Get a jump start on deploying next-generation Internet technologies in your business The rapid growth of wireless Internet technologies is changing not only the way we do business but also the way we must think about designing wireless and Web applications and services. This book provides a much-needed overview of the various technologies and business aspects of what is fast becoming a priority for corporate technical and nontechnical staff alike. Industry expert Chetan Sharma provides complete guidance on how to devise and implement a successful wireless Internet business plan, revealing the latest wireless hardware and software trends, solutions, and services.
With his competent advice, you'll discover how the technology works and how to weigh business, technical, and cost issues when integrating wireless capabilities into your applications and services. You'll also be able to sail through the dizzying array of available business products, standards, and applications. Along with illustrations, references, and a useful listing of Web resources, you'll find easily accessible, up-to-the-minute discussions of:
- The history of wireless communication and where it's heading
- Wireless Internet solutions for all major industries
- Enabling technologies such as WAP, VoiceXML, Position Location, Bluetooth, Personalization, Biometrics, and much more
- The major players in wireless Internet, including AT&T, NTT DoCoMo, Nokia, Palm, Phone.com, IBM, and many others
CHETAN SHARMA is the founder and principal of Pervasive Computing Practice at Luminant Worldwide, one of the world's largest and most experienced Internet professional services firm. In this role, he provides vision and strategic direction, directs R&D efforts, identifies and establishes leading industry partnerships, oversees global client engagements, and provides industry leadership. He is frequently invited to speak at industry conferences worldwide on wireless and related technologies and is often quoted in media publications. He also holds patents in wireless communications.
Wiley Tech Briefs
Focused on the needs of the corporate IT and business manager, the Tech Briefs series provides in-depth information on a new or emerging technology, solutions, and vendor offerings available in the marketplace. With their accessible approach, these books will help you get quickly up-to-speed on a topic so that you can effectively compete, grow, and better serve your customers.
