The hype surrounding the WiMAX wireless broadband standard has peaked – from now on it’s down to companies supporting the technology to deliver on their promises in a timely fashion. Via [theregister.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Nortel, Trapeze Join On Wireless LAN Technology
Nortel Networks is teaming up with Trapeze Networks to start reselling the company’s wireless LAN (WLAN) equipment by midyear and later co-develop products with embedded Trapeze technology, the companies announced Wednesday. Via [infoworld.com]… Continue Reading
Samsung Latest To Unveil Wi-Fi Mobile Phone
Wi-Fi-enabled mobile phones are seen as having potential to spread mobile Web use by giving phone users more options and price points for that connectivity. Wi-Fi could offer a more cost effective way for users to access the Web from mobile devices by minimizing the air time used to go online. Via [ecommercetimes.com]… Continue Reading
WiMAX, 3G Could Collide
WiMAX and more traditional wireless technologies are on a collision course, two analyst groups concluded in independent reports. Via [extremetech.com]… Continue Reading
Sniffer Portable Troubleshoots Latest Wireless Networks
Network General on Tuesday continued trying to build momentum from its spinoff from Network Associates Technology Inc. with a new release of its Sniffer Portable protocol analyzer. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
MCI Adds Thousands Of Wireless Hotspots
MCI announced a major expansion today of the number of wireless hotspots available across the globe to its large-business consumers. Via [pcworld.com]… Continue Reading
Is Ultra-fast Wi-Fi Worth The Gamble?
As an emerging technology promises to up the ante on wireless networking speed and range, industry experts warn large enterprises to hedge their bets when investing in it because of compatibility issues and a lack of products. Via [searchnetworking.techtarget.com]… Continue Reading
Wireless Lans Point To Bluetooth Decay
Bluetooth will be killed off by wireless Lan technology, according to research released today by Analysys. Via [vnunet.com]… Continue Reading
Wireless Security Top Concern For Financial Companies
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
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
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
New Homes Come Standard With Wi-Fi
Wish you had a digital home of the future, complete with wireless networking and home controls? Playa Vista, Calif., may be the place to be. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]… Continue Reading