WLAN Event: MyZones launches managed Wi-Fi broadband service

The Wi-Fi startup company MyZones has announced two services for providing managed wireless access to broadband. The official launch was at the Wireless LAN Event at Olympia. The idea is that with a simple user interface and the installation of client software on your machines, you are ready to login to the Net-based MyZones system. ...more

Internet World 2003: Inmarsat updates Regional BGAN with VPN support

Inmarsat has added virtual private network (VPN) support to its satellite modem Regional BGAN. VPNs provide mobile users with secure access to their business networks. The relatively lightweight unit - weighing 16kg - is aimed at professional users who may find themselves needing wireless Net connectivity in places beyond the coverage of the nearest GSM mast or in countries without such infrastructure. ...more

Ericsson and Vodafone go 3G

Ericsson and Vodafone made the first commercial WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access) live voice call yesterday. This heralds a breakthrough in 3G network technology as the call was made using commercial equipment, using commercial WCDMA nodes. The call was made on a mobile phone via Vodafone's 3G network in Thames Valley, to be terminated at a fixed line in Newbury. ...more

Microsoft chief positions Longhorn as mainframe and Unix killer

IT Forum, Barcelona: Windows will not only dominate the desktop, but every area of business infrastructure, according to a leading Microsoft executive. Speaking on the opening morning of Microsoft's Tech-Ed IT Forum in Barcelona, Bob Muglia, Senior Vice president of Microsoft's Server and Tools Business, was bullish about the software giant's chances of moving up the enterprise ladder. The high end of business systems is traditionally the playground of custom designed systems and Unix mainframes. ...more

HP asks staff to take pay cut

Hewlett-Packard is asking its UK staff to take a ten per cent pay cut in return for eight extra days off. The PC and peripherals manufacturer said the scheme is voluntary and is asking its staff to rally round the company during the global recession. The firm hopes to save ?100 million and prevent redundancies through the plan. ...more