The companies agree to develop Web-based software, under the Sun ONE umbrella, designed for the government and enterprise markets. Aether makes software that runs over wireless and mobile networks. Its applications are already written in Sun's Java language and work with the company's Solaris software. The new plan calls for Aether and Sun engineers to come up with versions designed for the Sun Open Net Environment, which is designed to support Web-based applications. The two companies have worked together before, developing mobile applications for companies such as Cingular Wireless. The new deal will focus on government applications, including software for homeland security, as well as corporate and logistics markets.

CNET también está disponible en español, Don't show this again, At the close of regular trading, Cisco shares were down 38 cents to $13.10 a share, The earnings report was issued after the close of regular trading, In a statement, Cisco Chief Executive John Chambers said the company managed to slightly exceed analyst expectations really mermaid iphone case during "probably the most challenging environment the information technology industry has ever faced.", "From a global CEO and government leader perspective, we remain in a 'show-me' economy," Chambers added, "What I've heard from these leaders is clear: As their business improves, their investment priorities will center on productivity."..

In a conference call following the earnings report, Chambers said he expects more of the same in the next quarter, with revenue either matching the second quarter's performance, or down by 2 percent to 3 percent. "CEOs will wait to spend until they see their own revenues pick up. I'm seeing more conservative attitudes among CEOs this quarter than a quarter ago," Chambers said. Cisco's net sales of $4.7 billion were in line with what Cisco had predicted. In November, Cisco said sales would be flat to slightly down. The second quarter sales figure is about 2.1 percent lower when compared to net sales for the second quarter of 2002.

The No, 1 maker of gear that directs Net traffic reports second-quarter net earnings that slightly exceed analyst expectations amid the continuing slump in corporate technology spending, Net income was $991 million, or 14 cents per share, on revenue of $4.7 billion, That compares with net income of $660 million, or 9 cents per share, during the same period in 2002, Analysts believed Cisco, the No, 1 maker of gear that directs Internet traffic, really mermaid iphone case would earn about 13 cents per share, according to a survey by First Call..

CNET también está disponible en español. Don't show this again. The New York City Fire Department, Research In Motion and Consilient Technologies announced Tuesday an initial introduction of BlackBerry devices to the Office of the Fire Commissioner, the Chief of Department and the Chief of Operations in New York City. Phase two of the introduction will involve a broader distribution to administrative workers at the FDNY headquarters. Consilient's Mail extension (MX) software allows the devices, which let subscribers send and receive e-mail, to access FDNY's Novell GroupWise e-mail system. The devices and software have already been used in a two-month pilot program.