks (LANs) as "critical" to improving employee productivity. Network security was also highlighted as a concern, with 71 percent saying that their companies are investing in advanced security solutions.

"Nortel Networks customers have always been at the forefront of technology adoption," said Greg Merritt, vice president, marketing, Enterprise Networks, Nortel Networks. "We are committed to helping our customers achieve their network vision while providing a cost-effective and flexible roadmap to convergence."

"Our 'One network. A world of choice.' enterprise vision is part and parcel to this roadmap," Merritt said. "This vision allows for choice while maximizing customer engagement. That's key to improving customer relationships for us, our customers, and their customers."

The survey found that 14 percent of the companies polled are deploying wireless LAN solutions companywide. Another 20 percent are doing so in selected departments. Eighty-six percent believe that wireless LAN solutions will increase employee mobility.

Fifteen percent of participants identified network and data security as their top IT concern. Other areas of concern included hacker and virus protection, wireless security, and disaster recovery. Eighty-five percent noted that security is "critical" to their businesses. Seventy-one percent said that they use perimeter defense - firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), application proxies, and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) - as their approach to network security.

The survey also indicated that 60 percent of participants still consider traditional enterprise voice products (PBX/key systems, circuit switching) to be "crucial." Sixty-eight percent said they were involved in evaluating or purchasing enterprise voice over IP (Internet Protocol) solutions - IP telephony, for example.

Survey participants answered questions about: awareness of and plans for converging networks; wireless LANs; security and use of security solutions; risks and rewards; technical requirements; and demographics. The survey was designed and administered via the Web by Mindwave Research, an independent full-service market research and consulting firm that focuses exclusively on technology products and markets. For more information on Mindwave Research, go to www.mindwaveresearch.com or call (512)469-9058.

INNUA, formerly INNMUG (International Nortel Networks Meridian Users Group), recently changed its name to represent its expanded membership, which now includes Nortel Networks data users. INNUA membership spans 17 countries with more than 72 chapters in 10 regions. Approximately 3,000 members attended Global Connect 2003. INNUA is headquartered in Dallas. Visit www.innua.org for more information.

'One network. A world of choice.', Nortel Networks vision for the enterprise, is about raising the bar with a new level of customer and employee engagement, no matter where and how the network is accessed. It also offers enterprises the power of choice in deployment options through industry-leading solutions in IP Telephony, applications, data and optical networking.

Nortel Networks is an industry leader and innovator focused on transforming how the world communicates and exchanges information. The Company is supplying its service provider and enterprise customers with communications technology and infrastructure to enable value-added IP data, voice and multimedia services spanning Wireless Networks, Wireline Networks, Enterprise Networks, and Optical Networks. As a global company, Nortel Networks does business in more than 150 countries. More information about Nortel Networks can be found on the Web at www.nortelnetworks.com.

Certain information included in this press release is forward-looking and is subject to important risks and uncertainties. The results or events predicted in these statements may differ materially from actual results or events. Factors which could cause results or events to differ from current expectations include, among other things: the severity and duration of the industry adjustment; the sufficiency of our restructuring activities, including the potential for higher actual costs to be incurred in connection with restructuring actions compared to the estimated costs of such actions; fluctuations in operating results and general industry, economic and market conditions and growth rates; the ability to recruit and retain qualified employees; fluctuations in cash flow, the level of outstanding debt and debt ratings; the ability to meet financial covenants contained in our credit agreements; the ability to make acquisitions and/or integrate the operations and technologies of acquired businesses in an effective manner; the impact of rapid technological and market change; the impact of price and product competition; international growth and global economic conditions, particularly in emerging markets and including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; the impact of rationalization in the telecommunications industry; the dependence on new product development; the uncertainties of the Internet; the impact of the credit risks of our customers and the impact of customer financing and commitments; stock market volatility; the entrance into an increased number of supply and outsourcing contracts which contain delivery and installation provisions, which, if not met, could result in the payment of substantial penalties or liquidated damages; the ability to obtain timely, adequate and reasonably priced component parts from suppliers and internal manufacturing capacity; the future success of our strategic alliances; and the adverse resolution of litigation. For additional information with respect to certain of these and other factors, see the reports filed by Nortel Networks with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, Nortel Networks disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Ericsson floats idea for 'Lite' Bluetooth spec

By Junko Yoshida
EE Times
7 July 2003 (9:23 p.m. GMT)

PARIS - Ericsson Technology Licensing is considering developing a
derivative of the Bluetooth standard that would compete against the
nascent Zigbee specification in industrial control and automation
applications-Zigbee's target market. The proposal has set backers of
the two short-range wireless communications technologies at odds, and
some critics said Bluetooth chip suppliers are only trying to
insinuate themselves into a growing market with better margins than
mobile phones.

Ireland's South West Regional Authority is testing services that will see
thousands get low-cost broadband in a scheme that involves satellites and Wi-Fi.

Bluetooth Hits The Streets
Amy Wu, 07.07.03, 10:00 AM ET

NEW YORK - So far, the most interesting use for Bluetooth wireless technology to catch on among consumers has been the wireless hands-free headset for mobile phones. But the potential the technology holds is so much greater than that.

The folks at the Bluetooth Special Interest Group are hoping to spread the religion of Bluetooth much further in the coming months, and the place they've chosen to focus on next is in the car.


Sony Ericsson's Bluetooth car kit

It's the next logical step, says Mike McCamon, the industry group's executive director. "70% of all mobile-phone calls are taken inside the vehicle, so I'd think the most natural place for these car kits would be in your automobile," he says. "We see car kits as a key to mainstream consumers."

Wi-Fi Is Becoming the Wireless Choice

By K.C. Swanson
Staff Reporter
07/07/2003 09:24 AM EDT
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Everyone who's ever tripped over the wires from their computer can regard the advent of Wi-Fi with pleasure.

Wi-Fi, shorthand for the technology used in wireless local area networks, lets you unhook your PC from wires and surf the Internet from the seductive depths of the living room couch. As a consumer technology, it has much to recommend it: The networks are speedy and relatively easy to set up, and it's getting easier all the time to hook up to wireless networks at hot spots away from home.


Best of all, Wi-Fi doesn't demand a big cash outlay. In fact, the same convergence of competitive forces that have made life tough for small-fry WLAN-chip outfits have been a boon for consumers. As Intel (INTC:Nasdaq - news - commentary - research - analysis) and Texas Instruments (TXN:NYSE - news - commentary - research - analysis) have begun muscling their way into the arena, expect prices to keep dropping, further boosting Wi-Fi's popularity.