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News that's changing the Wireless World!
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Monday, February 23, 2004 |
Source: Computer World
Users Say $41B Mobile Merger Will Leave Gaps
The planned acquisition of AT&T Wireless by Cingular Wireless isn't likely to resolve coverage problems that force many companies to use more than one cellular carrier to provide wireless data services to their mobile users, according to IT managers and analysts.
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10:53:49 PM 
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Source: Computer World
CIOs Say ROI on Mobile Devices Not a Big Concern
Return-on-investment considerations shouldn't be a stumbling block to deploying wireless networks and devices that are seen as essential to the success of global enterprises, according to four CIOs who spoke at a conference in Los Angeles.
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10:40:49 PM
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Source: Computer World
Sidebar: High-Speed Net Access Spotty
Two corporate users who are early adopters of the EDGE high-speed cellular network that AT&T Wireless launched on a nationwide basis in November said they have encountered access and performance problems in some areas.
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10:01:01 PM
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Source: Computer World
FDA Backs RFID Tags for Tracking Prescription Drugs
The Food and Drug Administration said it views the use of RFID technology as the best way to track prescription drugs and ensure their authenticity, but it likely will cost health care companies, hospitals and pharmacies hundreds of millions of dollars to deploy the wireless devices.
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9:34:48 PM
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Source: Wi-Fi Networking News
Russian Wi-Fi is Frozen Out
The St. Petersburg Times reports that you can't give Wi-Fi away in Russia: The article notes that a firm that planned to charge for Wi-Fi now offers it for free, and even then isn't seeing a reasonable amount of usage. The article also tracks the expansion of Wi-Fi into offices. One large factor: although licenses aren't sold off exclusively, as with cellular operators worldwide, users must obtain licenses to deploy base stations of any kind. They hope to move to a fully unlicensed model at some point, but it doesn't sound soon. The nearby country of Estonia has nearly 250 access points, half of which are free, in large contrast to Russia's barren Wi-Fi landscape. It's all about how much regulation prevents innovation....
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3:59:18 PM
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Source: C|Net
Danger to unveil prototype device
The start-up company plans to show carriers a prototype of a new all-in-one Hiptop device it is developing to run its wireless software and services.
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1:27:23 PM
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Source: Wi-Fi Planet
Switches Team for Security
As the wireless LAN switch market heats up, many vendors are looking to partners to provide the little extra something they lack: high security.
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12:05:49 PM
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Source: Wi-Fi Networking News
New Take on "Building" Wi-Fi
We've read about developers building Wi-Fi throughout apartment or office buildings as the buildings are being built but this is a new twist on the concept: In San Francisco, a construction company has built a wireless network so that engineers and other workers can view blueprints and coordinate projects on the job. The company hopes the network will help reduce costs on the project....
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10:52:49 AM
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Source: Wi-Fi Networking News
Microsoft Offers USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter
Microsoft shipping its 802.11g USB 2.0 adapter: For many machines, this adapter is the best approach, even though its $69 price tag far exceeds similar PC Cards. The USB 2.0 adapter has an external antenna and can be swapped among machines, and for computers without easily accessible innards or occupied slots, it's a simple solution. The 2.0 speed allows full 802.11g performance. The adapter handles WPA and 802.1X authentication....
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10:31:29 AM
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Source: Wi-Fi Networking News
Mesh Network Built in Oregon
MeshNetworks is building a 24-square-mile municipal network in Medford, Ore. : The network will be used by city employees such as the police, fire department, and building inspection workers. The network can be more useful for such users compared to cellular technologies because the bandwidth is high in both directions. Users can send video, color photographs, or big reports back to their office. It will be interesting to see how the introduction of WiMax certified gear may affect the market for these types of networks. Using 802.11 is a great idea today as the gear is relatively cheap and proven. But it's not ideal for building larger networks--it is, after all, a local area networking technology. If WiMax becomes widely adopted and prices get low enough it could be ideal for these type of city deployments...
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10:21:59 AM
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Source: C|Net
Wireless wedge
special report So far, much of the corporate Wi-Fi usage has been driven by "vertical" industries but its signal is now being spread into specialized markets.
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6:24:19 AM
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