Palm Computing, Inc. announced the Palm Training Alliance, a program that provides world-class training solutions for corporations implementing Palm Computing platform solutions at the enterprise level. Through the program, 3Com will work with qualified training vendors to provide enterprise customers with easy access to high-quality training vendors, courses and materials. The Palm Training Alliance is one of several initiatives designed to enable seamless integration between Palm Computing platform devices and enterprise information systems.

The docSpace Company, Inc. announced docSpace Drive. docSpace Drive gives account holders an on-line hard drive to securely store files and easily access them from anywhere with nothing but a Web browser. Account holders need only open a Web browser to simply login to their docSpace Drive account to upload and download files securely at their convenience. docSpace Drive lets users access their hard drive no matter where they are traveling or visiting. Drive will be especially valuable for users of small platforms or hand-held devices with little local storage, such as the Palm Pilot connected organizer.

New World Technologies, Inc. announced the availability of a software title published by OneStep Inc. for physical as well as electronic delivery from NWT and NWT’s web site. OneStep Connect is a personal contact manager for your PC that automatically addresses letters, e-mail, and faxes so you don’t have to.

Quartus announced today the release of Quartus Forth version 1.0.6, its new on-board Forth compiler that lets developers write fast, efficient stand-alone applications for the Palm Computing Platform directly on the handheld device itself. Quartus Forth is an ISO/ANSI-compliant Forth language compiler and development environment suitable both for beginners and seasoned developers.

The Palmglobetrotter Project is just about to start. Australian Gil Poznanski is off to America on the 1st of February where he will backpack his way across the country each day sending back an email using only his Pilot and Palm Modem detailing the occurances of the day. Using only one set of batteries per unit (Pilot & Modem) Gil’s testing the consumption of his Pilot, as his trip is lasting one month. Subscribe to the mailing list or AvantGo channel by visiting the project’s web site.

ZDNet has this review of the Synapse Pager Card for the PalmPilot connected organizer.

AnyDay.com, Inc. announced it has been selected to launch its free online calendar, scheduling and event service at Demo ’99 conference next month. The start-up company was founded to provide professionals, families and students with the ability to manage and share their calendars, schedules, events and contacts over the Web. AnyDay.com will compliment existing calendar solutions such as Microsoft Outlook, Lotus Organizer and the 3Com PalmPilot connected organizer.

BrainForest Professional for Macintosh and Palm handhelds is now shipping. Registered users of BrainForest Mobile Edition can now upgrade to BrainForest Professional for Macintosh.

New World Technologies, Inc. announced the start of its BRAvE Palm Winter Online Sale. The BRAvE Winter Online Sale slashes prices on a range of products for the Palm connected organizer platform. Accessories, cradles, cables, cases, printers, wireless add-ons, and software titles will be on sale for the Palm III and PalmPilot range of organizers.

3Com Corporation has formed a unit to provide networks in homes with multiple computers and electronic devices. 3Com plans to introduce home-networking products under the HomeConnect brand name beginning this summer.