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MIT's iFind Service
The Wi-Fi-based iFind provides a novel way to let groups of people find one another, set up meeting times or work together. Although ideal for a campus environment, iFind could have plenty of commercial practicalities as well.
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On Location: Chicago Transit Authority
We join the Windy City's CTA as it explores whether mobile wireless, real-time video and an extensive fiber optic network can tighten public-transit security.
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The Mobile Linux Puzzle Comes Together
Multiple Mobile Linux initiatives could provide the definition and direction to make the platform a widespread handset reality.
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Tech Tracker: 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?
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Wireless USB: Coming Soon to a Device Near You!
Lemonade provides a standards-based approach to mobilizing IMAP and SMTP e-mail clients. But with limited e-mail server and client support, it may be some time before Lemonade can make a sale.
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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.
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Survivor's Guide to 2007: Mobile and Wireless
Untethered data access -- on both the LAN and WAN -- has become increasingly strategic for all organizations. Therefore, expect continued heavy investing in wireless in 2007, and you won't even have to sneak it past the budget hawks.
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Wireless Network Head-to-Head: Cisco Vs. Meru
We compared wireless gear from Cisco Systems and Meru Networks in our Real-World Labs. The performance results are valuable, but the real story is whether Meru deviates from the 802.11 standard.
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The Total Cost of a Wireless Network
Still stuck on the business case for Wi-Fi? Our experts can help: We kick off our new TCO series by working with an integrator to map out the total cost of ownership for a fictional company's WLAN--from initial planning to installation and future use.
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