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Wireless applications may (or may not) be the next big thing in communications. The Essential Guide to Wireless Communications Applications surveys the universe of wireless telephony and data-communications technologies with an eye to mobile commerce and information services. For the most part, this guide isn't well suited to engineers or technicians, but rather to managers, salespeople, corporate decision-makers, and investors, who need the big picture without too many details. When they finish this book, readers will understand competing wireless telephony technologies, as well as the latest developments in short-range wireless networking (Bluetooth especially) and the promise of satellite-based global-roaming services. As the title implies, the book also emphasizes ways of putting telecommunications to work--distributing information and bringing in revenue.

You can read this book straight through if you like, but many readers probably will prefer to use it as a sort of encyclopedia. You can locate the section that interests you, and absorb its essentials (mostly in the text format) in a short time. As with a traditional encyclopedia, you can expect to back up your research with further reading on the Web and in more focused publications. --David Wall

Topics covered:

Wireless voice and data communications technologies and the applications (such as mobile commerce) that run on them
Established cellular and digital technologies (AMPS, D-AMPS, GSM, and CDMA)
Third-generation standards (including IMT-2000, W-CDMA, and CDMA-2000)
Applications technologies (including the Wireless Application Protocol--WAP--suite and Short Messaging Services--SMS)

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The non-technical, reader-friendly guide to next-generation wireless applications -- and their business impact!
In-depth coverage of PCS, 3G cellular, Internet satellite systems, mobile OSes, Bluetooth, and more.
WAP and the wireless Web -- including a step-by-step guide to WAP-enabling your Web site!
Mobile commerce- security, payment systems -- and tomorrows marketing wars! The next-generation wireless and mobile Internet revolution is underway! Now, theres a complete guide to next-generation wireless applications and their business impact -- written specifically for non-technical professionals. Network Magazine editor Andy Dornan reviews all the latest developments, from WAP and Bluetooth to wireless LANs and Internet satellite services, and beyond. The book includes detailed, up-to-date coverage of cellular, PCS, third-generation systems, and their applications -- including real-world guidance on purchasing cell phones and service for business. Dornan takes an in-depth look at WAP-based mobile data services, gateways, and servers, and walks you step-by-step through WAP-enabling your Web site. He reviews the state-of-the-art in mobile commerce, including security, payment systems, and the coming battle between mobile operators and content providers over "who owns the customer." The book includes detailed comparisons of mobile OSes, including Palm, Windows CE, and Symbians EPOC; an extensive overview of private wireless LANs and Bluetooth Personal Area Networks (PANs); coverage of Internet access via satellite, and more. A follow-up to the best selling Essential Guide to RF and Wireless (ISBN- 0-13-025962-4), which focused on the underlying technologies and infrastructure of next-generation wireless.
Andy Dornan is Senior Editor specializing in wireless technologies at Network Magazine in San Francisco, CA, and has recently written several articles on wireless for Wired.

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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent book for the staff!, Sep 25 2002

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This book gives an excellent, clear picture of the state of things. I work for a small agresive company in the Telecommunications field and I give copies to the sales staff so they know what we are selling and also to development staff so they have some context of what they are trying to build. If you are at all interested in this area and don't have any knowledge of the area, START HERE!

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4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent introduction into wireless world, July 8 2001

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Mr. Dornan explains in a very easy -to-understand way all the wireless technologies. This is an excellent introduction book and, at the same time, a complete reference guide.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Clear and Useful Introduction to Wireless, Jun 12 2001

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This book is a clear and useful, very useful, introduction to the wireless space. I found that this book introduced me to technical terms, standards, and business concepts I had sometimes heard about before, but the author lays out the details in a very clear and detailed manner. For example, this book helped me to understand 3G much better. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to get a much better overview of the wireless space.

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