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RIM and Airwave vie to cut police paperwork

Analysis The two companies have different approaches but agree the police service can boost efficiency by making more use of mobile data [20 Feb 2008]

Mobile phones on a mission to the moon

News In space, no-one can hear you scream — but they will be able to receive your text message, if Nasa gets its way [20 Feb 2008]

The reality of mobile Linux: Part two Video icon

The reality of mobile Linux: Part two

Video At the Mobile World Congress, ZDNet.co.uk examines Linux handsets which are already on the market, as well as a low-cost Linux-based 3G phone and Google's Android platform [19 Feb 2008]


The reality of mobile Linux: Part one Video icon

The reality of mobile Linux: Part one

Video At the Mobile World Congress, ZDNet.co.uk looks at how mobile Linux is already making an impact on handsets, with platforms and toolkits shown off by Trolltech, Access and Azingo [19 Feb 2008]

Talkback 1 Talkback


Citrix makes Evergreen WAN union with Microsoft

News The two companies' product allows branch offices to take advantage of WAN optimisation without removing the branch server [19 Feb 2008]

EC approves localised broadband deregulation

News Ofcom's proposals to ease broadband regulations in areas of the UK where BT is no longer dominant get an enthusiastic reception from the European Commission [18 Feb 2008]

Switching broadband provider is still problematic

News Despite Ofcom rules introduced a year ago to make the process easier, broadband subscribers are still reporting difficulties when moving to a new provider [18 Feb 2008]

Talkback 3 Talkbacks

Mobile World Congress: The final analysis

Mobile World Congress: The final analysis

Roundup Mobile World Congress 2008 was short on jaw-dropping announcements, but provided a fascinating glimpse into an industry on the brink of turmoil [15 Feb 2008]


HMRC signs Airwave deal in fight against fraud

News HM Revenue & Customs has signed a 15-year deal to use the secure Airwave digital radio system in a crackdown on fraudsters and smugglers [14 Feb 2008]

Vodafone warns of threat from Google and Apple

News Chief executive Arun Sarin has warned the industry to get creative around mobile services or risk being sidelined by newer arrivals [13 Feb 2008]

LiMo Foundation unveils mobile Linux handsets

News At the Mobile World Congress, the LiMo Foundation announced the launch of 18 handsets from seven vendors [13 Feb 2008]

T-Mobile and Orange to pilot mobile TV

News The operators plan to launch a commercial pilot of a TDtv-based mobile TV service after 'encouraging' technical trials [12 Feb 2008]

Emerging mobile tech to watch out for Camera icon

Emerging mobile tech to watch out for

Photos The Mobile World Congress isn't just about an infinite number of similar handsets, operators trying to get anyone interested in mobile TV, and platform wars. Lots of companies have something a little bit different on offer [12 Feb 2008]


Nokia introduces mobile sat-nav for pedestrians

News At the Mobile World Congress, the mobile giant launched the second generation of its mobile-mapping tech, plus four handset models [12 Feb 2008]

Location-based services expected to rocket

News Gartner claims global subscribers are set to rise by nearly 168 percent this year, with mainstream adoption just two to five years away [12 Feb 2008]

No more business as usual for the BlackBerry

News Vodafone is working with BlackBerry manufacturer RIM to put more consumer applications onto the mainly business-oriented device [12 Feb 2008]

Ericsson: Mobile broadband can help save world

News CEO Carl-Henric Svanberg has called 2007 a breakthrough year for mobile broadband, saying it can help shrink carbon footprints [12 Feb 2008]

Operators hit back at EC data-roaming threat

News The GSM Association says data-roaming prices are already falling and European Commission regulation would stifle innovation [12 Feb 2008]

UK may get new mobile WiMax operator

News Motorola claims it is working with a company that intends to offer UK enterprise users a mobile WiMax service, but details remain scarce [11 Feb 2008]

Mobile World Congress: Day one highlights

Mobile World Congress: Day one highlights

Roundup The show formerly known as 3GSM is always a busy one, with many mobile and telecoms companies competing with each other to make the biggest splash [11 Feb 2008]


EC: Cut data-roaming costs or face regulation

News At the Mobile World Congress, European commissioner Viviane Reding said regulation will be introduced if operators don't cut their data-roaming charges by July [11 Feb 2008]

Sony Ericsson goes Windows Mobile

Sony Ericsson goes Windows Mobile

News The manufacturer launches its Windows Mobile-based Xperia line with the X1 handset, while Microsoft hints at a future tie-in with Nokia [11 Feb 2008]


More heavyweights join mobile Linux group

News Orange and Access join the LiMo Foundation to collaborate on its upcoming mobile Linux platform, which promises more applications for users [11 Feb 2008]

Trolltech enhances mobile Linux platform

News The company, targeted for acquisition by Nokia, says the Qtopia platform can now support touchscreen devices and synchronisation with Microsoft Outlook [11 Feb 2008]

Virtual courts to cut police red tape

News Handheld police computers, virtual courts and joined-up computer systems will all be brought in under a review of policing [11 Feb 2008]