If a company can’t migrate to AES encryption, which requires faster processors in the access point, then the company should consider using a virtual private network (VPN) in house for its Wi-Fi network, says Roger Sands, vice president of enterprise development at Colubris Networks. Via [newsfactor.com]… Continue Reading
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Intel Talks Up Universal Wireless Networking
Intel has promised to unveil technology that automatically switches between radio networks, providing always-on wireless network connectivity for mobile devices. Via [vnunet.com]… Continue Reading
BT Planning Fusion Phone For Business
The telco claims the business version of its Fusion fixed and mobile handset will be based around Wi-Fi. Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Intel Hits Number One In Wi-Fi IC Shipments
The volume of laptops sold every year is growing rapidly. The penetration of Wi-Fi into the laptop market is on a similar upward curve. Add the essential ingredient of an 802.11 a/g Mini-PCI solution, mix in a big dose of marketing clout, and the result is that Intel has, in recent months, been steadily taking… Continue Reading
Carnival Cruise Woos Biz Travelers With Wi-Fi
People often think of cruise ships as romantic places where guests leave the telephone, the computer and even the alarm clock behind: luxurious vacationlands where time stands still. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Voice Over Wi-Fi On The Way
Wi-Fi, despite opposition from vendors of competing technologies, will grow and add new capabilities, with voice over Wi-Fi services available in about two years, according to speakers at this week’s WiFi/VoWiFi Planet Conference and Expo. Via [pcworld.com]… Continue Reading
Feds Beset By Wireless Security Problems
Federal agencies are acquiring wireless technology almost by accident by failing to track government-issued laptops and other mobile devices and therefore applying inadequate safeguards to secure them. One result: signal leakage. Via [searchmobilecomputing.techtarget.com]… Continue Reading
TI, Ember Team On Low-power ZigBee Chipset
Texas Instruments Inc. has announced a collaboration with Ember Corp. to unveil the lowest power consuming ZigBee networking and microcontroller platform. Via [eetimes.com]… Continue Reading
Vodafone To Offer WiFi In Germany With The Cloud
Vodafone will join forces with wireless Internet provider The Cloud to offer Wi-Fi wireless broadband Internet in Germany, the companies said in a joint press release. Via [today.reuters.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Wireless Firm Proxim Sells Itself For $21m
Troubled wireless networking firm Proxim announced today that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement which effectively sells “substantially all its assets” to networking group Moseley Associates. Via [vnunet.com]… Continue Reading
Government Urged To Promote WiFi
Taiwan lags behind South Korea, Japan, Finland and the US in wireless infrastructure, and as such could miss out on some business opportunities. Via [taipeitimes.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Spreads On International Flights
A year after German carrier Lufthansa premiered onboard wireless Internet access on some flights, at least eight other international airlines are following its lead. Via [usatoday.com]… Continue Reading
Sony Ericsson GC99 Wi-Fi/3G Wireless PC Card
Sony Ericsson has announced their new 3G/Wi-Fi wireless PC card which blends both Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity into the one card. The GC99 works with both 80211g and 802.11a access points on the Wi-Fi end. On the 3G end it has the capability to connect to regular GSM (quad-band) dial up, and GPRS packet-switched communications.… Continue Reading
Vonage, Cisco Team Up In Wi-Fi Giveaway
In a bid to attract more subscribers, Net phone operator Vonage announced Monday that it’s giving away Linksys Wi-Fi access points to U.S. residents who sign up for Vonage calling plans by July 23. Via [news.com.com]… Continue Reading
Wave Of Consolidation Sweeps Maturing Wi-Fi Field
The wireless Internet, or Wi-Fi, industry is finally consolidating after sparking dozens of start-ups. Via [usatoday.com]… Continue Reading