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Microsoft will use next week's GSMA Mobile World Congress to announce a shift in strategy surrounding the marketing of its Windows Mobile software platform for devices, according to BusinessWeek.

RCR Wireless News reports that Verizon Wireless is set to unveil further details of its highly anticipated LTE rollout at next week's GSMA Mobile World Congress, including the identities of its equipment vendors.

Mobile e-mail specialist Synchronica claims it can enable mobile e-mail on any phone handset with the latest version of its 'Mobile Gateway' server software, notes vnunet.com.

The GSMA today released updates on two of its ‘Mobile Lifestyle’ initiatives, Rich Communications Suite (RCS) and Mobile Media Metrics.

The Limo Foundation - the consortium behind mobile Linux-based operating system LiMo Platform - is attempting to take some of the spotlight off rival Android during the GSMA Mobile World Congress this week, announcing today a number of new developments and claiming that some mobile operators are fearful of Google’s high-profile platform.

China Mobile - the world’s largest mobile operator by subscribers - has revealed plans to adopt a more open business model, including the launch of an Android-based software platform and its own application store.

The GSMA Government Leadership Award 2009 was awarded yesterday to the Government of France. Madame Nathalie Kosciusko-Morizet, France’s Secretary of State for the Foresight and Development of the Digital Economy, received the award from GSMA CEO Rob Conway at the Leadership Summit/ Government Mobile Forum.