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.

Wireless watchers eye CTIA for Windows Mobile clues

Wireless watchers eye CTIA for Windows Mobile clues

Wireless symposium CTIA kicks off in Las Vegas this week, with industry leaders poised to debate the business impact that next-generation communications. But Microsoft looks set to grab the attention, with company watchers anticipating an imminent update to its Window Mobile operating system.
IT Week Mar 31 2008 7:44AM Software
Wireless handset makers plug into nanotech

Wireless handset makers plug into nanotech

Nanotechnology enabled mobile handset components, which can improve the performance of wireless handsets, will develop into a US$15 billion market by 2012, market research company Pioneer Consulting predicts.
Staff Writers Mar 27 2008 3:00PM Hardware
FCC closes $19bn wireless spectrum auction

FCC closes $19bn wireless spectrum auction

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has officially ended the auction for the highly-contested 700MHz spectrum..
Robert Jaques Mar 20 2008 7:13AM Telco/ISP
Mobile Internet: the wireless convergence

Mobile Internet: the wireless convergence

The national telecommunications industry has experienced some strife in recent days. Weighed down by regulatory issues to do with a once-government-owned incumbent copper network, international comparisons of Australian broadband pricing and availability have proved to be embarrassing at best.
Liz Tay Mar 19 2008 2:17PM Hardware
Internode enters regional wireless broadband game

Internode enters regional wireless broadband game

It’s one of the next big hopes for broadband in regional Australia, and now Internode has beaten major carriers with a WiMax wireless broadband service.
William Maher Jan 29 2008 6:56AM Telco/ISP
Wireless keyboards vulnerable to hacking via radio receivers: Dreamlab

Wireless keyboards vulnerable to hacking via radio receivers: Dreamlab

Cybercriminals can log the keystrokes of end-users by cracking the encryption of non-Bluetooth wireless keyboards from over 30 feet away, according to researchers at Dreamlab Technologies.
Frank Washkuch Dec 10 2007 9:57AM Security
Staff wireless networks put data at risk

Staff wireless networks put data at risk

A Wi-Fi management firm has warned that companies may be unaware that their data is open to hackers because staff have set up their own wireless networks..
Matt Chapman Dec 7 2007 7:14AM Networking
Swiss find holes in wireless keyboards

Swiss find holes in wireless keyboards

Researchers in Switzerland have developed a way to intercept keystrokes made on a wireless keyboard.
Iain Thomson Dec 5 2007 7:10AM Hardware
Wireless security 2007

Wireless security 2007

Unraveling the confusion about wireless standards is no mean feat. Justin Peltier takes a look at the latest crop of products in the field of wireless security management.
Patrick Love, Head of Fiduciary Support, Global Wealth Sol Sep 26 2007 4:38PM Security
Telstra brings wireless broadband up to speed

Telstra brings wireless broadband up to speed

Telstra has turbocharged the speed of its mobile broadband services, launching new broadband cards capable of download speeds up to 6 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1.3 Mbps.
Staff Writers Sep 25 2007 1:02PM Telco/ISP
Wireless tickles computer buyers' fancies

Wireless tickles computer buyers' fancies

A worldwide study into computer purchasing patterns has shown that Wi-Fi is the most important technology for today's buyers.
Iain Thomson Sep 4 2007 9:46AM Networking
Toshiba touts wireless docking station

Toshiba touts wireless docking station

Toshiba has unveiled a wireless ultra wide band port replicator allowing UWB-enabled laptops to connect wirelessly to a range of peripherals including an external monitor.
Staff Writers Jul 30 2007 1:30PM Hardware
Powertec picks up Ericsson’s W25 fixed wireless terminal

Powertec picks up Ericsson’s W25 fixed wireless terminal

Telecommunications solutions provider Powertec has launched Ericsson's new W25 Fixed Wireless Terminal (FWT) which allows users to gain access to high speed broadband, phone and fax services without being limited by the availability of a wired infrastructure.
Lilia Guan Jul 25 2007 12:15PM Telco/ISP
Review: Pro 2040

Review: Pro 2040

The SonicWall Pro 2040 is an appliance-based wireless security manager. The device also doubles as a firewall, a content management appliance, a strong authentication device, and it also supports the 802.1X protocol.
Patrick Love, Head of Fiduciary Support, Global Wealth Sol Jul 16 2007 8:54AM Security
Review: IronPoint Wireless Location Manager 200

Review: IronPoint Wireless Location Manager 200

The Foundry Networks IronPoint Wireless Location Manager is a software application that can be used to configure, manage and audit Foundry Networks IronPoint Mobility access points.
Patrick Love, Head of Fiduciary Support, Global Wealth Sol Jul 9 2007 1:49PM Security
Optus goes wireless with Netgear

Optus goes wireless with Netgear

SYDNEY - Netgear has secured a partnership with Optus to deliver wireless connectivity to SOHO customers.
Lilia Guan Jun 18 2007 3:25PM Hardware
Review: Endpoint Security Suite v3.2

Review: Endpoint Security Suite v3.2

The Senforce Endpoint Security Suite (ESS) is a completely different offering than the other products in this category.
Patrick Love, Head of Fiduciary Support, Global Wealth Sol Jun 15 2007 12:02PM Security
Review: Enterprise 7.5

Review: Enterprise 7.5

The AirMagnet Enterprise application is a software-based offering which runs on the Win32 platform.
Patrick Love, Head of Fiduciary Support, Global Wealth Sol Jun 14 2007 3:00PM Security
UK countryside gets more wireless power

UK countryside gets more wireless power

Ofcom ups the wattage to increase broadband coverage.
Andrew Charlesworth Jun 4 2007 12:03PM Networking
Review: 800 Mobility Controller

Review: 800 Mobility Controller

The Aruba 800 Mobility Controller is an appliance-based device which provides central management of wireless access points.
Patrick Love, Head of Fiduciary Support, Global Wealth Sol May 23 2007 4:04PM Security

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