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In brief: Symbian gets EC go ahead
News Symbian, the joint venture between Ericsson, Motorola, Nokia and Psion Software, has been given the go ahead from the EC. Symbian claims it will drive the convergence of mobile computing and wireless technology, enabling... [13 Aug 1998]
In brief: Filtronic extends spending spree
News Yorkshire-based telecoms equipment manufacturer Filtronic has made a £40m offer to buy LK-Products from Nokia. Filitronic supplies to Nokia and the acquisition of LK-Products will build this... [11 Aug 1998]
Symbian joins Bluetooth wireless alliance
News Symbian - the Ericsson, Motorola, Nokia and Psion operating system (OS) joint venture - has teamed up with the Bluetooth alliance to base the first mobile devices on Psion's Epoc32 operating system, which has already... [05 Aug 1998]
In brief: European telcos team up to build Dutch network
News Nokia will provide network equipment, while Computer Sciences Corporation will handle the billing and IT systems. Belgacom and Tele Danmark have announced plans to build a nationwide mobile phone network in the Netherlands. [04 Aug 1998]
Toshiba to base telecoms research in UK
News She added: "This is a good thing for Europe as it will increase competition for other European companies such as Nokia and Ericsson. Toshiba is to set up a £10m telecommunications research lab in Bristol, England. [31 Jul 1998]
ARM shares continue on upward trend
News But some analysts have warned that Psion's recent deal with Ericsson, Nokia and later Motorola will not be that significant for ARM. Shares in chip designer, ARM have continued their meteoric rise this week, just two... [01 Jul 1998]
Psion, Motorola, Nokia and Ericsson team up
News Psion has signed a deal with Motorola, Nokia and Ericsson to form Symbian, a personal devices company. Psion will own 40 per cent of the company, while Ericsson and Nokia will control 30 per cent each. [30 Jun 1998]
In brief: Psion gets share boost
News Psion shares have soared, following the announcement of its joint venture with Ericsson, Motorola and Nokia. Stock rose by 40 per cent on Wednesday on the strength of Symbian, which will use Psion's embattled Epoc... [30 Jun 1998]
Psion beats Microsoft to Ericsson and Nokia deal
News Psion has fought back against Microsoft by teaming up with Ericsson and Nokia. Through the joint venture - dubbed Symbian - Psion will supply its Epoc operating system to the two Scandinavian telecoms giants, who will... [30 Jun 1998]
Heavyweights back wireless communications
News A consortium headed by Ericsson, IBM, Intel, Nokia and Toshiba is trying to revolutionise the way mobile phones, PCs and other devices talk to each other. The companies have unveiled a technology - called Bluetooth -... [26 Jun 1998]