3Com Corporation and Computer Associates International announced an alliance that will optimize the management of Palm Computing platforms. The announcement includes the immediate availability of CA’s Unicenter TNG Software Delivery Option (SDO) and the ShipIT Enterprise Edition for the Palm Computing platform. Under terms of the alliance, the companies also announced beta availability of the Unicenter TNG Switch Management Option 2.0 for 3Com network products. In addition, the companies will collaborate to expand the management functionality of the Palm Computing platform by delivering a suite of CA integrated solutions for asset and inventory management, help desk and remote control later this year.

Palmtop Publishing introduced the Macintosh Macworld Expo Pocket Trade Show Guide for 3Com’s Palm OS. It is filled with show-going essentials, tidbits, and special offers for reference, learning, fun, and to help you make most of Macworld Expo, July 20 – 23 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in NY.

PC World has this article on the Palm IIIe. According to the article, the Palm IIIe targets those who want a Palm device without spending a ton of money.

GameSpot takes a look at Tiger Woods Golf for Palm computers. Tiger Woods PGA Tour Golf for Palm organizers is now available online at both EA and Macmillan’s online stores and retailers for US$29.95.

Genovation today announced that it is shipping a keyboard that is compatible with the Palm III and Palm V. The Travelboard keyboard is designed to allow users of the Palm device to enter alphanumeric information into the device. The Travelboard keyboard connects to the Palm computer via the cradle’s serial cable, or directly to the organizer via an accessory serial cable. It also incorporates 3 replaceable AAA batteries, rendering it independent of the Palm organizer’s power supply.

ontheroad.com announced that downloads of its Snapshots for Palm and other Windows CE devices can also be downloaded at AvantGo.com. Snapshots provide individuals a quick overview for one city written with the business traveler in mind and organized in a compact form for easy access. A handheld device owner can download Snapshots at AvantGo.com or ontheroad.com.

InfoWorld has this article which details the United States Department of Defense’s decision to spend $248 million on Windows CE devices. According to the article, the DoD did not choose the Windows CE platform outright, it’s just that the Windows CE platform suited its needs.

TeleVideo announced that it has licensed Citrix Independent Computing Architecture (ICA) for inclusion in its TeleCLIENT line of thin client Windows-based terminals. Citrix ICA enables the TeleCLIENT to interface with Citrix MetaFrame and WinFrame server-based computing software.

Hasbro has chosen to implement Thinque Systems’ Merchandising Sales Portfolio software throughout their Retail Merchandising Organization. Thinque’s software provides team selling solutions that supports key account managers, sales reps, merchandisers and delivery/van sales reps. The software runs on laptop computers, pen-based computers, or Windows CE devices.

News.com has this article on Caldera Thin Clients. According to the article, Caldera will rename itself Lineo and will take aim at set-top boxes.