The LA Times has an article on how U.S. military officials believe handheld computers linked to satellites “could alter the way wars are fought by giving soldiers unprecedented access to battlefield information.”

PocketDBA Systems unveiled the pocketDBA, designed to allow database administrators to remotely monitor, manag, and troubleshoot Oracle databases using wireless handheld devices.

AvantGo, Inc. announced that it is now providing one-stop wireless solutions for individuals to purchase wireless service and hardware directly from the AvantGo Web site.

Palm has issued a press release noting that handheld computers are the hottest item on many students’ wish lists for graduation this year. From classrooms to dorm rooms, students are arming themselves with handhelds to help them keep track of what’s important and have fun at the same time. “Students today epitomize the mobile lifestyle: They put everything they need in a backpack, and they’re extremely comfortable with technology,” said Mike Lorion, vice president of Vertical Markets at Palm, Inc. “It’s easy to understand why handheld computers, which are wearable, extremely powerful, and cool, have such appeal.”

Wireless NewsFactor has an article on Virage, Inc., which demonstrated wireless delivery of on-demand streaming video to handheld devices at the National Association of Broadcasters Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada.

SplashData, Inc. announced SplashMoney, a personal finance application for Palm OS handhelds designed to allow users to manage their finances while on the go.

XcelleNet, Inc. announced that Schering-Plough Corporation has selected Afaria mobile management software to manage mobile devices for its Schering Laboratories pharmaceutical sales force.

eNetPortals.com announced STARCLOSER, first introduced as PalmCloser, is now available. According to the press release, “The product name change, effective this week, facilitates the anticipated future releases that will include compatibility with a broad range of handheld devices.”

ZDNet has an article from the Wall Street Journal Interactive Edition on the possible security holes in wireless computer networks.

iambic, Inc. announced the acquisition of MegaDoc, word processing software for Palm OS devices, from Megasoft2000.