Wireless Wireless

What would a world completely without wires be like? In this Spotlight section we take a closer look at what is happening in the wireless space.

There are articles about research and initiatives which are on the horizon.

In this section you will also find stories about how companies are using wireless, such as trials being run using wireless technologies.

IBM wins $70m wireless services contract

IBM wins $70m wireless services contract

IBM has won a $70m services contract by NSW Department of Education and Training to install wireless connectivity across 463 secondary schools.
Staff Writers Apr 27 2009 10:47AM Hardware
Optus unveils single bill broadband data pool

Optus unveils single bill broadband data pool

Optus has expanded its total business caps to enable users to pull fixed or mobile broadband from a single data allowance – meaning they are billed only once regardless of how they access the web.
Ry Crozier Apr 25 2009 6:00AM Telco/ISP
CSIRO patent case closes with secret deals

CSIRO patent case closes with secret deals

A patent battle between Australia's CSIRO and 14 of the world's largest technology companies has settled out of court with a series of secret deals.
Brett Winterford Apr 22 2009 11:00AM Strategy
Wireless and wired security: one and the same

Wireless and wired security: one and the same

Some enterprises believe they don't have to concern themselves with wireless security if they don't run sensitive information on their networks. This can be a costly mistake, as Motorola's Ronald van Kleunen explains.
Ronald van Kleunen Apr 21 2009 2:30PM Security
Five tips for wireless success

Five tips for wireless success

Forrester Research analyst Chris Silva offers advice on how to get the most out of wireless technology.
Chris Silva Apr 3 2009 6:08AM Networking
Companies neglect security of their LAN: Motorola

Companies neglect security of their LAN: Motorola

More than half of companies are neglecting the security of their wireless local area network.
SC Australia Staff Mar 24 2009 10:32AM Security
3G broadband uptake pushes operators to stealth

3G broadband uptake pushes operators to stealth

Mobile telcos have stopped advertising loss-making 3G wireless broadband services and may have to cut off high-use customers to improve quality of service.
Ry Crozier Mar 19 2009 1:08PM Telco/ISP
4G LTE network for US planned

4G LTE network for US planned

US mobile phone carrier Verizon Wireless has laid out plans for its 4G network.
Shaun Nichols Feb 19 2009 3:34PM Telco/ISP
MWC: Telstra Next G to rocket to 21Mbps next week

MWC: Telstra Next G to rocket to 21Mbps next week

Telstra is set to release what it claims is the world's fastest mobile broadband service - shipping a new mobile modem theoretically capable of speeds nearing 21Mbps on February 23.
Brett Winterford Feb 17 2009 9:00AM Telco/ISP
Cisco issues wireless router security fix

Cisco issues wireless router security fix

Cisco is advising administrators to update their wireless routers following the release of a new security patch.
Shaun Nichols Feb 6 2009 10:31AM Security
Cisco issues security fix

Cisco issues security fix

Cisco is advising administrators to update their wireless routers following the release of a new security patch.
Shaun Nichols Feb 5 2009 3:11PM Networking
Technology giants propose white space plan

Technology giants propose white space plan

A collection of companies including Microsoft, Google and Motorola are teaming up for a new white space wireless network plan.
Shaun Nichols Feb 5 2009 3:11PM Networking
WiMax Forum taps VeriSign for wireless security

WiMax Forum taps VeriSign for wireless security

The WiMax Forum, the organisation driving the development, standardisation and adoption of WiMax technology, has picked VeriSign's Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) to provide security for the wireless broadband technology.
Staff Writers Feb 5 2009 11:45AM Security
Linksys N Ultra Rangeplus Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless Router WRT610N

Linksys N Ultra Rangeplus Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless Router WRT610N

Although it’s not a screamer at short range, the good long-range performance (at 5GHz at least) makes the Linksys WRT610N an attractive choice
Stephen Withers Feb 3 2009 11:20PM Networking
Review: Linksys N Ultra Rangeplus Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless Router WRT610N

Review: Linksys N Ultra Rangeplus Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless Router WRT610N

Although it’s not a screamer at short range, the good long-range performance (at 5GHz at least) makes the Linksys WRT610N an attractive choice
Stephen Withers Feb 3 2009 11:20PM Networking
Vic College deploys 802.11n network

Vic College deploys 802.11n network

Galen Catholic College has deployed a series of Xirrus Wi-Fi arrays to enable a ‘one-to-one computer initiative’ at its campus in Wangaratta in Victoria.
Staff Writers Jan 28 2009 3:33PM Networking
SMEs shun wireless broadband technology?

SMEs shun wireless broadband technology?

More than half of small business owners who work over Christmas will do so from their offices, despite the fact technology could enable them to work just as effectively from home, according to Telstra.
Staff Writers Dec 22 2008 5:23PM Telco/ISP
Wireless Power Consortium pushes for standard

Wireless Power Consortium pushes for standard

A consortium of eight companies has launched an initiative to develop a wireless power standard aimed at driving development and convenience in electronics charging.
Ian Williams Dec 19 2008 6:18AM Networking
Conroy cans Telstra wireless broadband threats

Conroy cans Telstra wireless broadband threats

Broadband Minister Stephen Conroy has dismissed the threat of a wireless broadband network from Telstra competing with the NBN on level speed terms because ‘the laws of physics say that’s not right’.
Staff Writers Dec 16 2008 11:44AM Telco/ISP
Motorola sees all LANs wireless in future

Motorola sees all LANs wireless in future

Wireless technology has reached a tipping point where corporate networks will increasingly be deployed using wireless rather than cabled Ethernet, according to Motorola's Enterprise Mobility business.
Daniel Robinson Dec 12 2008 12:13AM Networking

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