October 8, 2004—MobileVillage/PDA, the market development company and news service based in Silicon Valley, has announced winners of its 2004 Mobile Star Awards. The awards honor and promote the best companies, products, implementations, and leaders in mobile and wireless technology. The awards are chosen by the subscribers to Go Mobile, MobileVillage’s free online newsletter sent to technology executives, buyers, IT managers, and top tech journalists.
The following list is a sample of the 2004 awards. For a complete list of the awards, as well as details on the winning companies, people, and products, see the 2004 Mobile Star Awards. (Note: 3rd Place Bright Star Awards were only awarded in categories with at least four entrants.)
Enterprise Category Awards
Hardware: Rugged Handheld
- Gold Star: MX6 from LXE
- Silver Star: Netbook Pro from Psion Teklogix
- Bright Star: Workabout Pro from Psion Teklogix
Hardware: Rugged Notebook
- Gold Star: Toughbook CF-29 by Panasonic
- Silver Star: Toughbook W2 by Panasonic
Software: Database
- Gold Star: SQL Anywhere Studio by iAnywhere
- Silver Star: Visual CE by SYWARE
Software: Data Collection
- Gold Star: Mobile Validity by Warshaw Group
- Silver Star: Configurable Mobile Application by MobileFrame
Software: Data Security
- Gold Star: Bluefire Mobile Firewall Plus by Bluefire Security
- Silver Star: RSA BSAFE Micro Edition by RSA Security
- Bright Star: Mobile Guardian by CREDANT
Software: Healthcare Data/Charge Capture
- Gold Star: wCareMed by Care Fusion
- Silver Star: Mobile Validity Health by Warshaw Group
Deployment: Healthcare
- Gold Star: Beloit Memorial using Care Fusion
- No other awards given
Deployment: Public Safety
- Gold Star: Bartec Fire Safety Systems, using ViewSonic Tablet PCs
TELUS Mobility’s network
- No other awards given
