Nomadic workgroups may soon be trading in their memory sticks and floppy disks for software that enables peer-to-peer interconnectivity between Windows laptops, tablet PCs and pocket PCs. Via [searchmobilecomputing.techtarget.com]… Continue Reading
Daily Archives: February 21, 2005
WiMAX Could Alter Telecom Industry: Study
Because it can be deployed without government regulation, WiMAX has the ability to significantly alter the nature of the telecommunications industry, according to a study released Wednesday by market research vendor In-Stat. Via [informationweek.mobilepipeline.com]… Continue Reading
IPCC Establishes Wireless Wireline Convergence Working Group
Several telecom vendors and service providers, under the auspices of the International Packet Communications Consortium, have established a working group to define reference architectures for mobility across wireline and wireless networks. Via [commweb.com]… Continue Reading
ZigBee “Panic Button” Calls For Help
Lusora has developed a nifty new twist on solving the “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up” problem. The company rolled out its LISA pendant, and a series of monitors, which use the new Zigbee low-speed mesh network to provide security to elderly people who want to live at home, and their family. Via [extremetech.com]… Continue Reading
The “G” Versus “A” WLAN Conundrum
Lower prices and killer apps such as voice-over-WLAN (VoWLAN) are the main reasons wireless networks are proliferating in enterprises. VoWLANs, for instance can save enterprises loads of money while enabling mobile telephony throughout a facility. Via [informationweek.mobilepipeline.com]… Continue Reading