Kyocera Wireless Corp., a leading global manufacturer of CDMA wireless handsets and devices, announced the launch of two new compact and cost-effective machine-to-machine modules for CDMA 1xRTT networks. Based on a smaller footprint for more widespread integration, the Kyocera 300 Module provides integrated voice, data and autonomous global positioning system (GPS) capabilities, while the Kyocera 1xD Module debuts as a low cost CDMA data-only module platform for telemetry applications. Leveraging Kyocera’s expertise from its award-winning Kyocera 200 Module, both new modules offer an expanded feature set, improved cost efficiencies and a backwards-compatible software interface for simplified porting.

PerkinElmer Optoelectronics announced that it will showcase its new Trim Xe family of Xenon Flash products at the Photo Imaging Expo 2007 (PIE 2007) held at the Tokyo Big Sight. PerkinElmer’s new Trim Xe line delivers superb photographic image quality in an ultra- trim package that fits the requirements for today’s digital still cameras as well as mobile phone cameras. The new Trim Xe delivers a dramatic 35% reduction in module size over prior generation Xenon products. Only Xenon Flash captures accurate color temperatures close to natural sunlight, freezes motion, and provides clear, crisp photos that require no brightness and contrast correction or image stabilization.

Underscoring its venerable reputation in high-quality connectivity solutions, NXP Semiconductors, the independent company founded by Philips, today announced availability of its new generation UTMI+ Low-Pin Interface Hi-Speed USB transceivers, developed specifically for mobile phone designs. With the smallest transceiver in the family measuring in at 2.2 x 2.25 x 0.6 mm, in a 0.4 mm ball pitch, NXP’s transceiver solutions are the smallest in the market and address the specific needs of today’s ultra-slim handset designs and other sleek portable devices. In addition, as the actual USB usage in mobile phones is low compared to overall talk and standby time, NXP’s transceivers avoid battery drain by consuming only 0.5 μA in power-down mode.

RadioFrame Networks, a leader in IP-based picocell and femtocell solutions for the mobile marketplace, will showcase its next generation of Radio Access technology solutions at the 3GSM World Congress conference in Barcelona this upcoming February 12-15. The RadioFrame solutions address the acute need of mobile network operators (MNOs) to efficiently and effectively improve wireless coverage inside of office buildings and homes. RadioFrame's femtocells and picocells allow MNOs to dramatically increase the number of base stations in their networks in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

PacketVideo demonstrated for the first time its upcoming implementation of Microsoft PlayReady, Microsoft Corp.’s new content access technology that enables a broad range of innovative business models for digital entertainment. PacketVideo, which partners with leading mobile operators to deliver high quality end-user multimedia experiences, has worked closely with Microsoft in the months leading up to the Microsoft PlayReady announcement to develop the demonstration that appears in both companies’ booths here this week.

Motorola, Inc. announced that it has deployed Wateen Telecom’s WiMAX network in 17 major cities across Pakistan, including Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore. The two companies have also carried out end-to-end voice and data calls over the network. Wateen Telecom, part of Warid Telecom International, is using Motorola’s WiMAX technology to provide wireless fixed broadband data services for residential and corporate use. The WiMAX network is a crucial part of Wateen Telecom’s vision to create a world class communications network in Pakistan as it provides a cost effective and fast-to-deploy broadband solution.

SeaMobile, Inc., the dominant provider of at-sea communications, connectivity and content services, announced that it has successfully launched its proprietary wireless technology for customers of Geolink's OceanCell service. Geolink is a pioneer and leading provider of satellite-based broadband communications and networking services with extensive experience serving the European market. In addition, the company formally announced its multi-year contract with Wireless Solutions International, Inc. (WSI) to provide roaming services to Geolink customers in Europe using the WSI OmniRoamer Sponsored Roaming Service.

Nuance Communications, announced that Nuance Voice Control, a mobile search and messaging service powered by speech technology, is now available for the BlackBerry Pearl from Research In Motion. Nuance will demonstrate the new mobile functionality in Hall 2, Booth 2H48 (Nuance) and Hall 8, Booth 8B56 (Research In Motion) at the 3GSM World Congress 2007, being held this week in Barcelona, Spain.

SibCode announces the release of version 2.0 of Sib Mobile Imager. It is a universal solution for image import, which is compatible with any cell phone, supports all connection types and all popular image formats. Nowadays, there is the most ample choice of mobile phones than ever. Each of them comes in a unique style, with special features, has a different display size and supports certain image formats, so if you want to make some customization to a phone, for example, to upload new pictures to it, you can face some problems, such as: absence of the software for file transfer that would work with every mobile brand, wrong picture format, inappropriate size, etc. With Sib Mobile Imager these problems won't even bother you.