2004
12.13

When Microsoft began installing its campuswide wireless network five years ago, it was something of a pioneer.
Via [news.com.com]

2004
12.13

Another broadband wireless provider ” nex-G Systems Pte Ltd. ” has weighed in with a WiMAX platform even as the WiMAX Forum labors to finalize specifications for the broadband technology.
Via [informationweek.networkingpipeline.com]

2004
12.13

Wireless Lans Taking Business By Storm

Wi-Fi is fast moving beyond its initial role as an overlay to traditional wired local area networks (Lans) and becoming an integral business networking technology in its own right.
Via [vnunet.com]

2004
12.13

Wi-Fi Comes To Air Travel

Hot spots for wireless Internet links are really taking off, with El Al Israel Airlines currently examining the possibility of operating an infrastructure for wireless Internet connection for airline passengers, Haaretz has learned. El Al officials are checking the technology and receiving proposals from Internet service providers (ISPs) interested in operating the service, which is expected to begin in another few months.
Via [haaretz.com]

2004
12.13

Siemens Claims Wireless Speed Record

German vendor develops experimental system that transmits data at 1 Gbps using a new antenna system and OFDM.
Via [informationweek.com]

2004
12.13

World’s First ZigBee Phone Unveiled

ZigBee could bring wireless connectivity to billions of electronics devices, but some in the industry believe that the world isn’t ready for a ZigBee handset just yet.
Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]

2004
12.13

DSP Group Buys Bermai’s Wi-Fi Chip IP

The DSP Group has bought the bulk of the intellectual property owned by Wi-Fi chip startup Bermai Inc.
Via [commsdesign.com]

2004
12.13

Singapore Airlines will add in-flight Wi-Fi to its Singapore-London route during Q1 2005, the first step in the carrier’s plan to bring live TV to passengers by the middle of next year.
Via [theregister.co.uk]