The growth forecasts for RFID adoption have been nothing short of astounding. Explosive growth in the market for RFID tags, hardware, applications, and services is almost universally anticipated. Info-Tech predicts 20-30% annual market growth through 2008, and 30-40% annual market growth between 2009 and 2012.

The upcoming Federal Communications Commission (FCC) frequency auction for the coveted 700 MHz spectrum is drawing a lot of attention from incumbent mobile carriers and aspiring entrants into the market. How far incumbent wireless carriers will go to horde the newly available spectrum has yet to be seen, but it’s almost certain to change the mobile landscape in the U.S. and enterprises should be...

Wireless mesh technology, instrumental to municipal Wi-Fi deployments, has failed to gain traction in smaller enterprise environments, where standards-based, interoperable solutions are in demand. The development of the IEEE 802.11s Wireless Mesh Extended Service Set standard will allow enterprises to finally reap the benefits of wireless mesh networking.

Wireless LAN (WLAN) Real Time Location Systems (RTLS) were introduced as a security feature to assist in identifying and locating security threats such as rogue Access Points (APs). Today’s WLAN RTLS has evolved and can now be used as a comprehensive and advanced security tool, as well as a method to locate and track high-value assets.

If done correctly, wireless LAN installations can provide good coverage, high performance, and mobility to enterprise users. Site surveys are one means of ensuring that the WLAN meets the enterprise needs. Depending on the physical environment and the applications, predictive modeling or manual surveys may be required.

Many IT professionals may not recall the FCC’s Carterfone Decision, which provided “open-access” to public telephone networks. Almost forty years later, the quest for open-access in cellular networks could provide similar benefits. Enterprises should consider the benefits that open-access could deliver as they develop their wireless business plans.

It has taken substantial amounts of time and money for enterprises to construct and effectively manage their network infrastructures. As wireless continues to penetrate enterprises, concerned executives ask if and how they should integrate wireless mobility technology and what its future impact will be on existing network infrastructures.

Enterprises that are planning to implement a Wireless LAN (WLAN) often face the challenge of identifying and justifying the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Take the time to analyze the costs and benefits of a WLAN prior to making a significant financial commitment.

Calculating the Return on Investment (ROI) and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of any technology is essential prior to adoption. Introduce this Excel-based TCO/ROI calculator to your Wireless LAN (WLAN) strategic planning exercises.

There seems to be no end in sight when it comes to the marketing hype surrounding current 3G and the forthcoming 4G cellular networks. In fact, wireless carriers are doing a fine job of masking many of the unresolved problems that can definitely impact the quality and the reliability of services provided to enterprise business users.

Enterprises are increasingly embracing the mobility and productivity gains that WLANs can provide. However, knowing exactly which solution to choose can be a complex issue. This comparison of eleven leading centrally managed WLAN solutions simplifies that process by outlining the features to look for and indicating key decision making criteria.

The Info-Tech Research Group recently completed a comparison of eleven leading centralized WLAN solutions. One of the products that achieves Leader Zone placement is Aruba Networks’ Mobile Edge System, while OEM partner Alcatel places strongly in the Competitor Zone. A deeper evaluation of these products examines their specific strengths and challenges to determine to what degree they would make...

The Info-Tech Research Group recently completed a comparison of eleven leading centralized WLAN solutions. One of the products that achieves Leader Zone placement is Cisco’s Unified Wireless Network. A deeper evaluation of this product examines its specific strengths and challenges to determine to what degree it would make a good choice for an organization implementing a centralized WLAN solution.

The Info-Tech Research Group recently completed a comparison of eleven leading centralized WLAN solutions. One of the products that achieves Competitor Zone placement is Meru Networks’ WLAN System. A deeper evaluation of this product examines its specific strengths and challenges to determine to what degree it would make a good choice for an enterprise implementing a centralized WLAN solution.

The Info-Tech Research Group recently completed a comparison of eleven leading centralized WLAN solutions. Two of the products that achieve Competitor Zone placement are Symbol Technologies’ Wireless Infrastructure and HP’s ProCurve Wireless. A deeper evaluation of these products examine their specific strengths and challenges to determine to what degree the products would make a good choice for...

The Info-Tech Research Group recently completed a comparison of eleven leading centralized WLAN solutions. Three of the products that achieve Competitor Zone placement are Trapeze Networks’ WLAN Mobility System and its OEM partners 3Com and Nortel Networks. A deeper evaluation of these products examines their specific strengths and challenges to determine to what degree they would make a good...

With the rapid proliferation of Wireless LANs (WLAN) in the enterprise, the demand for Wireless Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (WIPS) is growing in kind. Enterprises considering augmenting the security features of the existing WLAN with a pure-play WIPS should scrutinize vendor technology partnerships as well as features and functions.

Enterprises have identified and are reaping the productivity and mobility benefits of Wireless LANs (WLANs) en masse. Network managers should integrate the WLAN with the wired network infrastructure to the greatest extent possible to increase ROI, decrease TCO, and improve operational efficiency.

Enterprise Wireless LAN (WLAN) implementations are often mediocre, performing just good enough to use as a last resort. Once a WLAN has been deployed, it is usually necessary to take some extra measures to ensure the network is reliable, stable, and easy to use. Take the time to tweak and optimize the WLAN to ensure it is being utilized to its potential.