System Simulation Speeds Application Development
Developing applications for a wide range of mobile terminals can be a major headache for software engineers. System simulation now provides a way to develop and test software running on a virtual platform long before the hardware is available. Mark Snook explains.
February 26, 2007
RFID Basics: And a Few New Challenges
Widespread deployment of RFID systems is underway. But as some near term technical challenges are solved, it become more difficult to design the optimal solution.
February 19, 2007
Wireless USB
Wireless USB aims to eliminate cables, letting wired PC peripherals and multimedia devices interconnect over blazingly fast ultrawideband technology. Two groups are racing to design the standard. Which one will win out?
February 16, 2007
Leverage WiMedia and Mobile Phones
WiMedia has been adopted as the base radio technology for Certified Wireless USB, Bluetooth 3.0 and WiNet. Here's what you need to know about WiMedia and mobile devices.
February 13, 2007
Securing a Wireless Network: Part III
Here's a third segment of Chapter 2 of Home Network Security Simplified--an easy-to-follow explanation of how to make sure that your home network is secure--why it's important, and amazingly, how few of us actually do it. Part III covers the how of changing a default password to enabling wireless encryption.
February 12, 2007
Voice-Based Application Development
Michael Codini, CTO of VoiceObjects, discusses what's unique--and what's familiar--about building phone- or voice-based application software.
February 8, 2007
Microsoft GM Scopes Out New Tools For Unified Communications Push
The brave new world of unified communications will spur demand for new tools. And programming a system that combines PBX functionality, voice and data communication -- in real time and asynchronous -- is no small feat. At Microsoft, Kirt Debique is the guy in charge of all that.
February 8, 2007
Securing Wireless Networks, The Basics: Part I
Here's a chapter right out of 'Home Network Security Simplified' that you'll end up showing to every member of your family. It's an easy-to-follow explanation of how to make sure that your home network is secure--why it's important, and amazingly, how few of us actually do it.
February 7, 2007
Analysis: Voice Over Wireless LAN
Despite the growth voice-over-WLAN systems have enjoyed during the past several years, it remains a nascent--albeit attractive--technology. Can vendors provide standardized devices before enterprises decide this technology is not worth the lock-in risk? We assess Vo-Fi's highs and lows in its race to own enterprise telephony. Plus, see our real-world evaluation of three enterprise-class Vo-Fi handsets.
February 2, 2007
Wi-Fi Phone Buyer's Guide
VoIP service providers Skype and Vonage have each partnered with hardware manufacturers to release cell-like phones that can use their services via Wi-Fi networks. Here's how to get started.
February 1, 2007
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