Everything telecom professionals need to know about using SMS on mobile devices, and the incredible financial possibilities of doing so.

Within the next few years, 40% - 50% of all companies will attempt to execute a wireless application strategy--bringing the number of wireless data users to a whopping 36 million by 2003! Wireless LANs are now considered the best bet for wirelessly enabling business since the technology can be quickly and inexpensively deployed using existing infrastructure. * Shows how to wirelessly enable employees to work from any location within the office, as well as home and outside locations * Discusses the different wireless protocols and standardes: 802.11, Bluetooth, WAP, CDMA, 3G, etc. * Covers all the benefits of wireless LANs, with specific cost reductions and support solutions * Includes "insider" information about deploying Microsoft .NET-related wireless LAN applications.

Instant messaging, currently offered by AOL and MSN as a customer service, is a hugely popular way to send personal text messages over a mobile device. Now it is rapidly becoming a tool for business. Once standards stabilize in Fall 2002, the last obstacle to enterprise use will topple. This book explains IM's applications and products, as well as installation and configuration guidelines for companies that will be deploying it. -- Educates telecom managers on the full range of business uses for instant messaging -- Explains standards, products, and interoperability problems -- Teaches installation, configuration, and basic troubleshooting issues -- Covers security and encryption and e-business applications

Wireless data, the high-speed transfer of email, stock information, messages, and even video and audio across wireless networks, is expected to become a$7.5 billion business within the next three years. This resource unpacks the networks, technologies, and protocols that make it all possible and explains how to cash in on this massive new telecom market. * Includes basic network deployment and design concepts * Covers implementing fixed wireless and WLL (wireless local loop) * Details managing and maintaining high-speed wireless data networks

Wireless data, the high-speed transfer of email, stock information, messages, and even video and audio across wireless networks, is expected to become a$7.5 billion business within the next three years. This resource unpacks the networks, technologies, and protocols that make it all possible and explains how to cash in on this massive new telecom market. * Includes basic network deployment and design concepts * Covers implementing fixed wireless and WLL (wireless local loop) * Details managing and maintaining high-speed wireless data networks

All-in-one, application-and service-focused look at 3G cellular Want to know exactly how existing wireless technologies are evolving into a vital third generation -- and how this trend impacts the bottom line? You’ll find the answers in 3G Cellular & PCs Demystified, by Lawrence Harte, Richard Levine, Roman Kikta. This plain-language guide fills you in on the different technology types, design issues for handset and network systems, economics, and the future of 3G --vital topics for anyone working in the field, from marketing managers to technicians. Helpful appendices identify key companies involved with the products and services highlighted in the book. In addition to an introduction to 3G wireless basics and industry terms, you get: History, system overviews, basic operation, world system descriptions of cellular systems...North American TDMA...and Code Division Multiple Access Radio channel structure, signaling, and system parameters of digital wireless Global System for mobile (GSM) communications Wireless Office telephone systems Cordless telephone technology, including residential cordless handsets, CT2, CT3, IS-91A 3G mobile telephones and networks Wireless telephone system equipment costs, network capital costs, operational costs Future advances for 4th generation systems More

Unlike most other references on the market, this next-generation resource goes well beyond Bluetooth specifications and thoroughly examines different implementation approaches - as taught by a "master instructor." This book discusses Bluetooth in detail, covering both operational characteristics as well as its use as a wireless communications system. It addresses the coexistence of Bluetooth with other wireless networks and provides information on the significant security problems that exist when communicating without wires. It is based on 2 very popular and highly effective courses the author has been teaching for more than a year.