Wireless public networks do not provide unbreakable security, but depending on the use, it's not always necessary. IT administrators need to weigh the advantages of using less than perfect security for limited applications that appeal to most users - like e-mail and short messaging... Aug. 20, 2003 Reads: 7,884 |
Wireless operators around the globe are learning that success can bring its own problems. As operators develop and deploy an increasing number of wireless data applications, they are finding that developing and managing this growing number of applications is more complex than they ... Aug. 20, 2003 Reads: 8,907 |
Microwave radio networks have enabled organizations to extend their IP networks far beyond their local environments, achieving a rapid ROI in the process. Aug. 20, 2003 Reads: 10,690 |
Recently I had the opportunity to ask Brian Jaquet, corporate communications manager at Handspring, a few questions about the present and future state of wireless technology. This month, in place of a product review, I'll print his responses. Enjoy! Aug. 20, 2003 Reads: 12,050 |
Every day, more than four million viewers nationwide watch weather forecaster Tony Perkins' reports on ABC TV's Good Morning America. What most of those viewers don't know is that wireless technology is essential to much of the work that Perkins does, from onsite reporting in the after... Aug. 20, 2003 Reads: 8,162 |
Creating a wireless application that works on as many devices as possible is not difficult, it's useless! If you invest a huge amount of resources today, chances are that a new device will ship tomorrow and you'll need to tweak your application again...unless you use WURFL and its ... Aug. 20, 2003 Reads: 10,513 |
Every day I am literally amazed at the evidence of progress presented to me between all involved in the mobile data value chain. The estimated gap between the U.S. with its segmented interoperability and the holy union of GSM-based Euro operators was about two years behind in terms... Aug. 20, 2003 Reads: 10,514 |
With today's rapid developments in wireless terminal capabilities and increasing pressure to market data-based services, there's a huge market growing for wireless applications that reside on the handset. QUALCOMM's Binary Runtime Environment for Wireless (BREW) platform is an exciting... Aug. 20, 2003 Reads: 10,660 |
Gina Centoni, VP of the Openwave Developer Network, Openwave Systems, Inc., is responsible for Openwave's developer programs and partnerships. During her nearly 15-year career in software product development, which has included stints at both Sun Microsystems and Apple Computer, sh... Aug. 20, 2003 Reads: 17,843 |
Mobile data services have arrived in the GSM world. Around the globe, networks have been upgraded for GPRS capability, and can deliver IP data services reliably at rates comparable to dial-up Internet. But so far, subscribers aren't flocking to mobile data. Conventional wisdom in t... Aug. 20, 2003 Reads: 8,757 |
Operators who take SMS seriously will stand a much greater chance at succeeding with next-generation data services. The global market for SMS-based services has undergone a significant expansion during the past year. Aug. 20, 2003 Reads: 9,637 |
In this large and rapidly growing industry, a number of companies are jostling for position to dominate one or more of the markets, but no matter how high-performance our mobile systems become, the amount of work carried out is always limited by the life of the battery. Reducing po... Aug. 20, 2003 Reads: 11,274 |
MMS enables many new services for mobile users. Having been asked my thoughts on current MMS usage patterns, I decided to see if I could provide an impression of how things look today from the perspective of an MMS application developer hoping to stay one step ahead of the game. Aug. 20, 2003 Reads: 8,586 |
Mobile telephony is a very competitive industry, as we all know. But how many people realize that the model of device manufacturers competing against each other while the carriers vie for customers is about to be turned upside down, and that some companies are about to find out tha... Aug. 20, 2003 Reads: 11,533 Replies: 2 |