While wireless technology can offer speed and agility in the fast-paced world of financial services, top challenges include dealing with the complexities of network integration, access points, and security. Via [informationweek.com]… Continue Reading
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VoIP A Threat To 3G Voice?
Wireless voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) networks could end up challenging 3G mobile operators’ revenues from voice minutes, according to a new report. Via [silicon.com]… Continue Reading
Conexant, Interpeak Develop Platform For Embedded Wireless Apps
Conexant Systems and Interpeak, the Swedish specialist in security protocols for embedded systems, have combined for a development system aimed at wireless applications. Via [eet.com]… Continue Reading
MediaCell Ready To Spread Its Wireless System
After bringing an innovative wireless fidelity system to residents of Munich, Germany, Denver-based MediaCell is slowly turning its sights on the rest of the world. Via [msnbc.msn.com]… Continue Reading
Dartmouth Scales Up Its Wireless Network
Faced with a telecommunications infrastructure that’s unable to scale to support its sprawling campus in rural New Hampshire, Dartmouth College is investing in wireless technology that will allow it to expand its main campus network to off-site buildings. Via [informationweek.com]… Continue Reading
Airbee Wireless To Announce US Buys
Airbee Wireless Inc, a US-based company that has software development centres in Chennai and Bangalore, is on the verge of announcing two acquisitions in the US. Via [sify.com]… Continue Reading
Alcatel To Pick New Wi-Fi Partner
French telecommunications gear maker Alcatel next week plans to announce a reseller and joint development partnership with a new wireless Wi-Fi start-up, a source close to the deal said. Via [news.zdnet.com]… Continue Reading
Philips Introduces Cell-phone 802.11g Device
Royal Philips Electronics said last week it has rolled out a low-power 802.11g WLAN (wireless LAN) semiconductor system-in-a-package (SiP) offering for the mobile-phone market. Via [edn.com]… Continue Reading
Sequans: Breaking Into WiMax
French WiMax startup Sequans Communications is casting itself as David against an industry full of Goliaths—and the tiny company has a strong chance in this new and unpredictable market. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]… Continue Reading
Tokyo To Enjoy City-wide WiMAX
Tokyo is going to get what will be the first major deployment of a WiMAX Metropolitan Area Network in the world. The Yozan MetroZone will deliver high speed IP connectivity, and support voice, video and broadband data services. Via [theregister.co.uk]… Continue Reading
802.11n: The Results Are In
Looks like the fight for 802.11n will continue, as voting on a first draft has not led to a conclusive winner. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]… Continue Reading
Parsing The Future Of Wireless
What’s the next big thing in wireless? What else? It’s still convergence, according to attendees at this week’s CTIA 2005 conference here. Via [internetnews.com]… Continue Reading
T-Mobile Delays 3G Wi-Fi Phone Debut
T-Mobile’s German operation has put back the release of its clamshell 3G-enabled Windows Mobile smart phone to the Autumn, according to the company’s web site. Via [theregister.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Innovation Climate ‘Strong’ In Wireless
Philips sees the wireless communications market exploding with a proliferation of new applications and possibilities. Via [electronicsweekly.com]… Continue Reading
Who Will Rule The Wireless World?
When residents of the Winslade Estate in Lewisham, South London, go online, rather than using a dial-up or ADSL connection, they use a Wi-Fi network provided by the local council. The £250,000 network was set up in 2003 using funding from the government’s New Deal for Communities programme. Today, more than 500 residents enjoy free,… Continue Reading