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Bluetooth automotive markets have historically been impeded by many issues that have slowed uptake and effectively stalled the market. In its recently published report entitled “Automotive Bluetooth — Handsets, Headsets, Telematics, OEM and Aftermarket Installed Devices,” ABI Research has found the market grew significantly in 2005 and is showing...

2005 was notable in the United States for its demonstration — in the rollout of contactless payment capabilities to millions of people — of just how fast a major technology can be deployed. Issuers such as Chase Bank, HSBC, American Express and others have distributed contactless cards and key...

With an abundance of low cost labor and a vast technical workforce, Asia is now the world’s largest Contract Electronic Manufacturing (CEM) market, reports In-Stat. The Asian CEM market was US $73.35 B in 2004, and is expected to reach US $161.90 B by 2009, the high tech market...

The task group responsible for developing the IEEE 801.11n project has voted to accept, as a base line, a joint proposal to amend the IEEE 802.11™ wireless local area network (WLAN) standard by adding specifications for new technologies that will raise WLAN connection speeds to as much as 600...

Test Accessories Catalog This RF and microwave test accessories catalog quickly and conveniently identifies RF and microwave test accessories such as switches, attenuators and adapters. The catalog features new product highlights and easy-to-read comparison tables to help a reader find the information needed to meet specific design and test...

Ericsson has signed its longest technology contract ever with New Zealand Police—an exclusive 21-year supply and support agreement in which the company will provide MINI-LINK microwave radio systems, transmission products and support, to help the police build its own internal nationwide communication network. The network will provide high speed...

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. (SSTL) has begun partnering with BAE Systems’ Space Systems and Electronics unit to bring the UK technology firm’s small satellite technology and processes to the US market. Under a memorandum of agreement the two companies will offer customers—particularly NASA and the Department of Defense—a broad...

With more than 50 years experience in microwave transmission, Alcatel has strengthened its portfolio by adding the 9500 Microwave Cross Connect (MXC) to its wireless transmission solutions. A cost-effective solution requiring no external peripherals, it is designed to enable operators to evolve their network in line with their business...

As part of its streamlining operation Saab has signed an agreement with Bodycote International plc regarding the transfer of shares in Saab Metech AB and its subsidiaries in Denmark, Finland and Germany. The sale is subject to approval from the Swedish Competition Authority and will entail a capital gain...

The 2006 3GSM World Congress could well have found a soul mate in its new home of Barcelona, where Modernisme — the movement that evoked change and development — emerged in the 19 th century. Fittingly, it was that very 21 st century phenomenon, communications technology that grabbed the...