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BOISE, Idaho –- CradlePoint Technology, the global leader in 3G and 4G network solutions, is working closely with one of its top channel partners to roll out the next generation of 4G mobile broadband routers.

As of April 1, New West Marketing is selling the latest in 3G/4G routing solutions. CradlePoint’s business-class routers, including the MBR800, MBR1000, and MBR1100 line of mobile broadband routers, CTR500 mobile broadband travel router, and CBA250 cellular broadband adapter, now have 4G WiMAX compatibility built-in as a standard configuration. In addition to the new products, a free firmware upgrade for existing CradlePoint customers on these products is also available for download from their site.

“In order to better serve CradlePoint customers, we are depending heavily on our top partners.” said Jack Alton, CradlePoint VP of Sales. “As we continue to introduce new products and services and make available the power of 4G/WiMAX, we are very happy that New West performs at such a high level, providing the level of support our customers expect.”

“The latest series of product and firmware upgrades is what makes CradlePoint the leader in this space,” said Bart Greenwell, CEO and Founder of New West Marketing. “Their products provide robust features and customer benefits at the best price on the market.”

CradlePoint’s firmware release version 1.5.1 puts the power of 4G WiMAX into the hands of consumers and businesses, and enables a new class of business-capable mobile broadband with 4G download speeds that exceed DSL, and rivals cable modem speeds. The release offers continued support for all current 3G devices, over 70 different combinations of modems and cellular broadband networks.

For more information and a complete list of supported devices on both 3G and 4G networks in the 1.5.1 firmware release, go to www.thecradlepointstore.com, or www.cradlepoint.com.

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Google on Tuesday updated its Gmail and Calendar offerings for Apple’s iPhone and Android-based mobile devices. When users access Gmail and Calendar through mobile browsers, Google promises an improved experience.

In Gmail, Google has improved the mobile user interface to make it easier to “message on the go.” The search giant also unveiled what it is calling a Floaty Bar so common actions — such as archive and delete — are only a click away. Messages got a face-lift so labels look more like the Gmail labels users see on a desktop.

“You’ll notice that it’s a lot faster when performing actions like opening an e-mail, navigating or searching. And if the data network drops out on you, rest assured that Gmail won’t,” said Joanne McKinley, an engineer for Google Mobile. “You’ll still be able to open recently read messages and to compose over a flaky, or nonexistent, network connection.”

Scheduling on the Fly

With the updated Calendar, mobile users can edit or respond to an event. Like Gmail, the application is accessible even without a network connection. To quickly navigate between Gmail, Calendar and other mobile applications, Google said users can use the classic links across the top of the screen. And the More menu provides access to the full list of applications.

“Being able to check the week’s schedule is great,” said Jyri Engestrom, a product manager at Google Mobile. “However, I’ve been missing a way to respond to invitations and change my attendance status on the go. And I haven’t been the only one. The number-one idea on Google Product Ideas was the ability to edit Google Calendar on mobile devices.”

Why Web apps? From a product perspective, Web apps allow Google to iterate quickly. According to Shyam Sheth, a product manager for Google Mobile, users benefit because they will see…

There are new prices on the songs at Apple’s iTunes Store, but they’re now all free of digital-rights management (DRM). Beginning Monday night, pricing at the popular online music store has three tiers — 69 cents, 99 cents, and $1.29. iTunes was previously known for its original one-price model of 99 cents per song.

Amazon Competition

It’s expected that older, less popular songs will be priced at the lowest rung, and at least some of the top-ranked songs will carry the highest price.

According to news reports, six of the top 10 songs are currently listed at $1.29, and 29 of the top 100. By contrast, many of the same songs can be found at Amazon’s MP3 store for 99 cents, although iTunes’ catalog, at about 10 million songs, is estimated to be twice that of Amazon’s.

At the same time that it’s switching to pricing levels, iTunes is making all of the music on the store available without DRM and at the high quality of 256 Kbps encoding. Users who already own songs from iTunes with DRM can upgrade to a DRM-free version, assuming such a version exists. There are reports that some songs that were present on the store before this transition are not available in DRM-free versions.

DRM-free songs can be played on all players, without such restrictions as limits on copying or restrictions on the kinds of playback devices that can be used.

The move to DRM-free songs for the entire store was announced in January during Apple executive Phil Schiller’s address at Macworld Expo. At the time, Schiller said there would be more songs priced at 69 cents than at $1.29.

‘What the Labels Wanted’

Some observers have suggested that the new pricing levels were part of a deal Apple made with the record companies, trading freedom from DRM for variable…

Skype’s free iPhone application is stirring up debate again. Available on Apple’s App Store on March 31, the app first stirred debate after being blocked by Deutsche Telekom in Germany. Now Skype is fueling debate on network neutrality.

Skype’s Voice over Internet Protocol app gives users Skype calling and instant messaging on Apple iPhones and second-generation iPod touches. The application, which saw more than one million downloads in the first two days after being made available, allows users to make calls on the iPhone over a Wi-Fi connection, but not on AT&T’s 3G cellular network.

The limitation, which has been formally imposed by Apple’s App Store policies, has caused groups such as the Free Press to ask the Federal Communications Commission to investigate whether Apple and AT&T are breaking federal rules. The Free Press wants the FCC to clarify whether its Internet Policy Statement for an open Internet applies to wireless service providers who also offer broadband Internet access service.

Competition at Core

The Free Press complaint comes after a senior AT&T official was quoted in USA Today as saying that AT&T expects its vendors to not facilitate the services of competitors. That statement indicates it won’t be developers who have control over wireless innovations, but wireless carriers through restrictive language used to control the use of applications and services on their network, according to the Free Press.

The Free Press says the mobile Internet should be as free as the Internet users access from fixed locations.

“This issue is not new — it is simply unresolved,” said Ben Scott, policy director at the Free Press. “Wise voices at the FCC have long said that the Internet Policy Statement applies to wireless. As more and more consumers begin to access the Internet wirelessly, it is critical that the FCC clarifies that online consumer protections that…

Amherst, NY, March 24, 2009 -– Building on the success of its Fibre Channel to SAS/SATA Storage Controller products, ATTO Technology, Inc., a global leader of storage connectivity and infrastructure solutions for data-intensive computing environments today announced a new addition to their FastStream™ Storage Controller line. The FastStream SC 8200 is an easy-to-use storage controller that provides 6-Gigabit SAS host connectivity and 3-Gigabit SAS/SATA drive connectivity with high-performance RAID protection and advanced storage management features to address performance intensive, price sensitive environments. The FastStream SC 8200 is provided in two versions; an external rackmount/desktop appliance and an embeddable RAID controller targeted at OEMs and Systems Integrators.

“ATTO has provided channel and OEM solutions for the Digital Video and Audio markets for over 21 years. An important aspect to our success is latency management, by understanding the data flow path from the host to storage, ATTO is able to provide the highest-performing solutions for streaming applications”, said Tom Kolniak, Director of Products for ATTO Technology. “The FastStream SC 8200 Storage Controller is a good example of ATTO’s ability to address market needs providing solid, affordable solutions for customers looking to improve workflow performance and add RAID protection in a collaborative environment.”

The FastStream product line is revolutionary on many fronts, providing a variety of advanced features, 4KB sector size support to address partitions larger than 2TB, Media Error Handling which minimizes workflow interruptions caused by imperfect media, SES Management and Monitoring and non-block device pass-through which allows users to connect devices such as tape and optical drives alongside their disk storage. One of the most beneficial aspects of the FastStream is that firmware updates are always free, protecting your investment through new technology innovations. A simple firmware upgrade will add new features without additional cost or licensing fees.

With the recent introduction of our…

Montreal, Canada and Las Vegas, USA — March 31, 2009 — Vantrix, the leading provider of content adaptation and optimization solutions for converged wireless, broadband and cable networks, today announced that Sybase 365 — a subsidiary of Sybase, Inc. (NYSE: SY), the global leader in mobile messaging services — has extended its contract with Vantrix and will integrate the newest version of Vantrix Message Optimizer and Mediadvance software platform. The agreement broadens a longstanding partnership between the two companies and provides Sybase 365 with access to upgraded functionality for MMS content optimization and interoperability.

For MMS, Sybase 365 provides inter-carrier interconnectivity and interoperability services to major mobile operators, ensuring MMS content is delivered seamlessly to subscribers across GSM and CDMA networks. Message Optimizer provides crucial support for the adaptation and optimization of content for a seamless end-user experience.

“Vantrix has been a steadfast partner for over four years, providing excellent customer service and proving that their technology has the ability to scale with our business,” said William Dudley, Group Director, Product Management, for Sybase 365. “Today, we process more than two hundred billion messages each year. It is imperative that we maintain the reliability and performance our customers have come to expect while continuing to expand our service offering. Vantrix is the perfect fit to help us continue to surpass those goals moving forward.”

“Sybase 365 truly is a global leader in the messaging industry and we are proud to have them as a longstanding customer,” added Charles Marsh, VP Sales of Vantrix. “With the new version of Message Optimizer, Sybase 365 will be able to deliver its services to network operators more efficiently than ever before. Sybase 365 and Vantrix have been key contributors to the growth rate experienced by MMS globally, providing seamless interoperability…