A Fine Mesh at Idealab
A second-generation startup is proving itself. Utilizing near-infrared wireless spectrum, Idealab’s Omnilux is about to make a run at the free space optics (FSO) market with its mesh networking vision.
2004 is Likely to be Symbian’s Year
2004 is likely to be Symbian’s year. It should be and it has to be. More than 6 million handsets featuring the Symbian OS shipped last year, and 2004 will be a critical year for the smartphone market — and a critical year for Symbian.
A Few Questions for Philippe Kahn
In a sea of seemingly incompatible MMS strategies, divergent operator schemes, and innumerable advertising campaigns aimed at would-be U.S. camera phone users, Philippe Kahn navigates enviably.
Siemens Moves to Silicon Valley
Apparently for Siemens Mobile Acceleration, the time to jump-start the U.S. market for innovative wireless solutions is now. Contrary to the regressive trends in Silicon Valley, Siemens sees an opportunity to stimulate the environment for new products serving network operators, enterprises and individuals.
Stay Small. Stay Focused. Make it Big.
Small development shops are penny-pinching their way to profitability. It’s hard to quantify just how many developers are building new wireless applications today … but their numbers are sure to swell as new color handsets and robust operating systems hit the market.
As Microsoft Goes Mobile, Will Innovation Follow?
“Empowering people through great software – anytime, anyplace, and on any device” is Microsoft’s vision. Long accused of using its dominant position in the desktop software market to repel innovative competitors, some are wary of Microsoft’s venture in the mobile industry.
The End of the Beginning at E3
As a platform for games and entertainment, the mobile phone seems to have ascended to a position that now demands serious attention. At the E3 Convention in Los Angeles this past May, its seemed that an entire generation of growth and development had occurred in less than 12 months.
Investing at the Intersection of Wireless and IP
Return of the Netheads. It’s not the title of a big-budget horror movie. It’s a recent VC trend: large investments in wireless startups led by proven winners from the world of internet protocol (IP) networking.
Boingo Jumps In
Just before the clock ran out on a disastrous year for wireless Internet investments, a $15 million wager was placed on the near-term wireless future — in the name of Santa Monica, CA startup Boingo Wireless.
When One Door Closes, Another May Open
The slow death of Metricom threw their customers for a loop. Here was a company that provided a unique service, yet burned through a billion dollars, and is now seemingly missed by all. Denver-based Aerie Networks recently bought most of the key Richochet assets for a mere $8.25 million during bankruptcy court proceedings. What went wrong?