Maravedis says WiMAX is on track to compete for dominance
Sep 26, 2006
This 800-page report provides a comprehensive analysis of the broadband wireless market, technology trends, regulation as well as intellectual property rights (IPR). ...
Hot new consumer technology – video/audio wire stretchers
Sep 26, 2006
By Mark E. Hazen, EWT Editor Recently, Gefen announced its new wireless HDMI extender that uses wireless technology to extend the reach and use of an HDMI audio/video source up to 60 feet. ...
Upcoming Events
Sep 13, 2006
Upcoming Events for the Emerging Wireless Technology Industry...
New site survey tool for RFID deployments
Sep 13, 2006
Meritech and Cognio have teamed together to provide an RFID site survey tool capable of mapping RFID reader coverage and improving network performance. ...
Mobile phone-based 3-D GPS navigation service
Sep 13, 2006
TeleNav Inc. introduced TeleNav GPS Navigator 5.0, the first GPS application on mobile phones that provides US consumers with full-color three-dimensional moving maps, creating a more realistic and easy-to-follow visual navigation experience.
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New Zealand's CallPlus selects Alvarion/Siemens for WiMAX network launch
Sep 13, 2006
Alvarion Ltd. announced that CallPlus, New Zealand's third largest fixed line telecommunications provider, has selected its BreezeMAX 3500 solution to offer WiMAX data, voice and video services to businesses and residents in southeast New Zealand. ...
Wi-Fi component market growth despite price declines
Sep 13, 2006
Strategy Analytics released "Wi-Fi Radio Component Sales Forecast 2006 - 2010 Update," an Excel data table that outlines the growing demand for transceivers, basebands, Power Amplifiers (Pas) and related radio components for Wi-Fi systems.
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802.11n ‘Certification’ Before Ratification!
Sep 13, 2006
By Mark E. Hazen, EWT Editor In an effort to provide some assurance of interoperability and to maintain 802.11n market inertia, the Wi-Fi Alliance has stepped in with a solution of certification before actual 11n ratification, which has been delayed until 2008.
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WiMAX Telecom selects Alvarion to expand Its WiMAX networks
Aug 22, 2006
Alvarion Ltd. announced that WiMAX Telecom AG, the first pan European WiMAX carrier, has again selected its BreezeMAX 3500 expanding its WiMAX networks in Austria and Slovakia. ...
A Second Look at Data Rates
Aug 22, 2006
By Mark E. Hazen, EWT Editor Product review writers often complain that the actual data rate of a device is way below the advertised value. It's amazing how this is so misunderstood, especially by writers who are eager to present a professional opinion about a product....
BlueCheck portable Bluetooth fingerprint scanner
Aug 22, 2006
Cogent Systems announced availability of the BlueCheck, a Bluetooth enabled mobile fingerprint scanner for law enforcement applications. ...
802.15.4 ZigBee Wireless OEM modules
Aug 22, 2006
Cirronet's extensive wireless OEM product line now includes two new, low-cost OEM modules based on the IEEE 802.15.4 standard. ...