For example, web banking, payments and online trading can now be transacted securely from your mobile phone. Its implementation of WTLS allows developers to build full strength security into their WAP v1.1 client and server applications. WTLS is the mandated security layer within any WAP v1.1 compliant product. Services and applications for wireless devices are increasing rapidly as organisations realise the enormous efficiency benefits to be gained from remote communication. However, in order to deliver these services in a secure, scalable and manageable way, new architectures are currently being designed.
Mobile phones are the exciting new generation of Internet access devices.
It is an open, global standard that empowers mobile users with wireless devices to easily access and interact with information and services instantly. The WAP specification is developed and supported by the wireless telecommunication community so that the entire industry and, most importantly, its subscribers can benefit from a single, open specification. The WAP Forum, of which Baltimore is a member, is the global industry association that has developed the de-facto world standard for wireless information and telephony services on digital mobile phones and other wireless terminals. APiON is a world-leading provider of infrastructure into the wireless Internet marketplace and was responsible for delivering the world's first commercial WAP service. APiON's products and services allow customers, using any wireless technology, to access a wide range of Internet and advanced telephony services.