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Identify the principal wireless transmission media and devices, cellular network standards and generations, and standards for mobile Web access
Describe the major standards for wireless networks and for wireless Internet access Evaluate the role of m-commerce in business and describe the most important m-commerce applications
9.2
2006 by Prentice Hall
Assess the business value of wireless technology and describe important wireless applications in business Identify and describe the challenges posed by wireless technology and management solutions
9.3
Challenge: provide Internet access and services to thousands of patrons in an historic one million square foot building Solution: Develop 802.11b (Wi-Fi) network with 70 access points providing Internet access to patrons using wireless laptops and PDAs Extend wireless network to adjacent park and to library staff to enhance service levels Illustrates the importance of wireless networking to service customers at reasonable costs
9.4
2006 by Prentice Hall
The Wireless Revolution Mobile phones have become mobile platforms for delivering digital data, used for recording and downloading photos, video and music, Internet access, and transmitting payments. An array of technologies provides high-speed wireless access to the Internet for PCs and other wireless handheld devices and cell phones. Businesses increasingly use wireless to cut costs, increase flexibility, and create new products and services.
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2006 by Prentice Hall
Figure 9-1
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Business Value of Wireless Networking Wireless communication helps businesses easily stay in touch with customers, suppliers, and employees. Wireless networking increases worker productivity and output, as workers take less time to establish contact with people and to access information.
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2006 by Prentice Hall
Business Value of Wireless Networking (Continued) Companies can save on wiring offices, moving, and making network changes by using wireless networks. Wireless technology has also been the source of new products, services, and sales channels in a variety of industries.
9.8
All wireless media rely on various parts of the electromagnetic spectrum. Microwave systems transmit high-frequency radio signals through the atmosphere. Communication satellites are used for geographically dispersed organizations.
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2006 by Prentice Hall
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Figure 9-2
Paging systems
E-mail handhelds Cellular telephones Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) Smart phones
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2006 by Prentice Hall
Cellular Network Standards and Generations Standards: Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA)
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Cellular Generations:
1G: Analog cellular networks for voice communication 2G: Digital wireless networks, primarily for voice communication; limited data transmission capability
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Cellular Generations: (Continued) 2.5G: Interim step toward 3G in the United States 3G: High-speed; mobile; supports video and other rich media; always-on transmission for email, Web browsing, instant messaging
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9.15
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) established a hierarchy of complementary standards for wireless computer networks. Global Wireless Network Standards: IEEE 802.15 (Bluetooth) for the Personal Area Network (PAN)
Table 9-2
2006 by Prentice Hall
Bluetooth
Can link up to 8 devices in 10-m area Low power requirements
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Wi-Fi
Three standards: 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g Infrastructure mode: Devices use access point to communicate with wired network Ad-hoc mode (peer-to-peer): Wireless devices communicate directly with each other
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Figure 9-5
M-commerce: The use of the Internet for purchasing goods and services and also for transmitting messages using wireless mobile devices Mobile computing: Enables internet-enabled cell phones, PDAs, and other wireless computing devices to access digital information on the Internet from any location
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Figure 9-7
2006 by Prentice Hall
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M-Commerce Services and Applications Information-based services: Instant messaging, e-mail, searching for a movie or restaurant using a cell phone or handheld PDA Transaction-based services: Purchasing stocks, concert tickets, music, or games; searching for the best price for an item using a cell phone and buying it in a physical store or on the Web
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Table 9-3
2006 by Prentice Hall
location or data profile, such as updated airline flight information or beaming coupons for nearby restaurants
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Figure 9-8
Accessing Information from the Wireless Web Wireless portals: Content and services optimized for smaller screens of mobile devices to steer users to the information they are most likely to need Voice portals: Accept voice commands for accessing Web content, e-mail, and other electronic applications from a cell phone or standard telephone
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2006 by Prentice Hall
M-Commerce Challenges Slow data transfer speeds on second-generation cellular networks, resulting in higher costs to customer Limited memory and power supplies
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More Web sites need to be designed specifically for small wireless devices. Keyboards and screens on cell phones are still tiny and awkward to use.
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Wireless Applications for Customer Relationship Management Wireless CRM enables sales and field service professionals to: Access customer account records and information at any time or location
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Wireless Applications for Customer Relationship Management (Continued) Update customer accounts and deal information to update customer database instantaneously Receive alerts to important events Enter, perform, and update transactions and product information
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Wireless Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Wireless supply chain management systems: Provide simultaneous accurate information about demand, supply, production, and logistics as goods move among supply chain partners Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) systems: Provide a powerful technology for tracking the movement of goods throughout the supply chain
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2006 by Prentice Hall
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Figure 9-10
Wireless in Health Care Wireless Applications: Electronic Medical Record (EMR) retrieval
Prescription generation
Medical databases
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2006 by Prentice Hall
Management Opportunities:
Management Challenges:
Integrating wireless technology into the firms IT infrastructure Maintaining security and privacy
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Solution Guidelines: The following are some of the guidelines for managing mobile technology in the enterprise: Identifying areas in which wireless can provide value Creating a management framework for wireless technology Using a pilot program before full-scale rollout of wireless systems
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2006 by Prentice Hall