Wireless Internet Enterprise Applications - Couverture souple

Sharma, Chetan

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0471393827 ISBN 13 : 9780471393825

Editeur : John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2000

Synopsis

Uncover the latest in wireless data applications and learn how to utilize them for business. As a result of the wireless revolution, data can be sent and received using a wide variety of devices such as laptop PCs, pagers, mobile phones, PDAs, and more. With the increase in wireless communication, corporate technical managers must now rethink their network design. This book will help them understand the latest technologies and how to best utilize them for their business. It provides an overview of wireless technologies, a brief history of wireless communications, a description of the hardware and software solutions, an assessment of the main players (AT&T, Motorola, Qualcomm, etc.) and a look at what communication standards are available (WAP, CDMA, GSM, etc.). Readers will also find examples of different applications and learn where the technology is heading. Both technical and non-technical managers should educate themselves not only in the technology itself but how it is likely to impact the way they do business on a daily basis. Applications will cover both Business-to-Consumer and Business-to-Business, with the WWW continuing to play a key role

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Get a jump start on deploying next–generation Internet technologies in your business The rapid growth of wireless Internet technologies is changing not only the way we do business but also the way we must think about designing wireless and Web applications and services. This book provides a much–needed overview of the various technologies and business aspects of what is fast becoming a priority for corporate technical and nontechnical staff alike. Industry expert Chetan Sharma provides complete guidance on how to devise and implement a successful wireless Internet business plan, revealing the latest wireless hardware and software trends, solutions, and services.

With his competent advice, you′ll discover how the technology works and how to weigh business, technical, and cost issues when integrating wireless capabilities into your applications and services. You′ll also be able to sail through the dizzying array of available business products, standards, and applications. Along with illustrations, references, and a useful listing of Web resources, you′ll find easily accessible, up–to–the–minute discussions of:

• The history of wireless communication and where it′s heading
• Wireless Internet solutions for all major industries
• Enabling technologies such as WAP, VoiceXML, Position Location, Bluetooth, Personalization, Biometrics, and much more
• The major players in wireless Internet, including AT&T, NTT DoCoMo, Nokia, Palm, Phone.com, IBM, and many others

Biographie de l'auteur

CHETAN SHARMA is the founder and principal of Pervasive Computing Practice at Luminant Worldwide, one of the world′s largest and most experienced Internet professional services firm. In this role, he provides vision and strategic direction, directs R&D efforts, identifies and establishes leading industry partnerships, oversees global client engagements, and provides industry leadership. He is frequently invited to speak at industry conferences worldwide on wireless and related technologies and is often quoted in media publications. He also holds patents in wireless communications.

Wiley Tech Briefs

Focused on the needs of the corporate IT and business manager, the Tech Briefs series provides in–depth information on a new or emerging technology, solutions, and vendor offerings available in the marketplace. With their accessible approach, these books will help you get quickly up–to–speed on a topic so that you can effectively compete, grow, and better serve your customers.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Date d'édition: 2000
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0471393827
• ISBN 13: 9780471393825
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 208
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible