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News Release from: Alpha Micro Components | Subject: Wireless technology
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 11 May 2005
Education is key to wireless acceptance
Christos Papakyriacou, Managing Director, Alpha Micro Components comments on the ever increasing developments in wireless technology.
In the last couple of years wireless technology has taken a huge leap forward, both in terms of mass deployment and in market acceptance But how are all these new technologies going to benefit business?
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 7 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Technology such as WiMax brings so many advantages for businesses.
Fixed workstations could become a thing of the past.
Businesses would be able to equip their workforce with laptops allowing employees to work anywhere in the building, helping to build stronger teams and a more cohesive workforce.
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If successful, we might all be able use our laptops anywhere within a WiMax city and have all the benefits of broadband internet, wirelessly.
Over the last year, Bluetooth has finally gained market acceptance.
When it first emerged, there were numerous problems with interoperability.
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It seems that all major players in the wireless market are currently clamouring to get on to the Bluetooth bandwagon, with Nokia and Microsoft incorporating the technology into their devices.
The last 15 years have seen wireless technology change beyond recognition.
Gone are the days when people carried around mobile phones the size of bricks and struggled to receive a decent reception.
The networks have become far more sophisticated and the speed of data transfer enables the streaming of live feeds.
Next year sees the launch of 4G in Japan, and with it comes data transfer rates of between 20 and 40Mbit/s.
Delivering more advanced versions of the improvements offered by 3G, such as enhanced multimedia and smooth video stream.
But the next problem we have to overcome is user fear.
3G is just gaining acceptance, but it is going to be sometime until the majority of the public feel confident using it.
Wireless technology is at a stage where it is so highly developed that users are scared of it.
It has moved forward at such a pace that the majority of people don't understand the benefits it can bring.
Rather than spend time continually developing new technologies, maybe it should be time for the industry to get back to basics and educate the public at large about wireless technology and how it can help make our lives more efficient.
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