GO Corporation Founded by Jerry Kaplan, Robert Carr, and Kevin Doren
August 14, 1987 — No press release was issued.
A day-by-day record of pen-based computing's formative years — products shipped, companies founded, magazines launched, and the milestones in between.
August 14, 1987 — No press release was issued.
GRiD Systems Corp. introduces GRiDPad, a computer so light it can be held in one hand and used while standing or walking.
GO Corp. announces the appointments of Dan’l Lewin, formerly of NeXT Corp., to the new position of vice president of sales and marketing, and Paul L. Hammel, previously with GRiD Systems, to the new position of vice president of operations.
Slate Corp. states its intention to develop and market personal computer applications software products for the emerging pen-based computer market.
Hastings, Humble, Giardini & Freeman, the public relations firm for GO Corp., completes a management buyout.
GO Corp. unveils its strategy to develop a broad-based market for computers operated by pens.
IBM and GO Corp. announces a software licensing agreement under which GO will provide IBM with software technology for the development of future computers that are operated by a pen.
Slate Corp., the first company founded expressly to develop software for pen-based computers, announces that it will publish a set of applications for GO Corp.’s operating environment.
PenSoft Corp., a San Mateo software startup, announces it is developing software application products for GO Corp.’s general-purpose pen-based operating environment.
GO Corp. announces the appointment of William V. Campbell, 50, to the post of president and chief executive officer, effective Monday, Jan. 21, 1991.
GRiD Systems Corp., manufacturer of the only pen-based computer (GRiDPAD) shipping in North America, reaffirms its leadership position by announcing that it will support an open systems architecture for pen-based computing.
GO Corp. announces February availability of the developer release of PenPoint, the only general-purpose operating system designed for mobile computers operated by a pen instead of a keyboard or mouse.
GO Corp. announces an expanded roster of 35 new companies that have publicly committed to develop for or provide technology for its new PenPoint operating system announced Tuesday.
As part of its developmental efforts to be early to market with pen-based computers, NCR Corp. announces its intent to support GO Corp.’s PenPoint.
Apple Computer Inc. and GO Corp. announces that AppleTalk has been licensed by GO for its new pen-based operating system, PenPoint, also announced today.
Softview Inc., a developer of tax-preparation software and other productivity tools for personal computers, announces its support of GO Corp.’s PenPoint pen-based operating system.
Nantucket Corp. announces its intent to support GO Corp.’s PenPoint operating system as part of the company’s multi-platform strategy.
Sitka Corp. ports the TOPS networking technology to GO Corp.’s new PenPoint operating system.
TechGnosis Inc. announces client/server data access for GO Corp.’s PenPoint pen-based computing environment.
PenSoft Corp. demonstrated a prototype of its Personal Information Manager (PIM) that runs under PenPoint, an operating system optimized for mobile pen-based computers from GO Corp.
Slate Corp. announces PenApps, an application development system for the PenPoint operating system.
Nestor, Inc announced the development of a version of Nestor’s handwriting recognition technology, NestorWriter, for GO’s PenPoint operating system.
BYTE magazine announces that its February cover story is an exclusive, in-depth look on GO Corp.’s revolutionary new pen-based operating system for mobile computers.
A consortium of major computer companies have formally affiliated as Unicode Inc. to maintain and promote Unicode, a newly developed multilingual text and character encoding standard.
Microsoft announces the Microsoft Visual Basic Control Development Kit for extending Visual Basic by developing custom controls, including those for Microsoft Windows for Pen Computing.
Phoenix Technologies Ltd. announces an agreement with GO Corp. that will allow for the rapid development of portable pen computers.
Slate Corp. announces support for Microsoft Windows for Pen Computing, the upcoming pen-based operating system from Microsoft Corp.
Three of the world’s top industrial design and engineering firms, responsible for GRiD and GO computers, announce they will merge to create IDEO, the first completely integrated full-service product development firm.
GO Corp. demonstrates its pen operating system PenPoint on NCR’s 3125 Notepad computer, the first announced Intel 386-based pen hardware platform.
NCR Corporation introduces the NCR System 3125, an advanced pen-based notepad and first mobile automation tool with true handwriting-recognition capabilities.
Microsoft Corp. and NCR Corp. announces that NCR will offer Microsoft Windows for Pen Computing on its new pen-based notepad, the NCR 3125.
Microsoft Corp. announces that more than 100 ISVs have committed to produce applications that take advantage of specific pen features in Microsoft Windows for Pen Computing.
Slate Corp. announces a co-marketing relationship with NCR Corp. in conjunction with NCR’s announcement of the NCR 3125 pen-based computer.
Eight additional hardware manufacturers announce intentions to build pen computers or display products that will support Microsoft Windows environment for Pen Computing.
NCR Corp. announces it has signed an agreement with SystemSoft Corporation to provide the Power Management and BIOS Software for NCR’s System 3125 pen based notepad computer.
Slate Corp. announces PenBook, the first electronic book environment for PenPoint and Windows for Pen Computing.
Momenta International of Mountain View, California unveiled the first computer to blend the functions of a pen-based system and a standard notebook computer.
Phoenix Technologies Ltd. announces a complete OEM design solution for pen systems utilizing the Intel 80386SL Microprocessor SuperSet to run either GO Corp.’s PenPoint operating system or Microsoft’s Windows for Pen operating environment.
GRiD Systems Corp. announces plans to demonstrate the GRiDPADSL, a pen computer based on an Intel 80386SL microprocessor, at Fall COMDEX ’91.
Microsoft announces that four additional hardware companies plan support for Microsoft Windows for Pens as Microsoft plans industry’s largest pen exhibit.
Communication Intelligence Corp. and Samsung Electronic Company, Ltd. jointly announce the signing of a licensing agreement for Samsung to use CIC’s Handwriter Multi-lingual Recognition System, Multiple Operating Environment Interfaces, PenDOS Pen-Based Operating Environment and Handwriter On-Line Dynamic Signature Verification System.
GO Corp. announces that it is significantly expanding its initial program offerings in response to increasing demand from hardware partners, software partners, and early adopter customers.
GO Corp., in partnership with software developers, announces a variety of exciting new applications for PenPoint to be demonstrated for the first time at Comdex.
“We’ve got the support it takes to pioneer the mobile computing market, and it shows at Comdex,” notes Bill Campbell, president and chief executive officer of GO Corp.
A prototype of Hyundai’s pen computer on display at COMDEX. Shipments scheduled to begin in mid-1992.
Innovation and achievement were celebrated in Las Vegas at what is often called ”the Oscars of the computer industry” – the Eighth Annual Awards for Technical Excellence hosted by PC Magazine.
NEC Corp. licenses CIC’s Handwriter MultiLingual Recognition software, Operating Environmental Interfaces, and Handwriter On-Line Dynamic Signature Verification System.
Scriptel Corporation, which recently signed an agreement to provide pen-based technology to Apple, announces a cordless stylus and single-chip controller.
CIC and Infos GmbH, a leading German computer systems integrator, announces a license agreement for Info to use CIC’s pen-based software on Infos’ 386SXL pen computer.
Momenta announces availability of the Momenta Computer, the first computer to offer the benefits of a pen-based system and the standard functions of a notebook computer.
Sitka Corp. announces the availability of its new peer-to-peer, pen connectivity platform, PenTOPS and PenCentral, for third-party developers building pen computing applications.
Sitka Corp. announces that IBM has licensed its PenCentral networking software technology, the first networking server technology available to connect pen computers with DOS-based PCs via parallel port, serial port or modem.
Kurta Corp. forms a division focused on the rapidly emerging pen-based computer OEM market.
Slate announces Day-Timer Pen Scheduler combining the ease of a paper planner with the power of a pen computer.
Slate Corp. announces six agreements with leading pen hardware manufacturers to help speed the early adoption of its Day-Timer Pen Scheduler software.
Slate Corp. announces SafetyPen Utilities, a suite of utilities for GO Corp.’s PenPoint operating system. SafetyPen Utilities provide comprehensive password protection and data security features to protect data stored on the PenPoint system.
PenStuff Inc. announces the availability of the PenStuff RPN12C+ Financial Calculator, available for pen-based computers running GO Corp.’s PenPoint, pen-centric operating system.
Microsoft introduces Professional Toolkit for Visual Basic with controls to create text boxes for pen input as an ink data type or provide access to the pen recognition engine.
Sharp Corp., a major electronics manufacturer, has agreed to enter a long-term partnership with Apple Computer Inc. and concluded a contract with them for development, manufacturing and distribution of the next generation personal information equipment.
ParaGraph International, a Russian-American business venture, announces a joint development effort with GO Corp. The two companies are working together to integrate CalliGrapher, ParaGraph’s cursive handwriting recognition product into PenPoint.
Nazem and Co. announces an agreement to invest $1 million in PenWare Inc., a company “that every venture capitalist wants to back.”
Scriptel Corp. teams up with ParaGraph International to explore the potential development of a state-of-the-art, pen-based system that will allow OEM customers access to smaller, faster and more accurate digitizer and cursive handwriting recognition products.
Photonics Corp. announces support for wireless portable-to-desktop connectivity using the Microsoft Windows for Pen Computing operating system.
PenWare demonstrates its PenCell spreadsheet running under Windows for Pen Computing at the Windows World conference.
Microsoft Corp. announces the availability of its new pen operating system, Microsoft Windows for Pen Computing, also known as “Windows for Pens.”
Communication Intelligence Corp. announces Handwriter Multi-Lingual Recognition System for the PenPoint operating system.
PenPoint designed as a modern 32-bit, preemptive multitasking, general-purpose operating system uniquely suited to mobile pen computing.
GO Corp. announces, with hardware and software partners, the availability of innovative new products for its PenPoint operating system.
Photonics Corp. demonstrates its Infrared Transceiver for wireless connectivity with GO Corp.’s PenPoint operating system for pen computers.
Slate Corp. supports the shipment of the GO PenPoint operating system with the broadest family of software applications products announced for PenPoint.
Oracle Corporation, the world’s largest supplier of data management software and services, announces client support for GO Corporation’s PenPoint operating system.
IBM announces the formation of the IBM Pen Developer Assistance Program, designed to assist IBM customers and independent software vendors (ISVs) as they begin developing industry specific and general purpose pen-based applications.
Compsoft Services Inc., announces the PenConnect Series of communication products for pen-based computers running GO Corporation’s PenPoint operating system, the first series of products to connect with a wide variety of sophisticated systems.
PenMagic Software Inc. announces the release of Numero, a financial work processor software product that enables mobile pen computer users to complete a wide variety of financial tasks.
PenMagic Software Inc. announces it is offering consultants, systems integrators and Value-Added-Resellers (VARs) a training and support program that will assist them in marketing and implementing client solutions using PenMagic applications.
Oracle Corporation announces Oracle Card for Pen Computing, the first application development tool for pen-based client/server computing.
Major OEMs developing new pen systems with Phoenix PenBIOS.
Digital Equipment Corporation, RAM Mobile Data, and BellSouth Enterprises, Inc. announce a worldwide agreement to provide mobile data solutions based on the Mobitex mobile packet radio network.
GO Corp. announces the appointment of Stratton D. Sclavos to the post of vice president of worldwide sales.
Fujitsu Personal Systems, Inc. (previously Poqet Computer Corp.) announces that shipment of production version of PoqetPad, the company’s 1.2-pound, hand-held, pen-based computer, began on April 30.
MicroTouch Systems, Inc. announces that its TouchPen pen computing digitizer, one of the first to offer both touch and pen input, now supports Go Corporation’s PenPoint Operating System for pen computers.
Tandy announces that it has agreed in principle with Casio Computer Co., Ltd. to work together to design, develop, manufacture, market and distribute a new family of “Personal Information Processors.”
Advanced RISC Machines Ltd. (ARM) has announced a major design win for the ARM610 processor, just six months after the initial launch of the ARM6 technology.
Fujitsu Ltd., Tokyo, Monday announces the formation of Fujitsu Personal Systems Inc., a Santa Clara-headquartered company responsible for product planning, sales, marketing and systems integration support of personal systems computer products in North America and Europe.
Fujitsu Personal Systems Inc. (previously Poqet Computer Corp.) announces that it will resell HyperPAD for Pen Computers, a pen-aware version of the popular object-oriented MS-DOS development tool from Brightbill-Roberts & Company Ltd.
Mouse Systems Corp., developer of the first mouse for the IBM PC, debuted PenMate.
Communication Intelligence Corp. announces an agreement granting NEC a worldwide license to Handwriter Recognition Systems, Handwriter Dynamic Signature System, and PenDOS.
Palm Computing announces the appointment of Donna Dubinsky to the newly created position of president and chief executive officer.
Zenith Data Systems announces its intention to offer a pen-capable display upgrade for its award-winning Z-NOTE series of notebook PCs
Manufacturers of desktop peripheral devices to offer Microsoft Windows for Pen Computing.
Companies announce agreement to develop new Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) products in the multimedia player category.
NCR Corporation announces a strategic software alliance with GRiD Systems Corp. under which NCR will offer GRiD’s PenRight! pen-computer software platform on NCR 3125 NotePad systems.
GRiD Systems Corp. announces that NCR Corp. has signed a distribution agreement enabling the company to offer PenRight!, GRiD’s MS-DOS-based pen computer software platform, on its pen computers.
The Unicode Consortium announces the successful merger of Unicode’s multilingual encoding standard with the recently approved ISO 10646, developed by the International Standards Organizations (ISO).
Unit will develop semiconductor products, development tools and software based on the Hobbit microprocessor.
AT&T Microelectronics and GO Corp. made public their relationship to jointly develop products that will be the foundation for an open platform to address the emerging Personal Communicator market.
Communication Intelligence Corp. announces the release of PenDOS 2.0 for the U.S., European, and Japanese markets, the first pen operating environment to be localized and released to serve these major markets.
SuperScript Inc. and Kurta Corp. announces a business partnership which authorizes Kurta to manufacture SuperScript’s next generation desktop pen-based system.
A special seminar was offered by UC Extension, part of the continuing Emerging Technology Lecture Series sponsored by University of California Extension and Computer Literacy Bookshops.
Paul Mondschein, president and chief executive officer of PenUltimate Inc., announces that PenUltimate is now listed on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol PULA.
Communication Intelligence Corp. and The Acer Group announces a worldwide license to CIC’s multilingual Handwriter Recognition Systems, PenDOS pen operating environment, and more.
Communication Intelligence Corp. announces worldwide license agreements with both Montreal-based MicroSlate Inc. and Massachusetts-based Arthur Dent Associates Inc.
Samsung Electronics America, Information Systems Division, announces that it has begun shipping its Pen-Master notepad computer based on Intel’s powerful 80386SL microprocessor.
Communication Intelligence Corp. and MicroAge Computer Centers Inc. announces that MicroAge will be the first to market CIC’s PenLABS seminars to the business computer market.
The MIT/Stanford Venture Laboratory Saturday announces that Jeff Hawkins and Donna Dubinsky will present their company’s distribution strategy for selling palmtop computer software to consumers.
Lotus provides a preview of technology enabling cc:Mail to take advantage of pen-based computers. cc:Mail was demonstrated running under GO Corp.’s Penpoint and Microsoft’s PenWindows environments.
NESTOR products are based on the company’s proprietary neural-network technology, which operates as adaptive information-processing systems that “learn” from experience.
PenMagic Software Inc. announces that it has received $2.0 million in a first-round funding by two Palo Alto, Calif.-based companies: Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and Integral Capital Partners.
EO Inc. announces a partnership with AT&T Matsushita, and Marubeni to design, build and market the first generation of a new class of products called personal communicators.
NCR Corp. reinforces its leadership position in mobile, pen-based computing with the introduction of the NCR 3130 NotePad, a feature rich, highly versatile notepad computer.
Personal Communicators are small, mobile devices that accept pen input, and are used primarily for communications.
Award-winning PenCell spreadsheet bundled with Mouse Systems’ Pen-Mate input device gives users an affordable and useful opportunity to experience the pen.
JDS Solutions and NCR Corporation announces a portable purchase order system designed for retail buyers.
SkyTel involved in the development of Motorola’s NewsCard, as well as in the development of other products which put receive capabilities on the PCMCIA type II card format.
GO Corporation and AT&T EasyLink Services announces a communications link that allows PenPoint-based computer users to communicate with each other and with millions of electronic mail users through EasyLink’s network.
GO Corp. announces that it will provide a tightly integrated set of object-oriented messaging components, called the GO Message Center, as a standard part of the PenPoint mobile operating system.
RAM Mobile Data announces that commercial electronic mail and messaging services are now available on its nationwide wireless packet radio network system.
Paul Mondschein, president and CEO of PenUltimate Inc., announces that PenUltimate will introduce three new pen software applications at the Fall COMDEX in Las Vegas.
SystemSoft Corp. introduces CardSoft PC card software, the PCMCIA industry’s first interchangeable software solution for computer manufacturers.
The Computer Systems Division of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. announces the company’s first computer that combines the power and capability of a notebook computer with the ease of use of today’s intuitive pen operating systems.
Communication Intelligence Corp. announces that Apple Japan Inc. will begin selling the MacHandwriter II, in December 1992, through its authorized dealers.
Sitka Corp. and EO Inc. announces a licensing agreement that will enable the world’s first “personal communicators” to transparently share resources and information on local area networks.
EO Inc. announces the EO Personal Communicator 440 and EO Personal Communicator 880, devices that put fax, electronic mail, cellular phone and personal computing capabilities into the hands of mobile executives.
Allows personal communicators to put data on the air.
RAM Mobile Data, a business venture between RAM Broadcasting and BellSouth, receives far-reaching support for its two-way, wireless data communications service.
Communication Intelligence Corp. announces that its PenLABS pen computing technology seminar in Japan will feature leaders from the Japanese computer market providing an update on pen computing technology and the United States, European, and Japanese pen computing markets.
More than 60 firms are scheduled to participate in the PCMCIA Gallery with products displayed to include the latest in memory cards, I/O cards, drivers, connectors, software, platforms, and more.
GO Corp. announces the PenPoint “Hot Apps” promotion, a collection of five innovative third-party applications available to customers who purchase PenPoint prior to Dec. 31, 1992.
Microsoft Corp. announces the Japanese edition of the Microsoft Windows operating system for Pen Computing.
Phoenix Technologies Ltd. and Communication Intelligence Corp. announce that CIC’s PenDOS pen operating environment for the DOS platform is now fully compatible with the Phoenix pen digitizer interface, PenBIOS.
NEC Technologies Inc. redefines the standard for pen computing platforms with its introduction of the feature-rich UltraLite Autograph pen tablet.
The GeoSystems/Newton project is part of a broader agreement, and the first of several projects planned between Apple’s Personal Interactive Electronics Division and R.R. Donnelley & Sons.
Hardware, software and communications partners commit to Hobbit Personal Communicator Platform.
PenWare announces the commercial release of PenCell spreadsheet Version 1.0 at a list price of $295 on Windows for Pen Computing.
PenWare Inc. and Merisel Inc. announces an alliance to PenWare’s pen-based application software available through Merisel’s comprehensive distribution network.
GRiD Systems Inc. and Penware Inc. announce that a version of the PenCell spreadsheet under Windows for Pen Computing will be bundled with each GRiD Convertible shipped.
At COMDEX/Fall ’92, Microsoft Corp. and independent software vendors (ISVs) demonstrated more than 260 applications covering a broad range of solutions based on the Microsoft Windows family of operating systems, including Windows for Pen Computing.
Compsoft Services announces the general availability of two products from its PenNET series of communications products for pen computers that run the PenPoint operating system from GO Corporation.
Sitka Corp., a Sun Microsystems Inc., owned company, announces it will provide local area networking soft-ware for products based on AT&T’s Hobbit microprocessor.
Notable Technologies Inc., introduces their first two communications applications for GO Corp.’s PenPoint operating system, running on both the AT&T Hobbit and Intel processors.
PenStuff Inc. develops a PenPoint-based data collection application in conjunction with the University of Florida GeoPlan Center to assist in assessing the recent damage caused by Hurricane Andrew.
AT&T announces that the world’s first personal communicator will be available to the public in AT&T Phone Centers in early 1993.
The strategic business relationship aims at providing a wide range of digital publishing services for Apple’s Personal Interactive Electronics (PIE) division.
EO utilizes Spectrum’s patented AXSYS cellular phone module in the Personal Communicator 440 and 880.
Companies will work together to develop software for travelers.
Communication Intelligence Corp. announces that Seiko Epson Corp. has signed a worldwide license agreement and will begin to use and distribute CIC’s multilingual Handwriter Recognition System and other software.
The Computer Systems Division of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. features its full line of notebook, portable and pen computers available for business, home office and individual users at the Winter Consumer Electronics Show ’93.
Apple provides a progress report on the development of its upcoming Newton family of personal digital assistants.
Pensoft. Corp. announces Perspective, its intelligent personal information manager for mobile professionals, is shipping.
Apple plans to introduce Apple’s first personal digital assistant (PDA) products at MacWorld in January.
Fujitsu Personal Systems introduces an expanded marketing program to bring systems solutions to the mobile computing marketplace.
Fujitsu Personal Systems Inc. introduces the Fujitsu 325Point, a net tablet-size pen-based system for decision support applications.
Communication Intelligence Corp. announces its new pen operating environment, PenMac, designed for the Macintosh platform.
Early customer test for PenAPPC and product development for AT&T Hobbit microprocessors.
Dauphin Technology Inc. and PenWare Inc. announces an agreement to bundle a reduced version of PenWare’s award-winning PenCell spreadsheet with Dauphin’s 5000 Convertible Pentop and newly announced DTR-1.
Communication Intelligence Corp. announces that its multilingual Handwriter Recognition System and Handwriter Dynamic Signature Verification software won Pen Magazine Point Awards for Pen Computing at PenExpo in San Francisco.
EO Inc. announces an agreement with General Magic to implement General Magic’s Telescript technology on PenPoint-based personal communicators.
Communication Intelligence Corp. announces that Fujitsu Ltd. of Japan has signed a worldwide license agreement and will begin to use and distribute CIC’s multilingual Handwriter Recognition System and other software.
CIC fourth quarter revenue up 224%.
Communication Intelligence Corp. announces the release of Handwriter Recognition System (HRS) software for the Microsoft Windows for Pen Computing operating environment.
DATA RACE announces that it has an agreement with EO, Inc. to be OEM supplier for the EO internal V.32bis fAX/modem.
The newest and smallest portable computing products, whose sales account for over 25 percent of the entire computer industry, take center stage at LAP & PALMTOP ’93, March 15-16, at the New York Hilton.
Nippon Investment and Finance Co. Ltd. (NIF), a Daiwa Securities Group company, invests $900,000 in ARM.
The day that people can compute, fax and make phone calls from an untethered device has arrived, according to Cellular One Washington.
The new systems are the PoqetPad Plus, targeted for use in pen-based field data collection applications, and the Poqet PC Plus, targeted at keyboard-based data collection and corporate messaging applications.
With the score tied two-all, high-tech leaders from the East and West Coasts will go head-to-head in The Computer Bowl Friday, May 14, 1993, at the San Jose (CA) Civic Auditorium.
Communication Intelligence Corp. announces the signing of an OEM agreement with IBM’s Application Business Systems.
Apple aims to license key technologies to companies who can manufacture and market a variety of exciting new products based on Newton technology to a broad range of customers.
The company announces that it will supply Newton-compatible chip sets for use both by licensees of the Newton operating system and by Apple Computer.
Proxim Inc., a leading supplier of wireless networking products, announces that it has begun shipping its RangeLAN/PCMCIA wireless LAN adapter.
The IBM Personal Computer Company announces the availability of its second generation pen-based tablet computer, the IBM ThinkPad 710T.
AST Research Inc. enters the pen computing market with its launch of the new PenExec “PenTop” pen notebook computer.
Communication Intelligence Corp. announces that its multilingual Handwriter Recognition System software and PenDOS pen operating environment are now available worldwide on IBM’s newly announced ThinkPad 710T.
Communication Intelligence Corp. signs a joint development agreement with IBM to develop a version of CIC’s multilingual Handwriter Recognition System (HRS) software on the OS/2 PEN operating system extension from IBM’s Personal Software Products Division.
PEN PAL Associates announces a 30 percent price reduction and volume discounts on Release 4.0 of the Power PEN PAL application development environment that began shipping today.
Hitachi Software Engineering America, Ltd. announce the world’s first pen-based business process automation product, the PenAnalysis Process Modeling system.
Users of AppleLink can now get everything from travel planning to political commentary, following agreements announced by Apple.
Communication Intelligence Corporation signs an agreement with the Nantong Electronics Development Investment Company in the People’s Republic of China to market pen-based, business computer systems incorporating CIC’s end-user interface and handwriting recognition technology to China’s business and government sectors.
Apple previews Newton Tools at Worldwide Developer Conference.
West Coast high-tech leaders successfully defended the title “Computer Masters of the Universe” from their East Coast industry rivals in the Fifth Annual Computer Bowl, May 14, at the San Jose Civic Auditorium. The score was 25 to 14.
IBM’s Entry Systems Technology-Personal Systems announces handwriting recognition products available for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers.
Six software companies introduces Jot 1.0, an electronic ink specification that enables computer software applications to share handwritten notes, sketches, signatures and other free-form data across a broad spectrum of computer platforms.
AT&T and EO Inc. combine their respective expertise to offer users a single line of Personal Communicators.
Sharp Electronics Corp. announces that it will soon release the first in a line of Personal Digital Assistants based on Apple Computer, Inc’s Newton Intelligence.
The Personal Interactive Electronics (PIE) Division of Apple Computer Inc. announces collaborative and exploratory efforts with three Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs), Ameritech, BellSouth, and US West.
Palm computing applications incorporating PowerInk technology will first appear in the Zoomer PDAs being introduced this week at the Consumer Electronics Show by Casio Inc. and Tandy Corp.
America Online discloses details of services it will provide on the palmtop edition of America Online, aimed at the emerging mobile computing market.
Communications-intensive users who link Ameritech’s messaging services with Apple Computer’s Newton devices will realize additional stay-in-touch capabilities.
Apple’s Personal Interactive Electronics (PIE) Division announces their intent to implement a comprehensive strategy to enter the booming electronic publishing market.
Zenith Data Systems announces the Z-NOTEPAD 425Ln, a pentop version of the award-winning Z-NOTE.
Communication Intelligence Corporation announce the availability of new pen-centric objects for Borland International Inc.’s dBASE IV database software.
Communication Intelligence Corporation announces the availability of its PenDOS Software Developer Kit (SDK) for DOS/V users in Japan.
aha! software announces the release of its first product, InkWriter, the initial product in its InkProcessor product line.
Fujitsu Personal Systems Inc. and GO Corp. jointly announce a partnership designed to help value added resellers (VARs) and system integrators to quickly and efficiently address the mobile computing requirements of vertical markets.
The market for personal digital assistants (PDAs) is finally taking off as the first products reach retailers.
Xircom demonstrated its new cordless LAN products for portable, hand-held and pocket-sized computing devices.
Users will be able to find their location on maps, navigate point to point, find restaurants, shopping centers, or businesses “on the go,” and even get current traffic and weather information.
The API defines the means by which third-party developers may access GPS data collection devices under PenPoint.
Software developers will now be able to use the PenPoint GPS application programming interface (API) defined by the partner companies and published by GO on its Bulletin Board and CompuServe later this summer.
Several leading corporations, including Sharp, Matsushita, Siemens/Rolm, and Motorola, licensed Apple Newton technology.
GO Corp. and SunSelect announce that effective immediately GO will assume all responsibility for marketing, support and distribution of SunSelect’s pen networking products, PenTOPS and PenCentral.
Licensing arrangements through Microlytics with Apple Computer, Claris Corp., Symantec, Lotus, Caere, Casio, Sharp Electronics, and over 80 additional firms provide both revenue to SelecTronics and connections to the world of Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) products.
Communication Intelligence Corp. announces that its PenDOS pen operating environment software is offered on the VersaPad, NEC’s lightweight pen-tablet.
The Newton MessagePad becomes first computer to incorporate the next wave of user interface, the STICI (pronounced “sticky” and standing for Self-Teaching Interpretive Communicating Interface).
Apple develops a core communications architecture for a family of Newton communications products, communications and connectivity accessories, services and applications for both wired and wireless communications devices.
Apple offers a glossary to help the press understand and cover personal digital assistants.
The personal digital assistant (PDA) revolution will get a boost with the unveiling of Apple’s Newton product on Monday, August 2.
Apple Computer Inc. announces that the first product based on its innovative Newton technology, the Newton MessagePad, will ship on Aug. 2, 1993.
The recently introduced Starcore publishing group within the Personal Interactive Electronics (PIE) division at Apple Computer announces six new titles for the Newton MessagePad.
First in-dept report on Apple’s new Personal Digital Assistant.
Software provides “Glue” to bond Oracle database and messaging systems to new PDA.
PenMagic, Money Magazine and Apple Computer work together to develop Money Magazine Business Forms and Money Magazine Financial Assistant, two financial applications for Newton.
Dendrite International announces the launch of PRINCIPIA as the first sales force automation software for the Newton MessagePad.
BellSouth’s Mobile Systems Group will offer communications products and services for products based on Newton technology.
Coca-Cola, Monsanto, American Express, ProMED and others are implementing plans to incorporate Newton technologies into their information systems strategies.
Ex Machina debuts Pocketcall terminal program and Notify! wireless messaging to Apple Newton.
The first communications program that links pen-based computers to the extensive “infobase” stored on public and private host computer systems and networks.
Jointly developed by GO and No Hands, the application enables users to display, distribute and print identical copies of any Macintosh or Windows document on a PenPoint-based personal communicator.
Sharp Electronics Corporation unveils the PI-7000 Expert Pad, the first licensed Personal Digital Assistant based on Apple Computer’s Newton Intelligence.
Fujitsu Personal Systems announces that its Value Added Partner Program has received support from more than 50 industry-leading VARs.
Represents a major step toward creating a new standard for this emerging market.
The Apple Newton MessagePad, introduced Aug. 2, 1993, has generated exceptional customer demand and industry accolades in its first fifteen days of availability.
Communication Intelligence Corporation signs an OEM agreement with CalComp Inc.to produce a key component of CIC’s new line of desktop pen computing peripheral products.
Membership roster includes over 30 industry leaders in hardware, software and component sectors.
Fujitsu Personal Systems Inc. and Industrial Computer Systems (ICS) announce they have entered into a strategic partnership to provide integrated hardware/software wireless mobile data communications systems for the LTL and distribution markets.
Fujitsu Personal Systems Inc. announces a technology partnership with Proxim Inc. to build wireless mobile computing solutions for vertical markets.
Communication Intelligence Corp. expands distribution of its MacHandwriter, desktop pen extension product for the Japanese Macintosh computer market.
Kurta Corp. introduces the new VTS-5 Video Tablet System, a high-performance pen input peripheral designed to provide creative, user-oriented solutions for pen-based computer applications.
Fujitsu Personal Systems Inc. announces that its 325Point pen tablet now supports Communication Intelligence Corp.’s Handwriter Recognition System software on both CIC’s PenDOS pen operating system and Microsoft Windows for Pen Computing.
Fujitsu Personal Systems Inc., Sulcus Hospitality Group Inc., and Proxim Inc. form a technology partnership that has produced the first wireless pen computer designed to automate dining establishment operations.
PenStuff Inc. makes it easy for PenDOS users to take advantage of the $10 billion Global Positioning System (GPS) by announcing the Mobile GPS DataLogger for PenDOS.
Apple announces that MessagePads expected in stores by Labor Day.
Sharp Electronics to pre-install America Online on new Personal Information Assistant.
IBM Personal Computer Company unveils the ThinkPad 750 series, including the 750P, which comes with DOS 6.1, PenDOS, Microsoft Windows3.1, and Windows for Pen Computing 1.0.
Compaq Computer Corporation announces a fully featured notebook PC offering interactive use of a keyboard and pen; Compaq’s first notebook to support a pen interface.
Compaq Computer Corporation and Ink Development Corporation announces that InkWare NoteTaker, a pen-based notetaking and organization application for Microsoft Windows for Pen Computing, will be pre-installed on all Compaq Concerto notebook PCs being introduced.
Communication Intelligence Corp. announces that its multilingual Handwriter Recognition System and Handwriter Dynamic Signature Verification software won Boston University and Pen Magazine’s Best of Show Awards for the second consecutive PenEXPO Conference.
Over 25 developers have announced applications and titles for the Apple Newton MessagePad communications assistant, introduced on Aug. 2, 1993, at the Newton Showcase during Macworld Boston.
Six companies announce that mass storage cards developed and supplied by them will be fully compatible with each other and will comply with the PC Card ATA standard.
Apple Computer Inc. announces that it has signed a licensing agreement with Alcatel-SEL, which allows the company to use Apple Newton technology in the development of a wide range of telecommunication products.
Apple Computer UK announces that the Newton MessagePad is shipping and immediately available in the United Kingdom.
Fujitsu Personal Systems Inc. announces that its has been selected by the State of Alabama to provide its 325Point pen-based computers to the State of Alabama Auditors Department and more than 20 other state government departments and agencies.
The AT&T EO Personal Communicator 440 wins the prestigious 1993 DISCOVER Award for Technological Innovation from Discover Magazine.
Athlepad becomes the first pen computing application used in the daily operations of college football athletics.
The new Logitech Gazelle Pen Digitizer Business Unit will conduct advanced pen and digitizer research and develop custom digitizer designs.
AT&T, EO Inc. and GO Corp. announce the availability of MHS Link for GO Mail, the electronic mail and data transfer software that enables users of the AT&T EO Personal Communicator to access a wide variety of corporate electronic mail systems and networks.
In a recent speech titled “Will Handwriting Recognition Ever Work?”, Palm Computing chairman Jeff Hawkins explores the reasons pen computing interfaces and handwriting recognition have frustrated both users and developers of personal digital assistants.
Palm Computing announces PalmConnect, the complete set of tools to link GEOS-based Zoomer PDAs (Casio Z-7000 and Tandy Z-PDA) to IBM-compatible and Macintosh personal computers.
Accounting software developer State Of The Art Inc. announces that it has finalized a distribution agreement with Apple Computer Inc., making the StarCore division of Apple the exclusive distributor of Expense It!
Microsoft Windows for Pen Computing garners national praise last month when it won Pen Expo’s “Best of Show for Pen Operating Systems” at the annual trade show in Boston, August 31-September 3.
The MessagePad is one of the fastest selling products that Apple has ever introduced.
Cutting the ties to a world bound by wires, Fujitsu Personal Systems Inc. announces the PadPlus RF, one of the industry’s first mobile computers with wireless communications technology fully-integrated into a single-unit device.
Unlike the Newton, Psion employs a keyboard or voice input, as opposed to a pen device. “Pen has yet to be perfected,” notes Psion’s VP of Sales.
Communication Intelligence Corp. introduces its first consumer product for the Windows market in the United States — Handwriter for Windows — the complete pen input system, including a suite of software and state-of-the-art electronic pen and ultra-thin graphics tablet.
Apple’s Newton technology off to a strong start, with unit shipments of the Newton MessagePad exceeding 50,000 units.
Increases performance, integration, and power options. Two-chip Personal Communicator designs now possible.
Fujitsu’s 325Point pen-based tablet handheld computer will integrate with Health Care Expert Systems’ Patient Care Expert (PACE) System resource and nursing software.
Socket Communications announces the TRIO, a PCMCIA PC Card that incorporates a 14.4Kb fax/modem as well as a 10-Mb/sec Ethernet LAN controller.
AT&T, EO Inc. and GO Corp. announce that they are opening the PenPoint application programming interface for GO Mail communication links, and will include the API in the GO Message Center Development Kit.
Communication Intelligence Corporation announces its financial results for the third quarter and first nine months of its 1993 fiscal year.
Slate Corp. signs Apple StarCore as distributor of Day-Timer Meeting & Expense Pack.
Questor Software Inc. announces the Desktop Link Software Developer Kit (SDK) and Desktop Link Runtime Software for the Tandy and Casio Zoomer.
Merv Griffin’s investment and management company announces projects in development include original programming for Apple Computer’s Newton PDA and other Apple multimedia technologies.
Transdatanet will integrate Fujitsu’s 325Point pen-based mobile computers with its forms-based trucking application software.
The service works with any Newton unit equipped with a Newton Messaging Card, a credit-card-sized device that plugs into the Newton’s PCMCIA slot.
HeadsUp is a personal, interactive news service delivered to AppleLink customers.
The membership roster includes over 50 industry leaders in computer and telecommunication hardware, software and component sectors.
Building on the rapid growth and acceptance of PC Card technology, the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association will showcase the largest exhibition of PCMCIA-compatible products ever in its COMDEX Gallery ’93.
Fujitsu Personal Systems Inc. announces that it has been selected by Texas Utilities (TU) Electric to provide 650 Fujitsu PoqetPad Plus pen-based computers to automate work crew timekeeping and job tracking data collection throughout the state.
Motorola, Inc. announces that it has acquired Lexicus Corp., a privately held developer of handwriting recognition software for pen-based computers.
Service lets journalists file stories from the show floor, restaurant, taxi, or casino.
StarCore announces more than a dozen new titles for the Newton MessagePad and other products based on Newton technology.
Palm Computing announces the shipment and broad distribution of PalmConnect, a complete set of tools to link GEOS-based Zoomer PDAs (Casio Z-7000 and Tandy Z-PDA) to IBM-compatible personal computers.
MobileCalc, designed by MobileSoft for the Expert Pad’s small screen and handwritten input capability, combines spreadsheet power with an innovative user interface.
SmartSketch is a full-featured graphics software package designed for Personal Communicators using the AT&T Hobbit chip and PenPoint operating system.
The companies announce the world’s first GPS receiver that is completely self-contained on a Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) Type II PC Card.
Communication Intelligence Corp. announces that its first consumer product for the Windows market — Handwriter(R) for Windows(TM) — is now shipping.
As a pioneer in wireless local area networking, Proxim several years ago anticipated much of what has emerged as the 802.11 foundation protocol in its wireless protocol development efforts.
State Of The Art develops and markets accounting software for microcomputers and personal digital assistants.
The companies announce the expansion of EO’s support capabilities for the AT&T EO 440 and 880 Personal Communicators.
Apple Computer announces that it has received a $1 million contract from the Department of Defense (DOD) to explore and validate the application of Newton technologies within the medical sector of the DOD.
EO Inc. teams up with National TechTeam and United Parcel Service to provide a one-stop service center for users of AT&T EO 440 and 880 Personal Communicators.
Fujitsu Personal Systems Inc. announces that its 325Point pen-based mobile computers are being deployed by the Specialty Division of Best Foods Canada to automate its retail sales operations.
Cirrus Logic to integrate ARM RISC core with peripheral functions.
Telia and Apple expect this collaboration to place Sweden at the forefront in the field of integrated computing and communications solutions in Europe.
EO, producer of the world’s first Personal Communicators, will use Pensoft’s database architecture as a central information repository to expand communications services and enable content delivery from the information superhighway for its devices.
MobileCalc is the company’s first productivity software product for Newton Intelligence-based Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs).
Office Depot to sell AT&T EO Personal Communicators throughout U.S. and Canada.
With the addition of the Newton Messaging Card for Apple Computer’s Newton MessagePad, messages can be saved and downloaded at the user’s convenience.
Communication Intelligence Corp. announcea its first consumer product for the Macintosh market in the United States — MacHandwriter — a complete pen input system, including a suite of software and state-of-the-art electronic pen and ultra-thin graphics tablet.
BYTE Magazine honors AST’s GRiD Convertible 386 and 486 notebook computers with the 1993 Award of Merit.
Fujitsu Personal Systems Inc. announces that its 325Point pen-based mobile computers are being deployed by SmithKline Beecham Consumer Brands Inc. to automate its retail sales operations.
U.S. sales of PDAs and related devices exceed expectations.
Johnson-Williams will be responsible for setting and executing Palm’s technical direction and will oversee the company’s engineering organization, including software development, project management and software quality assurance.
Establishing a new standard for mobile computing service and support, Fujitsu Personal Systems Inc., announces a three year warranty and “No-Fault Display Guarantee” for its entire family of pen-based computers.
Communication Intelligence Corporation announces that its Handwriter Recognition System software is bundled with the MicroSlate Datellite 400L for both CIC PenDOS and Microsoft Windows for Pen Computing.
Psion’s emerges as a key player in the North American market after the successful launch of its Series 3a palm-top computer in September 1993.
WordPerfect Corp.’s consumer products division announces the company’s new intelligent personal information manager for Windows, WordPerfect InfoCentral, has entered beta testing.
The Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) has named Redgate its agency of record for public relations and marketing communications services.
Apple Computer announces the Newton MessagePad 110, the most recent addition to the Newton MessagePad family.
International acclaim for Newton technology continues to grow as the groundbreaking personal digital assistant (PDA) platform from Apple Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ-NMS: AAPL), in the last month, garnered a suite of major industry acknowledgements.
Apple Computer, Inc. expands the scope of its Newton technology today with a suite of announcements regarding new products, computer connectivity and developer tools.
Fujitsu Personal Systems Inc. will combine its 325Point pen tablet computers with software from American Management Systems (AMS) to support the ”Schoolyear 2000” initiative.
ARDIS today unveiled an innovative two-way nationwide messaging service that provides real-time communications to people whose business takes them away from the office.
Mr. Doug Dunn, OBE, President and CEO of Philips Semiconductors presented this speech on Thursday March 10 at the Mobile 94 convention and trade show.
Psion’s decision to establish a West Coast base comes after the successful launch of the Series 3a palm-top computer in September 1993.
Psion Plc introduces three new software programs for its award-winning Series 3 range of palm-top computers.
Psion Plc announces the introduction of a competition to encourage third party developers to write software for its products.
Fujitsu Personal Systems Inc. and Roadshow International Inc. announce a strategic partnership to provide Fujitsu’s PoqetPad Plus mobile computers to Guaranteed Overnight Delivery Inc. (G.O.D.).
The Computer Systems Division of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. unveils the Dynapad T200 Series, the first high-performance color pen tablet computer.
Psion Plc announces its 1993 annual results that confirm the company’s growing presence in the worldwide market for Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs).
Psion Plc. announces the addition of a North American flight timetable to enhance its award-winning Series 3 palm-top computers.
WordPerfect Corp.’s consumer products division announces the company’s new intelligent personal information manager on Windows for Pen Computing, WordPerfect InfoCentral, is now shipping.
InfoCentral compatible with any pen-based computer using Microsoft Windows for Pen Computing.
Psion Plc receives the United Kingdom’s premier hi-tech accolade, The Queen’s Award for Technology for the development of its Series 3 palmtop computer.
Two separate upgrades permit users of the Newton-based Expert Pad from Sharp Electronics Corporation to increase the performance of their units.
Fujitsu Personal Systems Inc. delivers the 325Point RF, the first high performance mobile computer with fully integrated wireless local area networking (LAN) capability.
At Pen and Portable Computing, Peripheral Vision Ltd. announces that support for its PenOp software range has been extended to encompass Microsoft’s Windows v3.1, Windows for Pen Computing v1.0 and IBM’s OS/2 v2.1 and PenOS/2 v1.0.
Independence Technologies announces that it will demonstrate a prototype of its iTRAN for PDAs, which enables PDAs to operate in large-scale, transaction-processing environments.
Proxim Inc. announces that Fujitsu Personal Systems Inc. has seamlessly integrated Proxim’s RangeLAN wireless LAN technology into Fujitsu’s new 325PointRF, the industry’s first Windows-based tablet computer providing a fully integrated wireless LAN capability.
Using the Newton and a wireless modem, police in the field can access a variety of databases containing information — on hazardous materials, for instance — that enable them to be more responsive in an emergency.
LYRIQ International announces an agreement with Microsoft Corp. to ship LYRIQ Crosswords in the release of the Microsoft At Work Handheld system, code named WinPad, and Windows for Pen Computing 2.0 both expected later this year.
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) will show for the first time its new system for disaster damage assessment.
IBM enhances its premium notebook series while bringing its most talked-about innovations to entry-priced ThinkPad notebooks.
Psion PLC, announces that it will be launching a dedicated fax modem for its award-winning Series 3 range of palmtop computers.
Psion Plc announces that it is rolling out nationally with Circuit City after an extremely successful test over the past 6 months.
aha! software announces the release and shipment of aha! InkWriter for Windows, the only word processor for your handwriting.
PenStuff Inc. announces a family of software solutions designed to lighten the load and improve the efficiency of field data collectors.
Using Fujitsu’s PoqetPad Plus mobile computer as a foundation, the PatrolPad is a handheld data collection and reporting system.
Epcot ’94 launches a new era to expand Walt Disney’s vision of Epcot as a showcase for the best ideas of industry and technology by adding INNOVENTIONS, an exposition of amazing products for the near future, including the Apple Newton and EO Personal Communicator.
In the middle of what was supposed to have been a good year for PDAs, there is still confusion over exactly what a PDA is, and worse, just who will buy and use the devices.
Dauphin Technology Inc. announces the second in its DTR series of next generation mobile computers, the DTR-2.
Fort Worth-based Education Research Laboratories, Inc. announces the development and distribution of ERLI’s medical reference series, developed specifically for Apple’s Newton technology.
Apple Computer announces that it has appointed Steve P. Capps as an Apple Fellow, a senior research and development position that is awarded only to individuals who have made extraordinary technical contributions to personal computing.
Texas Microsystems, Inc., a manufacturer of rugged and fault-tolerant personal computers, delivers working prototypes of a hand-held “Soldier’s Computer” to the U.S. Army.
The solution in use by SCE’s 425 foremen eliminates paper-based reporting, thereby increasing the utility’s productivity and data quality.
New computing solution enables automated on-site physical exams and real-time breath-alcohol testing.
Psion Plc, announces that it is recommending CompuServe as the on-line service of choice to users of its acclaimed Series 3 and 3a computers.
Hackbarth responsible for managing the company’s worldwide sales and distribution activities while continuing to participate in the development of strategic relationships for Proxim.
Palm Computing announces Graffiti power writing technology, a new method of entering text into handheld computers with a pen.
Motorola’s Paging Products Group announces the availability of extensive software applications that support its NewsCard Wireless Data Receiver.
InkWriter is based on aha!’s revolutionary, patent-pending SmartInk technology, which enables the intelligent editing and manipulation of electronic ink and text.
Fujitsu Personal Systems Inc. introduces the Stylistic 500, a 2.6-pound “tablet” PC powered by an Intel 486DX2-50 CPU, the fastest microprocessor ever designed into a tablet computer.
Fujitsu announces that it will be shipping a special version of aha! software’s InkWriter notetaking application along with its new Stylistic 500 tablet computer.
Apple Computer, Inc. announces that veteran Apple executive Shane Robison has been appointed vice president and general manager of the company’s Personal Interactive Electronics (PIE) Division.
CliniCom Inc., a leading provider of point-of-care clinical information systems and services, announces the availability of the Coordinated Care Solution and the CliniView PC Microsoft Windows-based, portable terminal.
Communication Intelligence Corp. announces that Kalidor joins the growing number of OEMs promoting Handwriter Recognition Systems (HRS) version 4.0 for the Windows for Pen platform.
Companies co-sponsor first Mobile Outlook Exposition and Conference, which will be held January 18-20, 1995 in Atlanta’s Cobb Galleria Centre.
Lexicus Corp., a Motorola Inc.-owned company, shipped its Lexicus Longhand Handwriting Recognition Software for Developers.
Exhibitors at the three-day exposition, which will be held in tandem with the conference, include all major players in wireless and mobile communications.
Tarpon integrates Apple’s Newton with Grouper’s wireless technology; features backlighting, ruggedized case, and built-in wireless LAN and WAN modem.
StarCore, the Newton software publishing and distribution arm of Apple Computer, announces the Newton Enhancement Pack.
Macworld attendees get first look at the world’s only Newton-based integrated wireless hand-held device.
The Dracon Division of Harris Corporation teams with AllPen Software to license software for use in Harris/Dracon’s pen-based SuperTech 2000 Craft Digital Assistant (CDA).
Goal is to create interoperable standards that make using a PDA, telephone and notebook computer together as easy as turning an the different components of a stereo system.
At The PDA Forum, Peripheral Vision Ltd. announces that support for its PenOp signature software is being extended to include PenRight! Corporation’s pen-based operating environment with a PenOp/SDK for PenRight! Pro.
VLSI Technology Inc. announces a design win for their enhanced ARM610 32-bit RISC processor in the new Motorola Marco Wireless Communicator.
Awards to honor the best products and services in mobile computing and data communications.
Graffiti is a new method of entering text into handheld computers and communications products with a pen.
Apple Computer outlines the various Apple and third party solutions available for the Apple MessagePad with Newton Intelligence.
Newton platform continues to offer a wide range of extensible communications and software solutions.
New mobile “toolkit” employs digital camera, CAD drawing program and electronic forms application to automate risk assessment process.
The StrongARM family of 32-bit RISC products to be developed under the agreement is intended to complement and broaden the existing ARM product line for performance critical applications.
With Med-E-Mail, physicians nationwide can use desktop computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs) to exchange messages with colleagues over an electronic network.
A new signature verification engine that verifies both scanned and on-line signature samples is being prepared for marketing to developers by Fficiency Software, Inc.
ARDIS, the nation’s first and largest wireless data communications network, and PenWare Inc. announce that ARDIS PersonalMessaging is available for Motorola’s Envoy wireless communicator.
KPMG Peat Marwick LLP announces it has received the 1995 Premier Newton Systems Integrator Award from Apple Computer Inc.
Apple Computer announces the Newton MessagePad 120, the first PDA with full GSM connectivity.
Fujitsu Personal Systems Inc. announces that it has integrated a high-speed wireless local area network (LAN) into its popular, super portable Stylistic 500 tablet computer.
Proxim, Inc., a leading supplier of wireless data communications products, announces an expanded strategic relationship with Fujitsu Personal Systems, Inc. (FPSI), a premier provider of mobile computing solutions.
PalmConnect provides automatic back up and synchronization between Windows-based desktop computers and HP 100LX and 200LX palmtop PCs.
Symbios Logic Inc. (formerly NCR Microelectronic Products Division) and Scriptel Holding Inc. announce that WriteTouch now incorporates a Windows 95 software driver and supports color active matrix displays.
Peripheral Vision Ltd. announces that it has developed an OpenDoc part based on its PenOp software for handwritten signatures, and is making a pre-release version available to software developers and users.
Revenue for the first quarter of 1995 represents an increase of 27% compared to revenue for the first quarter of 1994.
The BYTE award and the March Computer Currents Award for the best Hand-Held/Personal Digital Assistant are ringing endorsements of Apple’s PDA product strategy.
Customers receive $50-$100 back with purchase of qualified products.
ETE offers “off-the-shelf” Automatic Vehicle Locating system that can be connected to a PDA.
Professional hockey and outdoor sports equipment supplier outfits sales representatives with Fujitsu mobile computers.
Kalidor and PenFact, Inc. announces a new data collection product, ‘Inspect-Write,’ a hardware/software product offered under the PenFact label, that enables portable electronic data collection for inspection, maintenance, and calibration.
PalmConnect provides automatic back up and synchronization between Windows-based desktop computers and HP 100LX and 200LX palmtop PCs.
HOPE! runs Visual Basic programs in non-Windows environments, with the first release supporting the Casio Z-7000 Zoomer.
Offers developers and manufacturers means for personal data interchange, computer-telephone integration including PDAs.
Leaders to use pen tablet computers from Fujitsu for real-time research during summit meeting.
eWorld is a powerful, yet easy-to-use, global family of on-line services from Apple, which include eWorld for Macintosh and NewtonMail — eWorld’s messaging service for Newton personal digital assistants.
InkWriter brings powerful editing capabilities to the world of electronic handwriting.
3Com Corporation announced the most powerful PC Card combining the fastest modem standard with industry proven network interface card technology.
Pen tablet computers from Fujitsu allow world leaders real-time access to critical information during summit meeting.
The Apple MessagePad with Newton technology is becoming the platform of choice for home healthcare applications.
Apple Computer, Inc. today announces the availability of Newton Toolkit (NTK) version 1.5 and Newton Book Maker version 1.1.
Lexicus, a Division of Motorola announced Lexicus QuickPrint, introduces a handwriting recognition package for General Magic’s Magic Cap platform that turns handwritten notes into typed messages as fast as most people can write.
Ex Machina answers customer demand with first VT100 Terminal Emulator for Newton.
As technology partners, LXE will integrate its LAN radio and internal antenna with Fujitsu’s Stylistic 500 high-performance tablet computer.
As a result of the transaction, which occurred on September 1, 1995, Palm became a wholly-owned subsidiary of U.S. Robotics.
Lexicus announces that a free demo version of Lexicus QuickPrint is available on the Internet. The free demo includes consonants only; vowels and numbers available — for a price.
Metrowerks announces the release of the CodeWarrior 7 Gold development tools for multiple platforms including Magic Cap application development.
Motorola’s Lexicus division announces the successful port of Lexicus QuickPrint software to the “DragonBall” microprocessor, a low-power, low-cost microprocessor designed specifically to meet the needs of these types of small portable systems.
Geoworks announces solutions for communications, connectivity, productivity and content from companies including Intuit Inc., Notable Technologies, Palm Computing and Wynd Communications.
Psion Incorporated, the world’s leading PDA manufacturer, announces the appointment of Ben Cesare to the position of Vice President, Retail Sales Division.
The HP OmniGo 100 Connectivity Pack features Palm’s HotSync, which automatically backs up and synchronizes the organizer with a Windows desktop PC.
Graffiti, a highly accurate, fast method of entering text into handheld computers with a pen, now supports all major pen-based computing platforms including GEOS from Geoworks, Apple’s Newton and General Magic’s Magic Cap.
Newton 2.0 to give customers power to use and connect with Mac OS and Windows-based systems and enterprise structures.
Handheld computing solution based on the Fujitsu Stylistic 500 automates site inspections allowing faster financial assistance for natural disaster victims.
Graffiti 2.0 is designed specifically for use with Newton 2.0, Apple’s new operating system for the Apple MessagePad and other devices based on Newton technology.
Wynd Communications Corp announces that WyndMAIL, the industry’s most advanced personal communications service, is now available for the new version of the Newton 2.0 operating system for the Apple MessagePad 120.
Apple Computer announces that it has licensed its Newton personal digital assistant (PDA) technology to Schlumberger Electronic Transactions and Digital Ocean.
Apple Computer and Digital Ocean announces that they have reached an agreement for Digital Ocean to license Apple’s Newton technology and customize it for use in vertical applications.
Motorola, Lexicus Division announces Lexicus Longhand Professional, a new software package that enhances pen computing users’ ability to take notes in cursive handwriting.
A number of significant improvements to the Newton platform have been implemented in the latest version of the operating system.
Apple releases a list of consumer and developer products.
RadioMail two-way wireless messaging service unleashes the power of Newton 2.0
Intuit announces Pocket Quicken 1.2 for Newton 2.0, built into the new Apple MessagePad 120 with Newton 2.0.
The company announces upgrade and rebate programs for its existing MessagePad users and customers who want to move to the new Newton 2.0 platform.
More than 50 applications demonstrated in dedicated Newton pavilion.
The coveted “Best of COMDEX” awards, presented annually by BYTE Magazine, recognize unique, technically innovative and cutting-edge new computer products at COMDEX.
QUALCOMM is first to provide Newton users with easy access to Internet mail.
Fujitsu Personal Systems, Inc. broke new ground in mobile computing with the industry’s first implementation of Microsoft’s Windows 95 operating system on a tablet PC.
Locomotion is a suite of integrated business applications for Personal Digital Assistants using Apple Computer’s Newton 2.0 operating system.
Fujitsu Personal Systems is helping Searle pharmaceuticals solve a complex problem: How does one of the nation’s leading pharmaceutical companies improve its sales force’s ability to maintain accurate and timely sales and inventory reports.
Plan 9 is perhaps the first of the next-generation operating systems created with an eye to delivering on the promise of multimedia and mobile computing.
Leica teams up with Green Mountain Software to build applications that link the Leica DISTO hand-held electronic measuring device and Apple Computer’s MessagePad PDA based on Newton technology.
Communication Intelligence Corp. announces the first OEM bundle for Handwriter Recognition System software 5.0 for Windows 95 with Fujitsu Personal Systems Inc.
Development for Pilot is done with a Macintosh computer, a software developer’s kit from U.S. Robotics, (available in May, 1996) and Metrowerks’ CodeWarrior software development tools.
Windward assists Palm Computing in the development of the “conduit” technology that is vital for desktop PC and handheld device applications to function together seamlessly.
Toshiba to offer new version of Pilot in its Noteworthy line of portable PC accessories.
Based on an open, flexible architecture, the Palm OS will be licensed to a broad range of device manufacturers to expand the market for mobile computing products, such as smart phones, graphical pagers and data collection terminals.
The Pegasus home-healthcare server software runs on Windows NT and the Pegasus client software runs on the Apple Newton MessagePad and compatible devices.
Newton Press offers an essential integration capability, making it easy to take important documents from their Mac OS-based personal computer with them on their Newton PDA.
Handheld PCs automate arrest, incident and citation reporting for Mesa, Ariz. Law Enforcement Officers.
Communication Intelligence Corporation announces that another major handheld computer manufacturer has standardized on CIC’s handwriting recognition software.
The Newton 2.0 operating system from Apple Computer received top honors at the Mobile Insights ’96 conference held last week in Phoenix, Arizona.
Louis Panetta, formerly executive vice president of marketing and sales, has been named to the newly created position of chief operating officer at Fujitsu Personal Systems, Inc.
Customers now have a choice between the popular MessagePad 120 and the high-end option, the MessagePad 130.
Stylistic 1000 features color screen option and 100 MHz 486 DX4 CPU for powerful decision support.
Network Multimedia introduces first and only cross-platform desktop connectivity solutions for Newton 2.0 PDA.
PageCard Data Pager adds Newton 2.0 Software and Euromessage Service.
PA Consulting Group commissioned at short notice to design and develop a voting system based on Newton PDAs.
Communication Intelligence Corp. and Fujitsu Personal Systems Inc. jointly announce that Fujitsu has selected CIC’s Handwriter Recognition System software as the standard recognizer for its new Stylistic 1000.
Digital Ocean Inc. selects PCSI’s UB-1 Data and Voice Communications module for integration into its Seahorse ruggedized handheld computer.
Alphapage’s largest service provider supports Socket’s Wireless PC Card Receiver.
Apple Computer announces the release of the next version of the Apple MessagePad, the MessagePad 130.
Puma expands mobile data exchange efforts for next generation consumer electronics and handheld computing devices.
aha! software is a leading developer of electronic-ink note-taking and editing software for mobile computers and communicators.
Walker led the product marketing teams that brought the flagship Stylistic 500 and the recently announced Stylistic 1000 to market.
CompuServe and Apple Computer enter into an agreement to provide a CompuServe Mail Client for Personal Digital Assistants based on Apple’s Newton technology.
Software executive to advise pen-based, handheld computer manufacturer on sales automation technology requirements.
New Pilot connected organizer family includes comprehensive PIM software with built-in, one-touch PC connectivity, and instant response for $299.
Leading makers of industrial tablets, such as Telxon, Norand, Symbol, and Fujitsu Personal Systems, will this year ship over $ 1.1 billion to corporate accounts in the United States.
The CompuServe Mail Client for Newton 2.0 will link Newton customers to CompuServe’s global network with more than 480 points of presence worldwide.
Offers users real-time access to add, delete, modify, import and export data on a Newton PDA from Windows and Macintosh desktops.
Apple Computer announces the availability of the beta version of the Newton Internet Enabler (NIE) for Newton 2.0.
Third-party developers turn to Newton platform to provide mobile Internet and intranet connectivity solutions.
A significant number of third-party developers announce plans to integrate the Newton Internet Enabler into current and future releases of their products.
Fujitsu Personal Systems launches the new Fujitsu Stylistic 1000 colour clipboard PC in the UK.
Lauzon enters into a partnership agreement with Clark Data Systems to implement the newly-certified Stylistic 1000 in hazardous areas within the oil and gas industry
CodeWarrior for Pilot enables developers proficient in C to develop applications for the Palm Operating System (Palm OS).
Socket Communications announces that Bell Mobility, Canada’s leading provider of wireless communication solutions, will market Socket’s PageCard data pager in Canada.
Apple Computer announces shipment of Newton Internet Enabler (NIE) 1.0 for Newton 2.0, a suite of connectivity tools that allows Internet-based application development for Newton hand-held computers, including the Apple MessagePad.
Giga Information Group and Arthur D. Little will jointly present POWER ’96, the largest and most-respected international conference on power requirements for the mobile computing and wireless communications industry.
Employing cutting edge technology, the new system will fully automate the tedious paper based documentation that home health care providers must now fill out by hand.
Fujitsu Personal Systems revenue reaches milestone profitability, with revenue growth of over 150 percent in the past year.
3Com Corporation introduces newest version of the EtherLink III LAN+28.8 Modem PC Card.
PenRight! now licensed by all major manufacturers in the growing mobile computing market.
Expo also features the Newton Business Solutions Village, showcasing the innovative range of PDAs developed by Apple.
The Concept Kitchen announces the availability of the new WriteRight Screen Enhancement, offering users of PDAs and handheld computers dramatic improvements in the performance of their pressure-sensitive screens.
ARDIS announces that Mail on the Run!, electronic mail software developed by River Run Software Group for the ARDIS nationwide wireless network, now supports the Apple MessagePad 130.
Over 40 leading hardware and software companies announce commitment to developing product for new category of handheld PCS.
Wireless Windows 95 Tablet PC ideal for healthcare, commodities trading, hospitality, market survey and sales force automation markets.
Fujitsu Personal Systems, Inc. introduces the Stylistic 1000RF, a powerful Windows 95 compatible tablet PC bundled with Communication Intelligence Corporation’s Handwriter Recognition System Software.
Stylistic 500 now available at less than $ 2,000.
Based on the Fujitsu Stylistic 500 pen computer and software from ADP Dealer Services, SuperAdvisor Wireless Mobile Service System for car dealers hits one year anniversary.
Fujitsu Personal Systems Inc. announces that it has equipped The Gillette Company’s 250-person U.S. retail sales force with tablet-based computers.
Apple MessagePad 130 now connects with Microsoft Office for Windows 95 applications, allowing users to access and use data on the go.
Apple Computer unveils the MessagePad 2000 and the eMate 300, user-centric devices designed for business and education, respectively.
The StrongARM SA-110 delivers up to 10 times the performance of competitively priced, low-power microprocessors, enabling advanced features such as handwriting recognition and Internet/intranet communications, plus the potential for speech recognition, in hand-held devices.
First in a family of chipsets highly optimized for Apple’s Newton operating system, Voyager designed into Apple’s MessagePad 2000.
The award, one of only four presented by CTIA, given to Digital Ocean for its integration of CDPD, circuit switched and cellular voice communications into its Newton OS based Seahorse handheld computer.
Electronic medical record empowers health care professionals to improve patient care.
Apple to bundle NetHopper 3.0 on future Newton devices.
Compaq Computer Corp. and Hitachi Ltd. join list of leading OEMs for Handheld PC.
3Com Corporation introduces the newest version of its EtherLink III LAN+Modem PC Card, offering mobile users the highest modem connection speed and fastest data throughput available.
Three new serial PC Card adapters maximize connectivity while reducing power consumption.
BASS, BreezeCOM, Fujitsu, Intermec, and WaveNet among new forum members.
Apple highlights its commitment to the enterprise, including with Apple’s newly-announced Newton 2000.
A new set of accompanying products now available for U.S. Robotics pilot personal organiser, including a remote connectivity option.
Fujitsu Personal Systems, Inc. and the Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNSNY) announce the successful completion of a six-month field test of a new pen-based clinical system designed to improve information flow between the doctors, clinics and field nurses who visit patients in the home.
AllPen Software, a company specializing in handheld PC and PDA software development and developers of the popular PDA-based NetHopper WWW Browser product, demonstrates their embedded Mobile Web Server technology at the MacWorld tradeshow in San Francisco.
Norand Corp. introduces the PEN*KEY 6622, a powerful PC-based mobile computer, with Communication Intelligence Corp.’s Handwriter Recognition System software preinstalled.
Awards to recognize innovation and excellence in 25 mobile computing categories.
Apple introduces the eMate 300, a new class of affordable, mobile computer designed for education by educators.
Thinque’s full-featured Sales Portfolio Software and Fujitsu’s powerful Tablet PC provide comprehensive mobile sales force automation solution.
As part of Southwest’s Onboard Performance System, Tablet PCs will ensure impeccable flight safety record and increased efficiency and profitability.
In 1996, iambic Software shipped iambic TimeReporter time- and expense-tracking software for the U.S. Robotics Pilot one-touch organizer.
AllPen Software’s NetHopper 3.0 web browser technology is being bundled on Apple Computer’s newly released eMate 300 and MessagePad 2000 mobile computers.
Entering its third year, this is the only conference in the world that focuses exclusively on creating handheld hardware and software products.
AllPen Software’s NetHopper Enterprise Server is a Java-based server geared for mobile and/or wireless non-traditional web clients accessing traditional web-based Internet/Intranet content.
According to recent strategic research by Frost & Sullivan, the World Portable Handheld Terminal Market has seen an increase in demand for these terminals due to companies wanting to decrease costs and to increase operation through automation.
According to new strategic research from Frost & Sullivan, North American Wireless Customer Premise Equipment, the market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 34.7 percent from 1996-2003.
New pen tablet incorporates multimedia features of notebook and desktop PCs.
AllPen announces its commitment to incorporate Sun Microsystems Inc.’s Java technology into their NetHopper mobile/embedded World Wide Web browser technology.
Nurses use Fujitsu’s Stylistic tablet computers to dramatically improve medical documentation and communication.
The Newton, Inc. team makes its first major industry appearance at PC Expo, less than a month after spinning out from Apple as a wholly owned subsidiary.
Fujitsu has been working with Phoenix for several months to develop ACPI compliant systems that utilize their ACPI BIOS solution.
The Wireless LAN Interoperability Forum (WLI Forum) announces its public support for the adoption of the IEEE 802.11 standard and urges the supplier community to take the next step: delivering multivendor interoperability.
New company works with key allies to provide internet solutions in education and healthcare markets.
MI’97 introduces five-city conference series uniting decision makers and manufacturers of mobile computing products.
Fujitsu Personal Systems, Inc. introduces the Point 510, the first low-cost Windows 95-compatible pen tablet to incorporate a 10.4″ SVGA color display.
The Pentium-powered Stylistic 1200 can run three operating systems including Windows NT Workstation 4.0.
CardBus delivers Fast Ethernet and x2 Modem Technology for the mobile communications market.
The new technology, which has been recently ported to the Microsoft’s Windows CE operating system, provides a means for remote devices to share and publish data to standard Web browsers anywhere in the world.
AllPen Software announces the introduction of its EmbeddedWeb Server technology ported to Windows CE.
I.D. Magazine’s annual design review spotlights Apple as best of category among this year’s consumer product entries.
Next generation WriteRight Screen Enhancements now available for Newton, Pilot, Zaurus and all Windows CE Handheld PCs.
Over 250 applications and peripherals in less than a year.
WriteRights are thin, clear, textured screen overlays that prevent scratches, reduce screen glare, and improve handwriting recognition.
Option International concentrates its efforts in the UK, French and German markets.
Option International designs, manufactures, and markets mobile data communications solutions for users of portable computers and Personal Digital Assistants.
AT&T Wireless, Metrowerks, Motorola, Novatel, Unwired Planet, Others Sponsor Milestone Event for Developers, Integrators and Resellers of PalmPilot Platform Solutions
3Com Corporation announces two new PC Card (PCMCIA) modems optimized for use with Windows-based laptop computers.
Fast EtherLink 16-Bit PC Card is available for notebook users.
Vantive Offers PalmPilot Access to Vantive Software through Unwired Planet’s UP.Browser.
Involved with the PalmPilot product since its inception, Windward worked with Palm Computing to design and develop Pilot Desktop 1.0 and the Pilot Synchronization Manager (HotSync).
newest member of messagepad family features increased system memory, higher performance, upgraded communications software
Custom-cut to fit the screen of the Psion Series 5, the WriteRight Screen Enhancements are thin, clear, textured overlays that prevent screen scratches, reduce glare, and improve handwriting recognition.
Company announces AllPen Mobile Forms Database v2.0 for the Microsoft Windows CE 2.0 platform.
Concept Kitchen releases Small Talk for the PalmPilot and Newton OS, the world’s first two-way, real-time translation software, allowing travelers to communicate instantly in a foreign language.
LXE and Fujitsu Personal Systems announce the RF-enhanced Point 510 mobile pen computer.
Phoenix Technologies announces the production release of ACPIArchitect, an advanced development tool designed to automate the development of ACPI Source Language (ASL) code.
AllPen, based in Los Gatos, Calif., is a leading systems integration and software development firm focused on Internet technology for non-PC devices.
Mobile users can now reliably access information around the world with new x2 PC Card modem designed for use in more than 250 countries.
Tremendous response from pen tablet VARs and ISVs cements plans for second Expo in ’98.
Fujitsu Personal Systems (UK) Ltd. announces that it has appointed International Sales Information Systems (ISIS) as a Value Added Reseller partner.
Leading handheld computing platform gains momentum as a standard for handheld computing for consumers and mobile professionals.
High-performance tablet PC used for the first time during Shuttle’s ascent and entry phases.
By taking advantage of the “working mobility” features offered by Fujitsu’s pen tablets and wireless LAN technologies from Proxim, the new system significantly improves customer service and staff productivity for Manitoba Public Insurance.
Form factors forecasted in the report include: PC companions such as Sharp’s Zaurus, various Windows CE 2.0 devices, personal companions such as 3Com’s PalmPilot, Sharp’s Mobile Organizer SE-500, and newly announced PalmPC devices, among others.
New easy to configure and use combination LAN + modem PC Cards feature 3Com Ethernet and Fast Ethernet technology.
3Com Corporation and Certicom Corp., announce an agreement for Certicom to provide data security technologies based on Certicom’s implementation of an advanced security technology called Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC).
Palm Computing, Inc. and QUALCOMM Incorporated announce that QUALCOMM has licensed Palm Computing’s industry-leading Palm Computing platform for integration into QUALCOMM’s next-generation CDMA wireless communication products.
Hosted on Windows 95, Windows NT, and Mac OS, Release 4 of CodeWarrior for Palm OS boasts many new features, including: C++ support, increased support for stand-alone code resources, and multi-segment applications.
Top Industry Advisors Vote on the Best Products and Services in the Mobile Computing and Data Communications Industries
Mobile Insights, Inc., today announced the nominations for the fourth annual Mobility Awards.
Lotus Development Corp. announces the immediate availability of EasySync Release 2 for Lotus Notes, software designed to enable bi-directional information synchronization between Lotus Notes and Organizer and the IBM WorkPad PC companion or the 3Com PalmPilot connected organizer.
Nikean announces the shipment of the X-1R wireless modem to Skybersoft, a leading solutions developer for the PalmPilot organizer, and to cellular carriers in the U.S. and Canada.
PDACentral to follow the TUCOWS model, sorting and reviewing software to ensure that only the best programs are placed on the site.
The PalmPilot Professional Edition connected organizer now has a suggested retail price of U.S. $299, down from $369, and the PalmPilot Personal Edition organizer will now retail for U.S. $199, down from $249.
Pilot PLUS is the publisher of ToDo PLUS and Memo PLUS for the Palm Computing platform. Hands High Software is the publisher of ThoughtMill, Trip, PhoneLog and AirMiles, all for the Palm Computing platform.
The Palm III organizer offers infrared (IR) beaming capabilities, increased memory, an optimized user interface and a sleek new industrial design.
Counterpoint’s infrared protocol stack enables wireless unit-to-unit data exchange for the new Palm III Connected Organizer.
WorldFAQ Lite is a sophisticated world clock and reference database. It includes daylight savings times, latitudes, longitudes, populations, telephone codes, airport information, and more for over 425 locations around the world.
3Com pledges emphasis on handheld connected organizers, such as the PalmPilot and Palm III.
Puma helps users of Windows CE-based devices synchronize with support for new Personal Information Management software.
3Com Corporation announces a Java-based conduit development kit (CDK), a set of software tools that developers working in the Java environment can use to quickly and easily create conduits for the industry-leading Palm Computing platform.
Technology extends enterprise Java applications to the 3Com Palm Pilot connected organizer.
Franklin Covey announces plans to release a Franklin Covey version of Palm III, the third generation of the Palm Computing hand held connected organizer.
Using the Post Dialogue Architecture, the InSync Online program is designed to quickly, easily and cost-effectively cultivate and manage individual relationships with customers, partners and resellers.
Release 6.1 allows OEMs to add functionality while reducing development costs and speeding time to market.
Fujitsu Point 510 with RF offers best solution for fast-paced, data-intensive mobile healthcare environment.
Satellite Forms DE 2.0 enables organizations to quickly create applications for the 3Com connected organizers, the IBM WorkPad PC Companion, and the Franklin Day Planner.
Award-winning CalliGrapher 5.1 brings new features and improved recognition quality through Write Naturally technology.
Microsoft Corp., 3Com Corp., and Palm Computing Inc. announce they have agreed to amicably settle their dispute over the naming of the category of palm-size devices currently referred to by Microsoft as “Palm PCs”.
EXAR Corporation announces that Palm Computing has designed EXAR’s ST16C650A UART (universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter) communications device in its new Palm Computing 2MB upgrade package.
PalmPilot Compatible and Platinum are programs designed to provide consistent and high quality software for the 3Com PalmPilot organizer user.
Fujitsu Personal Systems announces that its Stylistic 1200 has captured the 1998 Mobility Award, given to the most innovative and successful mobile products of the year.
Palm Computing, Inc. announces it is working with Computer Associates International, Inc. to bring mobile connectivity to CA’s Harmony line of Information Management Solutions.
The company announces the availability of the first 3Com Megahertz 56K Modem PC Cards that are compliant with the ITU standard V.90.
Palm Computing and Remedy Corporation integrate Remedy’s help desk and business process automation software with the industry-leading Palm Computing platform.
Adaptive Server Anywhere to drive a new class of business applications for 3Com PalmPilot and Palm III organizers.
The software seamlessly extends enterprise applications to handheld devices, including the 3Com PalmPilot connected organizer, the IBM WorkPad and soon WindowsCE devices.
Remedy Corporation and Palm Computing, a 3Com company, announce a strategic alliance to co-develop mobile help desk solutions based on the industry-leading Palm Computing platform.
The technology offers reliable performance to mobile users who connect their mobile devices to Ethernet or Fast Ethernet networks.
New products include all-new desktop software, extensible HotSync architecture and conduit development tools.
Actual Software Corporation announces that its MultiMail Conduit Pack will support the Apple Macintosh platform. The new Macintosh Development Kit, by Palm Computing Inc, a 3Com company, has made this product possible.
Innovative PDA software from Concept Kitchen offers real-time, two-way language translation.
WaveSync provides features needed for fleets of Palm handhelds in the enterprise environment, including multi-user support, IT management tools, and strengthened user authentication and data security.
Exclusive didstribution agreement includes leading publishers of Palm Computing and Windows CE-based software.
New Palm 2MB upgrade includes infrared beaming capabilities and the Palm OS 3.0 software.
Major enhancements to PhoneLog include a phone management system to track incoming and outgoing phone calls, a sorting feature to manage calls by project, category, and type, and more.
Joint development to enable remote access to enterprise resource planning solutions from industry-leading Palm Computing platform devices.
With the One-Touch Communicator, PalmPilot connected organizers, IBM WorkPad and Palm III connected organizer users can send, receive, store, reply to and forward text messages to any email system, as well as to numeric and alphanumeric pagers.
The news follows a series of announcements of strategic relationships with leading enterprise solutions vendors including Oracle Corp., Symbol Technologies, Abaco, Netscape Communications Corp., Remedy Corp., Computer Associates International and Sybase.
Industry leaders team to integrate Oracle Lite database with 3Com Palm III and PalmPilot professional connected organizers.
New version to offer new features including Outlook 97/98 enhancements, e-mail synchronization, and Lotus Notes support.
T9 makes text input on PalmPilot deviced fast, easy and intuitive with virtually nothing to learn.
Company reveals Actioneer for Microsoft Outlook 1.1 and Actioneer for the Palm Computing Platform 1.1 at PC Expo.
Beta testers provide positive feedback about newest generation Palm 3.0 operating system coupled with FLEX technology for advanced wireless messaging on PalmPilot connected organizers.
Netscape software now enables users of the industry-leading Palm Computing platform to carry an up-to-date copy of corporate address books as they travel or roam from their desktop computer.
Both the PalmPilot Professional organizer and the U.S. Robotics 56K faxmodem were recognized by Windows Magazine with “Win 100 Awards” based on real-life usability, overall design and engineering excellence.
Allows agents to tailor insurance policies on the spot to meet individual needs.
Joint development to enable remote access to enterprise resource planning solutions from industry-leading Palm Computing platform devices.
New operating system to be available on pen tablets starting in July.
Alliance extends personal information mobility to cyberspace.
Acadian’s Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) use the Stylistic 1200 to record all medical and billing data for patients transported by its ambulances and helicopters that operate throughout Louisiana.
Healthcare, FMCG, retail and air transport customers help determine Point 510 RFs characteristics.
TestPilot enables telecom labs, manufacturers, quality assurance professionals and other mobile or remote testers to automate and manage manual testing.
Leaders in the mobile industry announce the formation of the Mobile Advisory Council, an open consortium of mobile computing and peripherals vendors.
Largest specialized handheld computer distributor in the USA enters the connected organizer market.
Robust new capabilities include enhanced Microsoft Outlook 97/98 features and performance, e-mail synchronization, and Lotus Notes support.
Contemporary books to be available through Peanut Press, LLC. Alliance with premier science fiction/fantasy publisher, Tor Books, also announced.
GT Interactive Software Corp. announces that is has reached a North American sales and distribution agreement with Smartcode Software, Inc. for the company’s HandMail, HandFax and HandWeb add-on communications software for 3Com’s popular PalmIII and PalmPilot electronic organizers.
Volunteer members of the EAA have developed a custom software application for the Palm Computing platform that enables show judges to rate aircraft while out in the field and then return to a central scoring station to download that data into a custom-designed database.
Janice Roberts, Senior Vice President of 3Com and acting President of 3Com’s Palm Computing subsidiary, states that the Palm Computing platform is now supported by more than 7,500 software developers, as well as over 200 hardware developers.
Palm Computing platform offers support for first Handwriting Recognition System since the introduction of Graffiti software.
T9 text input for the PalmPilot connected organizer allows users to quickly and easily enter information from a touch-screen keypad on their Palm connected organizers, including the IBM WorkPad.
3Com U.S. Robotics PC Card targets notebook users in consumer and small business segments.
Smartcode to provide WAP microbrowsers on Palm Computing platform and Microsoft Windows CE devices.
MiniSIR2-1 is a proprietary wireless infrared (IR) module designed to meet Palm’s specifications.
Pendragon Software Corporation releases the InfoRover product line designed to bring news and Web content to the popular Palm Computing platform of handheld devices.
The conference brings together Palm Computing platform developers and marketers to explore new business strategies and technological advances in the handheld computing industry.
ActiveSales and 3Com handheld devices provide a critical solution for mobile sales professionals.
Oracle is first to deliver front office applications running on hand-held devices for mobile computing.
Palm Computing, Inc. announces expanded support for its community of more than 10,000 developers of the Palm Computing platform.
As part of the agreement with Metrowerks, 3Com will exclusively market CodeWarrior for Palm Computing Platform as a 3Com-branded product.
Fujitsu Personal Systems Inc. says that it has begun shipping PenX with the Stylistic 1200.
Fujitsu Personal Systems, Inc. announces it is the first manufacturer to offer pen tablets with 32-bit pen support.
IDWare, MaxTech, NEC and Sharp join other WLIF members utilizing OpenAir; IEEE 802.11 wireless standards to increase functionality of mobile products.
The product is also available in English, French and German. The Spanish version of the PalmPilot Professional Edition organizer remains available.
SAP will demonstrate solutions based on the market-leading Palm Computing platform that provide low-cost mobile access points to ERP business processes.
Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, Symbol Technologies and Palm Computing support AvantGo.
BeamLink allows users of Palm devices to transmit and receive e-mail, text and pager messages through Glenayre Technologies’ two-way pager, the AccessLink II.
QUALCOMM Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), pioneer and one of the world leaders of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) digital wireless technology, today announced its revolutionary new pdQ(TM) smartphone.
International Sales Information Systems Inc. announces that it has completed the sale of Fujitsu Stylistic 1200 pen computers to Cadbury Ireland, a member of the Cadbury Schweppes Group of Companies.
Fujitsu Personal Systems Inc., the market leader in Windows pen tablet computers, will host the Working Mobility Expo on Nov. 7-9 in Orlando, Fla.
Puma delivers greater mobility to corporate professionals with advanced handheld synchronization solution.
Sybase, Inc. and 3Com Corporation announce a strategic relationship to bring the industry’s leading mobile database, Adaptive Server Anywhere, to the Palm Computing platform.
Developers can extend enterprise client/server applications to support PalmPilot and other Palm Computing devices.
Lotus Development Corp. announces new wireless communications solutions for Lotus Domino customers who use market-leading personal digital assistants (PDAs) from IBM and 3Com Corporation.
Qualcomm Inc. showcases its “smart” phone, which incorporates elements of both a CDMA-based handset and a personal organizer.
The Palm III connected organizer now has a suggested retail price of U.S. $369, down from $399, and the PalmPilot Professional Edition connected organizer will now list for U.S. $249, down from $299.
Will leverage close collaboration with Microsoft to provide multiple Windows CE-based solutions for global market.
Innovative PDA news web site to offer advertising and Electronic Software Distribution.
The first notetaking application for the Palm Computing platform to offer a PC compatible version of the application.
Remedy Corporation announces the release of Remedy Link, the first native integration between a help desk solution and the Palm Computing platform.
CodeWarrior for Palm Computing Platform is a tightly integrated development environment that allows programmers to write Palm OS applications.
Bendata, Inc. announces the integration of its award-winning support management software, HEAT 4.1, with 3Com Corporation’s PalmPilot Professional Edition and Palm III connected organizers.
On-stage demos, Mobility Awards, Hot, Cool Products Showcase, and Mobility Foundation Auction highlight mobile industry’s premier conference for industry leaders held Feb. 21-23, 1999, at the Marriott Desert Springs Resort in Palm Springs.
Borealis for Palm, now in its second release, delivers an out-of-the box Palm Computing platform integration package, enabling customers to import and export key customer information to the hand-held device.
Gulliver from LandWare, Inc. transforms 3Com connected organizers into personal travel assistants.
JP Systems Inc. unveils NetCradle, the world’s first multi-network cradle for users of 3Com connected organizers.
New GoType! Keyboard from LandWare, Inc. provides a portable keyboard for 3Com connected organizers.
Donna Dubinsky and Jeff Hawkins, the principals behind the development of the wildly popular PalmPilot handheld computer, have secured funding from leading venture capital firms Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB) and Benchmark Capital.
DynaFirm, Inc. announces that JetTalker, the first voice message organizer for Palm Computing platform, will be shipping November 16.
WaveSync enables the management of entire fleets of Palm handhelds, offering such features as a sophisticated yet easy-to-use management tool for fleet monitoring and control, support for shared databases, and strengthened user authentication.
3Com Corporation announces the availability of Enhanced IR update, free downloadable software to connect to Ericsson’s infrared (IR) capable mobile phones.
New Pocket Quicken from LandWare transforms 3Com connected organizers into mobile money managers.
New infrared capabilities point to the future of mobile connectivity.
Platform licensees and third-party developers will demonstrate new solutions that expand the Palm Computing platform.
Sixteen leading OEMs utilizing RangeLAN2 in their latest Handheld PCs and computing devices to demonstrate remote access to information.
QUALCOMM Incorporated, pioneer and world leader of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) digital wireless technology, announces the establishment of the pdQ(TM) smartphone Software Developer’s Program.
The popular Palm III connected organizer is among the award winners.
Enhanced features include Lotus Notes e-mail synchronization and new application support.
The fourth Mobile & PDA Expo, Dec. 2-4 at San Francisco’s Hyatt Regency Embarcadero, will feature the largest number of hand-held/mobile computing vendors ever assembled in one place.
DinGo! allows handheld users to communicate with any Ding! user anywhere on the wireless/wired network.
Bank of America announces plans to deliver wireless banking services to users of the Palm VII connected organizer, the first all-in-one wireless handheld computing product from Palm Computing.
3Com Corporation introduces an aggressive new program designed to enable web developers and Internet content providers to easily provide Internet-based information wirelessly to users of the upcoming Palm VII connected organizer.
AvantGo extends wireless support to include the new Palm VII connected organizer.
DataViz Inc. announces a new synchronization product that brings important files from office suite applications like Word, Excel and others to the Palm Computing platform.
Etak Inc. announces plans to deliver “Traffic Touch”, a real-time traffic information service, to users of the Palm VII connected organizer, a new and wirelessly connected handheld computing product from Palm Computing.
Wireless functionality of the Palm VII organizer to be added to GoAmerica’s Web@Hand Portfolio of wireless data solutions.
The freedom to access driving directions goes wireless with MapQuest and the 3Com Palm VII connected organizer.
MovieFone, Inc., the nation’s largest movie listing guide and ticketing service, announces plans to deliver movie information to users of the Palm VII connected organizer, a new wireless handheld computing product from Palm Computing.
The Datastick Data Acquisition System consists of a hardware unit and software, allowing the measurement, recording, and display of data such as 3D magnetism, 3D acceleration, temperature, pressure and many other analog sensor applications.
Real-time customer management and billing system to support Palm’s new wireless internet service.
TheStreet.com, a leading online financial publication, announces plans to deliver timely financial markets news wirelessly to users of the Palm VII organizer.
First-ever tracking and service locator functionality available on new Palm VII connected organizer.
The US WEST Dex Internet Yellow Pages, a leading regional provider of nationwide business listings information, announces it will deliver its Internet yellow pages content wirelessly to users of the Palm VII connected organizer.
Visa’s ATM Locator enables users of new wireless Palm VII connected organizer to pinpoint the location of any of Visa’s 450,000 ATMs worldwide.
The Weather Channel announces it will put weather information in the palm of consumers’ hands.
Mobile Palm VII organizer users now have access to Yahoo! People Search anywhere, anytime.
BellSouth Wireless Data partners with Palm Computing to deliver first-ever out-of-the-box two-way wireless data solution for consumers.
O’Reilly and Associates publishes the first Palm Computing platform programmers’ guide — “Palm Pilot Programming: The Developer’s Guide” by Neil Rhodes and Julie McKeehan.
Users implementing SafeWord’s dynamically generated passwords to authenticate to their network through their Palm Computing platform devices are provided the highest level of integrity for their communications.
Visto Corp. says it will provide a service enabling users of the Palm VII connected organizer who have one or more email accounts at work or home to access e-mails using wireless Internet connectivity.
Internet software superstore Beyond.com says it has been chosen to build an online store that caters to the software needs of Palm Computing organizer customers.
Convergys Corporation, the global leader in providing outsourced, integrated, customer care and billing services, announces it has signed a multi-year contract with Palm Computing, Inc.
3Com Corporation announces that, through 3Com Ventures, it has invested $ 6 million in Aether Technologies, a wireless data service provider and systems integration company.
Premier enterprise calendaring and scheduling system to synchronize with Palm Computing organizers for both Macintosh and Windows platforms.
Mobile Insights announces the names of the 147 nominees for the 1999 Mobility Awards.
Fujitsu Personal Systems, Inc. announces that Phillip Marson has been named vice president of sales and will lead FPSI’s sales efforts in North America, South America and Australia.
Anderson Computers creates an online software store highlighting the Palm Platinum software selection.
Fujitsu Personal Systems, Inc. announces the availability of the Stylistic 2300(TM), the most advanced pen tablet computer from the world leader in the Windows pen tablet market.
With a 166 MHz Pentium MMX processor and a shock-mounted 4.1 GB Ultra ATA hard drive, the Point 1600 more than doubles the performance of its predecessor, the Point 510.
Puma displays its new Intellisync Anywhere for Lotus Domino software, as well as the latest versions of Intellisync for PalmPilot connected organizers and Windows CE devices.
On The Go Software teams with LandWare to bring popular expense reporting software to new group of mobile professionals.
3Com Corporation and Franklin Covey announce they will work together to deliver corporate training courses based on the industry-leading Palm Computing platform and Franklin Covey’s popular time and life planning concepts.
Palm Computing, Inc. announces the Palm Training Alliance, a program that provides world-class training solutions for corporations implementing Palm Computing platform solutions at the enterprise level.
Investors can use 3Com PalmPilot, Palm III organizers, and Research In Motion (RIM) pagers to track the markets and trade.
Palmtop Publishing, a leader in publishing pocket guides and interactive reference materials for handheld computing, announces a fun, educational and interactive, game day, pocket football companion for the Palm Computing platform.
New version of project tracking software offers Primavera users palm-based access to projects.
Sun ports HotSync technology to the Java Platform to provide data synchronization between Palm Computing platform handheld devices and applications running on Sun platform-based workstations.
Through this alliance, Symbol will resell and OEM Puma’s Satellite Forms and Intellisync Anywhere products.
Abrams, currently president and chief executive officer of VeriFone, a subsidiary of Hewlett-Packard, is chartered with extending Palm Computing’s leadership in the worldwide handheld computing market.
The company develops a Japanese language-enabled version of its operating system for the Palm Computing platform, the Palm OS software.
The Palm III organizer now has an estimated street price of U.S. $299, down from $369, and the PalmPilot Professional Edition organizer now has an estimated street price of U.S. $199, down from $249.
QUALCOMM Incorporated announces the introduction of the pdQsuite package of advanced Internet applications designed for use with the pdQ smartphone and other Palm Computing platform-based devices.
Extends Palm Computing platform into mobile information appliance market and establishes European platform headquarters.
The Keyspan USB PDA Adapter provides the easiest, least expensive way to connect Palm organizers to Apple Computer’s iMac and to Apple’s new “Blue G3” PowerMacs.
Symbionics and TX-COM join WLIF membership utilizing OpenAir, IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN standards to increase functionality of leading mobile products.
Company extends industry-leading Palm Computing platform, adds new line of matching accessories.
IDEO Product Development reveals its role as the lead designer of the new Palm V connected organizer.
3Com Palm Computing refines the state-of-the-art in handheld electronic organizers with Palm IIIx And Palm V.
1999 Mobility Awards presented to the companies with the top mobile computing and data communications products of 1998 at the fifth annual Mobile Insights ’99 conference, February 21-23, 1999, in Palm Springs.
GlobalPulse 1.0 offers integrated GSM connections, phonebook management, and text messaging using award-winning Palm connected organisers.
The product includes the Palm Desktop software 2.1, with all-new personal information manager (PIM) software based on the award-winning Claris Organizer software.
New publishers, broadened book selection, upgraded version of reader and MakeBook Software among additions.
Palm Computing platform leads nearest rival by 16 per cent in the first half of 1998.
Franklin Covey announces the availability of Franklin Planner Software, formerly ASCEND, a powerful business and personal information management system.
The latest study by Frost & Sullivan predicts that PCCs will continue their popularity in horizontal applications, as well as increase their penetration rate in vertical markets such as medical and utility data collection industries.
DataViz Inc. ships Documents To Go, a product that brings important files from office suite applications like Word, Excel and others to the Palm Computing platform.
ComputerLiteracy.com announces it is working with Palm Computing, Inc. to deliver on-demand hard-copy documentation via a custom online store serving the developer community of the fastest-growing handheld computing platform.
Big Planet, the InterNetworking Company, will now offer the Franklin Covey version of the Palm Computing connected organizers produced by Palm Computing Inc.
At each session, attendees will learn about the latest in handheld software and about companies building mobile applications.
3Com Corporation and Alcatel today announces an agreement to cooperate to promote the convergence of handheld computing and telecommunications devices.
The company announces software authenticators for these devices are now shipping for Sharp Zaurus in Japan, and will be available worldwide for the Palm Computing Platform and Windows CE operating system in April.
Siemens’ Information and Communication Networks Group, Munich, and T-Mobil, Bonn, together with Unwired Planet, Inc., Silicon Valley, today announced a field trial with the integration of a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) compatible software platform from Unwired Planet into the GSM Infrastructure at T-Mobil.
IDG Conference Management Company’s first annual DemoMobile conference will be the venue for more than 30 new product introductions from companies representing all facets of mobile computing.
Version 3.0 includes improved performance and support for server synchronization software, making Satellite Forms the only development tool for Palm devices that includes this built-in connectivity support.
Mapping and GPS software breaks new ground on the Palm Computing Platform, with MarcoSoft’s Quo Vadis mapping system.
Pendragon Software Corporation and WaveWare Communications, Inc. announce inter-operability plans for their products, Pendragon OrderForms and WaveWare’s WaveSync synchronization server.
First simultaneous messaging for phone, pager and e-mail destinations from Palm Computing organizers.
Fujitsu Personal Systems, Inc. announces that its Stylistic line has been honored with the Mobility Award in the Industrial Handheld Systems category for the third year in a row.
SecurID for the Palm Computing Platform transforms the Palm device into a SecurID token that can be used to positively identify users and prevent authorized access to networks and systems.
The Keyspan USB PDA Adapter is available through leading catalogs and specialty retailers at a suggested retail price of $39.
3Com Corporation announces the availability of the 3Com Megahertz 10/100 LAN+56K(1) Modem CardBus PC Card.
Handspring is the new company created by Jeff Hawkins and Donna Dubinsky, formerly of Palm Computing.
Minstrel III is a third-generation, miniaturized version of Novatel Wireless’ family of Minstrel Wireless IP Modem cradles for Palm Computing platform devices.
The SecurID authenticator for the Palm Computing platform is designed to enable the Palm device with patented SecurID technology in order to positively identify users and prevent unauthorized access to networks and systems.
Industry-leading mobile database solution now includes small fingerprint database and enterprise server synchronization technologies for Microsoft Windows CE and 3Com Palm Computing platform.
Sybase plans to utilize Aether’s AIM.net to extend enterprise solutions to occasionally connected users via Palm Computing platform products.
Bear Stearns, Bell Atlantic Mobile, Discover Brokerage, Orbcomm, Palm Computing, Reuters and Sybase among initial customers for full-service enterprise wireless solution management.
BidCom, Inc., the leading provider of Web-based business-to-business applications for the building industry, announces that it has integrated mobile handheld computing functionality into its powerful outsourced project management service called in-Site.
WeSync allows Palm Computing connected organizer users to create communities of friends, colleagues, and family members, and share calendars, contact lists, and more.
Switzer Communications, Inc., a public relations firm specializing in creative communications programs for technology-based companies, announced today that it will represent Handspring, Inc.
RealSync allows users of Palm devices to synchronize their devices to network servers, enabling Palm Computing platform-based line-of-business applications to operate anytime, anywhere.
Fujitsu Personal Systems, Inc. demonstrates the PenCentra 130 at the DemoMobile 99 Conference in Coronado.
New frequency hopping, direct sequence test suites are industry’s only independent method to ensure multivendor product interoperability.
Solution drives development of wireless applications for the Palm Computing platform.
Sales Vision’s Palm Computing conduit enables Jsales users to automatically coordinate contacts, calendar/activities, and to do items on both their laptops and their Palm Computing devices.
Leading developer of mobile device management and synchronization software acknowledged by PC Week analysts for Satellite Forms simplicity and ease of use.
Flextronics chosen as a primary vendor to manufacture new versions of Palm Computing connected organizers.
Community source software expands corporate information data exchange to over 2.6 million 3Com connected organizers.
Bowne Global Solutions and 3Com work jointly through three-step process of consulting, internationalization and localization.
Cutting Edge Software, Inc. announces the release of Quicksheet 4.0, the fully functional spreadsheet for the Palm Computing line of handheld computers that uses HotSync technology to automatically synchronize entire spreadsheets to or from Microsoft Excel.
System offers wireless access to stock, flight information, and more via infrared communication.
PageMart Wireless Inc. introduces the Synapse Pager Card for the Palm III connected organizer, bringing one-way wireless Internet messaging capability to Palm III customers.
OmniBrowse, Inc. announces the first release of OmniBrowse for the Palm computing platform.
Keyspan today announced that its line of best selling serial and USB connectivity products for Macintosh(R) and Windows 98(TM) PCs is available to computer and office product resellers through Santa Ana, California-based distribution giant Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE:IM).
Mobile Insights expands coverage of handheld computers and wireless data communications, adds dedicated industry analyst.
Faulhaber responsible for managing all aspects of hardware and software engineering as well as on-site technical support, help desk service and the repair of FPSI’s pen computer products.
Symantec Corporation offers the first complete fax solution for Palm Computing device users.
The company will be providing extensive information on the festival, updated daily, to users of Palm connected organisers via PC-synchronisation in a booth adjacent to the press centre.
Integration of handheld computing platform with enterprise network management gives IT professionals breakthrough solution for greater mobility and faster problem resolution.
InFact Technologies, makers of “Web-centric” problem resolution software for call centers, help desks, mobile support and product self-support via the Internet, will implement its Web 24×7 customer support module for Palm Computing, Inc.
Cutting Edge Software Inc. announces that Quicksheet, the spreadsheet for the Palm Computing line of connected organizers, has earned the prestigious Platinum Certification status by Palm Computing Inc.
DB2 Everywhere for Windows CE and PalmOS operating systems positioned as a key part of IBM’s pervasive computing strategy.
iBiz Technology Corp. announces an exclusive agreement with Inkverse, LCC for the final development and publication software specifically written to enhance communications between their new KeyLink keyboard and Palm Computing platform devices.
Alexandria Digital Literature, the world’s preeminent Internet publisher of digital science fiction, has introduced support for Palm Computing connected organizers, including the PalmPilot, Palm III and Palm V.
Revolutionary handheld organizer ships today in the New York Metropolitan Area, with hundreds of content providers to supply web content, e-commerce capability.
One of the featured applications soon to be available for the new Palm VII organizer for wireless Internet access will be a unique Internet shopping application co-developed by Miami-based BarPoint.com, Inc. and Symbol Technologies.
Excite, Inc. announces an Excite application for users of the Palm VII organizer allowing Excite users to receive information from their personalized Excite Start Page wherever they are.
Karrier Communications, makers of golf’s #1 scorecard software for all Palm Computing organizers, announces IntelliGolf compatibility with the new Palm VII organizer.
The freedom to access directions goes wireless with MapQuest.com and the 3Com Palm VII organizer.
The Weather Channel is the premier weather information provider for the new Palm VII organizer.
E*TRADE and Palm Computing provide anytime, anywhere access to financial market information.
Franklin Covey announces the availability of Franklin Planner for Microsoft Outlook, a solution that extends the popular Microsoft Outlook environment to include the principles from Franklin Covey’s revolutionary time and life management workshop, What Matters Most.
Each attendee will be given a Palm VII to answer real-time surveys, browse the Internet, rate onstage demos, and more.
Companies will optimize the Palm Computing platform for Japan’s largest wireless information network.
ultraCaddie software helps golfers with club selection and tracks pro-like statistical detail.
The leading providers of destination information and of travel software for handheld computers have teamed up to offer electronic city guides on the popular Palm connected organizers.
Palm OS software to serve as a reference platform for a new Java Virtual Machine optimized for the Palm Computing platform.
724 Solutions Inc. chooses the QUALCOMM pdQ smartphone as one of the key platforms for its new wireless financial services solution, now in market trial by the Bank of Montreal and Bell Mobility.
ON Technology Corporation today announced Meeting Maker 6, a new version of the leading real-time, cross-platform enterprise calendaring and scheduling solution.
Globalware Computing announces the release of PylonPro Version 2.0, an application that allows users to automatically translate any Lotus Notes database design into a Palm organizer application.
Full suite of software to enhance Fujitsu’s durable PenCentra 130.
3Com is showing off the latest in home networking, handheld computing, broadband access, LAN telephony, videoconferencing, wireless connectivity and mobile computing solutions.
OpenSky will provide services that give corporations and consumers easy access to e-mail, Internet and intranet data using all leading handheld devices.
Riverbed’s ScoutMTS Server supports record-breaking 30 million plus transactions over three day period.
WaveSync enables applications that currently synchronize over the Palm Computing platform’s HotSync architecture to synchronize with an enterprise server.
AOL and 3Com will initially offer e-mail functionality for the Palm Computing platform, enabling AOL members to send and receive mail via their AOL accounts from 3Com’s industry-leading handheld organizers.
At PC Expo 1999, PlusFactor Software Inc. unveils a combined solution of software and Internet technologies that allows individual handheld computing devices to be used collaboratively through the Internet.
3Com Megahertz 56K Global GSM & Cellular Modem PC Card delivers fast, reliable and simple connections around the world.
Innovative solution enables mobile professionals to send, receive, edit, and manage faxes from handheld devices.
MultiMail allows users of Palm Computing platform devices to send and receive email directly from an email server and synchronize email with the PC or Macintosh platforms.
ZDNet’s LaunchPad site will host an exclusive demo download of Symantec’s all-new Mobile WinFax software, adding to its extensive selection of free software downloads for Palm Computing devices.
DVD-to-Go transforms Fujitsu’s Stylistic 2300 Pen Tablet computer into a full-featured DVD Video and Dolby Digital Surround Sound player.
National ‘Put Par in the Palm of Your Hands’ promotion motivates golfers to buy Palm devices.
3Com selects executive with broad enterprise experience to extend acceptance of Palm technology into new markets.
The new software includes built-in synchronization to 3Com’s Palm Computing platform and the Microsoft Windows CE platform for palm-sized PC’s.
The MARC Palm Computing Technology links Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) or palm computers with the power and functionality of the MARC-CS WMS product.
PalmCentral.com announces an agreement with Palm Computing, Inc. to develop a co-branded destination within Palm Computing’s Web site to promote the comprehensive collection of software applications available for Palm Computing connected organizers.
First golf game for Palm connected organizers now available.
Initiative Enables Unicenter TNG Management Support for the Palm Computing Platform
The device addresses the fast-growing consumer market for handheld organizers, combining easy-to-use functionality of previous Palm Computing organizers with the company’s lowest ever introductory list price of U.S. $229.
Pendragon Software announces an easy-to-use database product for the Palm Computing Platform that can synchronize bidirectionally with Microsoft Access and ODBC data sources.
Fujitsu Personal Systems, Inc. announces that Acadian Ambulance, one of the largest privately held ambulance services in the United States, is implementing Fujitsu’s Stylistic 1200 pen tablet computers throughout its organization.
High-performance Stylistic LT offers Working Mobility in compact form factor.
Palm, Windows CE, and Laptops, all managed by a single-source, enterprise solution.
Supported by CA’s Global Professional Services, TWIST facilitates untethered deployment of new and legacy applications.
Actual Software announces that version 2.0 of the MultiMail Conduit for MacOS will include support for email synchronization with an IMAP4 server.
Forum ratifies new associate member category targeting content providers Palm Computing, Sun Microsystems, and others to boost membership to 125 companies.
First and only Domino/Lotus Notes Server solution that allows users to distribute custom Notes databases to multiple Palm users is now readily available.
Apothecarium is the first product of its kind on the popular Palm Computing platform.
Mobile Insights forecasts instant messaging market to reach 175 million users by 2002.
Puma’s Intellisync software enables users to keep important information constantly up-to-date between multiple handheld devices and PC-based applications.
Claudatos responsible for directing all FPSI marketing, planning and operations activities worldwide.
billserv.com delivers new capability for Palm VII users to pay bills electronically.
Palm will license the industry-leading Palm Computing platform with integrated WAP capability to wireless handset manufacturers to develop devices that deliver superior usability, connectivity, and immediate, reliable access to information for business customers and consumers.
PenOp, a global leader in handwritten digital signature software for e-business, announces the PenOp PocketSign application, the first electronic handwritten signature application for the three million owners of Palm Computing handheld devices and IBM WorkPad organizers.
Applix, Inc. announces the launch of L.P.D., a Linux-based desktop application that integrates information from the Palm Computing family of connected organizers on the Linux desktop.
3Com to provide EarthWeb with material and promotional support for Palm OS directory.
Court enjoins sale and distribution of DaVinci Handheld Organizer based on infringement of Palm Computing copyright.
IBM announces general availability of DB2 Everywhere, at no charge, with free downloads from the web.
Four-day conference to include more than 100 hours of events and sessions. Sponsors include Aether, AvantGo, BellSouth, Handspring, IBM, JP Systems, Motorola, QUALCOMM, Sun, and Symbol.
3Com’s CDMA InterWorking Function (IWF) is the only circuit-switched wireless data access gateway solution for Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) networks such as the all-digital, nation-wide Sprint PCS network.
Industry’s first complete online photo sharing and finishing solution now enables portable sharing from Palm connected organizers.
Revolutionary new tool enables seamless extension from online photo albums, enabling on-the-go photo sharing.
PeopleSoft Expenses to allow mobile professionals to record and manage expenses from anywhere.
iBIZ Technology Corporation named a “Platinum Solution Provider” by Palm Computing, Inc. for their innovative KeySync Keyboard and KeyLink software.
Application allows wireless Palm VII users to access e-mail from most major ISPs and HotMail e-mail service.
Wireless MD, Inc., the nation’s first wireless communications solution for the mobile medical community, announces the addition of the Palm VII connected organizer to the list of hardware devices currently compatible with Wireless MD’s interactive, medical data retrieval system.
Simple and reliable network connections in a ‘Flash’.
Palm Computing to become the handheld computing industry’s first public company.
WineScore software for Palm Computing devices is the first totally unbiased database of ratings of wines from virtually every California winery.
In a move to transform ordinary organizers into customizable handheld computers, Handspring, Inc. introduces Visor, the first in a new family of expandable handheld computers.
The pdQ Internet applications package provides on-the-go professionals with an advanced suite of productivity tools.
Xceed Inc. announces the formation of the Xceed Wireless Division to focus on creating applications for wireless devices including the Palm VII connected organizer and Microsoft Windows CE compatible hand-held computers.
Mobile Insights (MI) announces that it has added a fourth mobile computing industry analyst to the firm.
SRI International and the Concord Consortium team with Palm Computing, the Exploratorium, Handspring, and Puma Technology to foster development of educational technology tools for grades K-12.
Lightweight and rugged PenCentra 130 designed for Working Mobility.
RangeLAN2 delivers mobile network access via industry’s first industrial-strength Windows CE H/PC Pro-Based Pen Tablet computer.
Centurion International develops an internal antenna for use in mobile handsets and Palm Computing devices.
WaveWare Communications launches WaveSync Synchronization Server and Accelerator for portable computing devices.
PenX VC enables users of CIC’s new Sign-it Secure signature verification solution to electronically sign legally binding documents using Adobe Acrobat 4.0 over Citrix’s Independent Computing Architecture (ICA).
QUALCOMM’s QCTest pdQ diagnostic monitor combines the capabilities of the pdQ smartphone with a CDMA network data collector.
Top wireless companies team up to ensure multivendor product interoperability.
Company reduces prices on full line of connected organizers and lowers entry-level Palm IIIe organizer to $179.
AvantGo, Inc. announces an electronic commerce initiative that will allow individuals and mobile professionals to purchase goods and services using handheld devices and smart phones.
eBay users can now browse while on-the-go, as well as search and bid online.
Palm Computing developers can now program support for printing into software applications for Palm connected organizers.
MonkeyMail allows users to access Internet e-mail from their current email accounts via the Palm VII organizer.
Puma adds Novell GroupWise mail synchronization support and provides connectivity to top two handheld platforms in one offering.
The system gives mobile business people the ability to send a fax from their PalmPilot with the same ease that they look up a phone number.
ucook.com, The Ultimate Cookbook, is providing premier recipes and cooking information via the ucook.com web clipping application for the Palm VII connected organizer.
Women.com us first women’s network to provide wireless content for the new Palm Computing wireless connected organizer.
Cutting Edge Software will market, sell, distribute and support SmartDoc, a product developed by TapWorks.
K2 Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of E.W. Blanch Holdings, Inc., introduces the first wireless application for the trading of insurance risk.
Palm VII users simply enter the city pair, along with the date, time and preferred carrier, and instantaneously receive flight options.
Event features software tools that dramatically reduce development time and costs.
Global Sight Ambassador 1.8 to be implemented into Palm Computing’s worldwide online customer service.
ReleaseNow.com’s download distribution technology allows Electronic Arts customers to purchase and download the Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Golf for Palm Computing connected organizers game at the EA Store.
TRG will introduce its first product, a handheld computer for enterprise deployment in mid-October to coincide with the PalmSource ’99 conference, Palm Computing’s worldwide developer software conference.
Stronger merged company to market notebook and pen-based computers.
eALITY, Inc. announces that it has fully integrated its flagship service, eALITY eXPress, with Palm Computing, Inc.’s popular handheld wireless Palm Computing organizers.
Nokia is licensing the Palm Computing Operating System (Palm OS) so it can implement the user interface and applications to run on the Symbian platform. Resulting devices will run both Palm and Symbian applications.
To achieve this goal, Palm and Symbian have agreed to discuss the licensing of each other’s technologies.
Ericsson and fellow industry leaders IBM, Lotus, Oracle, Palm Computing and Symbian are joining forces in the GPRS Applications Alliance (GAA), a cross-industry initiative designed to serve as a catalyst in the advancement of applications based on the new mobile packet switching technology, GPRS.
Wireless networking equipment provider, Clarinet Systems, Inc. offers unimpeded and instant connection between Palm Computing devices and the corporate network and Internet through infrared (IR) technology.
Palm HotSync Server and Palm Ethernet Cradle deliver server synchronization and management capabilities.
JP Systems and PocketScience announce a strategic partnership for product development that will give handheld devices such as Palm connected organizers access to Internet e-mail using any type of telephone in the world.
Riverbed’s ScoutSync Server to be the enabling technology behind the new Palm HotSync Server.
Midwestern US company to produce first tailorable Palm Computing platform device for the enterprise.
DataViz announces a FREE add-on to its Documents To Go product.
Nettech mobile middleware provides Palm VII developers with enterprise data access in addition to the Palm.net service.
Synchrologic’s iMobile Suite synchronizes users of Palm Computing platform products at Cisco Systems with their sales force application data.
Synergy Solutions, Inc. partners with OpenSky to deliver mobile computing solutions to corporations and consumers in need of wireless Internet connectivity by licensing its Launch ‘Em software application for Palm OS to OpenSky.
TRG New Technologies Group to provide custom install tool for OpenSky Wireless Service for Palm Computing platform.
Collaborative service for handheld users moves into public beta.
Free application enables users to view and access personal information from hundreds of websites anywhere, any time.
New toolkit version offers wireless and Japanese language support for Palm Computing platform developers with upgraded tools.
Sun Professional Services extends the enterprise to 3Com’s Palm Computing platform products.
STATmail!, which specializes in Web, e-commerce and wireless applications, uses the Palm Pilot to provide health care providers access to its Community Health Network (CHN) of resources.
Palm developers can now leverage Centura’s information appliance computing data management solution.
CommerceNet announces that Palm IIIx handheld devices will be given to attendees of the CommerceNet 99 conference in San Diego on 1-3 November, so they can experience the power and understand the potential of eCheck technology.
iBIZ Technology Corp., a designer and manufacturer of accessories for products of Palm Computing, announces that it is participating in the Software and Resource Guide for the Palm Computing platform.
eALITY, Inc., a leading pure Application Service Provider (ASP) delivering web-based, outsourced business application services for small to mid-sized companies, announces the appointment of Gary Roberts as vice president of customer relations.
With great sorrow, Palm Computing, Inc. acknowledges the loss of Kurt Schwenk, a senior business development manager for the company.
PDA Props Corporation, a developer and distributor of one-of-a-kind Palm Computing accessories, announces its new product, the PDA PROP, that holds the Palm computer and has four positions to eliminate glare.
Quicksheet becomes first spreadsheet for the Palm platform to include a charting application.
Under a reseller agreement with RAM Business Partner, dcs, RAM is to add the best selling 3Com Palm pocket-sized data terminal to its RAM Despatcher range of off-the-shelf mobile data solutions.
Boeing is replacing a pen and paper system With Puma’s Satellite Forms technology and Palm Computing platform devices at its St. Louis manufacturing facility.
Mobile Insights (MI), the leading information source for the mobile computing and data communications markets, announced today major expansion for 2000 and the promotion of two staff members to vice president.
Mobile Insights (MI) announces that their Mobile Letter(TM), an electronic newsletter for professionals in mobile computing and data communication, is now available on NuvoMedia’s Rocket eBook.
Addition of Palm developer/publisher team to further enhance BarPoint’s leadership in empowering consumers to make informed purchasing decisions.
Palm Computing, Inc. and Sony Corporation (NYSE:SNE) announce an agreement to collaborate to expand the capabilities of the Palm Computing platform and create a powerful next generation platform for handheld consumer electronics products with audio-visual (AV) functionality.
InfoCure corporation announces the integration capabilities of the Palm Computing platform and InfoCure’s Wisdom WinMed CS and WinOMS CS practice management systems for physicians and oral surgeons.
Using TealPoint’s browser software, TealInfo, Learnlots.com provides visitors connectivity to thousands of rich tutorials via their Palm connected organizers anytime, anywhere.
PlanetRx.com, a leading Internet healthcare destination, and IBM announce that owners of network-enabled Palm Computing platform devices will be able to shop at PlanetRx.com virtually anytime, anywhere.
Prudential Retirement Services announces that it is the first provider to offer wireless access to 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan information for users of the wireless Palm VII organizer.
The Prudential Insurance Company of America became the nation’s first fully-integrated financial services company to provide wireless access to insurance, investments, real estate and retirement planning information to users of the Palm VII organizer.
Yodlee.com and Certicom announce that Yodlee.com has secured the Yodlee2Go Web Clipping Application for Palm VII wireless organizers with Certicom encryption technology.
CDMA pioneer selects Telstreet.com to offer integrated CDMA digital phone and Palm Computing organizer directly to consumers via the Internet.
Sixth Annual Mobile Insights Conference to Be held March 5-7, Marriott Desert Springs Resort, Palm Springs.
Cutting Edge Software adds plug-in for ImagiWorks’ Imagiprobe line of data acquisition software.
On the Go will allow customers to access, search and buy from barnesandnoble.com on wireless mobile devices such as the Palm VII handheld computer from Palm Computing, Inc.
The company also announces Palm’s executive management team and new board members.
Sage U.S. Holdings, Inc. and iambic Software introduces TimeReporter for Carpe Diem Electronic Time Sheet, a new time tracking software designed for the Palm Computing platform.
Solution allows users to access their corporate intranet from Internet enabled mobile phones and the 3Com Palm VII.
With eBusiness Anywhere, a corporation’s sales professionals can access the most up to date account information from market-leading SFA applications.
In a ceremony held by the U.S. Commerce Department Friday, 3Com Corporation was awarded the six millionth patent issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
In connection with the IPO, Palm Computing, Inc. intends to change its name to Palm, Inc.
Motorola expects to license the Palm operating system for use in Motorola products.
Portable Software Solutions (PSS) has supplied over 50 Fujitsu Stylistic 2300 pen tablet computers to Nestle Ireland Ltd.
Applied Biometrics Products, Inc. announces that they would demonstrate their Kryptic Pilot fingerprint identification product for Palm Computing platform devices at the Consumer Electronics Show 2000.
Analysts International announces the formation of a new line of business centered on mobile and handheld computing.
Meeting Maker extends its reach to the Palm Computing platform by offering the only native conduits for direct data synchronization between Macintosh and Palm devices.
The new device provides a fast, inexpensive and easy-to-use mobile e-mail solution for more than four million users of Palm Computing platform-based devices.
By downloading and using AvantGo’s desktop software, individuals with Macintosh computers will be able to synchronize Web information directly to their Palm Computing device via AvantGo.com.
Leading press members and analysts will select the top mobile products and services at the sixth annual Mobile Insights conference, March 5-7, 2000, in Palm Desert.
Features include support for the TRGpro handheld computer and up to 2 MB message size.
The company has opened the doors to its new corporate headquarters in Dallas and named Henry Rosen as general manager and vice president of business development.
AvantGo, Inc., the authority in managing mobile information, announces that it is expanding its business relationship with InfoSpace.com, a leading provider of infrastructure services for consumers, merchants and wireless devices.
Diversinet Corp. announces it has enhanced the company’s Passport Certificate Server 3.0 to include digital certificates for Palm Computing’s leading-edge wireless Palm Operating System.
New features include support for Lotus Notes R5 and key Lotus Notes Calendar functions. Puma to demonstrate Intellisync software at Lotusphere 2000.
The partnership enables the delivery of Web-based dispatch information to Palm Computing organizers in TrackYourTruck.com’s Roadrunner mobile data solution.
Programmers using the language will be able to create and deploy intelligent agent-based applications from a Palm VII mobile computing device.
Leading Press and Analysts will select the top mobile products at the Sixth Annual Mobile Insights Conference, March 5-7, 2000, in Palm Desert.
Kryptic Pilot is the first in Applied Biometrics’ family of low-cost, ultra-low power consumption, fingerprint identification products.
Cutting Edge Software, Inc. announces that the agreement marks the first enterprise-wide selection of Quicksheet and SmartDoc.
3Com Corporationbrings reliability, simplicity and manageability to wireless networking by delivering the 3Com AirConnect 11Mbps Wireless LAN.
Leading press and analysts will select the top mobile products at the Sixth Annual Mobile Insights Conference, March 5-7, 2000, in Palm Desert.
New applications extend the reach of Mediconsult tools beyond the Internet to the Palm Computing platform.
Synchrologic’s new iMobile File Distribution for Palm Computing uses technology licensed from DataViz, Inc. to enable a corporation to distribute the wealth of information in files on the corporate network to Palm users.
Telephony Experts’ multimedia switching platform now supports the Palm Computing platform for wireless customer access.
Top-selling spreadsheet for Palm OS devices first to include charting software.
Adobe Systems and Palm Computing, Inc. announce an intention to integrate Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) technologies and the Palm Computing platform geared towards the growing consumer market for electronic publishing.
Mobile Insights, Inc. announces the WirelessTrax continuous information service, complementing the firm’s MobileTrax offering.
The solution provides a secure log-on for Palm Computing devices accessing WISP’s high-speed wireless network.
Extended Systems announces the release of XTNDConnect PC, the company’s next generation PC-based data synchronization and management solution for Palm Computing, Windows CE and Casio Pocket Viewer devices.
Synchronization solution offers mobile workers data management for smart phones and communicators.
Applix extends its wireless and mobile e-Business solutions for Internet-based Customer Relationship Management (iCRM) to enable more communication options.
The company’s recently acquired Global Star division, based in Toronto, has released 100 Great Palm Computing Platform Games Vol. 1.
Top selling spreadsheet and document editor applications make Cutting Edge the only software developer to win highest honor in multiple categories.
Leading Palm utility developer partners with premier online storage provider to deliver free file storage to Palm Computing device users.
SRI International, The Concord Consortium, Palm Computing, Handspring, Learnlots, and Puma Technology host award ceremony at the San Francisco Exploratorium for winners of contest to design educational software for handheld devices.
Documents To Go lets users quickly and easily view their Microsoft Office files, such as sales forecasts, price lists and contracts on their handheld device.
At $44.99 per month, the new “Unlimited Access Pricing Plan” provides customers access to Internet content and e-mail as frequently as they want for a single, low fixed price throughout the Palm.Net network of 260 metropolitan areas across the USA.
GeoComm International Corporation acquires the Wireless Developer Network, a portal site for wireless software developers.
My Docs Online provides Palm VII users with the ability to send important desktop files, stored at My Docs Online, as e-mail attachments from their wireless Palm devices.
Deal marks first Japanese-language download site for top-selling Palm OS spreadsheet software.
Handheld connected organizer users now have sccess to Zagat restaurant ratings and reviews.
AvantGo teams up with Ericsson to support wireless standards for mobile devices.
Pioneer in handheld computing to design innovative clinical applications.
Company to support SyncML in future generation XTNDConnect data synchronization and management products.
Synchronization of online calendaring and scheduling for people on the go.
Cutting Edge Software also offers free upgrades for life.
InkTools is a development toolkit that was originally introduced for developers of Windows-based applications and is now being made available to the Palm developer community.
Demand for Palm Computing accessories increases substantially.
Market for hand-held devices expected to approach 12 million by 2003.
Diverse Networks Inc. announces that it has entered into a multi-year outsourcing contract with Palm Inc. to provide a wide variety of network operations and management services.
Portable Life announces first all-in-one website for all things mobile.
Tivoli alliance with Palm, Inc. streamlines adoption and management of PDAs by enterprise customers.
Mobile Insights, Inc. (MI) announces the winners of its Mobility Awards at the sixth annual Mobile Insights Conference, held this week at the Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa in Palm Desert.
Handheldmed.com, the largest and most comprehensive website for medical handheld computing, launches the latest of their AvantGo mobile offerings for physicians and other medical professionals utilizing Palm OS and Windows CE devices in medicine.
The oldest continuously published medical reference in the world, the 2,700-page Merck Manual is one of the most authoritative textbooks on general medicine available.
International Digital Holding, Inc.’s subsidiary helps create the future in electronic payment using PalmPilot handheld computer with e-Connect’s proprietary e-commerce system.
Headquartered in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Palm Computing K.K. will sell the Japanese versions of Palm branded products through approximately 300 computer and consumer electronics stores throughout Japan.
Leading Palm developers coordinate to save users steps in e-mailing spreadsheet attachments.
Beyond.com will be authorized in the new ResellerPro program to sell, market and merchandise Palm Computing handheld organizer devices and related accessories to the government, as well as the consumer/SOHO markets.
CIC’s Pen Extensions (PenX) provide a powerful 32-bit operating system extension for Windows 95, 98, and NT for pen devices enabling inking, ink capturing and handwriting recognition.
XTNDConnect Server syncs e-mail, contacts, calendars and tasks from server to mobile device.
Internet Service Providers can configure and manage RS/6000 Servers using a Palm handheld.
SDK includes protocols for wireless file exchange and synchronization.
mobileID, Inc., the world’s first wireless mobile portal to provide access to email, personalized Internet content and applications for mobile phones, launches a free WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser for the Palm Computing Platform.
Sierra Wireless’ AirCard utilizes the Cellular Digital Packet Data (CDPD) network.
BrainForest is a comprehensive action item organizer, idea tracker, project planner and checklist manager.
Pendragon Forms brings powerful database capabilities to Palm OS organizers, supporting bi-directional synchronization with Microsoft Access and ODBC data sources.
CIC’s new version of its popular Sign-On, biometric security application supports the Pocket PC platform.
Extended Systems announces that it is a Pocket PC Launch Partner and is providing secure, server-based synchronization and management solutions for Pocket PC enterprise customers in wired and wireless environments.
The Pendragon Forms Distribution Toolbox provides a royalty-free distribution license for mobile database solutions created with Pendragon Forms.
VISTAinfo introduces a free interface between VISTAinfo’s On-Line Agent real estate productivity software and the Palm Computing platform.
End-users will be honored for best use of mobile computing and wireless data communications technology.
mobileID, Inc., the world’s first wireless mobile portal to provide access to email and personalized Internet content and applications to mobile phones and PDAs, launches its free mobileID wireless service to European customers.
Pocket Express announces that it has signed exclusive license agreements to produce and market the official Palm OS versions of Classic Tetris and Lode Runner: The Legend Returns, as well as PocketChess, the top-selling chess game for the Palm Computing platform.
Investment will help Parthus develop technologies for emerging standards for wireless LAN, wireless PAN and mobile Internet access.
New handheld solution developed on Symbol Technologies SPT 1500 palm-sized computer using AvantGo software.
Innovative Software creates new PDA-based photo sharing market, connecting Palm users with friends and family through pictures.
New Palm OS-based prototype offers glimpse into future of personal information and entertainment, Sony-style.
TRG Products, Inc. unveils the newest version of the TRGPro Palm computer that runs applications directly from Compact Flash memory.
TRG Products announces more than forty global technology distributors and resellers have signed on to distribute the company’s TRGpro handheld computer.
Graphing calculator capabilities from ImagiWorks and Infinity Softworks to support K-12 science and math curriculum.
3Com Corporation reiterates its commitment to the mobile computing industry by expanding its line of PC Cards.
SportSoft Golf announces its acquisition of 3Wedge, the developer of the unique ultraCaddie software for hand held Palm Computing platforms.
Event includes the Invitational Wireless CEO Summit at the Regent Wall Street Hotel with wireless execs and leading financial analysts and investment bankers.
The powerOne line is expected to rival the performance of conventional hardware calculators and, for the first time, offer excellent replacements for conventional calculators.
Spatializer DigitalFX series offers wide array of DSP-based audio enhancement algorithms specifically optimized for efficient and cost effective implementation on targeted platforms.
OpenAir.com offers an easy-to-Use extension of their web-native platform, empowering users to work offline.
WineScore introduces WineScore 2.0, with more than 3,000 French wines added to the popular database of more than 5,300 California, Oregon and Washington wines.
3Com and Extended Systems provides immediate compatibility and high-quality communications between personal computers enabled by 3Com’s Bluetooth offerings and Palm handhelds.
Card Plus CDMA phone brings wireless Internet access to Windows-powered Pocket PCs and notebooks and Apple PowerBooks.
New languages are free downloads for the premier enterprise handheld computer.
Upcoming August 22 online chat examines the future of the handheld computing device.
Firepad Inc. announces that it has demonstrated the world’s first high-speed streaming video technology for the Palm Computing Platform.
The application allows consumers to send, receive and respond to electronic announcements and invitations from an Internet-connected Palm device.
The emerging sector of mobile computing is the focus of the DEMOmobile 2000 conference.
End users are recognized for their innovative use of mobile computing and data communication technology.
XcelleNet’s Afaria offers suite of mobile resource management capabilities to centrally manage mobile business solutions across a company’s fleet of mobile systems, including laptops and devices based on Windows CE, Palm OS, and RIM Blackberry platforms.
AppForge, Inc. is developer of the world’s only Microsoft Visual Basic Program development environment for the Palm OS.
Winners to be recognized at annual Mobile Insights conference, February 18-20, 2001, at Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak, Phoenix, Arizona.
Mr. Panetta has over twenty years of experience, in CIC related markets and technologies, in Silicon Valley.
As part of its strategic focus on building mobile and wireless integration capabilities, Impact Innovations has announced its selection as one of Palm’s first Enterprise Alliance Program members.
IntelliTimer times, totals and tabulates splits, finishes and events for all sports-related activities.
Iomega will bundle the drive with a Type II plus PC Card adapter and Iomega Quik Sync 2 software to provide a powerful and flexible new solution for removable storage in laptop computers, consumer handheld devices, and digital cameras.
Extended Systems announces that its Bluetooth and IrDA software development kits (SDKs) have been licensed to Hewlett-Packard Company.
Palm m100, Visor Prism, and Palm VIIx snag nominiations for top spots as best PDAs.
Leading press members and analysts will select the top mobile products and services at the Seventh Annual Mobile Insights Conference, February 18-20, 2001, in Phoenix, Arizona.
Palm Vx wins award as best PDA or Palm-Size PC honors.
The top mobile and wireless products selected by leading press and analysts will be revealed at the Seventh Annual Mobile Insights Conference, February 18-20 in Phoenix.
Visor Prism wins Best PDA honors.
As part of the agreement, Parthus will deliver a range of Intellectual Property platforms that includes Parthus’ BlueStream, NavStream and MediaStream technologies.
Tally Systems announces that it has added recognition of PDA synchronization software to its market leading asset tracking software, TS.Census.
Novatel Wireless, Inc. announces the addition of Peng Lim, Vice President of Worldwide Product Development of Palm, Inc., to the Company’s Board of Directors.
ThinkPad TransNote provides a solution for highly mobile users who are looking to combine pen and paper with a mobile computer.
Winners chosen by a select group of 30 mobile computing press and analyst representatives.
3Com first licensee of Parthus MobiStream, offering low-power consumption GPRS solution.
Karrier Communicationsn announces the shipment of its new IntelliGolf version 5.1 golf scorecard software for Palm Computing handhelds and compatibles.
DisplaySearch’s 3rd annual US FPD Conference 2001 includes suppliers presenting microdisplays, OLEDs, electronic ink and MEMS displays.
Microsoft, Compaq, Intel, Texas Instruments, 3Com and SCM Microsystems support new standard that brings high-speed serial performance to PC Card slot.
invivosystem 4.2 enables wireless, real-time access to electronic diary data via handheld devices.
End-users will be honored for best use of mobile computing and wireless data communications technology.
Allows Palm V users to both sync and recharge PDA with one easy-to-carry cable.
Inviso Inc., a leading developer of microdisplays and mobile information access devices, announces the addition of Peng Lim, Vice President of Worldwide Product Development of Palm, Inc., to Inviso’s Board of Directors.
SiPix contracts with IDEO, one of the most distinguished innovation and design consultancies in the world, to develop a new line of innovative digital imaging and PDA accessories for consumers and business professionals.
Offers wireless device rendering, with content that can be viewed on WAP-enabled wireless phones and on any Palm OS-version PDA.
The two companies in tandem will provide access to custom-built web applications using the wireless capabilities of the new generation of Palm Handheld devices.
3Com’s solution among the first available based on the newly ratified 1.1 industry standard Bluetooth specification.
Companies working together to equip personal electronic devices and printers with Bluetooth technology.
Mobile eLearning offers quick access to important information on a variety of Nortel Networks’ products and operations on Palm Computing platform devices.
Sessions include “PDA Survivor” with four C-level executives debating issues involved when selecting an OS platform.
The winning “Cool Trak” design measures statistics for bicycle enthusiasts.
Bluetooth solutions interoperate with HP’s Bluetooth printer.
Winners to be recognized at Annual Mobile Insights Conference, February 24-26, 2002, at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort, Phoenix, Arizona.
Mobility Concepts announces the appointment of former Fujitsu executive Lou Panetta as vice president marketing. He will also serve as a member of the Board of Directors of Active Link.
Recipient signatures available online by midnight of the same day.
Software developer Handmark, Inc. acquires leading provider of online content for PDAs.
Handmark offers online and retail buyers of software for Palm Powered PDAs a savings of $100 on a suite of ten popular applications for Palm OS devices.
Unique one-day event next month in San Jose will provide networking forum for top entrepreneurs and venture capitalists.
Datadesk’s first product for handheld devices is the MiniKeyboard, a miniature keyboard that provides for easier and more efficient data entry in PDAs.
Both Palm, Inc. and Handheld Computing magazine have selected the Handmark, Inc. version of the classic SCRABBLE crossword game from Hasbro, Inc. as the best entertainment title of the year.
Handspring Treo fuels 200 percent increase in sales of PDA phones.
Worth Magazine editors choose Sony Clie NR70V as best PDA and Palm i705 as runenr-up.
Amazon.com sales reflect Sony’s aggressive marketing and growing presence in the handheld/PDA marketplace. Sony had four of the top 10 bestselling handhelds on the site this week, including the Clie PEG-T615C, Clie PEG-S360, Clie PEG-NR70V and Clie PEG-T665C.
The D-Link PersonalAir DBT-120 allows PCs and Macs to communicate and share data with other Bluetooth enabled computers, PDAs, printers, cellular phones, digital cameras, and other emerging electronic devices.
Handmark and SplashData, the leading developer of virtual wallet applications for Palm OS handhelds, today announce their relationship to bring SplashData’s popular Wallet applications to retail.
Wolfson Microelectronics plc receives endorsement for its high-performance audio CODECs from two leading players in the consumer electronics field. Both Toshiba and Dell have incorporated the WM9705 audio CODEC in their latest high end PDAs.
iPassConnect 2.0 for PocketPC 2002 simplifies the experience of connecting a personal digital assistant (PDA) to a broadband Wi-Fi network.
iPass announces that it has upgraded capabilities for two versions of its smart client: iPassConnect(TM) 2.0 for PocketPC 2002 and iPassConnect(TM) 2.3 for Mac OS X.
Wolfson Microelectronics launches the second-generation of its high-quality portable audio device product line with the introduction of the ultra low-power and highly integrated WM8750L stereo codec.
Industry veteran recognized for leading role in facilitating the sharing of ideas, information, goods and services through technology.
Sybase subsidiary iAnywhere Solutions and Intel host Wi-Fi hot spots in the grandstands and clubhouse, enabling visitors to access up-to-the-second tournament statistics via PDA or smartphone. Demonstrations at the clubhouse include running HP iPAQ 2215 devices with the Socket Communications 802.11b WLAN CF Card.
PDA Playground turns any Palm OS PDA into an instant playground for children ages 3-7.
Frank Canova joins wOz. Canova was previously vice president of worldwide product engineering at Palm, Inc., where he led hardware engineering for the original Palm Pilot handheld, the Palm III, V, and VII series handhelds.
Fujitsu, a premier provider of customer-focused information technology and communications solutions, announces plans to streamline its North America operations to better focus on customers needs.
DataViz, makers of the #1 selling Palm OS office suite, Documents To Go, announces its new Dose-A-Day apps featuring calendars for PDAs that provide a daily diversion for today’s stressed and harried workers.
Upgrades include support for multiple configurations, customizable “soft” keyboard and toolbar for faster information entry with reduced memory footprint.
Skyscape survey reports increasing PDA use can prevent more than $100 million in medical errors.
Skyscape survey finds key psychiatric reference use on PDAs helps reduce medical errors.
Apple introduces iPhone, combining three products-a revolutionary mobile phone, a widescreen iPod with touch controls, and a breakthrough Internet communications device with desktop-class email, web browsing, searching and maps-into one small and lightweight handheld device.