Mobilog

Thursday, December 5, 2002

The knotty problem of choosing the optimum way of lacing up shoes has been solved by a new mathematical proof. Mathematics unravels optimum way of shoe lacing: "There are many millions of different possibilities but, reassuringly, the proof shows that centuries of human trial and error has already selected out the strongest lacing patterns. However, the pattern using the least amount of lace possible, the decorative "bowtie" lacing, is usually only seen in shoe shop displays." [From the Desktop of Dane Carlson]
11:19:55 AM

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Microsoft fights uphill battle for cell phones [IDG InfoWorld]
11:19:24 AM

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Microsoft blames Sun for Java's woes [IDG InfoWorld]
11:18:37 AM

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Update to wireless insecurity article: I've radically revised and dramatically updated the wireless insecurity article on this site. I first wrote it last year, after WEP's weaknesses started to appear. It's now rewritten to reflect more of the developments in the meantime, and include some explanation about network-based authentication using 802.1x and EAP.

[80211b News]
11:17:47 AM

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Siemens posts largest ever US profit. CEO expects sales and orders to decline due to weak economy [InfoWorld: Top News]
11:14:20 AM

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Motorola and Magis to Demonstrate Wireless Cable Home Network. Motorola and Magis Networks said they will demonstrate a wireless home network using Magis' Air5 chipset that serves all the video and data needs in the home with a throughput rate faster than basic 802.11a. [allNetDevices Wireless News]
11:04:55 AM

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When wirless works. The ROI for wireless was once assumed to be a given. Today, many consider it anything but. But if you follow these emerging best practices, your project can achieve many happy returns. [Computerworld Mobile/Wireless News]
11:00:29 AM

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Price Is Limiting Demand for Broadband. Only about 15 percent of American households currently subscribe to broadband service despite the fact that 70 percent of households have the technical option of doing so. By Simon Romero. [New York Times: Business]
10:52:29 AM

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When Knowledge Was Spread Around, So Was Prosperity. Beginning in the late 18th century, individual inventions not only flourished but also sparked still more inventions and economic growth. By Virginia Postrel. [New York Times: Business]
10:49:49 AM

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Despite Slumping Economy, Porsche Posts Record Profit. the German automaker Porsche said Wednesday that it sold more of its top-end sports cars in the last fiscal year than in any other year. By Mark Landler. [New York Times: Business]
10:44:07 AM

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Q&A: Patricia Sueltz, head of Sun's IT services unit. Patricia Sueltz, executive vice president of the Sun Services unit at Sun Microsystems, spoke about internal changes and her new strategy for competing against IBM and HP. [Computerworld News]
10:41:10 AM

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Switching on XML. XML routers can facilitate XML-based Web services transactions between applications by improving performance or adding security. [Computerworld App Development News]
10:33:14 AM

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E-Fabrics Still Too Stiff to Wear. While sensor-laden e-textiles show promise for protecting soldiers in the field and creating roll-up computer screens, they don't quite look or feel like a comfy pair of khakis. Mark Baard reports from Boston. [Wired News]
10:29:11 AM

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Q&A: Information Builders CEO Gerry Cohen. In a frank discussion, Cohen explained how Web services are changing the dynamics of the consulting business, why mobile wireless applications have flopped and why he dislikes the term "business intelligence." [Computerworld Software News]
10:26:51 AM

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As business looks to Linux desktops, some critical apps lacking. The lack of full-featured Linux scheduling and calendaring software is a tough hurdle to overcome for some business users. [Computerworld Linux News]
10:08:41 AM

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Homeland security waiting for Wi-Fi. Security must be a priority for users and makers of wireless networking equipment in order to prevent attacks on federal and corporate systems, experts say. [CNET News.com]
9:53:20 AM

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France Telecom to reveal debt-reduction plans. Protected jobs limit options [The Register]
9:45:33 AM

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Nortel takes first step toward Wi-Fi, cellular integration [IDG InfoWorld]
9:44:04 AM

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Another ComputerWeekly report details how TDK is using Bluetooth to remove cables from factory sites. [The Bluetooth Weblog]
9:42:26 AM

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ComputerWeekly reports on the threat to Bluetooth from Cypress Semiconductor's new wireless USB chips.

While Bluetooth has struggled to be incorporated into the latest operating systems, USB connectivity has been common for years. Making USB wireless with the CY694X processor means that cableless connections can be achieved with existing USB drivers which have long been built into devices, cutting out the time and expense of seeking Bluetooth software.

[The Bluetooth Weblog]
9:36:59 AM

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Conventional wisdom maintains that a company's capabilities -- what it does well -- are crucial in determining whether it does well. But a multi-year research project by Wharton management professor Jitendra Singh and colleagues at theUniversity of Michigan, based on data from an Indian software services firm, shows that all capabilities are not created equal. Some have a greater impact on the bottom-line than others. The trick is figuring out which ones count most in your business.
8:49:38 AM

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Although the high-tech sector is in the doldrums and venture capitalists are keeping away in droves, a small silver lining glimmers in that dark cloud. A flurry of VC deals has occurred recently involving companies engaged in business process outsourcing (BPO), a trend that involves moving back-office operations overseas toIndia, thePhilippinesand other parts of the developing world. Knowledge@Wharton recently caught up with a Britain-based VC firm that is testing the waters in this fast-emerging field.
8:46:17 AM

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