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| Helpful Hints | October 2005 |
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Perspectives Of Wireless Technology |
| Wireless technology is the very latest in communication. Local Area Networks (LANs), Bluetooth, and cellular are all going this route. Wireless has greatly enhanced our connectivity options. As new as it is, it is still changing constantly, and the future can only get better. By 2010 researchers estimate that wireless technology will be worth about $160 billion in just Europe. Half of that economy will come from data storage. There are all kinds of changes and enhancements coming, one of which is more bundled software for less money. The goal of present technology and that on the way is to let us all be connected . . . anywhere, anytime. We're all moving so fast, that our lifestyles demand this convenience. We want to check email on our cell phones no matter where we happen to be, and expect wireless connection for our laptops from any hotel in the world. The World Wide Web is offering us more service than ever, thanks to wireless technology. We are able to perform the same tasks as when connected through wires, and more. Besides data services, we can use wireless bill paying and other financial functions such as checking balances and making transfers. It was only recently that we were trying to find ways to broaden the infrastructure of the Web so that sales people could work smarter. They needed to be free from electronic ties to their offices. With wireless service, global sales teams have achieved this and more. They can now use their phones to converse, schedule their days, send out quotes on their products and even order supplies. This is just the tip of the iceberg with new functions appearing all the time. Everyday more business gets done with wireless services. Security needs are at an all time high. Authentication, encryption, and detection are all essential for safe wireless communications. We must have security at all levels from the cell phone and through all the gateways. We've already seen amazing changes and additional possibilities are practically endless. |
Phillip Legarson Phillip Legarson is a wireless enthusiast and webmaster of Frdm Wireless, the place to go for all your wireless technology needs. For more wireless tips, visit Frdm Wireless where nothing has wires! |
