Publisher's Synopsis
Uncover the latest in wireless data applications and learn how to utilize them for business.;As a result of the wireless revolution, data can be sent and received using a wide variety of devices such as laptop PCs, pagers, mobile phones, PDAs, and more. With the increase in wireless communication, corporate technical managers must now rethink their network design. This book will help them understand the latest technologies and how to best utilize them for their business. It provides an overview of wireless technologies, a brief history of wireless communications, a description of the hardware and software solutions, an assessment of the main players (AT&T, Motorola, Qualcomm, etc.) and a look at what communication standards are available (WAP, CDMA, GSM, etc.). Readers will also find examples of different applications and learn where the technology is heading. Both technical and non-technical managers should educate themselves not only in the technology itself but how it is likely to impact the way they do business on a daily basis. Applications will cover both Business-to-Consumer and Business-to-Business, with the WWW continuing to play a key role
