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36 min ago | InfoWorld

Devon IT rolls out $89 plug-and-play zero client for the enterprise

Yesterday's de facto standard architecture is commonly referred to as the, "controller-based" model, involving controllers and thin access points.

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Related Topix: Laptops/Notebooks, Science, Computer Science, Wireless, Emerging Technology

Tue May 21, 2013

Braintree and Witham Times

Commuters can now make the most of free wireless internet while they wait for their train.

Greater Anglia is aiming to introduce wi-fi to 100 stations across the region, in partnership with network operator The Cloud.

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Related Topix: Emerging Technology, Wireless, Science / Technology

Anders Jacobsen's blog

The new Wi-Fi: What you need to know about 802.11ac

The first consumer-grade access points running the new 802.11ac Wi-Fi protocol began hopping last summer, and IT-grade 802.11ac wireless gear is now appearing.

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Related Topix: Wireless, Emerging Technology, Science / Technology, Apple, Startups

CNet News

Tablets Increasingly Connected to Cell Networks: NPD

While wireless carriers are making progress in getting tablet owners to use the cellular capability, an overwhelming majority don't use it.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Ipad, Emerging Technology, Wireless

CNet News

Aruba Networks Looks to Make 802.11ac Clients Less Sticky

Aruba officials next month will release access points for 802.11ac wireless networks and its ClientMatch technology for better device performance Aruba Networks is rolling out 802.11ac offerings that not only enable organizations to take advantage of the faster WiFi standard, but also optimize how the rapidly growing number of mobile devices ... (more)

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Related Topix: Wireless, Emerging Technology, Science / Technology

Russia Taday

'Anonymous' hack threat prompts WiFi shutdown on Guantanamo

The US military has restricted access to wireless internet at the Guantanamo Bay detention camp due to hacking threats said to be part of a protest over conditions at the facility where detainees have been engaged in a hunger strike for over 100 days.

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Related Topix: US Military Prisons, Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp, Prison, Cuba, World News, Anonymous, Pop/Rock, Wireless, Emerging Technology, Science / Technology, Guantanamo Bay

Patch.com

Wi-Fi on Metra Trains: Pricey, but Worth It?

Should Metra get Wi-Fi? Even if it's expensive and hard to implement and maintain? The commuter-rail network is considering the possibility, the Chicago Tribune and other news agencies report, but price and technology continue to be two major barriers, despite that a DePaul University report shows 48 percent of Metra riders use personal electronic ... (more)

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Related Topix: Wireless, Emerging Technology, Science / Technology, DePaul University

Business Wire

Mako Networks Announces Expanded Pci DSS Certification Including Wi-Fi

"Adding Wi-Fi to our 6500 appliances and audit this year demonstrates that Mako is ready for the challenges of Bring Your Own Device and the mobile age." In this year's audit, Mako was additionally certified for its Wi-Fi networking capabilities, now included as standard in its award-winning Mako 6500 series network appliances.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Emerging Technology, Wireless

Mon May 20, 2013

Boy Genius

AT&T says all customers will soon get access to FaceTime, Hangouts over cellular

AT&T has always been hesitant to allow customers to use video chat applications on its cellular network.

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Related Topix: AT&T, Skype, iPod touch App, iPad App, iPhone and iPad App, iPhone App, iPhone, Android, Google, Startups, Science / Technology

The Miami Herald

No wifi at Guantánamo's Starbucks, Irish Pub

The U.S. military has shut down wireless internet service at the U.S. Navy base at Guantánamo Bay in Cuba because of online hacking threats.

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Related Topix: Wireless, Emerging Technology, Science / Technology, US Military, US Navy, Social Software, Anonymous, Pop/Rock

Myrtle Beach Online

Guantanamo hack threat prompts WiFi shutdown

A spokesman for the Guantanamo Bay prison says that officials have also blocked access to social networks such as Facebook and Twitter through military computer networks because of the threat.

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Related Topix: US Military Prisons, Wireless, Emerging Technology, Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp, Prison, Cuba, World News, Science / Technology, Business News

WebWire

Corning Launches ONE™ Wireless Platform, Unifies Wi-Fi and Cellular Connectivity

Corning Incorporated today unveiled the first all-optical, converged in-building wireless solution to satisfy the increasing demand from enterprises, hotels, convention centers, and arenas for high-speed, high-capacity wireless hubs with virtually unlimited bandwidth.

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Related Topix: Manufacturing, Industrial Machines, Corning Cable Systems, Telecom, Corning, Electronics, Dow Corning, Chemicals, Wireless, Emerging Technology, Science / Technology

Wireless Design & Development

Ventev Wireless Infrastructure "Takes Wi-Fi Outside" at CTIA 2013

Ventev Wireless Infrastructure will unveil turnkey systems to help companies and institutions "take Wi-Fi outside," extending data networks outdoors in the most intelligent and cost-efficient way, at CTIA 2013 in Las Vegas, May 21-23, 2013.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Emerging Technology, Wireless

TechCrunch

Hey, Hardware Hackers! There's A WiFi-Enabled Arduino Now

Greg Kumparak is the Mobile Editor at Techcrunch. Greg has been writing for the TechCrunch network since May of 2008.

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InformationWeek

Collective intelligence: Capitalizing on the crowd

Overview: Can an organization that chooses to ignore the insights of employees, customers and business partners expect to thrive? For many, the answer is no.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology

ComputerWorld

Optus launches 4G TD-LTE in Canberra

Optus announced today it has gone live with its Time-Division LTE 4G network in Canberra, using the telco's spectrum in the 2.3GHz band.

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Related Topix: Australia, Oceania, World News, Science / Technology, Travel, Pacific Travel, Australia Travel, Sydney, Australia Travel,

Sun May 19, 2013

Business Wire

Company Profile for Acurix Networks LP

The Acurix Networks Wi-Fi offload solution helps operators meet the ever-increasing demand for enhanced performance, throughput and mobility on their wireless networks.

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Related Topix: Emerging Technology, Wireless, Science / Technology

Nelson Mail

Plan for free WiFi in CBD

Free WiFi could be in Nelson in time for the tourism season, bringing the city into line with those overseas and attracting visitors away from the library network, supporters say.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Emerging Technology, Wireless, Search Engines

Ars Technica

Arduino and Wi-Fi, together in the immediate future

At today's Bay Area Maker Fair, Arduino announced its new board, the Arduino YAon .

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Emerging Technology, Wireless

AfterDawn.com

Samsung: Some Galaxy S4 have Wi-Fi connection issues with D-Link routers

Samsung has confirmed that some of its Galaxy S4 handsets have issues connecting to Wi-Fi networks that use certain D-Link routers.

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Related Topix: Emerging Technology, Wireless, Science / Technology

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