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Kodiak intros mobile group software

Sun, 04 Feb 2007 19:01:37 -0500

Kodiak Networks has launched a suite of applications intended to let users reach groups of mobile telephone and device users by creating ad hoc conference calls among mobile and land-line phones. The new suite can operate on virtually any smartphone handset, as long as the device supports Java, Symbian, or Windows Mobile software. In addition to the conference call functionality, the Kodiak software suite offers voicemail (with SMS notification), and group SMS features. Kodiak, publisher of the software that provides push-to-talk features for carriers like Alltel and Cingular, says that the new suite is under review at several carriers.

For more on Kodiak's new software:
- read the article at eWeek.com

Phone lets data transfer bypass hotspot connection

Sun, 19 Mar 2006 19:01:37 -0500

The recent CeBit show was a playground of new and emerging mobile devices and technologies, one of which was Samsung Electronics' ultrawideband (UWB) phones boasting ad-hoc routing that promises to support wireless connectivity between phones and set-top boxes. The big feature is the ability to transfer large data files from one home to another without having to rely on GSM networks. The supporting networking technology--ad hoc routing--lets phone users chat, play music and video files, all without having to tap a wireless hotspot or a GSM network. Article

How to determine if you should go wireless

Sun, 18 Sep 2005 20:01:37 -0400

While it's evident that wireless technologies can do many good things and provide enhancements in nearly every business process, making the decision to go 'wireless' shouldn't be made quick or without some serious consideration. The first big issue is that wireless networks can grow exponentially and out of IT's control, points out one research analyst. A wireless local area network (WLAN) is often initiated in an ad-hoc fashion--a huge mistake that can end up eating the savings and efficiency that a good wireless strategy can provide. The rogue access points present some serious security concerns as well, and that's just one reason why organizations that haven't yet gone wireless should be a bit wary of today's wireless generation technology. The best approach is an incremental approach, say analysts, and those enterprises already on the wireless bandwagon should be stepping back a bit to make sure they've got a handle on access and security measures.

For more on the wireless decision:
read this article at Networking Pipeline