Taiwan’s government plans to blanket this island’s cities with wireless networks that are integrated with cellular phone services by 2008 as part of an ambitious $1.1 billion project, called M-Taiwan. Via [nwfusion.com]… Continue Reading
Intel Outlines Wireless USB Security
Hosler, speaking at Intel’s second annual R and D Day event, says the company wants Wireless USB to replace USB for very short-range networks. Companies want to make it as widespread in the home and office as USB is today, he says. Wireless can be snooped, so assuring privacy and security are essential to achieve… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi On Its Game
Thanks to an owner who is both fabulously wealthy and technologically savvy, the American Airlines Center in Dallas is gearing up to be a state-of-the-art Wi-Fi access venue. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
San Fran Wants Free Citywide WiFi
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom has set a goal of providing free wireless Internet activity in his city that sees itself as a vanguard of the Internet revolution. Via [reuters.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Alliance Targets Wi-Fi-cellular Convergence
The Wi-Fi Alliance has formed a group to study the specific implications for Wi-Fi of continuing Wi-Fi/cellular convergence. Via [commsdesign.com]… Continue Reading
Marines Assembling Do-it-yourself Wireless Net In Afghanistan
Using donations of money and equipment, a Marine unit deployed in Afghanistan is building its own wireless network to let troops communicate with friends and family at home. Via [gcn.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Coverage To Get Boost
T-Mobile, Europe’s second-largest mobile phone service provider, is linking up with British fixed-line ally BT Group to triple the number of places in the UK where customers can hook onto local high-speed Internet connections. Via [reuters.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Wavelink Integrates Wireless Management And Security Software
Wavelink has announced Wavelink Managed Security software designed for integrated wireless Lan management and protection. Via [computerweekly.com]… Continue Reading
Symbol Launches PDA With Wi-Fi Capability
Symbol Technologies has launched the MC50, an enterprise digital assistant that includes Wi-Fi and VoIP capabilities, as well as optional barcode scanning or a digital camera. Symbol says the device is aimed at retail managers and I.T. personnel. Via [wireless.newsfactor.com]… Continue Reading
Two-thirds Of Firms Will Be Wireless By 2007
Over two-thirds of all companies will have deployed at least one wireless application by 2007, according to research. Via [vnunet.com]… Continue Reading
Foundry Upgrades Wi-Fi Software
Foundry Networks has updated its wireless Lan switch software to improve security and roaming. Via [computerweekly.com]… Continue Reading
GoodLink Adds Support For Smartphones, Wi-Fi
Good Technology, a provider of wireless-messaging and data-access solutions, announced yesterday a new version of its GoodLink connectivity software. Via [news.zdnet.com]… Continue Reading
Airpath Joins Wi-Fi Hotspots For Easier Web Access
U.S.-based Wireless LAN operator Airpath said on Tuesday it aims to run 20,000 public locations for wireless computer access by late 2005, and connect to an additional 30,000 hotspots through roaming agreements. Via [reuters.co.uk]… Continue Reading
ZigBee Gets Middleware Boost
A Linux-powered network gateway has been designed to help companies integrate ZigBee-powered wireless mesh networks into their enterprise. Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]… Continue Reading
IBM Pushing Wireless Through Partnerships
IBM is advancing its wireless efforts through partnerships as it looks to sell software to cities, hospitals, colleges and big business. Via [news.zdnet.com]… Continue Reading