A wireless network is a flexible data communication system using radio frequency technology to transmit and receive data over the air. Wireless technology enables total business mobility.  Using a wireless notebook computers, mobile handheld computer, or bar code scanner, you can connect with co-workers, interact with customers, and obtain current information to make real-time decisions.  The result is increased productivity and lower operating costs.  Some of the wireless technologies available include: 

• Wireless LANs (802.11a/b/g) 
• Bluetooth, an emerging standard for short-range, point-to-multipoint communications. 
• GPRS/CDMA, combining a cellular phone network 
• RTLS, employing Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum technology to determine the location of transmitting beacons. 

Key benefits of implementing wireless technology include: 

• Elimination of complex construction, infrastructure, and cabling requirements. 
• Instant, un-tethered data capture and continuous access to shared information. 
• Easy wireless setup for teleconferencing and changing workspaces. 
• Reach of network to areas that cannot be wired. 
• Scalability with quick corporate expansion simply by adding additional access points. 

Solutions for complex environments: 

• Preparation / production floors 
• Warehouse storage / cold storage 
• Outdoor / freezer applications 
• Receiving / shipping areas 
• Bridging between buildings 

Wireless technologies will continue to evolve and offer a higher standard of life by making us more mobile and increasing our ability to interact with each other, thus removing the distance barrier.