panacea

Symbol's box switches on lots of new features

Sun, 05 Nov 2006 19:01:37 -0500

The latest wireless switch from Symbol Technologies could be the panacea tech leaders have been searching for in the quest to integrate a few new technologies into the network. The RFS7000 offers up support for Layer 3 roaming and up to 256 access points. It also can support radio frequency identification technologies, boasts a 16-core network processor (which allows for parallel processing capabilities for high traffic volume) and supports the in-development 802.11n standard. The vendor has also shored up the management tool for the switch, with RF Management Suite. Article

Editor's Corner

Sun, 20 Aug 2006 20:01:40 -0400

There were several encouraging news items this week about mobile devices and advancement on the open source technology front. Given Linux's stability and tougher security shell, open source could be the perfect panacea for what's plaguing wireless technologies today--inconsistent service and the impending security threat, as malware writers and hackers increasingly start to turn their attention towards mobile devices. As this NetworkWorld article details, Linux is slowly but surely making its way onto a stage that's currently dominated by vendors like Symbian and Microsoft. It's only going to gain a greater presence as more groups like Open Source Development Labs and Linux Phone Standards work together to build common specs for Linux-based mobile devices.

How 3G technology is boosting business efforts

Sun, 25 Sep 2005 20:01:38 -0400

American Republic Insurance is using 3G to boost sales staff efforts when on the road, H&R Block is using it to power customer kiosks and temporary offices used during tax season and a commercial vehicle dealer relies on it when other network options slow down. 3G is finding a home in more enterprises each day due to connectivity ability, ease of configuration, low cost and good network speed.

As one communications consultancy has discovered, the performance and network stability provided by 3G not only helps spur business development through better and faster network access, it could prove to be a viable alternative to building a WiFi network at headquarters. The technology is proving to be a valuable option while companies wait for WiMax to evolve, which industry experts note isn't going to happen overnight.

In the meantime 3G will likely become pervasive within a few short years due to all its benefits. Learn how companies are benefiting from 3G and why it may be the panacea your enterprise needs until wireless broadband arrives as a solid third option in wireless networking.

For more on 3G capabilities:
- read this article at InfoWorld

QUICKLINKS: Cost, security issues still hurdles in WiFi hotspot use; Broadband wireless a panacea for SMBs; Much more...

Sun, 11 Sep 2005 20:00:50 -0400

> Cost, security issues still hurdles in WiFi hot spot use. Article

> Google goes VoIP. Article

> Why broadband wireless is the panacea for SMBs. Article

> The days of landlines are nearing an end. Article

> Pilot program offers Seattle bus riders wireless connectivity. Article

> Korean WiBro has potential, reports study. Article

> Analysts: WiMax won't compete with WiFi. Article

> Data access not a top wireless user requirement. Article