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NetMotion, AT&T Wireless Team on GPRS
Jun 10, 2003 (Internet.com via COMTEX) -- In a deal expected to help boost its profile in the wireless networking sector, NetMotion Wireless, a software provider for enterprise networks, has been tapped by AT&T Wireless to provide VPN services for its GPRS network.
The deal places the Seattle-based NetMotion Wireless at the center of a number of vertical industries that are grappling with wireless local and wide area networking problems as companies try to hold down costs while upgrading to speedier new digital networks.
In this case, AT&T Wireless has dubbed NetMotion Wireless a "preferred provider" of software and hardware clients that help customers build bridges in their wireless networks between "dead" spots that can crop up from one networking protocol, such as Wi-Fi and the older CDPD (Cellular Digital Packet Data) protocol . The CDPD standard uses cellular phone frequencies to transmit data packets at data rates of up to 19 kilobits per second or lower.
As major carriers shut down their CDPD networks to switch customers to faster networks such GPRS and CDMA2000 , NetMotion Wireless is one of the software companies helping clients, such as municipal and public networks, manage the switch.
Under the deal, the AT&T Wireless is making the NetMotion Mobility product its recommended VPN.
The NetMotion Mobility product is a layer of software that helps mobile device users move across sub-networks and roam between different networks, such as from a Wi-Fi network, to an older CDPD network to a GPRS network.
Shelly Julien, a vice president for strategy at NetMotion Wireless, said although health care is a key industry for wireless networking services, the public safety sector has also become one to watch.
She said one reason the sector is in the wireless spotlight is because of the legacy problems municipalities and public safety networks are experiencing with their wide area data networks, which for years have run on the CDPD networking standard. These organizations have used these networks for applications such as computer-aided disptach for police and fire safety.
AT&T Wireless, for example, has announced plans to shutter its CDPD network by next June as it upgrades customers to faster networks. But as public safety networks move to upgrade to GPRS, they are finding that their computer-aided dispatch applications are marooned on a CDPD technology platform that used static IP addresses for networking, compared to the dynamic IP addresses that faster networks deploy in newer data-over-cellular networks.
"These are very expensive systems that only deal with static IP addresses," said Julien. As a result, she said, the company is aiming its products at enterprises that are looking for help running applications across a hodge-podge of IP-based wireless networks.
The products are built to take advantage of the economics of Wi-Fi, but also deal with the lack of range that bedevils Wi-Fi networking, while helping users to hang onto their data as their devices pass from a Wi-Fi network to a 3G network.
The deal means AT&T Wireless customers get security, increased performance, and roaming for their applications, the company said, across multiple IP-based networks, wired or wireless, and through coverage gaps, while offering end-to-end VPN security, including 128-bit AES encryption.
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SCDMA Came Onto the Stage
BEIJING, Jun 10, 2003 (SinoCast via COMTEX) -- There are always new entrants in China's mobile telecom market. After the rule-out of 450 MHz CDMA by the Ministry of Information Industry of China, a new technology, SCDMA based on TD-SCDMA marched onto the stage.
After trail operation in Guangdong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Guangxi and Shaanxi, China Netcom Corp. recently built scale SCDMA networks in hopes of grabbing PHS markets from China Unicom.
Different from PHS based on local loop network, CDMA450M and SCDMA are genuinely derived from mobile telecommunication technologies. The former is 2G, and the latter, 2.5G.
Beijing Xinwei, a company with 40% stake held by Datang Telecom (DTT), is carrying out large-scale SCDMA commercialization campaign now. It believes that SCDMA subscribers will reach 1.5 million at the end of this year, and 3 million next year.
Chen Wei, general manager of Beijing Xinwei said that the large-scale SCDMA commercialization would restore people's confidence in TD-SCDMA and DTT.
He added that SCDMA technology was at least two years ahead of similar products.
In addition to the five trial provinces, China Netcom also completed construction of SCDMA network in other 16 southern provinces, but much smaller in scale, as indicated by Xinwei.
China Netcom disclosed that thanks to the good performance of SCDMA in trial period, its branches in southern Chinese provinces had reached a RMB 4 billion intention letter with Xinwei and planned to put them into commercial operation before the end of this year.
After one-year development, SCDMA subscribers have reached 130,000 lines, mostly scattered in special network zones such as Daqing Oilfield, Shenli Oilfield, and the Second Automotive Works. SCDMA terminals and system equipment are produced by Xinwei's Chonging manufacture base. (Ma/J)
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PRESS RELEASE: Cisco, Others Form Telecom Indus Council
SANTA ANA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 10, 2003-- Leading Global Telecommunications Suppliers and Operators Join Forces to Standardize Key E-Business Processes Using RosettaNet
RosettaNet, the technology industry's leading e-business standards consortium, today announced the formation of a Telecommunications Industry (TC) Council. BT, Cisco, Deutsche Telekom, Ericsson, Motorola, Nokia and Siemens are among the first major industry players to join as founding member companies with the goal of promoting RosettaNet to streamline the exchange of information throughout the global telecommunications trading network.
The TC Council, which is comprised of global network operators and equipment suppliers, will take a leadership role in driving adoption of the standard within the telecommunications industry sector and related supply chain ecosystems. Building on the past standards integration success realized by the high tech industry, the TC Council is slated to work closely with established RosettaNet Supply Chain Managing Boards to support development activities while also engaging in implementation program initiatives and deployment projects.
"Over the past few years, telecommunications companies have been heavily involved in RosettaNet as a result of the synergies that exist between the technology and telecommunications industries, including their shared supply networks," said Jennifer Hamilton, CEO of RosettaNet. "Our goal in establishing a formal Telecommunications Industry Council is to ensure more cohesive relationships between key players in the respective industry supply chains. On behalf of RosettaNet and the greater business community, we look forward to the extended collaboration, leadership and expertise that this esteemed group will bring."
In forming the TC Council, leaders in the telecommunications industry have acknowledged that the RosettaNet model addresses many of the business process issues facing companies today. For example, the acceleration of product lifecycles is impacting business-to-business communication between trading partners more than ever before. Adoption of RosettaNet can, in effect, build-in critical success factors by helping to streamline communications linkages between suppliers and customers, including real-time data exchanges in the areas of design, product information, forecast, order and inventory management and logistics.
Adding to the intricacies of the telecommunications supply network, telecom products themselves are becoming increasingly complex as equipment is being designed at a sub-component level and produced by contract manufacturers, a scenario that requires real-time collaboration between trading partners during engineering development and manufacturing processes. Similarly, the coordination of outsourced manufacturing dictates that forecast, order and inventory management requirements be closely managed to synchronize with demand of product for market introduction, ongoing delivery of service/support and end of life phases.
"The supply chain of the telecommunications industry extends from semiconductor fabricators, through outsourced manufacturers to original equipment designers, and ultimately, on to service providers that rely on industry solutions to enable new product offerings," said Karen Peterson, vice president and research director, Gartner, Inc. "With a supply chain of this breadth and complexity, accurate and timely communication between suppliers and customers is mandatory to align engineering and manufacturing processes with product-based service launches. The adoption of e-business standards will enable enterprises in the telecommunications industry to do this quicker and at a lower cost than developing one off integration strategies."
Leading the RosettaNet Telecommunications Industry Council effort is Stefan Langkamp of Siemens Information and Communication Networks (ICN), who has been named chairman and spokesperson. "Members of the TC Council share a strong, common vision around RosettaNet's proven e-business process standards and their ability to transcend industries," said Langkamp. "The future collaboration by this group will serve to enhance system-to-system integration within the telecom sector, thereby creating opportunities for automation and extreme operational efficiencies at any given point in the value chain."
It is expected that RosettaNet's TC Council will grow to include additional founding member companies representing the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific regions over the next several months. Currently, active discussions are underway with prospective manufacturer and operators candidates, including Vodafone, one of the world's largest mobile telecommunications network companies.
The TC Council is the fifth industry body to be formed since RosettaNet was formally launched in 1998 by a group of leading Information Technology (IT) firms. Leading Electronic Components (EC) manufacturers subsequently joined together to form the EC Board in August 1999. RosettaNet added a Semiconductor Manufacturing (SM) Board in October 2000 and a Solution Provider (SP) Board in June 2001 to support the growing needs in the industry.
For more information on RosettaNet's Telecommunications Industry Council, please contact Donald Tsusaki, Executive Council Director, at +49 89 722 28481, or e-mail donald.tsusaki@rosettanet.org.
About RosettaNet
RosettaNet is a non-profit consortium dedicated to the collaborative development and rapid deployment of open internet-based business standards that align processes within the global technology trading networks. More than 500 companies, representing over $1 trillion in annual information technology, electronic components and semiconductor manufacturing revenues, currently participate in RosettaNet's standards development, strategy and implementation activities. Information on the consortium's worldwide activities in the Americas, Europe and Asia, and a complete list of partner companies, is available at www.rosettanet.org. RosettaNet is a subsidiary of the Uniform Code Council, Inc. (UCC).
About BT
BT is one of the world's leading providers of telecommunications services and one of the largest private sector companies in Europe. Its principal activities include local, long distance and international telecommunications services, Internet and broadband services and IT solutions. In the UK, BT serves more than 28 million exchange lines as well as providing network services to other licensed operators. For more information, visit www.btplc.com.
About Cisco For more information, visit www.cisco.com. About Deutsche Telekom
Deutsche Telekom is Europe's largest communications company and one of the largest communications carriers worldwide based on 2002 revenues of 53.7 billion Euro. The company is active in four key growth segments of the global telecommunications market: mobile communications, network access services, consumer Internet services and integrated IT and telecommunications solutions. Through T-Mobile, Deutsche Telekom's mobile telephony subsidiary, and through other majority and minority shareholdings, Deutsche Telekom served by year end 2002 worldwide almost 82 million mobile telephony customers worldwide. In 2001, Deutsche Telekom completed the acquisition of U.S. mobile telephony companies VoiceStream Wireless and Powertel Inc., forming the first transatlantic wireless communications operator utilizing the GSM digital wireless technology standard. Deutsche Telekom offers its customers a complete range of fixed-line voice telephony products and services through more than 57 million access lines. The company is a leading provider of high-speed digital access lines, with currently more than 3.4 million new asymmetric digital subscriber line (T-DSL) services sold and more than 23 million channels using the information transfer standard ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). T-Online is one of Europe's second-largest Internet service providers with over 12.2 million subscribers. T-Systems is Europe's largest provider of comprehensive IT and telecommunication solution and services to business customers in more than 20 countries. For more information, visit www.telekom.de/international.
About Ericsson
Ericsson is shaping the future of Mobile and Broadband Internet communications through its continuous technology leadership. Providing innovative solutions in more than 140 countries, Ericsson is helping to create the most powerful communication companies in the world. For more information, visit www.ericsson.com.
About Motorola
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) is a global leader in wireless, automotive and broadband communications. Sales in 2002 were $27.3 billion. Motorola is a global corporate citizen dedicated to ethical business practices and pioneering important innovations that make things smarter and life better, honored traditions that began when the company was founded 75 years ago this year. For more information, please visit www.motorola.com.
About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed broadband and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on six major exchanges. For more information, visit www.nokia.com.
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PRESS RELEASE: UTStarcom Gets $27.7M China Netcom Pact
UTStarcom Signs $27.7 Million PAS Contract With China Netcom in Northern China IP-Based PAS Growth Continues in Northern China on Heels of World Telecom Day
ALAMEDA, Calif., June 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- UTStarcom Inc. (Nasdaq: UTSI), a leading provider of wireless, wireline, and broadband access equipment, today announced that it has signed a new contract valued at approximately $27.7 million with China Netcom for new and expansion deployments of its IP-based PAS (Personal Access System) (iPAS) equipment in suburban cities neighboring Tian Jin in northern China.
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"This new contract continues to show the growth of PAS from its initial start as a suburban wireless technology to a service option for all of China's major cities and provinces," said Ying Wu, CEO of UTStarcom China. "iPAS subscriber numbers continue to grow and operator promotions in conjunction with the World Telecom Day on May 17 have injected some new growth for PAS in China's northern provinces."
Introduced in China in 1998 as a supplement to fixed-line systems, UTStarcom's PAS technology gained more than 10 million Chinese customers as of April 2003 and commands more than 60 percent of the country's market share for the sector. Marketed as a low-cost investment option for wireless local telephone service, the PAS system features advanced voice and data services within a flexible network architecture that can be seamlessly integrated with future 3G and broadband technologies.
With deployments in China, Taiwan, Vietnam, and soon in the United States, UTStarcom dominated the worldwide PAS market in 2002. Merrill Lynch named the company the top PAS manufacturer in October 2002. UTStarcom also earned the top spot in the Infonetics Research reports on the worldwide softswitch market in the second and third quarters of last year, and Synergy Research rated UTStarcom second in the DSLAM sector. Both softswitches and DSLAMs are key technology areas in high-growth markets.
About UTStarcom, Inc.
Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Alameda, California, UTStarcom is a leading global provider of wireless and wireline access and IP switching solutions. The company designs, manufactures, sells, and installs an integrated suite of future-ready access network and next-generation switching solutions. We enable wireless and wireline operators in fast-growth markets worldwide to offer voice, data, and Internet access services rapidly and cost effectively by utilizing their existing infrastructure.
UTStarcom's products provide a seamless migration from wireline to wireless, from narrowband to broadband, and from circuit- to packet-based networks by employing "Next Generation Network Technology. Now." The company's customers include public telecommunications service providers that operate wireless and wireline voice and data networks in rapidly growing communications markets around the world.
For more information about UTStarcom, visit the company's Web site at www.utstar.com.
NOTE: PAS, AN-2000, WACOS and the UTStarcom name and logo are trademarks of UTStarcom, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
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Ot:DJ Insider Sells 34,000 of QUALCOMM INC/DE (QCOM)
SOURCE: Form 4 ISSUER: QUALCOMM INC/DE SYMBOL: QCOM FILER: JACOBS IRWIN M TITLE: Chief Executive Officer TRANSACTION: Sale (Option Related) 34,000 6/9/2003 $32.92 OWNERSHIP: 17,828,362 The Form 4 is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by any insider buying or selling their company's shares. This form must be filed within 2 business days of the transaction. Insider Data Source: Washington Service (info@washserv.com or 202-778-1380)
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DJ Insider Sells 6,540 of QUALCOMM INC/DE (QCOM)
SOURCE: Form 4 ISSUER: QUALCOMM INC/DE SYMBOL: QCOM FILER: ATKINSON RICHARD C TITLE: Director TRANSACTION: Sale (Option Related) 6,540 6/9/2003 $32.92 OWNERSHIP: 801,256 The Form 4 is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by any insider buying or selling their company's shares. This form must be filed within 2 business days of the transaction. Insider Data Source: Washington Service (info@washserv.com or 202-778-1380)
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Data_Rox, I love that chart.eom
*DJ Nokia CFO: See Phone Mkt Shipments Up Slightly 2Q Vs 1Q
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IBM and Infineon say magnetic memory chips could change personal
computing
TORONTO, Jun 10, 2003 (The Canadian Press via COMTEX) -- IBM Corp. and German chip maker Infineon Technologies AG say a new type of magnetic memory chip they're working on could be ready by 2005 and eventually do away with the need to boot up computers.
The companies outlined plans for their magnetic random access memory technology at a conference Tuesday in Kyoto, Japan. Other companies involved in developing magnetic memory chips include Cypress Semiconductor, Samsung Electronics of South Korea, Japan's NEC in partnership with Toshiba, and Motorola with Philips and STMicroelectronics.
Motorola said in November that it was planning a commercial debut of its magnetic random access memory, or MRAM, by late 2003.
Such chips use magnetic charges, rather than electronic, to store data.
Since MRAM retains information when power is turned off, products like personal computers could start up instantly, without waiting for software to boot up while programs are loaded into memory from a hard disk.
"MRAM has the potential to become the universal memory technology of the future," said T. C. Chen, vice-president for science and technology at IBM Research.
Wilhelm Beinvogl, chief technology officer for Infineon's memory product division, said the companies "will pave the way for production readiness of MRAM as early as 2005."
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Toshiba Adds Micro Power Amplifier Module for W-CDMA 3G Cell Phones to
its Line-up of RF GaAs HBT Devices New RF Power Amplifier Module Optimized for
Cellular Handsets Features Ultra Low Power Consumption, High Output Power and
Small Package Size
PHILADELPHIA, MTT-S BOOTH #1728, Jun 10, 2003 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- To meet industry requirements for small, lower-power circuits for cell phones, Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)* and its parent Toshiba Corporation (Toshiba) today announced that the company has extended its line-up of RF gallium arsenide (GaAs) hetero-junction bipolar transistor (HBT) modules to include a micro power amplifier for 3G W-CDMA cellular handsets. The new device, designated S-AL57, features very low power consumption, high output power and additional functions optimized for cellular handsets.
Toshiba will show the micro power amplifier module, along with other new microwave and RF devices, at this year's IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, held June 10 through 12 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Toshiba's micro power amplifier is targeted for use in 3G phones using the W-CDMA protocol, a technology for wideband digital audio communications of Internet, multimedia and other capacity demanding applications. W-CDMA has been selected for the third generation of mobiles telephone systems in Europe, Japan and the United States.
"Toshiba is committed to maintaining its position as a leading global provider of advanced RF solutions," said Hideki Ohto, senior manager of application engineering for Small Signal Discrete Semiconductor Devices, Toshiba Corporation. "This micro power amplifier for W-CDMA cell phones is an example of our continued innovation to meet industry demands for improved performance while reducing component size and power consumption."
The S-AL57 achieves high output power (Po) of 27.0 decibels (dBm) and gain of 27.5dB with high power added efficiency of 46%. This new power amplifier incorporates additional functions optimized for cellular handsets, including low idle current of only 40mA, a bias circuit with temperature compensation and lower power sensitivity control functions. It operates from a single 3.5V power supply.
As a GaAs HBT power amplifier module with a bias circuit, the S-AL57 provides excellent linearity, enabling design engineers to achieve high output power. The small 8-pin package (4.0 x 4.0 x 1.2 millimeters) enables engineers to create smaller handset designs. The power amplifier module includes the required RF matching circuits within the package to simplify system design.
Technical Specifications Toshiba S-AL57 Micro Power Amp for W-CDMA Part Number S-AL57 Output Power (Po) 27.0dBm Power Gain (Gp) 27.5 dB @Vcc=3.5V, Po= 27.0dBm, f=1.95GHz Power Added Efficiency 46% @Vcc=3.5V, Po=27.0dBm, f=1.95GHz Idle Current 40mA Process GaAs HBT Packaging 8-pin Dimensions 4.0mm x 4.0mm x 4.0mm
Pricing and Availability
Samples of Toshiba's S-AL57 GaAs power amplifier will be available in July 2003, priced at $15.00 each. Volume production is scheduled to begin in first quarter 2004.
*About TAEC
Combining quality and flexibility with design engineering expertise, TAEC brings a breadth of advanced, next-generation technologies to its customers. This broad offering includes semiconductors, flash memory-based storage solutions, optical communication devices, displays and rechargeable batteries for the computing, wireless, networking, automotive and digital consumer markets.
TAEC is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba, the third largest semiconductor company worldwide in terms of global sales for the year 2002 according to Gartner/Dataquest's Worldwide Semiconductor Market Share Ranking. Toshiba is a world leader in high-technology products with more than 300 major subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. For additional company and product information, please visit TAEC's website at www.chips.toshiba.com . For technical inquiries, please e-mail Tech.Questions@taec.toshiba.com.
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Jupitermedia's 802.11 Planet Trade Show Adds Microsoft to Exhibitor
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NEW YORK, Jun 10, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Jupitermedia Corporation (Nasdaq: JUPM) announced today that Microsoft Corporation will exhibit at its 802.11 Planet trade show in Boston, June 25-27, along with nearly 100 other organizations. Endorsed by the Wi-Fi Alliance, 802.11 Planet is the largest trade show in the world focused on Wi-Fi in the enterprise.
802.11 Planet Spring 2003 Conference & Expo provides a forum where industry experts and IT professionals meet to discuss Wi-Fi enterprise applications, utilization and business. In addition to Microsoft, these notable companies have signed on as sponsors and exhibitors at this time: AT&T Wireless, Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Nextel, Nortel Networks, Nomadix, PCTEL, Proxim, Rocksteady Networks, Sony Ericsson, Texas Instruments, VeriSign and Verizon, to name a few. Analyst Sponsor for the event is Jupiter Research. To view the complete list of sponsors and exhibitors visit http://www.jupiterevents.com/80211/spring03/exhibitors.html. 802.11 Planet Spring 2003 Conference & Expo is hosted by 80211-Planet.com, 80211-HotSpots.com, EarthWeb.com and internet.com, and is produced by Jupitermedia.
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=DJ NEWS SNAP: Nokia Cautions On 2Q Mobile Phone Sales >NOK
By Robb M. Stewart and Buster Kantrow
Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES
STOCKHOLM (Dow Jones)--Nokia Corp. (NOK) Tuesday maintained its second-quarter earnings target, but cautioned that sales growth in its core mobile phone division could be below its earlier forecasts.
The update from the world's largest producer of cellphones came as a slight relief, analysts said, after rival Motorola Inc. (MOT), the world's second-largest phonemaker, cast a shadow over Nokia's presentation when it Monday lowered its second quarter and full-year earnings forecasts, saying the SARS virus had depressed phone sales in Asia.
In its scheduled mid-quarter update, Nokia said, based on developments in the first two months of the period, it expects pro forma earnings per share to be within its previously guided range of EUR0.13 to EUR0.16, with strong profitability in its phone unit offsetting a previously disclosed restructuring charge of up to EUR400 million in the company's network infrastructure business.
Nokia excludes goodwill amortization and charges that it considers non-recurrring from its pro forma calculations.
The mobile phone arm is expected to see sales growth at the low end or below the guided range of 4% to 12% year-on-year, due to broad economic weakness in Europe and the U.S., currency fluctuations and the impact of SARS on consumers, particularly in China.
But Nokia said the division is still expected to see strong profitability and the company estimates it gained market share over the first quarter.
Second-quarter sales at Nokia's networks division are estimated to have been flat to down 5% from the year-earlier period, a decline that Nokia blamed on decreasing investment by operators in all major regions.
Nokia said pro forma operating profit for the networks division, stripping out the restructuring charge, is estimated to be close to break-even in the second quarter.
Analysts said the prognosis for handset sales was slightly disappointing, particularly if sales growth ends up being less than 4%.
"It seems that the sales volumes in Europe and the Americas weren't enough to balance the problems in Asia," said Conventum analyst Esa Nurkka.
The guidance for the networks division, on the other hand, met or exceeded analysts' expectations and suggested to some that perhaps the steep slump in spending by mobile operators has hit bottom.
"What is clear is that networks is better, both in terms of sales and in terms of profits," said FIM analyst Jussi Hyoty, adding that could prompt some earnings upgrades.
At 0950 GMT, Nokia shares were trading flat at EUR15.21 in Helsinki. Shares of Telefon AB LM Ericsson (ERICY), the world's largest maker of network equipment, meanwhile, were up 6% at SEK8.85, buoyed by Nokia's networks outlook.
Company Web site: http://www.nokia.com
-By Robb M. Stewart and Buster Kantrow, Dow Jones Newswires; +46 8 545 130 94; robb.stewart@dowjones.com
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PRESS RELEASE: Nokia Sees 2Q EPS Within Guidance >NOK
HELSINKI, Finland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 10, 2003--Nokia today provided a scheduled mid-quarter update to the company's business outlook for the second quarter 2003.
Based on developments in the first two months of the second quarter, pro forma EPS (diluted) for the Nokia group is expected to be within the previously guided range of EUR 0.13 and EUR 0.16. This largely reflects continued strong mobile phone operating margins and includes a previously stated restructuring charge of EUR 350 to 400 million in the company's network infrastructure business. Nokia's reported EPS (diluted) is expected to be between EUR 0.12 and EUR 0.15.
In mobile phones, second-quarter sales growth is expected to be positive but at the low end or below the guided range of 4% to 12% year on year, with sales growth slightly less for the Nokia Group. Sales reflect continued general economic weakness in Europe and the US, the impact of currency fluctuations, and the effect of SARS on consumer behaviour, especially in China. At Nokia Mobile Phones, strong profitability is expected to continue. Nokia's market share for the second quarter is estimated to be higher than the first quarter, 2003.
Second-quarter sales at Nokia Networks are estimated to decrease by 0 to 5% year on year, as operators in all major regions continue to decrease their investments. Pro forma operating profit for Nokia Networks, if the restructuring charge were excluded, is estimated to be close to breakeven in the second quarter.
It should be noted that certain statements herein which are not historical facts, including, without limitation, those regarding A) the timing of product deliveries; B) our ability to develop and implement new products and technologies; C) expectations regarding market growth and developments; D) expectations for growth and profitability; and E) statements preceded by "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "foresee" or similar expressions, are forward-looking statements. Because these statements involve risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from the results that we currently expect. Factors that could cause these differences include, but are not limited to: 1) developments in the mobile communications market including the continued development of the mobile phone replacement market and the timing and success of the roll-out of new products and solutions based on 3G and subsequent new technologies; 2) demand for our products and solutions; 3) the development of the mobile software and services market in general; 4) the availability of new products and services by network operators; 5) market acceptance of new products and service introductions; 6) the intensity of competition in the mobile communications market and changes in the competitive landscape; 7) the impact of changes in technology; 8) general economic conditions globally and in our most important markets; 9) pricing pressures; 10) consolidation or other structural changes in the mobile communications market; 11) the success and financial condition of the Company's partners, suppliers and customers; 12) the management of the Company's customer financing exposure; 13) the success of our product development; 14) our success in maintaining efficient manufacturing and logistics as well as high product quality; 15) the ability of the Company to source quality components and research and development without interruption and at acceptable prices; 16) our ability to have access to the complex technology involving patents and other intellectual property rights included in our products and solutions; 17) inventory management risks resulting from shifts in market demand; 18) fluctuations in exchange rates, including, in particular, the fluctuations between the euro, which is our reporting currency, and the US dollar and the Japanese yen; 19) the impact of changes in government policies, laws or regulations; as well as 20) the risk factors specified on pages 11 to 18 of the Company's Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2002.
-- Nokia plans a 2Q announcement for July 17, 2003. -- Results announcements for 3Q and 4Q 2003 are planned for October 16, 2003 and January 22, 2004, respectively. CONTACT: Nokia Corporate Communications Lauri Kivinen, +358 7180 34495 Investor Relations Bill Seymour, +1 469 569 8534 Antti Raikkonen, +358 7180 34290 www.nokia.com KEYWORD: FINLAND INTERNATIONAL EUROPE INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKING HARDWARE EARNINGS SOURCE: Nokia Today's News On The Net - Business Wire's full file on the Internet with Hyperlinks to your home page. URL: http://www.businesswire.com
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CAMBRIDGE SILICON RADIO: CSR's ROM based Bluetooth single-chip solution
for new Panasonic phone
London, UK, Jun 09, 2003 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- CSR (Cambridge Silicon Radio), the world's leading provider of single-chip radio devices, today announced that Panasonic Mobile Communications latest GSM mobile handset is to be Bluetooth-enabled by CSR's BlueCore2-ROM solution. The Panasonic X70 handset includes a built-in digital camera, GPRS data services, a 65K colour screen and full Bluetooth functionality. Panasonic's choice of BlueCore2-ROM is testament to the reliability of CSR's Bluetooth solution as a robust technology that can be trusted to deliver. The Panasonic X70 will be available in Europe, Asia and the US later this year.
The X70 handset is a GPRS phone, which allows continuous data in an IP format, ideal for such applications as Web browsing and file transfer. This sits perfectly with the CSR-enabled Bluetooth functionality, as the phone is able to connect and share information with PDAs and PCs whilst retaining the portability of a mobile phone. The handset also allows wireless connectivity with compatible Bluetooth-enabled in-car handsfree kits and headsets; devices that make using a mobile phone in a car easier and safer.
The maturity of the firmware in a Bluetooth chip has an enormous impact on the quality and usability of the final product, so for a product to be both successful and cost effective it is important that the Bluetooth firmware be well tested and mature.
CSR's BlueCore2-ROM removes the risk of placing code into ROM and is a trusted and reliable product. The 4Mbit ROM is metal programmable, which enables a six-week turn-around from approval of firmware to production samples. CSR's BlueCore2-ROM requires fewer external components than previous BlueCore designs with integrated loop filter components and linear voltage regulator. So with a low component count and a small footprint of as little as 64sqmm for the total Bluetooth solution, this allows CSR to target high-volume, cost sensitive applications for Bluetooth such as this Panasonic mobile handset.
Ken Hatano, General Manager, Product Planning for Panasonic commented, "We need to provide our customers with the highest specification at an attractive price. As a world-leading provider of single-chip radio devices, CSR's BlueCore2-ROM provides a competitively priced and robust Bluetooth solution that meets industry standards."
Ian Diaper, Business Development Manager (Europe), CSR replied, "Panasonic's choice of CSR to Bluetooth-enable their handset is a firm endorsement of the quality and reliability that we are able to offer with BlueCore2-ROM at a cost that is no longer prohibitive." Diaper continued, "BlueCore is in more than 70 percent of all Bluetooth headsets on the market; we are also in around 60 percent of all qualified Bluetooth products. Only CSR can therefore provide mobile phone makers with Bluetooth silicon which is reliable and at a price which will help them stay competitive".
About CSR
CSR (Cambridge Silicon Radio) is the world leading provider of single-chip radio devices for Bluetooth wireless communication. CSR offers developed hardware/software packages for each of the fastest growing Bluetooth applications markets which are all based around BlueCore, a fully integrated 2.4 GHz radio, baseband and microcontroller. BlueCore features in 60 percent of all qualified Bluetooth v 1.1 enabled end product designs with international names such as Microsoft Corp, Panasonic, Audi, NEC, Toshiba, Samsung and Sony already using BlueCore in their range of Bluetooth products.
CSR is headquartered in Cambridge, UK, with offices in Richardson, Texas; Tokyo, Japan; Singapore and Aalborg, Denmark.
More information can be found at www.csr.com and the partner web site www.btdesigner.com
More information about Bluetooth can be found on the SIG web site at www.bluetooth.com
About Panasonic Mobile Communications
Panasonic Mobile Communications Co., Ltd. (PMC), based in Yokohama, Japan, is a worldwide leader in the development and manufacture of mobile communications products. As one of the main business domains for Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., best known for its Panasonic brand digital electronics, PMC has been developing cutting edge technologies since its establishment in 1958, including the world's first 3G video handset for the Japanese market in 2001. PMC is committed to providing added-value solutions to end-users through its mobile communication products.
For more information, please visit www.panasonic.co.jp/pmc or www.panasonicmobile.com
CONTACT: Alan Woolhouse, CSR Tel: +44 (0)1223 692 689 e-mail: aw@csr.com David Marsden/Richard Parker, EML Tel: +44 (0)208 408 8000 e-mail: csr@eml.com
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(Recasts first and second paragraphs and adds information about Nokia and analysts' comments beginning in the seventh paragraph.)
By Tom Becker Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES
NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--Motorola Inc.'s (MOT) reduced earnings and revenue projections for its second quarter were caused by problems in its Asian business.
But there is some disagreement as to the exact cause. While the company blamed the shortfall on the recent SARS outbreak, many on Wall Street believe increased competition with local Chinese handset manufacturers is the real reason.
Early Monday, the company said it was forced to lower its forecasts for the second quarter and its outlook for the year because the spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome in Asia reduced demand for its handsets, resulting in excess inventory. Motorola now expects to report second-quarter sales of $6 billion to $6.2 billion and net income of about 2 cents a share. Before special items, it expects to just break even.
In April Motorola had forecasted second-quarter sales of $6.4 billion to $6.6 billion, earnings before items of 3 cents to 5 cents a share and GAAP net income of 1 to 3 cents a share. Analysts polled by Thomson First Call on average had pegged Motorola's second-quarter earnings at 4 cents a share and its sales at $6.4 billion.
Many analysts think increased competition from Chinese handset manufacturers is cutting into Motorola's market share in that country, and question how much of the shortfall is actually attributable to SARS.
Analysts estimate Motorola's share of the Chinese handset market has declined from over 30% a year ago to roughly 22%. During that same time, at least two local players have increased their collective market share to 20%, said Michael Walkley, an analyst with RBC Capital Markets.
Nokia Corp. (NOK) has a roughly 20% share of the Chinese handset market and should also expect to lose some share to local handset manufacturers, which are flooding a crowded market with inventory and driving down prices.
"There are very aggressive Chinese handset manufacturers that are fighting for their lives and fighting for market share, and that's hitting Motorola smack-dab in the forehead," said Paul Sagawa, an analyst with Sanford C. Bernstein. "Motorola is dealing with excess inventory, desperate competitors, and cutthroat pricing. That's why it's losing market share."
Sagawa doesn't own shares of Motorola and his firm doesn't perform investment-banking services for the telecommunications-equipment maker.
"It's arguable whether that weakness just reflects a whole bunch of excess inventory and fierce competitive pressures or whether the situation is really fueled by SARS," said Todd K. Koffman, an analyst with Raymond James & Associates. "I would venture to guess the large number of local manufacturers who have shifted to the market are more responsible for slowing down the market than the impact SARS is having. That's not good news for Motorola."
Koffman, who owns shares of Motorola, said a SARS-related market slowdown would be less damaging because it would likely mean a short-term problem. On the other hand, increased competition in China from local players could be a longer-term problem for Motorola.
"This is a multi-quarter phenomenon," Koffman said. "It could take three quarters for the excess inventory to play out alone."
The Raymond James analyst said it might be a good time for Motorola to evaluate some of its struggling businesses, including its semiconductor and broadband units.
"I would argue that at some point in the not-too-distant future (Motorola) is going to have to make some difficult decisions on mediocre performing businesses," he said. "They may to have shut them down or spin them off but they should address them soon."
In the near term, expect Motorola's stock to fall slightly from its current levels, analysts said. Shares of Motorola were recently trading at $8.42, down 5%, on volume of 13.5 million.
"The cavalry of new products won't be here for another quarter or two," Sagawa said. "It's going to be a tough summer for Motorola."
-Tom Becker; Dow Jones Newswires; 201-938-2020
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06-09-03 1206ET
goblue, Looking @ IDCC chart for the last year, what a thing of beauty. I purchased some more today.
picoChip introduces '3G Basestation on a CD': Industry's First Reference
Design - Reduces Development Time and Cost by 50% First in a Portfolio of System
Products Accelerates Time to Market for WCDMA-Based Infrastructure
BATH, England, Jun 9, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- picoChip Designs Ltd today announced the availability of the industry's first software reference design for 3G basestations. The "basestation on a CD" includes tested algorithms and source code for WCDMA FDD, providing manufacturers with a speedy, cost-competitive and low risk route to develop a fully compliant "carrier class" 3G basestation. Current development times for a basestation can be up to 24 months or more, with budgets of many tens of millions of Dollars: this solution makes it possible to reduce these by up to 50%. In addition to manufacturers it is ideally suited to operators, system development houses and research organisations wishing to test out new features.
CTO & Co-founder, Doug Pulley, said, "The interest in our 'ready to go' basestation has been quite remarkable. We can now supply OEM customers with a complete WCDMA software reference design, fully compliant and tested. Our software-defined basestation removes the need to worry about obsolescence, interoperability or being trapped into out-dated standards - while reducing system cost and bill of materials. What is more, because this is a software-based platform, customers retain the crucial ability to add proprietary elements, to use their own algorithms and to include their own IP."
The hardware is based around picoChip's technology platform of picoArray devices. The system is capable of supporting the full set of 3G voice, data and video services. The system complies with Release 4.2.0 (Sept 2001) of the standard (the most common revision for current deployment and for interoperability with handsets) and has been fully tested to TS25.215 and TS25.104. Support for Release 5 (including HSDPA) is now under development for release later this year. Versions are available for both macro-cells and micro-cells.
Pulley, added, "This is the first in a series of system level products that includes different protocols and 3G test equipment. Future releases include HSDPA,
TD-SCDMA and 802.20. Our aim is to provide operators and manufacturers with significant time to market benefits across a broad range of infrastructure platforms."
Comprehensive supporting collateral is supplied that provides designers with the means to rapidly develop products based around picoArray technology. It includes: algorithms, references to the standard, source code, and test and verification frameworks. Full systems, applications support is provided by industry experts with significant experience in developing 3G basestations for a number of current suppliers.
The picoChip design platform combines an innovative array of processing elements with a rich programming environment and comprehensive system libraries. These allow applications to be easily and efficiently developed, simulated, compiled, verified and tested in a single environment. The picoArray processor is the fastest embedded processor on the market, delivering 300 Giga-operations per second and 30 Giga multiply-accumulates per second - approximately ten times the performance of any other device.
The reference design platform is available now direct from picoChip - email: sales@picochip.com.
(Photograph available upon request from vicki.parker@publitek.com) Note to editors: About picoChip:
picoChip, located in Bath, England, is dedicated to providing innovative, flexible wireless solutions to help equipment makers minimize time-to-market, costs, and system power consumption.
At the heart of the company's offering is a scaleable, multi-processor baseband IC that combines the computational density of a dedicated ASIC with the programmability of a traditional high end Digital Signal Processor. The picoChip technology platform includes tools, development boards and reference designs, and proven IP for seamless integration with the radio frequency elements of a base station. Equipment based on picoChip technology will enable telecom operators to remotely re-configure and upgrade their equipment without the high costs of replacing obsolete hardware.
picoChip currently has a development team with a balanced mix of hardware and software engineers of outstanding ability and experience; spanning such diverse fields as communications system design, software development, computer architecture, digital signal processing, RF design, and silicon design.
The company was founded in September 2000 and is backed by both Atlas Venture and Pond Venture Partners Ltd.
SOURCE: picoChip Designs Ltd
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sj, Only trade that I see is for 300 shares @ 26.55
Samsung Electronics' and Starent Networks' PDSN System Completes Rigorous
SK Telecom Certification; First Next Generation Platform to Receive Prestigious
Certification
TEWKSBURY, Mass., Jun 9, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- SK Telecom of Korea awarded its network certification to Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. with the Samsung Mobile Access Gateway 400 (SMAG 400 which is the Starent ST16 Intelligent Mobile Gateway). The certification process evaluates product performance, service capabilities and carrier-grade robustness in a thorough lab environment and in live network tests.
Obtaining the certification was applauded by Dr. Myung Sung Lee, vice president, Network R&D Center/Mobile Lab.TF of SK Telecom. "The SK Telecom certification process is a comprehensive examination of products that includes several important performance criteria to ensure that network elements offer the highest quality experience possible for our subscribers," said Dr. Lee. "Samsung's high capacity Packet Data Serving Node (PDSN) system, the SMAG 400, performed exceptionally well and scored very high on all our criteria."
SK Telecom is considered a global leader in next generation mobile communication service deployment, with over 15 million subscribers. The carrier was the first in the world to deploy CDMA cellular phone service as well as the first CDMA2000 1X network based largely on Samsung's CDMA2000 system. Additionally, SK Telecom offers Video Phone, VOD (Video On Demand), and AOD (Audio On Demand) with the world-first CDMA2000 1X EV-DO network.
The tests were conducted in SK Telecom's certification lab in Bundang, South Korea. SK Telecom has invested significant resources and dedicated staff to this world-class testing facility. The lab features powerful simulation capabilities as well as the latest networking and radio access equipment to provide an environment that can stress the limits of mobile networking technology.
Starent Networks and its partner, Samsung Electronics, collaborated to ensure the success of the certification test. "We are very pleased to receive SK Telecom's network certification while cooperating with Starent Networks. We believe this to be the first significant step in successfully obtaining core network system business with SK Telecom. Furthermore, Samsung is making its best effort to provide top-notch core network system products to SK Telecom", said Pil-Young Kim, vice president of the Telecommunication Systems Division of Samsung Electronics.
The testing consisted of two phases. The first was a comprehensive lab test that included nine functional categories. These categories include: basic platform function, call processing, accounting, statistics, redundancy, capacity, call transaction (call set-up and tear down), throughput, and manageability (ease of use). The final results placed the SMAG 400 (Starent ST16 Intelligent Mobile Gateway) as the highest scoring next generation PDSN tested with a near perfect score.
The second phase of testing consisted of live deployment within SK Telecom's network. The multi-day test required the SMAG 400 platform to process tens of thousands of actual subscriber calls. The traffic included simple IP, Mobile IP, Wireless Access Protocol (WAP) and Video Phone - across both CDMA2000 1X and 1X EV-DO radio networks. Again, the SMAG 400 received scores at the highest levels of the testing criteria.
"We are excited to receive SKT certification which is regarded as an industry benchmark," said Ashraf Dahod, president and CEO of Starent Networks. "Furthermore, it demonstrates the technical excellence and robustness of our ST16 platform."
About SK Telecom
SK Telecom is Korea's leading provider of information and telecommunications services spanning Mobile Services, M-Commerce, overseas operations and subsidiaries. SK Telecom's SPEED 011, Korea's leading cellular service brand, NATE wireless Internet service and multimedia service, which offers Video Phone, VOD (Video On Demand) and AOD (Audio On Demand) for CDMA2000 mobile phone users, are providing unrestricted access to communication anytime, and anyplace. SK Telecom already has established a presence in China, Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe and the USA. The company, which has extensive experience and technology related to first-generation analogue and second-generation CDMA wireless communications, is leading the race to develop the third-generation IMT-2000 system and services. For details, please visit http://www.sktelecom.com.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunications, flat panel display and digital convergence technology. Samsung Electronics employs approximately 70,000 people in 87 offices across 47 countries. The company is the world's largest producer of memory chips, TFT-LCDs, CDMA mobile phones, monitors and VCRs. Samsung Electronics consists of four main business units: Digital Media Network, Device Solution Network, Telecommunications Network and Digital Appliance Network Businesses. The company web site is located at http://www.samsung.com.
About Starent Networks
Starent Networks designs and develops next generation intelligent mobile infrastructure equipment for 2G, 2.5G and 3G wireless networks. Starent Networks' solutions provide voice, always-on high speed data and integrated voice/data capabilities to mobile operators, facilitating the delivery of unique services and a rich user experience. The company is processing 20 patents on its innovative technologies. The privately held company is headquartered in Tewksbury, Mass. with offices in Beijing, Chicago, Kansas City, Tokyo, Sao Paulo and Pune, India. Starent Networks was founded in August 2000. For further information visit www.starentnetworks.com.
SOURCE: Starent Networks Corp.
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PRESS RELEASE: Siemens Gets America Movil Unit Pact
MUNICH, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 9, 2003-- Company Constructs the Largest Part of the Mobile Radio Network - Third EDGE Order
In Brazil, Siemens (NYSE:SI, FWB: SIE) is setting up a GSM/EDGE mobile radio network for Telecom Americas, a subsidiary of America Movil, one of the largest mobile operators in Latin America. The order was placed with the mobile communication group of Siemens AG - Siemens mobile for short - and encompasses the GSM mobile network around the metropolis of Sao Paulo and other Brazilian states. In addition, EDGE is being installed: a transmission technology for data services with high capacity requirements. It is the third EDGE order for this Siemens Group.
Siemens mobile is delivering transmit and receive stations as well as microwave systems for the GSM1800 network of Telecom Americas and is equipping them with EDGE technology. Based on the GSM standard, EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for Global Evolution) provides data transmission rates that are more than 40 times higher than GSM. This makes it possible to send videos, music clips, and photos via mobile devices; customers can also use interactive games and location-based services.
"Our goal is to be among the three strongest GSM suppliers in Latin America. This order will take us one step closer to that goal", explains Joe Kaeser, board member of the Siemens Information and Communication Mobile Group. "Since June 2000, when the government decided in favor of GSM1800, we have been present in the Brazilian market and have been able to expand our business steadily since then. The most recent decision of the government to continue using the 3G frequencies for the succeeding generations of GSM is a confirmation of our strategy. We're proud to demonstrate the efficiency of our powerful EDGE technology now for the first time also in South America, besides the projects in USA and Asia."
Telecom Americas has GSM licenses for all the important regions of Brazil, including Sao Paulo, and has more than 6.2 million customers. In the metropolitan area of Sao Paulo alone, there are 18 million potential mobile device users.
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http://www.siemens-mobile.com/press CONTACT: Siemens AG Information and Communication Mobile Networks Christian Hoenicke Tel.: +49-89 722-53910 Fax: -44780 E-mail: christian.hoenicke@siemens.com KEYWORD: GERMANY INTERNATIONAL EUROPE INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKING SOURCE: Siemens AG Today's News On The Net - Business Wire's full file on the Internet with Hyperlinks to your home page. URL: http://www.businesswire.com
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Pervasive Computing in the Palm of Your Hand
Jun 09, 2003 (Internet.com via COMTEX) -- IBM plans to show off its commitment to Java-based pervasive computing at this week's JavaOne Conference in San Francisco by unveiling Palm as well as two other leading device manufacturers as its newest partners for the Websphere Micro Environment ( WME ), a Java-powered embedded runtime environment.
On Tuesday, IBM plans to announce that Palm and QNX Software Systems, a telematics that developed the Neutrino operating platform, will integrate IBM's WME middleware with enterprise applications. In addition, Nokia will integrate IBM's Websphere tools for developers to create enterprise applications can be extended to its handsets.
The move comes at a time of re-emerging interest in handheld computing, as evidenced by the favorable market reaction to last week's stunning merger between long-time rivals Palm and Handspring. At the time of the announcement, those handheld companies projected the compound annual growth rate for wireless devices at 23 percent through 2006.
But while the consumer-driven demand is still a bit of an enigma, growth from the enterprise side of the business will likely depend greatly on the ability to connect into back-end systems to support vital applications like messaging or remote data accessing for enterprise customers looking to automate their salesforce or mobilize their workforce.
"So what we're really focused on is delivering software to help customers deal with the fact that technologies and the network will change," said Joe DaMassa, vice president of marketing at IBM's Pervasive Computing division.
Thanks to the "write-once-and-run-anywhere" capabilities of the Java specification, WME can interoperate with IBM's DB2e, MQe and Lotus Sametime to help provide ready access to database, portals, messaging and instant messaging capabilities.
"What we want to avoid is customers implementing silo systems," DaMassa told internetnews.com during a recent telephone interview.
Of the three newest Websphere partners, Palm is showing the deepest commitment. Palm Solutions plans to incorporate and ship WME with its Palm Tungsten handheld devices including the Tungsten C and W models, running PalmOS 4.1, 5.2 and above. To help developers build wireless applications more easily on Palm devices, IBM and Palm plan to collaborate to expand the functionality of IBM's WebSphere Studio Device Developer tools.
As DeMassa explained, the deeper relationship is evidence that both Palm and IBM share a common vision of not only bringing java-compatibility to wireless devices but also to building out a new ecosystem that offers a value proposition for both companies. Those sentiments were echoed by Palm officials.
"Now we have a complete ecosystem from the J2EE server to the handheld device," said Chris Morgan, director of Startegic Alliances at Palm Solutions. "This ecosystem that they are building around is just right on target from our perspective."
Palm has a mult-phased approach for rolling out the Java runtime environment onto its Tungsten line. The company will make a download available to all existing Tungsten users later this summer. Palm will then bundle the Java component with newer Tungsten releases going forward.
IBM and Palm have been partnered up since June when the two began work on WebSphere's other mobile platform, WebSphere Everyplace Access . When asked about IBM's reaction to Palm's acquisition plans, DaMassa replied:
"The acquisition is great because it provides more platforms to deliver this capabilities."
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Lucent to Invest USD 50mn in Expanding R&D Force in China
BEIJING, Jun 09, 2003 (SinoCast via COMTEX) -- Jim Brewington, president of Lucent's Mobile Business Department, reveals that Lucent will enforce its R&D force in China with an increased investment of USD 50 million. The R&D projects will focus on 3G mobile telecom technologies, including CDMA and universal mobile telecom system. The increased investment in China is also a sign of Lucent strengthening research and dvelopment of wireless telecom technologies.
Lucent's R&D teams in China have achieved 21 patents and obtained various grades of certifications. Bell Labs China under Lucent has established R&D centers across China and built 6 joint labs in cooperation with China Academy of Science, Beijing University, Qinghua University, Fudan University and other academic institutes.
The outstanding achievements of the R&D teams in China have drawn the eyes of Lucent. Lucent will accordingly pay more attention to and increase budgeted investment in the R&D teams in China. In addition, Lucent will step by step transfer its R&D, purchasing, manufacturing and operation to China.
As a result, Lucent will shortly recruit quite a few technical and operational talents in China. (Bai/J)
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Brazil: Siemens Sets Up GSM/EDGE Mobile Radio Network for Telecom
Americas Company Constructs the Largest Part of the Mobile Radio Network - Third
EDGE Order
MUNICH, Germany, Jun 9, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- In Brazil, Siemens (NYSE:SI, FWB: SIE) is setting up a GSM/EDGE mobile radio network for Telecom Americas, a subsidiary of America Movil, one of the largest mobile operators in Latin America. The order was placed with the mobile communication group of Siemens AG - Siemens mobile for short - and encompasses the GSM mobile network around the metropolis of Sao Paulo and other Brazilian states. In addition, EDGE is being installed: a transmission technology for data services with high capacity requirements. It is the third EDGE order for this Siemens Group.
Siemens mobile is delivering transmit and receive stations as well as microwave systems for the GSM1800 network of Telecom Americas and is equipping them with EDGE technology. Based on the GSM standard, EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for Global Evolution) provides data transmission rates that are more than 40 times higher than GSM. This makes it possible to send videos, music clips, and photos via mobile devices; customers can also use interactive games and location-based services.
"Our goal is to be among the three strongest GSM suppliers in Latin America. This order will take us one step closer to that goal", explains Joe Kaeser, board member of the Siemens Information and Communication Mobile Group. "Since June 2000, when the government decided in favor of GSM1800, we have been present in the Brazilian market and have been able to expand our business steadily since then. The most recent decision of the government to continue using the 3G frequencies for the succeeding generations of GSM is a confirmation of our strategy. We're proud to demonstrate the efficiency of our powerful EDGE technology now for the first time also in South America, besides the projects in USA and Asia."
Telecom Americas has GSM licenses for all the important regions of Brazil, including Sao Paulo, and has more than 6.2 million customers. In the metropolitan area of Sao Paulo alone, there are 18 million potential mobile device users.
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Jim Lurgio, I found this on yahoo:by: goodbuddy4863 (M/MICH.)
Long-Term Sentiment: Strong Buy 06/09/03 05:53 am
Msg: 158779 of 158780
I did request to join that[I-HUB] board,but as of yet haven't gotten any confirmation.I did that two months ago. I suggest that I give up...!!!
3G Americas Documents Next-Generation Transition for Rural and Regional
Mobile Operators White Paper Details Successful GSM Migration
BELLEVUE, Wash., Jun 9, 2003 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- 3G Americas has published a white paper entitled GSM for Rural and Regional Mobile Operators. The report identifies the opportunities for TDMA wireless operators in the Americas, often licensed in the 850 MHz band, to deliver next-generation services using the GSM family of technologies.
Chris Pearson, Executive Vice President of 3G Americas emphasized, "GSM 850 is now a core band, making it possible for rural carriers to benefit from readily available equipment, infrastructure and devices, as well as the economies of scale derived from 847 million GSM customers throughout the world." Pearson continued, "This paper provides a roadmap and business case for rural and regional operators in the Americas that want to offer 3G high- speed wireless data services in the near future. GSM migration with EDGE technology offers the benefits of relatively easy deployment, cost efficiency and the ability for implementation within existing spectrum."
Conclusions of the paper indicate that rural and regional operators transitioning to GSM will benefit by:
-- clear evolution to next-generation services through GPRS, EDGE and UMTS -- enhanced voice capacity and data capabilities -- wide range of competitively priced multi-band devices -- multiple vendors offering cost-effective infrastructure and application solutions -- optimization of spectrum usage -- lower capital expenditures and reduced long-term operating expenses -- revenue opportunities for national and international roaming
"Use of GSM in the Americas and around the world continues to outpace all other technologies. In the United States, rural and regional TDMA operators have an opportunity to capitalize on this growth and capture their portion of GSM roaming revenues which can represent 22-33% of a rural operator's total revenue," said Rod Nelson, Chairman, 3G Americas. "To date, 35 operators in the U.S. are deploying GSM -- including 32 rural or regional operators -- and additional operators are finalizing their next-generation migration decisions."
GSM for Rural and Regional Mobile Operators determines that a TDMA operator's choice of the GSM family of technologies represents an investment in the enhanced capabilities for voice and value-added packet data services that will benefit them today and in the future. Announcements of GSM migration by rural and regional TDMA operators include: Cincinnati Bell Wireless, CORR Wireless, EDGE Wireless, Eastern New Mexico Rural Telephone, Highland Cellular, Triton PCS, Union Telephone and Western Wireless.
GSM is the most extensively used digital mobile network technology in the world reporting 847 million customers in 175 countries on more than 640 GSM mobile networks. GSM has the only truly global footprint for international roaming and portability of services.
The entire GSM for Rural and Regional Mobile Operators white paper is available for free download from the 3G Americas' website at www.3gamericas.org.
About 3G Americas: Unifying the Americas through Wireless Technology The mission of 3G Americas is to promote and facilitate the seamless deployment of GSM, GPRS, EDGE, and UMTS throughout the Americas for the benefit of consumers. The organization fully supports the Third Generation (3G) technology migration strategy GSM/GPRS/EDGE and UMTS adopted by many operators in the Americas that will globally account for up to 85% of the world's next-generation subscribers. 3G Americas is headquartered in Bellevue, WA. For more information, visit our website at www.3gamericas.org.
NOTE: 3G Americas' Board of Governor members include AT&T Wireless (USA), Cable & Wireless (West Indies), Cingular Wireless (USA), Ericsson, HP, Lucent Technologies, Motorola, Nokia, Nortel Networks, Openwave Systems, Research In Motion, Rogers Wireless (Canada), Siemens, T-Mobile USA, Telcel (Mexico), and Telecom Personal (Argentina).
CONTACT: Vicki Livingston of 3G Americas, +1-262-242-3458, or vicki.livingston@3gamericas.org.
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Learning2vest, Don't you just love all this great news, but yet, some people still see this glass half empty.
tsk..tsk
hmmm....since last year, a whole lot of selling going on...AUG.5,02 IDCC is @ 6.32----------------------June 6, 03 IDCC is @ 26.52-320%!! Keep selling HARRY.
Zit, Wow...sharing a private message...tsk..tsk...what a shmuck.
I'm really mild mannered..you just bring out the worst in me, you crybaby.
hmmm....since last year, a whole lot of selling going on...AUG.5,02 IDCC is @ 6.32----------------------June 6, 03 IDCC is @ 26.52-320%!! Keep selling HARRY.
OT:Reading the Deal: Palm and Handspring
Jun 06, 2003 (Internet.com via COMTEX) -- Call it "The Sound of One Palm Clapping", or "Palm and Handspring go Hand in Hand."
Whatever you call it, when Palm said it would buy its rival Handspring this week, it marked a definite shift in the PDA-wireless convergence space. But analysts say it also shows that the two companies needed each other's know-how to stay active in the ever changing mobile market.
The $169 million stock swap deal is expected to get close government scrutiny before it gets approved. Palm Solutions Group president and CEO Todd Bradley estimates the paperwork should be complete by this fall.
On paper, the deal looks straightforward. One market leader buys out a struggling competitor to add smartphone products like the Treo into its handheld lineup of business-class Tungsten and consumer friendly Zire.
But under the surface, there were concerns about both companies. Palm consistently retains its number one sales spot in the world for PDAs, but the latest stats from research firm IDC's "Worldwide Handheld Qview," suggest Palm's global sales are nearly double the number of handhelds compared to its closest competitor, Hewlett-Packard , which makes the iPAQ. Other major players in this space include Sony and Dell Computer .
Handspring, on the other hand, had a technologically advanced product but was suffering from sluggish sales and a possible delisting from the Nasdaq.
Martin Reynolds, a technology analyst at Gartner told internetnews.com he didn't think either company could be considered really strong on their own. Both needed something to get them in a better position going forward.
"One of the challenges Palm and Handspring had operating separately is that they were competing against each other and not building market share," Reynolds said. "Now, they will be able to compete against Sony, which has been doing a great job with consumer lines. Plus, there is very little overlap between Palm and Handspring's product lines."
And adding the Treo line to its repertoire means Palm is now thrust into direct competition with smartphone makers Nokia , Motorola , Samsung, and Sony Ericsson.
"The important thing is that Palm has dominated the unwired handheld industry. It has been Palm's for the taking. This new space -- convergence space -- is a whole new animal and this is not an industry that Palm will not come in and dominate because it has no heritage," IDC senior analyst Alex Slawsby told internetnews.com .
One area where that is painfully obvious is in the European markets, which is a very phone-centric region. The competition for Palm there is not so much from other handhelds as it is from the phone market. This time last year, Palm saw a major dip in its Euro sales. Palm has since enlisted the help of Digital River .
"I think this is mostly a U.S. story for Palm," Reynolds said.
But Slawsby added that Handspring still has time to win on some levels as the timeframe for the acquisition allows the company to continue developing its planned Treo 600 through the summer.
Like Palm Zire 71, the device has a built-in camera, high-resolution display, and a Secure Digital expansion slot.
Then there is the emotional return of Handspring CEO Donna Dubinsky and Jeff Hawkins, founding members of Palm, returning to their roots.
"A lot has changed since (they left Palm to launch Handspring)," Reynolds said. "The markets have changed a lot. The company (Palm) has changed a lot. Anything about past disagreements is water under the bridge. The new company has a lot of great talent at its disposal, and talent tends to stay where it has something to do."
The two companies have actually been working together to shore up their assets. Back in August 2002, a U.S. District Court in Delaware cleared the two handheld makers of accusations by Dayton, Ohio-based NCR Corp. of violating two patents relating to data entry and synchronization on handheld devices.
Both Handspring and Palm have also settled their spat with BlackBerry maker Research In Motion by licensing its QWERTY keyboard technology.
The consolidation at this time may be very good timing for the new Palm if it can capitalize on new products in the next year. New stats published Thursday by analyst group IDC says 66 percent of the companies they talked to will buy more handheld devices this year than last purchasing an average of 5,659 devices in the next 12 months. The surveyed companies said their primary reason is that their mobile and remote workers work smarter and faster when they can access corporate information. Wireless and security spending are expected to increase in one-half of the organizations surveyed, averaging $1.7 million and $3.4 million respectively in the next 12 months.
Bottom line? Watch each company's 320x320 space. Both have new deals with Orange SA, a London-based mobile operator and subsidiary of France Telecom . That arrangement will have to be ironed out before the acquisition finalizes. Not to mention it could make things interesting for Orange's relationship with Microsoft.
Palm said it is making every attempt to push into the enterprise and in the coming weeks, the company is expected to announce further partnerships with that underlying strategy.
By Michael Singer
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Teecee, Oh my God...the glass is half empty...lol.
nevermind
Tee, Dr.J (not Dr. Jacobs) Was da man...before M.J.
OT:DJ Insider Sells 4,000 of QUALCOMM INC/DE (QCOM)
SOURCE: Form 4 ISSUER: QUALCOMM INC/DE SYMBOL: QCOM FILER: JACOBS PAUL E TITLE: President, TRANSACTION: Sale 4,000 6/5/2003 $35.10 OWNERSHIP: 903,714 The Form 4 is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by any insider buying or selling their company's shares. This form must be filed within 2 business days of the transaction. Insider Data Source: Washington Service (info@washserv.com or 202-778-1380)
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DJ Insider Sells 4,000 of QUALCOMM INC/DE (QCOM)
SOURCE: Form 4 ISSUER: QUALCOMM INC/DE SYMBOL: QCOM FILER: ALTMAN STEVEN R TITLE: Exec. Vice-President, TRANSACTION: Sale 4,000 6/5/2003 $35.10 OWNERSHIP: 119,571 The Form 4 is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by any insider buying or selling their company's shares. This form must be filed within 2 business days of the transaction. Insider Data Source: Washington Service (info@washserv.com or 202-778-1380)
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Teecee, Take care.....Lets Go METS!
DJ Insider Sells 80,000 of INTERDIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP (IDCC)
SOURCE: Form 4 ISSUER: INTERDIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP SYMBOL: IDCC FILER: CAMPAGNA HARRY G TITLE: Director TRANSACTION: Sale 80,000 6/4/2003-6/5/2003 $26.10-27.36 OWNERSHIP: 260,000 The Form 4 is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by any insider buying or selling their company's shares. This form must be filed within 2 business days of the transaction. Insider Data Source: Washington Service (info@washserv.com or 202-778-1380)
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InterDigital Adds Licensing Deals
Jun 06, 2003 (Communications Today/PBI Media via COMTEX) -- InterDigital Communications [Nasdaq: IDCC] subsidiary InterDigital Technology adds a licensing pact for its chip technology with wireless messaging and e-mail technology and service provider Research In Motion [Nasdaq: RIMM], and extends its licensing deal with consumer electronics manufacturer Sharp [OTC: SCHAY]. Under its agreement with RIM (Waterloo, Ontario), which covers wireless terminal units built to GSM/GPRS/EDGE standards, InterDigital (King of Prussia, Pa.) will receive an advance royalty payment and subsequent royalties on licensed product sold by RIM.
The contract extension with Sharp (Osaka, Japan) covers the sales of devices compliant with TDMA-based PDC and PHS standards. Sharp will make a multi-million dollar up-front payment and will remit royalties on each InterDigital-enabled PHS and PDC unit it sells through early 2008.
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Another US Spectrum Panel Launched
Jun 06, 2003 (Communications Today/PBI Media via COMTEX) -- The U.S. government isn't saying it will attempt to find yet undiscovered radio spectrum and allocate it to commercial wireless services, but the White House is launching another task force to study U.S. spectrum usage. In an Executive Order, President Bush said U.S. spectrum policy "will: (a) foster economic growth; (b) ensure our national and homeland security; (c) maintain U.S. global leadership in communications technology development and services; and (d) satisfy other vital U.S. needs in areas such as public safety, scientific research, Federal transportation infrastructure, and law enforcement."
The latest spectrum task force follows one that former President Clinton created by Executive Order in October 2000, directing the FCC and other federal agencies to develop a plan for allocating 3G spectrum to U.S. carriers. It also follows the Spectrum Policy Task Force launched in early 2002 by FCC Chairman Michael Powell. The latest spectrum policy foray has Commerce Secretary Don Evans naming members to "a high-level interagency" panel that will recommend how government users can use spectrum more efficiently. The Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association doesn't mince words about its appreciation for improving U.S. radio spectrum usage. ""The tools we have for formulating spectrum policy are broken," said CTIA President and CEO Tom Wheeler. For more on hot topics in the wireless space, be sure to read the latest issue of PBI Media's Wireless Data News newsletter. For subscription information, visit the "newsstand" at http://www.TelecomWeb.com.
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InterDigital Signs Nakayo Telecommunications to Worldwide Patent License
Agreement
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Jun 6, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- InterDigital Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:IDCC), a leading architect, designer and provider of wireless technology and product platforms, today announced that its subsidiary, InterDigital Technology Corporation (ITC), has signed a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-bearing patent license agreement with Nakayo Telecommunications, Inc., a manufacturer of telecommunications equipment for the Asian markets.
The agreement covers wireless terminal units and infrastructure compliant with TDMA-based PHS standards. Under this agreement, ITC will receive a royalty on each licensed product sold by Nakayo worldwide. Nakayo will pay ITC an advance royalty payment and a one-time license fee. Once the advance payment is exhausted, Nakayo will be obligated to pay additional royalties to ITC on each licensed product sold through the life of the licensed TDMA patents. The one-time license fee paid to ITC will be recognized as revenue evenly over the life of the agreement.
"The signing of this agreement with Nakayo Telecommunications, Inc., a new entrant into the mobile wireless equipment market, reflects the strength and essentiality of our patented inventions, and the competitive importance of our technology for the mobile wireless market," said William Merritt, President of ITC. "Our momentum in patent licensing continues to accelerate. We have been particularly successful in licensing manufacturers who produce mobile wireless products to the PHS standard, with 24 such licenses now in place worldwide."
About Nakayo Telecommunications
Nakayo Telecommunications of Japan manufactures and sells telecommunications equipment such as key telephone systems, telephone sets, telephone parts, switching equipment and data equipment. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, with additional operating centers throughout Japan.
About InterDigital
InterDigital architects, designs and provides advanced wireless technologies and products that drive voice and data communications. The Company offers technology and product solutions for mainstream wireless applications that deliver cost and time-to-market advantages for its customers. InterDigital has a strong portfolio of patented technologies covering 2G, 2.5G and 3G standards, which it licenses worldwide. For more information, please visit InterDigital's web site: www.interdigital.com. InterDigital is a registered trademark of InterDigital Communications Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding our patented inventions, the importance of our technology for the mobile wireless market, and momentum in patent licensing. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and actual outcomes could differ materially from those expressed in any such forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors including, but not limited to, (i) our ability to enter into additional license agreements; (ii) the impact of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome epidemic on our ability to engage in negotiations in Asia and elsewhere; (iii) our ability to adequately prosecute, enforce and protect, our patents and other intellectual property rights; and (iv) as well as other factors listed in the Company's most recently filed Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. We undertake no duty to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
SOURCE: InterDigital Communications Corporation
CONTACT: InterDigital Communications Corporation Media Contact: Dawn Goldstein, 610/878-7800 e-mail: dawn.goldstein@interdigital.com or Investor Contact: Janet Point, 610/878-7800 e-mail: janet.point@interdigital.comURL: http://www.businesswire.comToday's News On The Net - Business Wire's full file on the Internetwith Hyperlinks to your home page.
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DJ MARKET TALK/Europe: Roundup of Stocks, Mkt Activity
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1359 GMT (Dow Jones) LONDON--CSFB cuts Hagemeyer (N.HAG) to neutral from outperform. Follows 36% 03 EPS estimate cut to EUR0.50, 04 -33% to EUR0.57. Main reason is core PPS division "continues to experience harsh trading." Despite US, Europe data improving - eg May ISM, IfO - seen "too late" to help 2Q. Also sees SARS weighing SE Asia consumer agencies, currencies there hurting too. New DCF-based fair value/target EUR6 vs EUR8.7. Stock +4.1% at EUR6.09. (KOO)
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1356 GMT (Dow Jones) FRANKFURT--SAP AG (SAP) unlikely to lose customers as result of potential three way deal between Oracle (ORCL), PeopleSoft (PSFT) and JD Edwards (JDEC)
1356 GMT (Dow Jones) FRANKFURT--SAP AG (SAP) unlikely to lose customers as result of potential three way deal between Oracle (ORCL), PeopleSoft (PSFT) and JD Edwards (JDEC), says Alla Gorelova at Sal Oppenheim. "It's expensive to replace SAP because it would impact mission critical applications like enterprise resource planning." Oracle and Peoplesoft are more likely to cannibalize each other's customer bases and the deal may be difficult to pull off, she says. "There may be antitrust issues with the Oracle, Peoplesoft deal." Trades +7.9% at EUR106.3. (EAT)
1335 GMT (Dow Jones)MILAN--Mediolanum (I.MED) +4.7% at EUR5, Fideuram (I.BMA) +3.1% at EUR4.82 and Fineco (I.FCO) +2.5% at EUR0.46. Trader says: "Asset managers are feeling the combined effects of better-than-expected Italian mutual fund data, registering a positive monthly inflow for eight consecutive month. (NDR)
1335 GMT (Dow Jones) FRANKFURT--SAP AG (SAP) may benefit from three way deal between Oracle (ORCL), PeopleSoft (PSFT) and JD Edwards (JDEC), says DZ Bank analyst. "SAP now has only one player to focus on - and it's one with digestion problems," DZ bank says. "It's too early to tell who wins in the long run." Trades +7.7% at EUR105.98. (EAT)
1324 GMT (Dow Jones) LONDON--Sage Group (U.SGE) up 12% at 188p after Oracle (ORCL) says it intends to launch an unsolicited $5.1B tender offer for PeopleSoft (PSFT). "Everyone's short-covering; there's a very bullish vibe surrounding the sector right now," says trader. Adds if upwards sector momentum continues into next week, "Sage could be pinpointed as next stock in play." (SMT)
1314 GMT (Dow Jones) FRANKFURT--That old chestnut - a merger between Commerzbank (G.CBK) and HVB (G.BHV) - does rounds again. Bankers say the two have had very preliminary talks in past, but add any deal at least 12 months away. Deal would emphasize banks' weaknesses, rather than strengths. Major stumbling block: poor quality of HVB's loan book. Commerzbank +6.8% at EUR11.21. HVB +5.2% at EUR14.89. (JAG)
1251 GMT (Dow Jones) LONDON--FTSE 100 +1.4% at 4160.3 after data shows non-farm payrolls in US -17K in May, better than the forecast -25K. Unemployment rate 6.1%, in line with expectations. Robert Barrie economist at CSFB says data prompting some relief in equity markets. Says data reinforces sense that US economy is stabilizing and strengthens case for 2H recovery. (MMD)
1245 GMT (Dow Jones) FRANKFURT--European airlines gain following Thu's EU open-skies decision, expected to bring about much-needed consolidation and savings in the suffering industry. Lufthansa (G.LHA) up 4.4% at EUR10.2, British Airways (BAB) up 8.9% at 169p, Air France (F.AFG) up 5% at EUR12.25. KLM (KLM), however, is the real gainer of the day, up 12% at EUR8.52, as "it's seen as the big target to be taken over in Europe," says Commerzbank analyst Dominic Edridge. Alitalia (I.ALI) up 2.7% at EUR0.236, Iberia (E.ILA) up 1.8% at EUR1.74. (SMR)
1245 GMT (Dow Jones) FRANKFURT--European airlines gain following Thu's EU open-skies decision, expected to bring about much-needed consolidation and savings in the suffering industry. Lufthansa (G.LHA) up 4.4% at EUR10.2, British Airways (BAB) up 8.9% at 169p, Air France (F.AFG) up 5% at EUR12.25. KLM (KLM), however, is the real gainer of the day, up 12% at EUR8.52, as "it's seen as the big target to be taken over in Europe," says Commerzbank analyst Dominic Edridge. Alitalia (I.ALI) up 2.7% at EUR0.236, Iberia (E.ILA) up 1.8% at EUR1.74. (SMR)
1218 GMT (Dow Jones) LONDON--Merrill Lynch reinstates Anglo Irish Bank (U.ANG) at buy, 12Mo target EUR8.95. It's among "lowest cost producers" in ML's universe with 30% cost/income ratio, ability to grow on market share acquisition in "sluggish" environment. Should enable continued strong relative share performance. Domestic core gives 58% of PBT built on 17% share in target base. UK gives 32% of PBT vs 9% in 94, seen "key earnings driver" next 5 years. Stock -0.4% at 539p. (KOO)
1215 GMT (Dow Jones) STOCKHOLM--Nokia (NOK) +2.3% at EUR15.22 ahead of mid-quarter update Tue and mid-year strategy update Wed. Analysts expecting 2Q sales of EUR7.126B, +2.8% on year ago, and mobile phone sales of EUR5.777B, +7%, according to consensus of 28 analysts polled by SME Direkt. Most expect Nokia to maintain EPS 2Q guidance of EUR0.13-EUR0.16, with positive tone on mobile phone positioning and subdued on networks. Waiting to see if share gains and rising average selling price offsetting negative currency and SARS impact. Analysts also want to hear about restructuring of networks, progress in CDMA handset market, and pricing. (RMS)
1215 GMT (Dow Jones) STOCKHOLM--Nokia (NOK) +2.3% at EUR15.22 ahead of mid-quarter update Tue and mid-year strategy update Wed. Analysts expecting 2Q sales of EUR7.126B, +2.8% on year ago, and mobile phone sales of EUR5.777B, +7%, according to consensus of 28 analysts polled by SME Direkt. Most expect Nokia to maintain EPS 2Q guidance of EUR0.13-EUR0.16, with positive tone on mobile phone positioning and subdued on networks. Waiting to see if share gains and rising average selling price offsetting negative currency and SARS impact. Analysts also want to hear about restructuring of networks, progress in CDMA handset market, and pricing. (RMS)
1157 GMT (Dow Jones) COPENHAGEN--UBS Warburg starts coverage of GN Store Nord (K.GNS) with neutral rating and price target of DKK25. Sees restructuring plan of Resound hearing aid unit as main near-term stock driver. Stock +2.5% at DKK28.80. (CW)
1157 GMT (Dow Jones) COPENHAGEN--UBS Warburg starts coverage of GN Store Nord (K.GNS) with neutral rating and price target of DKK25. Sees restructuring plan of Resound hearing aid unit as main near-term stock driver. Stock +2.5% at DKK28.80. (CW)
1155 GMT (Dow Jones) LONDON--Goldman Sachs says 3's aggressive new tariffs seen holding back performance at mm02, Orange also at risk. Mmo2 is the most exposed, 85% 03/04 EBITDA UK generated, Orange 03 EBITDA seen 32%, but with probably more of the high end of the market. Vodafone at 12.3% insulated by international diversity, business bias. T-Mobile has only 6.8%. Mmo2 -4.4% at 59.75p, Orange -0.4% at EUR7.39, Vodafone -1.2% at 128.25p and Deutsche Telekom +4.9% at EUR12.89. (CHP)
1126 GMT (Dow Jones) LONDON--European stocks higher Fri ahead of key US labor data. Healthcare stocks, technology stocks get boost from upbeat Intel results overnight in US, news on US medicare reform. Overnight DJIA closed above the key 9000 level for a second consecutive session sending bullish signal to European equities at start of trading. Trader says amid thin newsflow, sentiment hinges on May US payrolls data due 1230 GMT. Says markets expecting a 30,000 decline, virtually unchanged from the 48,000 dip of April. If achieved, that would mark a stabilization in jobs market and next leg up for the market he says. DJ Stoxx +1.3%, at 202.35.(MMD)
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