The basic premise of this opinion article is that developers of wireless products and services are missing the boat by not paying attention to what the business customer needs. It suggests that some of the newest products are more applicable to personal and entertainment uses. The author backs up his argument with some statistical market trend predictions. This article predicts that they may soon be replaced by less-expensive wireless handhelds that are easier to use in the field. It also includes opposing views from experts who say we are at least two years away from handsets that can rival laptops' functionality.
Voice recognition is viewed by some as the solution to handhelds' tiny keypads.
Inc. This white paper by Andrew Seybold explores the inherent problems with standardizing mobile computing applications. Seybold offers high hopes for this new technology because of its potential for making all wireless networks IP-compliant. Ten wireless companies to watch CNET CNET takes a look at some major, minor players. CNET doesn't rank these companies. It provides a nice snapshot of each company, looking at growth, competitors, and product offerings.