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We’re moving from wireless technology to social networking, and especially it’s use as a business tool. This is a topic that’s complicated in an entirely different way than the wireless networking of the last couple of sessions.
The first thing we’re talking about is how to figure out what constitutes a good tool and a good fit for a social network.
OK so in the last post we were making sense of wireless broadband. Now, we’re going to look at where the future is taking us in a bunch of different wireless technologies. We’re going to hear about WiFi futures, multi-channel mesh, antennas for MIMO handsets, and software-defined radios. Should be an interesting session…
We start with a look at the 802.11 universe today. One of the interesting things here is looking at the speed increases in 802.11 over time. As a side note, it’s mentioned that “4G” is a purely marketing term right now, since the ITU hasn’t yet released a definition for the term. That’s a good thing to remember when you’re looking at service providers’ claims for technology.
It’s always interesting looking at the conference program for Interop, because it’s a pretty good reading of where the networking industries are — and where they’re likely to be in coming years.
I’m sitting in on a session right now that’s a seriously technical discussion of wireless broadband technologies and how standards are happening. We’re also getting a look at the applications likely for existing and future technologies. One of the interesting thing for me is the interest in working within the 60 GHz unlicensed band. The downside to this band is that it won’t go through walls (or much of anything else), and the range can be limited by exotic things like rain and moisture in the atmosphere. The upside is that it can carry (at least for short distances) very high bandwidth — up to a gigabit per second.
It’s my first day here at Interop New York, and I’m starting with the keynote address. This year, it’s a triple-header, with Mark Templeton (President and CEO of Citrix), Marie Hattar (VP of networking and security at Cisco), and David Pogue (who’s, well, David Pogue of the New York Times). I’ll be live-blogging the keynotes and tweeting in my account (kg4gwa) on Twitter.
The room’s already at least 2/3 full — not bad for an early morning session that will go for two hours. The music is mellow (rather than the dance-floor techno-rock that seems mandatory for most speeches these days) and my coffee is starting to kick in. Should be a good morning…
We want to tell you about an organization called Science Buddies that is fostering science interest and achievement for millions of K-12 students and helping their teachers, too. Interop, TechWeb and its parent company United Business Media, are proud to support this charity and the wonderful work it is doing in schools around the U.S. and abroad.
Ahh, it’s Fall, when the weather turns crisp, the leaves turn red and yellow, and M&A folks get busy. The latest activity came today with word that HP is buying 3Com. Mike Fratto and Mike Brandenburg write that while the acquisition will certainly have a huge impact on the two companies involved, it’s much less clear what it’s going to mean for the networking market in general.
Over at InformationWeek, Alex Wolfe looks at the purchase from the virtualized data center point of view and finds reason to think that this is a major salvo in a much larger business battle.
Are you Wave-ing, yet? Have you gone head over heels for the latest cloud application from the good folks at Google, or are you confused about just what people are talking about? I’ve been looking at Google Wave, and count me as one who is enthusiastically confused about whether this is a big deal or a candidate for “whatever happened to…” lists five years from now.
For those who haven’t heard about Wave, it’s the latest collaboration tool to come out of the cloud. The interesting thing is that Wave combines some of the features of the old BBS with multimedia capabilities and fairly nifty search and storage capabilities. Is it going to revolutionize the way we use the Web? That depends.
So while this opinion may not be popular, Clouds sure feels like mainframe service bureaus all over again. Let’s look at the pieces and you decide.
Our PR Specialist Joylyn Tanner is guest blogging today. Read on to learn what companies are making big waves at Interop New York:
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Year after year, Interop attendees get the first look at innovations and new technology for the IT industry. This year is no exception: over 20 exhibitors will make major announcements at Interop New York 2009. And if you go, you’ll be privy to all the industry happenings and buzz first-hand. Continue Reading »
Cloud computing represents the biggest shift in computing of the last decade. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of what clouds can do, because cloud computing will forever change how we perceive technology. According to Gartner, vendors must clarify cloud strategies in the next 12 months, while IT organizations must demand cloud road maps from vendors today. The cloud has moved from an early adopter concept to a must have and IT leaders are demanding clear, concise information. Continue Reading »
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