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Bluetooth, the wireless technology that is supposed to connect cell phones, handheld computers and other devices in a personal-area network, remains all bark and no bite.
Bluetooth has already lost the battle to become the wireless network standard, according to the head of Intel's communications strategy.
Anticipation of the wireless standard taking hold is old news. But the waiting is finally over, and the first ready-for-prime-time products are trickling into the market. By year's end, a flood of Bluetooth-enabled, enterprise-worthy devices is expected. We take an inside look at the future of the long-awaited Bluetooth.
The majority of businesses say they have no plans to purchase products using the Bluetooth wireless data-transfer standard, a recent poll shows.
Videoconferencing at the beach may still be a pipe dream, but the mobile workforce is here today. ZDNet Australia examines how businesses are reaping the benefits of mobility.
As your business grows, more and more of your network users are likely to want to connect remotely with a growing diversity of devices. The problem is how to make e-mail and other corporate resources accessible to those who need them while maintaining control and security.
Whether to move into handheld technology is a decision each organisation has to analyse and make for itself. Here are some topics to cover as you explore using and supporting handheld devices.
Despite showing occasional signs of strain, the Internet has become an integral part of all kinds of business and consumer technologies. How will it change in the years ahead to meet with new demands? We identify some key areas to watch out for.
The Nokia 6310i is designed for professionals who want to be connected to anything, anywhere. It has tri-band GSM, at 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz, which is fantastic if you travel to places which use a different GSM technology, and useless if you don't.
Sony Ericsson's snazzy new P800 phone/pda hybrid won't be available until the end of the year, but we've snuck a quick look at what you can expect. Check out our Australian exclusive preview.
For over a year, member companies of the Bluetooth Consortium have been telling us how the Bluetooth’s fast, easy wireless connection capabilities will change the world of portable computing.
The "Paddle Pop"-shaped mobile phone is back. Yes, the Nokia 3310 is now back as 3330 with the addition of WAP Internet access. But that's not all.
Motorola morphs the successful RAZR V3 into a 3G phone, announces entry-level handsets, three fashion phones and a pair of Bluetooth-enabled Oakley sunglasses.
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