Laptops and mobile devices that access the corporate network behind the perimeter firewall have IT staffs scrambling to combat malicious threats introduced in a way that evades perimeter security measures. As the network perimeter dissolves, IT administrators must find solutions that provide granular access controls and capable zero-day worm defenses that are appropriate and manageable… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: May 2004
IBM, Symbol Deal Targets Wireless Roaming
Several top wireless technology developers are teaming up to offer services and products that support a host of advanced applications such as Wi-Fi-to-cellular roaming. Via [channelzone.ziffdavis.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Group Intros Standards Support Stamp
The Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) has introduced a colour-coded logo for WLAN products – the better, it claims, to help punters distinguish between different Wi-Fi technologies. Via [theregister.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Agere To Bring 802.11g To Handhelds
Agere Systems has announced that it is working on a new low-power, high-bandwidth throttling 802.11g chip for handhelds, rated at 54 Mbps. Via [infosyncworld.com]… Continue Reading
Wayport Plans New Wi-Fi Business Model
The leading Wi-Fi provider recently won a contract to unwire up to 8,000 McDonald’s restaurants, and now has a new model that does away with venue revenue-sharing and could ignite big changes in the paid access space. Via [thefeature.com]… Continue Reading
CA Unveils Wireless Site Management
The product is designed to help address many of the management and security issues; the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and Universal Heath Services are among the beta testers. Via [informationweek.com]… Continue Reading
Cometa’s Wi-Fi Clients Left Scrambling
Cometa Networks’ announcement that it is suspending operations has its former clients—and the providers who court their business—scrambling to pick up the service. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
IT Managers Ready Defenses Against Flaw In Wireless LANs
Information technology managers last week said a denial-of-service vulnerability that affects some Wi-Fi wireless LANs could force companies to develop new skills and rethink the way their networks are set up. Via [computerworld.com]… Continue Reading
Powell: Wireless Vital To Broadband Future
The Federal Communications Commission is stepping up efforts to establish wireless as a viable broadband option to cable and DSL in order to make high-speed Internet access available to all Americans by 2007. Via [zdnet.com.com]… Continue Reading
Airpath Makes Wi-Fi Strides
Cometa Networks may be closing its doors, but the health of the Wi-Fi industry is robust, according to industry players. Case in point: Airpath Wireless’ Wi-Fi management platform is being used by roughly 500 wireless ISPs. Via [wirelessweek.com]… Continue Reading
Wireless Out Of The Running At Olympics
Games IT chiefs opt for wide area and IP-based networks as security fears KO Wi-Fi. Via [vnunet.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi May Tempt Train Travellers
A survey found that 72% of business travellers asked said onboard wi-fi web access would make them more likely to choose trains over cars or planes. Via [news.bbc.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Intel Wise To Turn Off Wi-Fi In Grantsdale
When Intel releases its Grantsdale family of chipsets, motherboard makers can buy wireless capabilities to add onto the board. Intel will, apparently, switch off this wi-fi support by default, a wise move indeed in our opinion. Via [theinquirer.net]… Continue Reading
Closure Of Cometa Not Likely To Hurt Area Wi-Fi Network
Seattle Wi-Fi users may find slightly fewer hotspots because Cometa is closing its doors, but the shutdown shouldn’t hurt the overall growth of the hotspot market. Via [seattletimes.nwsource.com]… Continue Reading
Weird Wireless Tales
Readers recount their most unusual Wi-Fi moments. Via [msnbc.msn.com]… Continue Reading