Vanu and HP Announce Mid-Tex Cellular as First Mobile Operator to
Deploy Software Radio Technology

http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/031215/155077_1.html



Monday December 15, 8:02 am ET

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 15, 2003--
Vanu Software on HP Standards-Based Platforms Enables Mobile
Operators to Add Support for Different Wireless Network Standards at
Minimal Cost and Risk

Vanu, Inc. and HP (NYSE:HPQ - News), today announced that Mid-Tex
Cellular will be the first mobile operator to deploy a powerful
software solution that can run multiple wireless networks on a single
hardware platform.

With the Vanu Software Radio(TM) solution, Mid-Tex Cellular will
overlay its existing TDMA-based wireless network with a new GSM/GPRS-
based system -- by installing a radio access network (RAN) composed
of HP servers and Vanu software.

Motorola Moves Forward to Launch Independent Semiconductor Company And Increase Strategic Focus on Communications
Wednesday December 17, 11:09 am ET
Files S-1 Registration Statement for Separation of its Semiconductor Business


SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Dec. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT - News) today announced that a Registration Statement on Form S-1 has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in connection with the proposed separation of Motorola's semiconductor operations into a publicly traded company. The filing was made by SPS Spinco, Inc., the temporary name of the entity that will operate Motorola's semiconductor operations following the initial public offering. The new name of the entity will be selected prior to the offering.
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Under the transaction, SPS Spinco intends to issue shares of its Class A common stock in an initial public offering. Following the initial public offering, Motorola will own all the outstanding shares of SPS Spinco's Class B common stock. Motorola later intends to distribute all of its ownership interest in SPS Spinco to Motorola's common shareholders in a tax-free spin- off by means of a special dividend. The distribution is anticipated to occur prior to the end of 2004. Completion of the distribution is contingent upon the satisfaction or waiver of a variety of conditions, including, among other things, the receipt of a favorable tax ruling from the IRS and/or a favorable opinion of Motorola's tax advisor as to the tax-free nature of the distribution for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As a result, the distribution may not occur at the contemplated time and may not occur at all.

Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements based on current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the proposed separation of SPS and the impact of such a separation and the company's future plans with respect to its other businesses. Motorola wishes to caution the reader that the factors below and those on pages F-33 through F-40 of the appendix to the company's Proxy Statement for the 2003 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and its other SEC filings could cause the company's actual results to differ materially from those stated in the forward-looking statements. These factors include: (1) successful completion of the separation in a timely manner; (2) prospects for continued growth in the semiconductor industry, especially given the recent worldwide semiconductor recession; and (3) satisfaction of conditions to consummating the transaction, some of which are out of the control of the company.

The offering will be made only by means of a prospectus. Once available, preliminary prospectuses may be obtained from our underwriter, Goldman, Sachs & Co., 85 Broad Street, New York, NY 10004.

A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sales of these securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state.

Shareholders of Motorola and other investors are urged to read the registration statement on Form S-1 that SPS Spinco, Inc. has filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed spin-off, and any amendments or other future filings, because it contains important information about SPS Spinco, Inc. and the spin-off transaction.




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Source: Motorola, Inc.

vnunet.com Bluetooth security 'crisis' looming: "Bluetooth security 'crisis' looming"

Bluetooth security 'crisis' looming
By Robert Jaques [17-12-2003]
Class 1 standard easy for hackers to exploit, says security firm

Security experts have warned of the need to take care as new Bluetooth devices with a transmission range of up to 100 metres arrive.
Security consultant @stake believes that devices conforming to the latest Bluetooth standard represent a potential crisis similar to the introduction of wireless local area networks based on the 802.11b Wi-Fi standard.

Proliferation of Wireless Data Forms New Security Market

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 17, 2003--Wireless carriers are expanding their data services, and more consumer and business devices are supporting wireless connectivity. There are a number of security risks associated with wireless data, which has driven the creation of a new wireless security market. Most easily addressable within the wireless security market is wireless device security. In-Stat/MDR ( http://www.instat.com ) expects that wireless device security will be a top area of concern for consumers, wireless carriers, and network administrators, as all groups have a stake in the stability and security of the devices. The main challenge in securing wireless devices, according to the high-tech market research firm, is determining whose job it is to secure these devices. Smartphones, normally sold through service providers, are usually considered consumer devices, however, like with the consumer PC market, the average consumer user lacks understanding of how and why to secure their device. Many consumers may demand data security from the service providers and device manufacturers. Meanwhile, corporate IT administrators are torn between the benefits of offering added mobility via wireless devices and the security risks associated with wireless deployment and management.
Additionally, wireless networks are complicating the security equation, as devices that once were predominantly corporate in nature, are now also accessing wireless data networks via hotspots and public areas. These wireless users may be providing malicious users with a backdoor into corporate networks. Additionally, companies that have deployed wireless networks require additional security layers, as existing security measures built into the wireless standards are weak. Wireless LAN security gateways and wireless Intrusion Detection Systems have been developed to provide encryption for corporate wireless data and to identify potential hackers to the wireless network.

In-Stat/MDR has also found that:

-- Within wireless security, there are three addressable markets: Wireless Infrastructure Security, Wireless Device Security and Wireless LAN security. Together these segments are poised to reach $8.4 Billion by 2008.

-- Wireless devices create security vulnerabilities as carriers of malicious data into corporate networks, in addition to being attacked unto themselves.

-- Laptops, phones, and PDAs are the most common devices accessing wireless networks, and by far, they are the most at risk within the forecast period. However, the number of devices that can be wirelessly enabled is limitless, and as such, the market for wireless security is expected to evolve beyond these communication devices.

The report, "Wireless Security" (#IN030542MD), analyzes the worldwide market for wireless security products, ranging from wireless security at the infrastructure, wireless device security, and enterprise wireless LAN security. This report includes five-year forecasts for wireless infrastructure security equipment, anti-virus, firewall, and VPN for wireless devices, and Wireless LAN security gateways and Intrusion Detection Systems. To purchase this report, or for more information, please visit: http://www.instat.com/catalog/Wcatalogue.asp?id=98 or contact Rick Vogelei at 480.609.4533; rvogelei@reedbusiness.com. The report price is $3,495 U.S. Dollars.

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