41.   Norand makes mobile computers and wireless data communications networks used to route accounting information and manage inventory databases.

42.   Paradoxically, much of the inspiration for new wireless data services comes straight from the United States.

43.   Real Time Data, a wireless communications company in Bellevue, Wash., says it is testing a wireless data communications system for vending operators.

44.   Research in Motion plans to add other wireless data services, such as document editing, Web surfing and even banking services.

45.   Smith will become a vice-chairman of VoiceStream, leading the development of a wireless data strategy for the new company.

46.   So far, most uses of wireless data communications involve specialized tasks by mobile workers.

47.   Some, like Sprint and Verizon, see wireless data as a major source of new revenue.

48.   Sprint PCS also aims to sell its services to trucking, delivery and utility companies, which often are heavy users of wireless data applications.

49.   Sprint PCS expects to launch its own next-generation wireless data service nationally this spring.

50.   Tempe-based WavePhore soared after investors realized its wireless data technology was behind a new project that will link the Internet, television and personal computers.