Tech Firms Seek Wireless Standard; The Open Mobile Alliance will replace the WAP Forum, whose Wireless Application Protocol is the most widely used platform for Web browsers on cell phones, but has fallen short of expectations

Authors :: Meyerson, Bruce
Press, The Associated
Source :: InformationWeek. June 13, 2002
Publication Year :: 2002
Abstract: NEW YORK--Nearly 200 technology companies have signed on to the latest industry attempt to forge a universal wireless standard for all cell phones and handheld computers. The Open Mobile Alliance, […]

Subjects :: Standard
Smart phone
Hand-held data device
Consortium
Personal digital assistant
Industry trend
Open Mobile Alliance -- Planning
Cellular telephones -- Standards
Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Standards
Computer industry -- Standards
Hand-held computers -- Standards
Consortia -- Standards
Personal digital assistants -- Standards

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