Australian state Victoria is to equip its metropolitan ambulances with Wi-Fi in a bid to speed the transfer of patient data. It also plans to roll out Bluetooth to reduce cable clutter in the vehicles themselves. Via [theregister.co.uk]
In one corner we have the ZigBee Alliance, a group of 100 companies that plans to use the low-power IEEE 802.15.4 specification to run controls throughout homes and buildings. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]
Security-minded US decorators' supply outfit Force Field Wireless claims to have developed a DIY solution to the international menace of marauding geek wardrivers - DefendAir paint "laced with copper and aluminum fibers that form an electromagnetic shield, blocking most radio waves and protecting wireless networks". Via [theregister.co.uk]
The much-hyped WiMAX wireless broadband technology is an obvious play for cellular operators around the world and will fit nicely with a 3G network, several speakers said at the Wireless Communications Association International Symposium this week. Via [wirelessweek.com]
Super high-speed wireless data networks could soon be in use in the UK. Via [news.bbc.co.uk]
Wireless home networking technology will quickly progress to the next level in 2005 as company after company rolls out what is being dubbed pre-802.11n products in preparation for the expected explosion in wireless multimedia products. Via [forbes.com]
Lucent Technologies said Tuesday it will integrate WiMAX technology from partner Alvarion into its future communications products. Via [commsdesign.com]
Chipmaking giant Intel and South African carrier Telkom are testing WiMAX technology in hopes of providing a last-mile broadband alternative, the companies announced today. Via [internetnews.com]
A free WiFi hotspot operating through Jan. 22 along Washington’s Pennsylvania Ave. will let observers send photos, e-mail and commentary about the presidential inaugural events. Via [gcn.com]
Cisco Systems will buy wireless switch start-up Airespace in a stock deal worth about $450 million, the companies said Wednesday. Via [news.zdnet.com]
As new applications and devices proliferate, wireless broadband will become a necessity for businesses and ordinary folks alike. Via [businessweek.com]
Intel and Chinese telecom equipment maker ZTE will work together to build wireless broadband networks using WiMax technology, the companies said Wednesday. Via [news.zdnet.com]
A wireless broadband vendor Monday announced WiMAX wireless equipment that it said is capable of being fully certified as being compliant with that standard. Via [informationweek.networkingpipeline.com]
The increasing demand for wireless networks from U.S. cities and counties will create a golden opportunity for systems integrators in 2005, if conflicts with broadband service providers can be resolved. Via [washingtontechnology.com]
It's clear that 2005 will be the make or break year for WiMAX. Every wireless chip and equipment maker of note bar Qualcomm is now part of the WiMAX Forum; the planned harmonization of 802.16e with Korea’s Wi-Bro could create the first unified global standard for both fixed and mobile communications; WiMAX could quite realistically...