Chetan Sharma 
Wireless Internet Enterprise Applications 
A Wiley Tech Brief

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, Voice XML, Position Location, Bluetooth, Personalization, Biometrics, and much more* The major players in wireless Internet, including AT&T, NTTDo Co Mo, Nokia, Palm, Phone.com, IBM, and many others

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Wireless Internet Enterprise Applications.A Wireless Primer.Market Drivers.The Wireless Internet Applications and Services Landscape.Technology Landscape.Players.Evaluating Wireless Internet Solutions.Wireless Internet Strategy: Critical Success Factors and Guiding Principles.Wireless Internet Tomorrow.The Last Word.Appendices.References and Recommended Readings.Index.

Über den Autor

CHETAN SHARMA is the founder and principal of Pervasive Computing Practice at Luminant Worldwide, one of the world’s largest and mostexperienced Internet professional services firm. In this role, heprovides vision and strategic direction, directs R&D efforts, identifies and establishes leading industry partnerships, overseesglobal client engagements, and provides industry leadership. He isfrequently invited to speak at industry conferences worldwide onwireless and related technologies and is often quoted in mediapublications. He also holds patents in wirelesscommunications.Wiley Tech Briefs Focused on the needs of the corporate IT and business manager, the Tech Briefs series provides in-depth information on a new oremerging technology, solutions, and vendor offerings available inthe marketplace. With their accessible approach, these books willhelp you get quickly up-to-speed on a topic so that you caneffectively compete, grow, and better serve your customers.