Monday, February 06, 2012
A brief primer on wireless technology...
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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.
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