Symbol Technologies Inc. has entered into a licensing agreement with Terabeam, Inc., the parent company of Proxim Wireless Corp., settling long-standing patent litigation between the two companies. Via [eetimes.com]… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Symbol
Symbol Links Field Staff With New Rugged Device
Symbol Technologies will this week ship a new handheld aimed at mobile staff such as service engineers and delivery drivers. The ruggedised device offers multiple wireless options and facilities such as a barcode scanner, allowing staff to query central data sources while in the field. Via [vnunet.com]… Continue Reading
Symbol Sues Intermec Over Wi-Fi Patents
After licensing talks collapsed, Symbol Technologies and Intermec are trading intellectual property lawsuits related to wireless technology. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]… Continue Reading
Symbol Turns On New Wi-Fi Switch
Enterprise mobility solutions developer Symbol Technologies announced today the Symbol WS5100, a high-capacity wireless switch created for implementation within large, campus-wide enterprise Wi-Fi deployments. Via [telephonyonline.com]… Continue Reading
Symbol Finally Adds 802.11g
Symbol has upgraded its WS-2000 branch switch system, with new access points that include 802.11g, as well as the 802.11a/b standards. The product also supports 802.11i security and other standards. Via [techworld.com]… Continue Reading
Cisco, Symbol Keep Wireless Data Safe
Security partnerships and technology advances are making it increasingly safer to keep corporate data up in the air. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Symbol Launches PDA With Wi-Fi Capability
Symbol Technologies has launched the MC50, an enterprise digital assistant that includes Wi-Fi and VoIP capabilities, as well as optional barcode scanning or a digital camera. Symbol says the device is aimed at retail managers and I.T. personnel. Via [wireless.newsfactor.com]… Continue Reading
Symbol Joins WiMax Wireless Broadband Group
Symbol Technologies announced Wednesday that it has joined the WiMax Forum, an industry group promoting the development of a wireless broadband technology based on the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers 802.16-2004 standard. The group will test and certify wireless broadband equipment for interoperability in hopes of driving down the cost of gear and making… Continue Reading
Multiband Wi-Fi Device Manages Voice, Video And Data
Symbol Technologies Inc. is readying multiband Wi-Fi support for its WLAN switching system that will give enterprises more bandwidth to support voice, video and data all managed from a central location. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi World Under Threat From Symbol Patent
Wireless vendor Symbol Systems has told us it will be seeking a big license fee from all Wi-Fi equipment vendors for an infringed patent. And according to one manufacturer, Proxim, it stands a good chance of getting it. Via [techworld.com]… Continue Reading
Proxim, Symbol Make Nice After Settlement
Today, Holtsville, N.Y.-based Symbol Technologies and WLAN equipment-making rival Proxim of Sunnyvale, Calif., announced a settlement and partnership deal bringing to a conclusion the company’s patent lawsuits of the last few years. Via [internetnews.com]… Continue Reading
Patent Landrush Threatens Wi-Fi Standards
We have examined before how patent lawsuits are threatening to stifle the adoption of wireless standards. Symbol, fresh from an intellectual property victory over rival Proxim, is the latest to assert sweeping licensing rights in 802.11 technology, while VIA is seeking to extend its proposed ‘intellectual property pool’ to WiMAX. Via [theregister.co.uk]… Continue Reading