Phil Spenser has released SysBack for EPOC v2.0F that supports all current EPOC devices (Psion, Ericsson, and Oregon Scientific), and the following languages: English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, and Japanese via Enfour's UniFep. This freeware systems utility package can be downloaded via this URL: www.spencer.nildram.co.uk.

PalmTop Software has announced Collins bilingual Dictionaries with over 100,000 translations and 70,000 references are now available for EPOC, Windows CE, and Palm OS users.

Jason Ho at the Singapore Palm Users Group notes the availability of three new reviews: #1.) Concept Kitchen's Bumper Case; #2.) InstallBuddy (document converter and installation package); and #3.) GoType Pro Keyboard for Palm V devices from Landware.

BUSINESS FINANCE NEWS -- #1.) Online wireless device retailer Reasonware has announced that recent "first angel round financing" has raised US$1.74 million for them; and #2.) JP Systems has announced completing a "second round of funding as a privately held company" with a total of $7 million, and will use this capital to enter into European and Asian markets. Key investments for JP Systems came from Bantry Bay Ventures of Hartford, Connecticut; and GS Ventures of Jackson, Mississippi.

Communication Intelligence Corporation (CIC) has announced licensing of their "Sign-On" biometrics signature solution for the Palm OS to Wireless Internet Solutions Providers (WISP).

Revolve Design has announced the launch of RoadWriter (supports Palm OS devices like Palm III/V/VII & Symbol SPT1500 & TRG PRO), and the Power UniMount dock -- "the first low cost mobile office and communications solutions for Enterprise, Trucking, Transportation, Field Service, Military, and Medical Industries." The new devices are expected to ship in April 2000. A full line of vehicle mounting units are available from Revolve Design for a host of devices.

-Steve Holden (sholden@pencomputing.com) eFax: 978-246-3067