Industry ready for ZigBee revolution, says WTRS
Demand for low data rate systems is expected to increase dramatically in the future as technologies such as ZigBee and others based on the 802.15.4 protocol hit the market, according to new research from West Technology Research Solutions LLC (WTRS). The research concludes in its report that the wireless communications industry faces a high risk of market fragmentation and that the market will likely be dominated by proprietary systems based on the 802.15.4 standard. WTRS maintains that ZigBee will attain standard status, but its impact in the marketplace will be lower than previously thought because of strategic maneuvres on the part of several companies.

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MDSI Mobile Data Solutions Inc. has named Neil McDonnell COO, responsible for the company’s worldwide sales, marketing and operations. He has been MDSI’s senior VP sales and operations for the Americas and Asia since January 2004. Prior to joining the company, McDonnell worked for more than 15 years in the high-tech industry, most recently serving as president and CEO of Vancouver-based Intrinsyc Software International Inc. Before his tenure at Intrinsyc, he was executive VP and GM of Plexus Systems, and VP of sales and marketing with Dynapro and Epic Data International Inc.

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Zi Corp. named to Deloitte & Touche Fast 50
Calgary-based Zi Corp. has been named to Deloitte & Touche’s Fast 50 list, coming in at 37 spot, up from the 49 position the company held in last year’s ranking. The company had revenue increase of 490% from 1999 to 2003 allowing it to make the prestigious Canadian Technology Fast 50 program. "In today’s economy, triple digit percentage revenue growth is an exceptional accomplishment. We commend Zi Corporation for making the commitment to technology delivering on the promise of market longevity," Deloitte’s national director of technology, media and telecommunications Garry Foster said in a news release.

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Industry Canada has decided to add a mobile allocation to the 746-806 MHz frequency band, a decision that clears the way for wireless carrier access to the valuable bandwidth (DGTP-02-004). The department has also allocated 12 MHz of this spectrum exclusively to public safety, allowing for the introduction of interoperable first responder communications among different jurisdictions and agencies.

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