TransAlta Corp. is no stranger to radio-frequency identification. The Canadian power company uses passive RFID to help maintain equipment in several of its 600-foot-long plants. But TransAlta wants to take things to the next level with a system that combines its Wi-Fi networks, Bluetooth technology, and active RFID so it can find equipment and easily… Continue Reading
Aussie Ambulances To Get Wi-Fi
Australian state Victoria is to equip its metropolitan ambulances with Wi-Fi in a bid to speed the transfer of patient data. It also plans to roll out Bluetooth to reduce cable clutter in the vehicles themselves. Via [theregister.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Z-Wave Wants to Be Your Standard
In one corner we have the ZigBee Alliance, a group of 100 companies that plans to use the low-power IEEE 802.15.4 specification to run controls throughout homes and buildings. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]… Continue Reading
US Slaps On The Wardriver-busting Paint
Security-minded US decorators’ supply outfit Force Field Wireless claims to have developed a DIY solution to the international menace of marauding geek wardrivers – DefendAir paint “laced with copper and aluminum fibers that form an electromagnetic shield, blocking most radio waves and protecting wireless networks”. Via [theregister.co.uk]… Continue Reading
WiMAX Advocates Tout 3G Coexistence
The much-hyped WiMAX wireless broadband technology is an obvious play for cellular operators around the world and will fit nicely with a 3G network, several speakers said at the Wireless Communications Association International Symposium this week. Via [wirelessweek.com]… Continue Reading
Souped-up Wi-Fi Is On The Horizon
Super high-speed wireless data networks could soon be in use in the UK. Via [news.bbc.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi To Merge PC/CE Networks
Wireless home networking technology will quickly progress to the next level in 2005 as company after company rolls out what is being dubbed pre-802.11n products in preparation for the expected explosion in wireless multimedia products. Via [forbes.com]… Continue Reading
Lucent Adopts Alvarion’s WiMAX Technology
Lucent Technologies said Tuesday it will integrate WiMAX technology from partner Alvarion into its future communications products. Via [commsdesign.com]… Continue Reading
Intel, Telkom Try WiMAX In South Africa
Chipmaking giant Intel and South African carrier Telkom are testing WiMAX technology in hopes of providing a last-mile broadband alternative, the companies announced today. Via [internetnews.com]… Continue Reading
WiFi Hotspot In D.C. Will Channel Inaugural News
A free WiFi hotspot operating through Jan. 22 along Washington’s Pennsylvania Ave. will let observers send photos, e-mail and commentary about the presidential inaugural events. Via [gcn.com]… Continue Reading
Cisco Buys Wireless Start-up For $450 Million
Cisco Systems will buy wireless switch start-up Airespace in a stock deal worth about $450 million, the companies said Wednesday. Via [news.zdnet.com]… Continue Reading
Turning Wi-Fi Into A Must-Have
As new applications and devices proliferate, wireless broadband will become a necessity for businesses and ordinary folks alike. Via [businessweek.com]… Continue Reading
Intel Teams With Chinese Firm On WiMax
Intel and Chinese telecom equipment maker ZTE will work together to build wireless broadband networks using WiMax technology, the companies said Wednesday. Via [news.zdnet.com]… Continue Reading
Certified WiMAX Equipment Pushes Into Spotlight
A wireless broadband vendor Monday announced WiMAX wireless equipment that it said is capable of being fully certified as being compliant with that standard. Via [informationweek.networkingpipeline.com]… Continue Reading
Demand For Public-funded WiFi Grows
The increasing demand for wireless networks from U.S. cities and counties will create a golden opportunity for systems integrators in 2005, if conflicts with broadband service providers can be resolved. Via [washingtontechnology.com]… Continue Reading