Unisys offers products to both mobile and fixed communications carriers. Its customers include Verizon Communications, Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., British Telecommunications PLC and France Telecom. Not only does the group build software, but engineers applications that enable voice and data multimedia in wireless and mobile environments. One of the big drivers in terms of purchasing application solution capability is the mobile carrier. They are interested in taking advantage of mobile capabilities through various interfaces, such as WAP, Srader said.
Manufacturing is another area that is seeing a lot of wireless activity.
Airput Inc. of Norristown has created mobile software for the real estate and construction markets. Airput s first software AirHours was introduced recently to the construction industry. Airput has an alliance with Nextel Communications to expedite delivery of its software. We feel that this model is ideal for vertical businesses that are interested in obtaining a supported service, not just piecing together a technology solution from various software companies, hardware companies, wireless carriers and others, said Rick O Brien, president of Airput. THE NEED TO ROAM Security and privacy naturally become concerns with wireless devices.