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MBX Conference Sessions
 802.11 and Wi-Fi: What's Next, and What It Means to the EnterpriseTuesday, November 30 - 4:00 pm–4:00 pm Wireless LANs and Wi-Fi continue to evolve at a rapid rate, with many more 802.11 Task Groups yet to finish their standards, and WLAN system vendors continuing to push their architectures, system performance, and management features. Advances in performance and support for time-bounded traffic are key, but there's much more in the works. This session will examine key technologies still under development, and the form these will take in extensions to today's enterprise-class products.
The All-Wireless Enterprise: Key Strategy or Pipe Dream?Tuesday, November 30 - 4:00 pm–4:00 pm The debate surrounding the concept of an "all-wireless enterprise" has been fierce, and with good reason - the outcome will have a profound impact on the near-term future of IT strategies and budgets alike. Can wireless LAN infrastructures support voice, data, and more? What role will the wired LAN play in an era dominated by mobility? And how will unified wired/wireless architectures ultimately define the future of enterprise connectivity?
The iPhone and the Enterprise: Is This the Future of IT?Tuesday, November 30 - 4:00 pm–4:00 pm The iPhone is arguably the most exciting and ultimately influential wireless handset ever developed, and is already spawning a broad range of imitators. Originally targeted at consumers, the iPhone itself is now being directly marketed to the enterprise, and has already found a home with many business users. This session will explore the enterprise-specific features of the iPhone, as well as what's involved in developing applications for the device and integrating it to enterprise IT solutions.
Defining the Future of Wireless Services: Network Neutrality and Open AccessTuesday, November 30 - 4:00 pm–4:00 pm With the success of networking itself largely the product of an environment defined by open standards and interoperability, it's no surprise that these elements are now defining the future of wireless - a world formerly closely-guarded by carriers protective of their networks and their market positions. While the carriers must maintain their competitiveness, of course, they now realize that openness - for both devices and applications - is critical to their future success. This session will explore the key trends of network neutrality and open access from a wireless perspective, and examine how the enterprise can best take advantage of these trends.
Location and Tracking: GPS and BeyondTuesday, November 30 - 4:00 pm–4:00 pm The use of the global positioning system (GPS) has become pervasive throughout the world, and many now use location and tracking technologies available on most wireless-LAN systems to implement similar capabilities indoors. The remarkable variety of devices and applications now available opens the door to new possibilities for the enterprise, and this session will discuss the technologies, products, and applications now available - and on the way - to maximize the value of an investment in location and tracking meeting a broad range of enterprise requirements. |
