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Intel Centrino Mobile Technology Reference Guide for WiMAX Networks

WiMAX Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access is a key component of Intel's broadband wireless strategy to deliver innovative mobile platforms for anytime, anywhere Internet connectivity. New and emerging multimedia applications and broadband remote access are driving the need for very high-speed wide area Internet access to mobile devices. WiMAX is...

Tags: Mobile, Intel Centrino, Intel Corp., WiMAX Networks, WiMAX, Advertising & Promotion, Remote Access, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Telecommunications, Marketing

White papers 2006-06-01

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Cisco goes shopping (again) scoops up Starent

Updated: Cisco said it will buy Starent Networks in a deal valued at $2.9 billion. The move comes shortly after Cisco bought Tandberg. Starent provides mobile Internet Protocol IP gear. Cisco will use Starent's equipment to better target carriers, which are increasingly relying on wireless units to...

Tags: Starent Networks Corp., Cisco Systems Inc., Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-10-13

Net Neutrality vs. "do no evil"

6 of onehalf dozen of another. Like all extremists you paint a nice picture from one perspective. All these internet companies are so innocent and all they want is a fair shake . . . yeah right. In order to maximize profits, they purposely underbuilt their networks. They advertize high...

Tags: Internet service providers (ISPs), Regulations, regulation, Videotron, network, Internet Service Provider, Net Neutrality, Bush

Discussion threads 2009-10-03

Let the smart grid vendor consolidation begin!

Award winning journalist?You speak of Smart grid vendors as if they peddle some cheap USB devices that can be had on ebay for a $1 each. Does the enlightened award winning journalist realize that smart grids aren't selected by bidding on ebay. A smart grid deployment is expected to last...

Tags: TELECOMMUNICATIONS, grid deployment, grid vendor consolidation, smart grid vendor consolidation, vendor consolidation

Discussion threads 2009-09-22

T-Mobile and Sprint? Wild-cards abound

Don't see why they'd HAVE to move to one platform..[b]The technology integration is a killer. T-Mobile operates a GSM network. Sprint has a CDMA and IDEN network. Good luck moving to one platform. [/b]As you yourself stated - Sprint has two technologies - CDMA and IDEN. And they get along...

Tags: Cellular phones, Sprint Communications, iDEN, T-Mobile, CDMA

Discussion threads 2009-09-15

FCC to vote on wireless industry competition inquiry; Watch out Verizon and AT&T

How does the current setup stiffle innovation?Is the fcc indicating that they feel phones are not as advanced as they should be, or that wireless networks are not as innovative as they chould be?The current setup prevents consumers from ....1. Choosing the device they want2. Using it with...

Tags: 3G, Federal government, Cellular phones, Wireless and Mobility, Asian Governments, bureaucrat, Verizon Communications Inc., AT&T Corp., FCC, phone

Discussion threads 2009-08-21

News to know: Bing; Windows; HP; RIM; ZuiTUbe; CD sales; Wimax

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage. Larry Dignan: Bing gains search share on Yahoo, Google Ed Bott: XP, Vista, or Windows 7: Which OS is...

Tags: Research In Motion Ltd., Larry Dignan, Richard Koman, Hewlett-Packard Co., CD, Matthew Miller, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes, Sam Diaz, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Sales Strategy, E-mail, WiMAX, Operating Systems, Software, Sales, Online Communications, Wireless And Mobility

Blog posts 2009-08-19

University uses WiMAX to become dedicated student ISP's

Technology finally catching onIn China, there are companies which are setting up Wimax networks in cities to create competitive telephone networks using voip phones. They claim that it is cheaper than setting up a classic 3G network because it requires fewer transmitters.

Tags: Wi-Fi, Wireless and Mobility, Telecom & Utilities, VOIP, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, WiMAX, network, University Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-08-18

University uses WiMAX to become dedicated student ISP's

Northern Michigan University NMU has taken a bold step in converting their standard wireless infrastrure to WiMAX, a wireless Internet technology which makes ordinary Wi-Fi look like chalk on slate in comparison. WiMax in a nutshell uses airwave bandwidth beyond that of ordinary wireless networks and covers vast areas....

Tags: Network, Broadband, University Corp., Wireless, Northern Michigan University, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Zack Whittaker

Blog posts 2009-08-18

EU ups its bet on LTE wireless networks

There was an article on Zdnet about comcast, brighthouse, timewarner and..sprint funding wimax research and deployment.I know for a fact that all the sprint towers in florida are being given fiber backbone connections. This can only mean that sprint intendeds to move to some form on high speed wireless...

Tags: Wi-Fi, Wireless and Mobility, network, wireless, wireless network

Discussion threads 2009-08-18

EU ups its bet on LTE wireless networks

The European Union said Tuesday that it will invest a fresh €18 million ($25 million) in next generation mobile broadband network research. These networks, dubbed 4G or Long Term Evolution LTE, rival WiMax. LTE technology promises mobile Internet speeds 100 times faster than current 3G networks. ...

Tags: Mobile, Network, Broadband, Wireless Network, European Union, Wireless, Wireless And Mobility, Advertising & Promotion, Broadband Internet, Wi-Fi, Network Technology, Networking, Telecommunications, Marketing, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-08-18

Will 4G make our networks irrelevant?

Don't worry about itI'm pretty sure the wireless companies with Verizon at the top of the list will find a way to throttle, meter, and cap 4G out of broad usefulness long before schools and other organizations of the same scale get around to using it in place of a...

Tags: Cellular phones, Wireless and Mobility, NETWORKING, Wi-Fi, radio link, network, 4G

Discussion threads 2009-08-15

Clearwire bets on fourth quarter WiMax tipping point

Clearwire said Tuesday that it expects fourth quarter net subscriber additions to ramp as it rolls out its 4G Wimax service into more markets. That tipping point will be critical to the company's success---and possibly its survival. On a conference call with analysts, Clearwire CEO Bill Morrow...

Tags: 4G, Clearwire Corp., WiMAX, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-08-11

Wireless Wizard 4.5 (Windows)

The Wireless Wizard improves the use and reliability of any WiFi, WiMAX or cellular data network. It allows you to accurately aim your wireless adaptor, measure wireless performance and quickly identify and fix problems typically encountered on a wireless IP network. The Wireless Wizard works with the leading wireless service...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Wireless, Azulstar, Wireless Wizard, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility

Software downloads 2009-07-30

Thinking about ROCK

Thinking about ROCKI like RockIt really looks like a slick processor - but the best technology rarely makes it in the marketplace (Beta/VHS, Svideo/RGBI,BluRay/HDCD, etc.). If Sun's (Oracle's) marketing isn't up to snuff (it isn't) - then this thing will fall flat on its face (if it ever gets to...

Tags: Federal government, Sun Microsystems Inc., Oracle Corp., FBI

Discussion threads 2009-07-25

Can the networks support next-gen smartphone traffic?

Can the networks support next-gen smartphone traffic?Mobile & networking equipment boomIt's a great problem to have. It could create a demand boom for mobile & networking equipment providers. It should also help advance deployment plans for 4G networks.Where there is demand, there will be supply. Companies don't normally miss opportunities,...

Tags: WiMAX, NETWORKING, Cellular phones, network, patent, patent holder, smartphone traffic, smart phone

Discussion threads 2009-07-13

Apple vs. Microsoft: Yet another upgrade pricing fiasco

Apple vs. Microsoft: Yet another upgrade pricing fiascoPlus OS X is complete OS for one price.Not only is the price for the various Win 7 crippleware still outrageous compared to OS X, but with OS X you get the entire OS for that much lower price. It's a double-strike against...

Tags: Pricing, Operating systems, Vista-to-7, Win 7, pricing fiasco, service pack, Snow Leopard, Microsoft Corp., pricing strategy, Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-06-09

Smart grid meets wireless mesh

Smart grid meets wireless meshSo they use WiFiand then they use meshing. Sounds like WiMAX without the benefit of long distance. Too many towers and not fast enough speed will make these guys an also-ran. But there's room for second place behind the WiMAX Steamroller!Your steamroller seems to be parked...

Tags: Wi-Fi, Wireless and Mobility, WiMAX, Smart Grid, wireless

Discussion threads 2009-05-29

Smart grid meets wireless mesh

Energy management technology company Trilliant, which claims the single-largest smart grid project in North America, has bought SkyPilot Networks, which makes long-range wireless mesh gear. The rationale: The acquisition gives Trilliant a foundation for extending its smart grid solutions to virtually any place at bandwidth speeds that...

Tags: Network, Grid, Wireless, SkyPilot Networks, WiMAX, Networking, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Heather Clancy

Blog posts 2009-05-28

Optimizing the branch: Mobilizing IT

Writing on technologies for the branch office often times places me across the domains of mobility and non-mobile network infrastructure. Increasingly, in client inquiry calls, the question of "how do I optimize my branch office infrastructure" comes up and takes many forms. I'll attempt to address the most common of...

Tags: Branch Office, Information Technology, Carrier, 3G, WiMAX, Wireless LANs, Wireless And Mobility, Wi-Fi, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Chris Silva

Blog posts 2009-05-15