Wireless Internet Enterprise Applications

Get a jump start on deploying next-generation Internet technologiesin your business The rapid growth of wireless Internet technologiesis changing not only the way we do business but also the way wemust think about designing wireless and Web applications andservices. This book provides a much-needed overview of the varioustechnologies and business aspects of what is fast becoming apriority for corporate technical and nontechnical staff alike.Industry expert Chetan Sharma provides complete guidance on how todevise and implement a successful wireless Internet business plan,revealing the latest wireless hardware and software trends,solutions, and services. With his competent advice, you'll discover how the technologyworks and how to weigh business, technical, and cost issues whenintegrating wireless capabilities into your applications andservices. You'll also be able to sail through the dizzying array ofavailable business products, standards, and applications. Alongwith illustrations, references, and a useful listing of Webresources, you'll find easily accessible, up-to-the-minutediscussions of: * The history of wireless communication and where it'sheading * Wireless Internet solutions for all major industries * Enabling technologies such as WAP, VoiceXML, Position Location,Bluetooth, Personalization, Biometrics, and much more * The major players in wireless Internet, including AT&T, NTTDoCoMo, Nokia, Palm, Phone.com, IBM, and many others