All Wireless Technologies News - October 2006

Essential practices for securing mobile devices

  • News
  • Date: 31 October 2006
In this lesson, Lisa Phifer examines inherent weaknesses in mobile messaging devices, and discusses how to lock down mobile platforms to protect against emerging threats and risky end-user behaviors and how to ensure Bluetooth-enabled handsets aren't vulnerable to attack.

RFID system locates 100,000 flower trolleys

FloraHolland, the word’s largest flower auction company, has implemented the pilot stage of a radio frequency identification (RFID) system from GlobeRanger and Atos Origin.

US National Guard buys RFID system to track equipment in the field

The US National Guard has bought a radio frequency identification (RFID) system from supplier Savi Technology so that it can track supplies both in its armouries and in the field.

Rolls-Royce fires up RFID trial

Rolls-Royce's defence aerospace business is beginning a radio frequency identification (RFID) trial to help it comply with the decision by the US Department of Defense to use the radio tagging technology throughout its supply chain.

Cisco addresses Wi-Fi interference problems

Cisco Systems is offering a Wi-Fi tool that reduces the interference from rival networks and other competing wireless devices.

SAP and Cisco invest millions in RFID start-up

Cisco Systems and SAP have ploughed millions of dollars into emerging radio frequency identification (RFID) supplier Reva Systems.

Nokia unveils Bluetooth wireless rival for smaller devices

Nokia has unveiled a short-range wireless rival to Bluetooth, which uses less power and can be loaded onto smaller devices.
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