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.

Are American firms ready for wireless?

Are American firms ready for wireless?

Businesses have cited security concerns as the primary reason not to deploy wireless and remote computers, a new global survey has found.
Dan Kaplan Apr 4 2006 8:01PM Security
Review: Bluesocket BSC 2100

Review: Bluesocket BSC 2100

The BSC 2100 is one of the most advanced products around. One of its key strengths is that Bluesocket realises that wireless networks should integrate with existing networks with as little hassle as possible.
Christopher Moody Apr 1 2006 12:00AM Security
Review: InCharge RF Manager Server

Review: InCharge RF Manager Server

This device is similar in operation to RFprotect, but it comes with a 1U rack-mountable server, which configures the remote sensors.
Christopher Moody Apr 1 2006 12:00AM Security
Review: StormShield

Review: StormShield

Wireless notebooks should be just as well protected as corporate wireless networks. SkyRecon’s StormShield achieves that.
Christopher Moody Apr 1 2006 12:00AM Security
Review: WiSentry

Review: WiSentry

One of the biggest threats a company can face is unauthorised access points being added to its network. These can often go undetected, but open a gaping hole in your company’s defences. WiSentry is designed to detect and monitor for these events and warn you as soon as they happen.
Christopher Moody Apr 1 2006 12:00AM Security
Wireless security (2006)

Wireless security (2006)

The benefits of using wireless networking are matched by an expanding range of threats. But for each one there is now a product that will protect your corporate systems. Christopher Moody reports
Christopher Moody Apr 1 2006 12:00AM Security
Risks and rewards of a wireless LAN

Risks and rewards of a wireless LAN

Wireless local area network (WLAN) technology was deployed at Mount Allison University to enhance on-the-go productivity of our students, faculty, staff and administrators. Whether it’s conducting research, exchanging ideas or gaining access to useful operational information, campus users can now perform such functions in real-time without breaking stride from their daily routines.
Peter Crawshaw Mar 6 2006 6:54PM Security
ISPs pull out of wireless access provision

ISPs pull out of wireless access provision

More than forty local ISPs have dropped out of the wireless access game according to a new report by researcher Market Clarity.
Staff Writers Mar 1 2006 2:42PM Telco/ISP
Poor wireless security 'a liability' warns lawyer

Poor wireless security 'a liability' warns lawyer

Companies leave themselves open to legal threats if they fail to secure employee's laptops against wireless hackers in public hotspots, according to a London law firm.
René Millman Feb 13 2006 2:50PM Security
Verizon cuts off wireless spam operation

Verizon cuts off wireless spam operation

Verizon Wireless has won a permanent injunction to stop Passport Holidays of Ormond Beach, Fla., from sending unsolicited spam text messages to its mobile phone customers.
William Eazel Feb 10 2006 10:18AM Security
Wireless woes for Windows

Wireless woes for Windows

Laptop users with Microsoft Windows OSs have been warned that their laptops may be broadcasting the SSIDs of ad-hoc networks without user knowledge.
Frank Washkuch Jan 18 2006 9:19PM Security
New wireless tech 200 times faster

New wireless tech 200 times faster

The Victorian government has announced that wireless broadband 200 times faster than current rates is in the works.
Staff Writers Dec 16 2005 2:30PM Networking
Verizon Wireless clamps down on wireless spam

Verizon Wireless clamps down on wireless spam

US mobile operator Verizon Wireless has filed a lawsuit in New Jersey, seeking an injunction against Passport Holidays of Ormond Beach, Fla., for allegedly violating federal and state laws by sending “tens of thousands” of unsolicited text messages to its customers.
William Eazel Nov 25 2005 12:49PM Security
BigAir announces list plans after Veritel buy

BigAir announces list plans after Veritel buy

Wireless provider BigAir plans to list on the ASX to raise up to $10 million for further expansion in the wake of its recent acquisition of Veritel Wireless.
Fleur Doidge Nov 1 2005 1:00PM Networking
Ethan Group eyes wireless, VoIP boost

Ethan Group eyes wireless, VoIP boost

Integrator Ethan Group has signed up with wireless provider BigAir and upgraded its nine-month-old Mitel agreement to platinum status in moves to strengthen its IP communications arsenal.
Fleur Doidge Oct 28 2005 8:30AM Networking
WhiteGold adds AirTight wireless security

WhiteGold adds AirTight wireless security

Security distributor WhiteGold Solutions has signed on US-based wireless security and intrusion prevention system vendor AirTight Networks.
Fleur Doidge Oct 21 2005 11:36AM Security
Integrity Data Systems up for sale

Integrity Data Systems up for sale

The administrator of Adelaide specialist wireless product distributor Integrity Data Systems is attempting to sell the business.
Byron Connolly Oct 19 2005 11:16AM Networking
Wireless policies lag laptop usage

Wireless policies lag laptop usage

A survey of US companies shows that wireless networks have created new holes in security policies.
Ron Condon Oct 6 2005 11:51AM Security
Brightstar expands Kyocera Wireless distribution

Brightstar expands Kyocera Wireless distribution

Supply chain management provider and wireless products distributor Brightstar has expanded its Kyocera Wireless distribution to Australia.
Staff Writers Sep 27 2005 2:43PM Telco/ISP
Access Providers acquires Saise Telecom

Access Providers acquires Saise Telecom

Wireless broadband proponent Access Providers has signed a deal to acquire fellow Melbourne ISP Saise Telecom for $666,000 in cash and 19.8 million shares.
Fleur Doidge Sep 13 2005 11:45AM Telco/ISP

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