w-Trade Technologies introduced a set of wireless communications solutions that will make handheld access to wireless messaging, email, group chats and group scheduling a reality for mobile device users. The four new products introduced are w-Messaging, w-Mail, w-Chat and w-Meeting, all of which work on Palm III, Palm IIIx, Palm V, Palm Vx and Palm VII and Windows CE-based devices.

JP Systems announced that it has expanded its business around a mobile application service provider (ASP) model. As a mobile ASP, the company offers wireless data solutions for carriers and enterprises and wirelessly enabled applications for business-to-business ASPs.

Microsoft President and CEO Steve Ballamer announced that Microsoft will develop a device that will combine the functions of a two-way pager, PDA, and notebook. InfoWorld reports that this device is in the early stages of development and is at least two years away.

V3 Semiconductor and Rachis Corporation jointly announced the availability of Windows CE system-level software from Rachis for the V3 Tsunami II SH-3/V320USC Evaluation Board.

BSQUARE Corporation announced that it has signed a long-term contract in which it will provide Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (MEI) with software development services to port Microsoft’s Windows CE to the company’s microprocessor, the AM33.

News.com reports that Microsoft will launch a nationwide promotional tour for the Pocket PC on April 6. Microsoft product managers will go to user groups across the U.S. to demonstrate the Pocket PC.

JP Systems announced that it has expanded its business around a mobile application service provider (ASP) model. As a mobile ASP, the company offers wireless data solutions for carriers and enterprises and wirelessly enabled applications for business-to-business ASPs.

Yahoo said it will offer Yahoo! Messenger and Yahoo! Mail bundled with current Palm handheld computers, including all current Palm III, Palm V and Palm VII series products, beginning later this year.

Paytrust.com announced wireless access to the Paytrust Bill Center. Paytrust.com has partnered with Everypath to enable their customers to access their Bill Center anywhere and at anytime from their Palm VII. Everypath is an application service provider (ASP) that enables Web-based businesses to mobilize their Web sites on wireless devices.

ZDNet reports that 3Com will sell its analog modem business to a joint venture being formed with Taiwan-based Accton Technology and Singapore-based NatSteel Electronics. The company wil also leave core systems for corporate networks to focus on Internet Protocol telephony, broadband, wireless and Web-based products.