Daily Archives: October 10, 2005

Qualcomm Integrates WLAN Functions Into Handsets

Wireless technology provider Qualcomm Inc. has announced that its Mobile Station Modem chipsets will support Philips’ wireless local area network (WLAN) module. Via [commsdesign.com]

Cisco Invests In Wi-Fi RFID

Cisco Systems has ploughed an unspecific amount of funding into WiFi-based RFID system maker AeroScout. Via [cbronline.com]

VoIP Over Wi-Fi Poised To Spread Quickly

VoIP over WiFi networks, like the one now being implemented in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, could soon spread like wildfire to other municipalities, attendees at the VON Fall 2005 conference in Boston were told. Via [informationweek.com]

Free Wi-Fi Access Firm Launches

Launched at a London advertising technology conference, the company is signing up advertisers who want to target free users, who will have access at hotspots such as hotels, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Via [computerweekly.com]

Intel Sees WiMax Trials In Parts Of Asia End-2005

Intel Corp., the world’s largest microchip maker, said on Thursday it expected to implement trials of the emerging wireless broadband technology called “WiMax” in Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines by year-end. Via [today.reuters.co.uk]

VoIP Mistakes Mirror Early Wi-Fi Deployments

Companies are deploying VoIP services without fully considering the security implications, which is exactly what happened with early wireless network implementations, according to security experts. Via [zdnet.com.au]

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