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RIM launches 3G BlackBerry

RIM launches 3G BlackBerry

TOP STORY Posted at 9:29AM, 12th May 2008
New "Bold" handset is the PDA maker's first to support HSDPA for high-speed data. Read more

EDF powers up remote monitoring data network

EDF powers up remote monitoring data network Posted at 5:18PM, 9th May 2008
The energy provider is using mobile routers as part of its communications network for monitoring substations across London and the South East. Read more

Week in Review: Microsoft cuts ties with Yahoo

Week in Review: Microsoft cuts ties with Yahoo Posted at 4:01PM, 9th May 2008
Microsoft finally gives up on its long and protracted takeover bid. We also looked at ID cards, sewer broadband, lie detectors, future wireless, and a new botnet king is crowned. Read more

UK retail IT investment stagnates

UK retail IT investment stagnates Posted at 5:18PM, 8th May 2008
Sixth annual report on IT in retail has revealed that investment levels remain the same as last year, while refresh cycles are getting longer. Read more

End2End seals SMS delivery deal with KLM

End2End seals SMS delivery deal with KLM Posted at 3:52PM, 8th May 2008
Passengers with the Dutch airline carrier will be receiving flight status notifications thanks to the mobile messaging provider. Read more

Bournemouth wins fibre broadband sewer network

Posted at 3:03PM, 8th May 2008
Bournemouth is chosen by H2O Networks as the first city to implement a sewer broadband network system throughout its homes and businesses. Read more

Huge growth forecast for mobile ad spending

Posted at 5:38PM, 7th May 2008
A new analyst report forecasts annual growth of over 40 per cent as handset improvements offer cost-effective communication streams. Read more

South Somerset goes mobile

Posted at 4:55PM, 7th May 2008
The south west district council will get mobile services for its staff as part of a new voice telecoms deal with Thus. Read more

Toshiba pimps its portables

Posted at 3:45PM, 7th May 2008
New laptop model aimed at "design-conscious" consumers and professionals, but vendor plans to offer personalised designs, starting in France. Read more

Mobile tech boosts aid workers' ability to help

Posted at 3:13PM, 7th May 2008
Non-governmental organisations are making good use of mobile innovations to help improve the lives of people around the world, a new report has shown. Read more

'New wireless devices will save lives' says Ofcom

Posted at 12:57PM, 7th May 2008
An Ofcom report, researched over 18 months, looks at how wireless technology could develop in the next decade and beyond - but warns that spectrum needs to be better managed. Read more

HTC launches Windows Mobile 6.1 Touch Diamond

Posted at 12:06PM, 7th May 2008
Orange to be first UK network to offer the HSDPA-capable "iPhone killer". Read more

Girl geeks lack good role models

Posted at 11:45AM, 6th May 2008
Young women love tech, but avoid taking it up as a career because of a lack of strong female role models, research has found. Read more

Vodafone lands the iPhone

Posted at 10:10AM, 6th May 2008
As Apple prepares to launch the iPod-based smartphone in more countries, British mobile phone giant Vodafone confirms it will be selling the handset in ten countries. Read more

SAP's apps get mobile on BlackBerrys

Posted at 5:42PM, 2nd May 2008
A partnership between SAP and RIM will bring 'Facebook-like' functionality to mobile business applications. Read more

Vodafone offers unlimited mobile internet access

Posted at 3:58PM, 2nd May 2008
Vodafone becomes the first mobile phone operator to offer unlimited internet access on monthly price plans as standard. Read more

BSkyB engineers get mobile comms

Posted at 12:39PM, 2nd May 2008
The triple play's service techs get mobile computers in the field. Read more

Week in review: Skynet here we come!

Posted at 12:14PM, 2nd May 2008
Microsoft has trouble with XP and SQL, HMRC staff are snoops, bloggers speak up on elections and robots learn to carry mugs. Read more

Video: Robo-butlers in just ten years

Posted at 6:08PM, 1st May 2008
Intel has shown off its latest developments in robotics - millions in research, but they still drop mugs. Read more

Mobiles help SMEs win more business

Posted at 5:36PM, 1st May 2008
Smaller businesses are coping with increased competition in the market place by using mobile technology to keep up-to-date with customers' demands, a new report has found. Read more

Mobile broadband speeds slower than expected

Posted at 4:47PM, 29th Apr 2008
Broadband Expert finds that the average speed of UK mobile broadband is half as fast despite its initial findings Read more

WHSmith voices stock control approval

Posted at 12:59PM, 29th Apr 2008
The retailer's travel subsidiary is doubling its use of voice technology in its warehouse to build on past success with increased stock accuracy and productivity. Read more

FCUK manages stock on-floor with handhelds

Posted at 2:15PM, 28th Apr 2008
A new in-store mobile system helps French Connection UK manage stock transfers, markdowns and lookups. Read more

3G BlackBerry faces delays, says report

Posted at 11:17AM, 28th Apr 2008
But the RIM smartphone is likely to be unveiled within the next six weeks, analysts have predicted. Read more

Last Galileo test satellite launched

Posted at 10:22AM, 28th Apr 2008
Over the weekend, the European Union launched its second test satellite for its rival to the American GPS system. Read more

Public Sector roundup: Hospital tracks with RFID

Posted at 5:39PM, 25th Apr 2008
Scottish hospitals use RFID for asset tracking, Newcastle opts for e-records and a Glasgow regeneration group battles spam. Read more

Motorola's woes continue with Q1 results

Posted at 1:45PM, 25th Apr 2008
The mobile phone manufacturer has reported growing losses, as handset sales drop off by almost half year-on-year, while analysts our cold water on recovery plans. Read more

Handset sales booming

Posted at 10:52AM, 25th Apr 2008
Phone sales are up 14 per cent and growing at the fastest rate since 2006. Read more

Apple results reveal massive jump in Mac sales

Posted at 10:28AM, 24th Apr 2008
The computer, iPhone and iPod maker reports another record quarter, selling nearly 2.3 million Mac computers and over $1 billion in profits. Read more

Competition intensifies for enterprise WiFi

Posted at 4:34PM, 23rd Apr 2008
Broadcom enters the business market with 802.11n offerings, as rivals look for gigabit speeds. Read more

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