Qualcomm Incorporated has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., has appointed Laurie Yoler as senior vice president of business development. Yoler will be responsible for augmenting existing business relationships in Silicon Valley, as well as developing new strategic business opportunities for Qualcomm in the region. Yoler will report to Peggy Johnson, executive vice president and president of global market development, Qualcomm Technologies.

iDelete Technology announced today that it has released a new self-destruct iPhone app. The app ensures that all texts and images can be secured with iDelete's patent pending Screen Shot Protection, a feature that disables full viewing and replication of the message. The text and image are seen through a viewing loop that the receiver can navigate on the touch screen, making it impossible to capture in a screenshot. Screenshot Protection can be turned on or off by the sender depending on the sensitivity of the message.

SAF Tehnika JSC has announced the release of Spectrum Compact, a handheld microwave spectrum analyzer. According to the company, Spectrum Compact is an ultra light and easy to use measurement solution for 6 to 24 GHz licensed microwave frequency bands. Designed for comfortable outdoor use by engineers in a variety of challenging environments, this battery-powered device is for equipment installation or gathering data for site planning purposes. The LCD touch screen ensures smooth and intuitive onsite use, and the SMA connector allows the Spectrum Compact to connect to any antenna or waveguide system via use of high quality flexible coaxial cable and WG to coax transitions.

The Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) today annoucned Patricia (Patti) Dominach as Director of Industry Development.  Patti joins CCA from Pario Solutions, Inc. where she was Director of Marketing.