Today’s a big day for Quickoffice users. In addition to the impressive new enhancements in version 5.6, the has also been featured in an article appearing in USA Today.

The folks at Cutting Edge have released their version 5.6 of Quickoffice. According to the press release, this release of Quickoffice features an entirely revamped version of the Quickword word processor, including full text formatting capabilities and a unique feature that enables advanced users to edit documents using standard HTML tags. This new version also offers full Office XP integration, along with improvements to Office 97 and Office 2000 integration. The Quicksheet portion of the product has also been upgraded, adding more than 20 new spreadsheet functions and optimizing the speed in which Quicksheet recalculates cells.

Handmark has released an update to its MobileDB database application. The new MobileDB3 release includes the addition of data types, the ability to export any record from a database to the built-in Date Book, and the ability to categorize an unlimited number of databases. The data types include: numbers, sequence, text, lists, date, time, and checkboxes. Date and time fields are integrated with familiar standard Palm OS pop-up dialog boxes.

In the Chicago Tribune business section, Michael Bordenaro explains how handheld devices are serving as mini-information managers in the field, with applications in sectors as diverse as construction and medicine.

Handspring and DataViz announced today that customers can obtain Documents To Go for free via a mail-in rebate when purchased with a Handspring Visor. The nationwide promotion is taking place at retail stores including Staples, BestBuy and CompUSA among others, and online at Handspring’s Web site. The offer runs through November 15, 2001.

The Handheld Media Group announced that SyncFest, a consumer-focused event for Palm device users, will go on as scheduled. The event will be held on October 27 in San Jose, California.

DataViz announced a Standard Edition of Documents To Go 4.0 for Windows. People working with word processing documents and spreadsheets like Microsoft Word and Excel can purchase the Standard Edition, while those who need PowerPoint and email attachment support can purchase the Professional Edition.

ProductivityNet announced the availability of its ActiveManage network management suite. The management suite enables administrators to control as well as monitor their networks through a Web browser or wireless Palm VII device.

Palm, Inc. announced that the Palm OS platform has been chosen by Siebel Systems as the mobile platform for its latest eBusiness Sales Solution. The new Siebel product — Siebel 7 Sales Handheld for Palm OS — was announced today by Siebel Systems as part of its new eBusiness Suite.

ABCNEWS.com has this article about the handheld market. According to the article, Palm is in the position to create devices for all users.