Bluesoft, a maker of wireless security and location systems, has just secured $5.7 million in Series B funding, with part of that investment coming from Intel’s Communications Fund, which invests in developers of innovative networking and communications solutions. The company says it will use the new money to drive sales of its Wi-Fi-based AeroScout location… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: February 2004
Free-For-All Access To Wireless LANs
The convenience of wireless access typically comes with a high price tag. But that’s changing. Some airports and hotels have begun installing 802.11 Wi-Fi networks and letting travelers use them for free. Via [informationweek.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Market Surges On Consumer Sales
The Wi-Fi gear market continued its rapid growth in 2003, led mostly by consumer holiday sales, but companies saw a slight shuffle in their market share rankings. Via [news.com.com]… Continue Reading
Securing Wireless LANs
A couple of days ago the WI-FI Alliance finally announced that after almost one year of detailed testing, more than 175 products from some of the leading wireless manufacturers, received WPA certifications. The majority of wireless users won’t immediately buy the new hardware, so they are stuck with the equipment they are currently using. The… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi In The Real World – Pt. 1
Wi-Fi Internet access may sound like the best thing since sliced bread, but does it yet make mobile working a reality? The Reg went wireless to find out. Here, Nico Macdonald checks out the UK capital’s hotspot scene. Next week, we take a trip out of town. Via [theregister.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Should Voting Machines Go Wi-Fi?
Many wireless protocols are open to “man-in-the middle” attacks which could allow the voting results to be changed by an intruder pretending to be a voting machine. Recently we have seen that the part of 802.1x, the replacement for WEP was vulnerable to this kind of an attack if not properly implemented.… Continue Reading
Alcatel Buys In Wireless Routing, Shops Around In Wi-Fi
The suppliers of mobile infrastructure are increasingly looking to penetrate Cisco’s enterprise networking territory as voice and data converge, and that means taking a new interest in Wi-Fi. Motorola has already set out its stall, and now Nokia and Alcatel are both heavily tipped to be on the WLAN acquisition trail in a bid to… Continue Reading
Vernier Update Keeps Wi-Fi Users Under Control
Vernier Networks Inc. today announced the availability of an updated version of its wireless LAN security and management platform. The product is designed to help organizations manage increasingly complex Wi-Fi networks and curb the threats posed by worms and viruses. Via [searchnetworking.techtarget.com]… Continue Reading
WiFi Upstarts Fight For Advantage Over Heavyweights
Don LeBeau’s sales vision propelled Cisco Systems from a mid-tier player to the leading provider of Internet equipment a decade ago. Now he’s trying to repeat the performance as chief executive of Aruba Networks, a scrappy start-up selling wireless gear to large companies. Via [mercurynews.com]… Continue Reading
New Wi-Fi Security Spec Due Mid-Year
The Wi-Fi Alliance has announced plans to upgrade the security capabilities in a new version of its industry-standard Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) protocol due for release later this year. Via [internetnews.com]… Continue Reading
European Train Operator Considers Wi-Fi
Train operator Eurostar is set to begin testing wireless Internet access on its cross-channel services later this year, joining operators such as GNER and Virgin Trains that are already experimenting with the service. Via [news.com.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Enters The Space Race
In the wake of President Bush’s recent call for a manned Mars mission, we may someday see astronauts walking on the red planet. And, thanks to some new technology NASA has been testing, it’s quite likely those space explorers may be carting around Wi-Fi-enabled PCs. Via [wired.com]… Continue Reading
Why 802.11 Is Underhyped
Despite all the press and the hype, I believe that 802.11 is remarkably underhyped, relative to the massive impact this seemingly simple standard will eventually have on the entire wireless communications sector. Via [zdnet.com.com]… Continue Reading
Grammy’s Go Wi-Fi
T-Mobile obviously understands that sometimes you have to give a little to get a little, or even a lot. Its latest Wi-Fi promotion with Borders Books & Music gives Wi-Fiers a sneak peek at the Grammy’s. Via [wirelessweek.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Could Make Cellphones Obsolete
The expected sale of AT&T Wireless for $35 billion may be a brilliant maneuver for the phone company, as new technologies may make cellular phones obsolete. Via [newsmax.com]… Continue Reading