Short Take: IBM boosts wireless efforts

IBM is moving further into the wireless market by creating a training program and a sales force dedicated to wireless technology. The announcement is part of IBM's plan to invest $1 billion over the next two years in its wireless initiative. The new training program will teach businesses how to use wireless technology in their companies. Big Blue also plans to hire several hundred new sales people to sell its wireless equipment.

Jan. 2, 2002 4:43 p.m. PT

IBM is moving further into the wireless market by creating a training program and a sales force dedicated to wireless technology. The announcement is part of IBM's plan to $1 billion over the next two years in its wireless initiative. The new training program will teach businesses how to use wireless technology in their companies. Big Blue also plans to hire several hundred new sales people to sell its wireless equipment.