A report by the Broad Group said there are now 27,000 wi-fi hotspots in Europe, but tariffs are still higher here than in the USA or Asia. Via [theinquirer.net]… Continue Reading
Bluetooth Road Map Ups Data Rates, Lowers Power
In an attempt to dispel concerns about the technology’s future, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group this week will unveil its road map out to 2006. Via [commsdesign.com]… Continue Reading
Systems Integrators Back WiMax
Support for emerging WiMax wireless metro-area broadband technology has received a boost with the announcement that industry heavyweights Lucent Technologies, LG Electronics and Huawei Technologies have signed up to the WiMax Forum. Via [vnunet.com]… Continue Reading
Have Wi-Fi, Will Surf
Jerusalem is turning into the first city in Israel with infrastructure for wireless computerization – a very attractive option. Via [haaretz.com]… Continue Reading
Voice Over WiFi Ready To Emerge
The conditions are right for the widespread emergence of consumer voice over Wi-Fi (VoWi-Fi) products, reports ABI Research in a new study. Via [cmpnetasia.com]… Continue Reading
Crack Program Released For Wireless Nets
One year after a vulnerability in the Wi-Fi Protected Access encryption algorithm was reported, a proof-of-concept program for the attack has been released. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Giant Pandas In China Reserve Get Wi-Fi
Giant pandas may well prefer bamboo to laptops, but wireless technology is helping researchers in China in their efforts to protect the engandered animals living in the remote Wolong Nature Reserve. Via [forbes.com]… Continue Reading
Computer Associates Locks Down Wi-Fi Networks
Computer Associates announced on Monday the release of CA Wireless Site Management 4.0, a Wi-Fi security and management solution designed for extended enterprises. Via [news.zdnet.com]… Continue Reading
Taipei Plans City-Wide Wi-Fi By End 2005
Taipei plans to make wireless Internet access available across the Taiwan capital by the end of 2005, joining a small number of cities offering Wi-Fi networks. Via [reuters.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Scitec Unveils IP-PBX And IP Centrex Systems And WiFi Networking System
Scitec, known primarily for its line of telephones, has added IP-PBX and IP-Centrex systems and indoor/outdoor WiFi networking systems to its product portfolio. Via [commweb.com]… Continue Reading
Azulstar Rescues City Wi-Fi Network In New Mexico
Azulstar Networks, a Wi-Fi service provider, has stepped in to take over a metropolitan 820.11 network in Rio Rancho, N.M., originally planned with USURF America Inc., based here. Via [commsdesign.com]… Continue Reading
Home Wireless Brings On Bandwidth Bonanza
Spiralling consumer demand for network services will lead to wireless home bandwidth requirements jumping by a whopping 1,800 per cent to 57Mbps by 2009, research has claimed. Via [vnunet.com]… Continue Reading
Wireless Access For Lufthansa’s Entire Long-haul Fleet
German airline Lufthansa has committed to installing wireless connectivity across its entire long-haul fleet of 78 aircraft, following successful trials over the past 18 months. Via [vnunet.com]… Continue Reading
WiMAX For The Masses?
Companies introducing WiMAX products and services must convince enterprises and service providers that the broadband wireless technology makes economic sense, analysts at the WiMAX World trade show said here today. Via [internetnews.com]… Continue Reading
In-room Wi-Fi Proves To Be A Business Adventure
Fearless Wi-Fi warrior and Basex chief analyst Jonathan Spira says hotels should proceed cautiously with WLANs because having them fail might be worse than not having them at all. Via [searchmobilecomputing.techtarget.com]… Continue Reading