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First Look: iPhone firmware v2.0

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 07:59:54 -0400

While the enterprise-enabled version 2.0 iPhone firmware isn't scheduled to arrive until June, Apple is letting a select few folks nab a sneak peek at the in-development OS. Here's a few highlights from Engadget's recent hands-on:

"Exchange is so on! Changes are pushed over the network, but over WiFi it does check-ins, so it's not as instantaneous."
"Well, the branded Cisco VPN screen has definitely been added to the VPN settings. We couldn't really test this one, but assume it works as advertised. We don't yet know if it supports SecurID or other hardware token authenticators."
"By far our favorite new feature is multi-select in mail, though. Now when you hit edit you can select as many messages as you want and delete or move them as a group."

For more on the forthcoming firmware update:
- see this Engadget article

QUICKLINKS: Cities spending less on WiFi; Cisco buys Navini;

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 07:59:55 -0400

> FCC matches players. Article

> Cities spending less on WiFi. Article

> Cisco buys Navini. Article

> Safe 802.11n apps. Article

Google proposes new spectrum plans

Mon, 28 May 2007 20:01:38 -0400

New wireless service providers would have an easier time finding pieces of the spectrum if a proposal by Google reaches fruition. The Google proposal, detailed in an FCC filing last week, would open a secondary auction for spectrum in a model similar to the Google AdWords mechanism. In the Google proposal, a large wireless company winning an FCC auction for spectrum would be able to offer pieces of its allotment to smaller companies to provide new or restricted services. If accepted, the proposal might allow for smaller, more innovative firms to bring new services to market faster than if they had to win the FCC auction.

For more on the Google proposal:
- read the report from NetworkWorld

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New AeroScout for auto-find

Sun, 18 Mar 2007 20:01:37 -0400

AeroScout's new T3 RFID tag, which communicates over WiFi networks and features simple response buttons for answering calls, will be on the market in the middle of 2007. These tags, examples of a new generation of enhanced RFID systems, are designed to allow for patient, physical asset, or employee tracking throughout a facility, with the buttons providing programmed responses when the status of the tagged asset changes. The tags, smaller and thinner than the current series, will communicate using Cisco Compatible Extensions in a standard WiFi network.

For more on AeroScout:
- read the article at Network World

QUICKLINKS: Apple and Cisco stretch talks; New Blackberry 8800; And much more...

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 19:01:35 -0500

> Apple and Cisco stretch talks article

> New Blackberry 8800 article

> New cell uses at 3GSM conference article

> Game name is data protection article

QUICKLINKS: Cisco and Apple talking again; IBM comes on-board for WiMAX; Broadcom releases chip with FM, WiFi and Bluetooth

Sun, 04 Feb 2007 19:01:35 -0500

Cisco and Apple talking again. Article

IBM comes on-board for WiMAX. Article

Broadcom releases chip with FM, WiFi and Bluetooth. Article

Remote workers still imperil enterprise security

Sun, 21 Jan 2007 19:01:36 -0500

A survey sponsored by Cisco and conducted by InsightExpress has found that poor judgment and bad practices by users are defeating the intent of security hardware and software, leaving enterprise systems and data at risk when remote devices are used to access corporate data. According to the study, sophisticated hacking tools aren't required to gain illicit access to data when users are willing to attach to unknown access points and ignore security warnings when establishing network connections.

For more on this:
- check out this article at eWeek

QUICKLINKS: California puts wireless user protection bill into place; A WiFi camera that scans for electromagnetic access; and

Mon, 04 Sep 2006 20:00:50 -0400

California puts wireless user protection bill into place. Article

A WiFi camera that scans for electromagnetic access. Article

University puts wireless network to work in disaster planning. Article

Tentativeness thwarting US mobile commerce. Article

HP, Cisco forge alliance on WLAN developments. Article

And finally... The many disguises for today's cell phone towers. Article

QUICKLINKS: Homeland security alerts to include wireless devices by next year; Why hefty throughput is essential to wireless co

Sun, 16 Jul 2006 20:00:50 -0400

Homeland security alerts will include wireless devices by next year. Article

The reason hefty throughput is essential to wireless connectivity. Article

Symbian plugs wireless access into updated smart phone system. Article

A way to thwart drunken cell phone communications. Article

Ways to keep telecom costs in check. Article

Cisco pushes out new wireless certification programs. Article

QUICKLINKS: Mobile handset makers hungry for WiFi capabilities; Cisco identifies vulnerabilities in its Wireless Control System

Sun, 02 Jul 2006 20:00:50 -0400

Mobile handset makers hungry for WiFi capabilities. Article

Cisco identifies vulnerabilities in its Wireless Control System. Article

New guidelines for mobile gadget Web site design. Article

Touchscreens coming next to mobile phones. Article

An award-winning WiFi effort in the U.K. Article

Nokia partners up for short-range wireless technology service platform. Article