http://entmag.com/news/article.asp?EditorialsID=6135
Wireless Fidelity connectivity is mushrooming in major cities across the world: this article predicts a compound annual growth nearing 57%. The fact that Wi-Fi hotspots can be found in places like cafes and bars makes a prediction that worldwide use may reach a "staggering" 25 million over the next 5 years completely credible. The fact that there is an extensive array of service suppliers and a good selection of technological alternatives makes Wi-Fi a very big busines indeed.
The article does note the dowside -- the current 802.11b/g bandwidth limitations may result in crashing congestion in the not-too-distant future, with major effects on the SMB and SOHO environments. The solution, upgrading to new 802.11a hardware, is by no means a snap sell. Rollout replacement plans might prove very valuable, and could be the source of useful student exercises in this area.
Another perspective on Wi-Fi is provided by this special report on problems with Wi-Fi growth:
http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/feb2004/tc20040218_4891_tc140.htm
These problems are by no means trivial, in particular those relating to the issues enveloping roaming. A menu of related items discusses several other aspects of this topic as well.
A recent special report on implementing wireless connectivity in the enterprise, found here:
http://www.entmag.com/reports/print.asp?EditorialsID=59
indicates that connectivity options are improving, although phone-based e-mail may be of dubious value, even while better costing models for introducing wireless are becoming available.
When the 800-pound gorilla of the hardware market, Intel, starts becoming active in the wireless arena, this is a sure sign of a technology which has arrived:
Side/end bars provide additional links to wireless articles at this site.
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