Some voice over IP customers in select parts of the country could, within 6 months, have improved access to 911 emergency services, thanks to a new alliance forged between broadband phone service provider Vonage and Verizon. After the rollout takes place, customers will be relieved from having to tell emergency operators their whereabouts because, for the first time, the service will let operators know the caller’s location and callback number.

Abidia announced its third generation wireless applications for eBay, which enables effortless real-time access to eBay accounts and listings for mobile devices worldwide. The next generation technology features a convenient auction experience comparable to a personal computer; users are allowed to bid, search, browse, and monitor live auction listings from the eBay site. Abidia Wireless 3.0 makes it easy to carry item listings and visual images as well as buyer and seller lists in your pocket. Easy, on-the-go supervision of real-time auction status is a simple install away. Additionally, Abidia Wireless 3.0 offers a streamlined and improved interface allowing instant access to eBay auction information.

##SYWARE announced it will display interoperability## between the company’s Visual CE mobile database software and Socket Communications’ CompactFlash RFID Reader Card at the Microsoft Mobile and Embedded DevCon Show. Socket’s RFID Reader Card allows users to add RFID capabilities for Pocket PC applications. Socket’s RFID Reader Card product reads and writes to all ISO 15693 and many proprietary 13.56Mhz RFID tags being used or deployed for asset tracking, access control, process control, healthcare, medical, pharmaceutical and other applications.

Beiks announced it has launched versions of its popular Woman Calendar fertility tracker for desktop PCs and Windows Mobile PDAs. Woman Calendar aims to help women and families practicing natural family planning by enabling them to accurately predict fertility and period cycles. Whether the goal is to become pregnant or avoid pregnancy, plan a trip or simply keep away from the artificial chemical contraceptives, the Woman Calendar offers a convenient and powerful means to efficiently manage a “natural family planning lifestyle.”

SmartVideo Technologies has expanded its relationship with The Weather Channel to include local forecasts for 100 cities across the country. The Weather Channel has created a made-for-mobile service that will enable SmartVideo subscribers to view on-demand video clips, including forecasts presented by an expert from The Weather Channel, as well as clearly legible maps, graphics and other information.

CrazySoft is celebrating the third successful year in the PDA industry and wants to thank you all for your support by introducing the May “Crazy” offer. CrazySoft is offering a 50% discount on all their products, both Palm OS and Pocket PC, from May 4,2005 until May 13, 2005.

Mobile TeleSystems, the largest mobile phone operator in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and Research In Motion (RIM) announced plans to offer the BlackBerry to mobile customers in Russia. BlackBerry will enable MTS subscribers to easily access email, phone, text messaging, Internet, organizer and corporate data applications from a single, integrated device. By using BlackBerry to access corporate applications, MTS customers will be able to increase productivity and efficiency for individuals and workgroups.

PN Technologies announced serial Hotsync support for the Treo 650 with the PDCT5-H9 serial cable. This is significant news for anyone purchasing a Treo 650 and Citrix users wishing to Hotsync with PalmOS devices, since this enables a Hotsync with a Citrix machine. Previously, PalmOS users with the new multi-connector handhelds were not able to Hotsync with a Citrix machine owing to incompatibility with the USB drivers. PN Technologies is the first company to launch a serial cable solution for this issue, which will also allow Treo 650 users to serial Hotsync with Windows and with Windows NT.

Wireless operators are fighting a growing backlash from parents angry at the exorbitant ring tone bills their children are racking up. At work is a teenager’s penchant for reckless spending, helped along by advertising from ring tone providers, which some critics label as unclear, others as deceptive.

Belkin announced an integrated data center solution of copper and fiber connectivity, KVM switches, enclosures, and UPSes to provide the necessary foundation for optimal network performance and security. Belkin’s unified approach reduces specification and procurement complexity for VARs while providing end users a comprehensive solution for deploying server, switch, and storage hardware. VARs are highly focused on providing the latest server, switch, and storage technologies to meet end user IT challenges. Achieving maximum performance, security, and control from these components requires an integrated network foundation. Belkin’s solution streamlines the process of specifying and installing that foundation.