The CIO Wireless
Resource Book
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planning for wireless computing
The CIO Wireless Resource Book
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .............................................................................................2
Published By.....................................................................................................3
Chapter 1- Introduction...................................................................................4
Chapter 2- Perspective on Wireless Computing..............................................5
New connectivity option ................................................................................5
Rapid change in mobile computing ................................................................6
The pros and cons of wireless.........................................................................6
Wireless impact on other layers......................................................................7
More on the middleware layer ........................................................................8
Examples of strong wireless value..................................................................8
Chapter 3- Introduction to Wireless Data Networks ....................................10
Overview of existing networks .....................................................................10
When will we see 3G? .................................................................................11
Standards and coverage in the US ................................................................12
Coverage in Europe......................................................................................13
Implications for the short term .....................................................................14
3G networks wrap-up...................................................................................15
Chapter 4- Mobile Wirel