Wireless technology promises anywhere, anytime Internet access.
But wireless e-business won't move beyond niche applications anywhere or anytime soon if spotty security, immature standards, patchy service and other nagging shortcomings aren't addressed, business mangers said. Half of those companies plan to do so but not for at least a year. The stability of wireless technology is another big concern for IT managers. WAP, the de facto wireless communications protocol backed by a global consortium of product vendors and carriers, uses WML to format content for small screens. In its current iteration, WAP isn't mature enough for e-business applications, especially when it comes to security, observers say.