2006
06.23
At about $20,000, Cisco’s new Catalyst 3750g is a bargain if merging your wired and wireless networks into one will simplify your business life. Merging systems via Catalyst allows not only wireless laptop use but also dual-mode mobile phones and uniform security settings. Cisco has also released version 4 of their Unified Wireless Network software supporting the not-yet-certified 802.11w standard. Catalyst 3750g is available now and can be upgraded immediately with free Unified Wireless Network software.
Via [vnunet.com]
2006
06.23
ZigBee, a wireless technology standard that relies on low-power, low data-rate chips to automate electronic devices, is helping Boston-based Ember raise enough revenue to meet the demand for the chips. Homes and businesses use the chips for everyday appliances, inventory management, and monitoring systems; roughly 10 billion microcontrollers are installed in everyday items each year. With a possible $1 billion in sales by 2010, the ZigBee market has attracted a slew of competitors who will undoubtedly battle it out with Ember for the lion’s share.
Via [redherring.com]
2006
06.23
Wireless LAN is fine for data, and most companies using the technology have their systems at about 10 percent wireless with the rest still on Ethernet. But to go all the way requires voice capabilities, and to achieve phone mobility you need a wireless system. According to Dominic Orr, chief executive of Aruba, the difference between using Wi-Fi as an extension of a wired system versus going all wireless is like the difference between a cordless phone and a mobile phone.
Via [techworld.com]