Wireless Internet

The Wimbledon Championships are steeped in tradition. A large part of its promotion efforts are made through a long time partnership with IBM. A solution was needed to replace the haphazard and lengthy system for photographers, which used a human messenger to run back and forth to Centre Court collecting and delivering films for the cameras. IBM Integrated Technology Services (ITS) devised a wireless networking solution, using FTP to get photographers' pictures straight back to their editors and publications. This ran as a pilot in 2003 to provide proof of concept with a select number of picture agencies with a view to expanding the service in 2004. tech news

Gateways Alpha Campus vision requires a dynamic approach to education that encourages student understanding of the three As Access, Analysis and Application building on their foundation in the three Rs. With the right tools, students and teachers can put relevant information to use, demonstrate understanding and improve results. This white paper explains how client systems from Gateway can improve scores, the learning process, and increase knowledge. tech news

As part of the No Child Left Behind program, the Tuscarora School District in south-central Pennsylvania needed a technology provider to help the faculty and staff improve efficiency and student performance through new technology. To accomplish this, the district needed to update hand-me-down PCs, add mobile solutions, including wireless access across buildings, and improve its overall network. Download this case study to learn how one complete solution met these challenges and now have teachers, administrators, board members, and students communicating and working more efficiently using the latest technology available. tech news

This paper discusses some of the challenges presented by "always-on," content-rich services, and how IPv6 and MPLS solve these challenges and present opportunities for operator profitability while minimizing equipment churn. This paper demonstrates the commitment and leadership in delivering a seamless, phased approach to UMTS Release 5 that will require the enabling technologies of IPv6 and MPLS to deliver QoS for the "all-IP" common multiservice infrastructure of tomorrow. tech news

Choice Hotels International one of the world's largest and most successful lodging franchisers, Choice Hotels markets more than 5,000 hotels in 48 countries under eight brands. To allow its franchises to, affordably fulfill its mandate, Choice Hotels needed a powerful, low-cost network solution that could be installed quickly and easily. After examining competitive offerings, Choice Hotels entered into an endorsed vendor agreement with 3Com Corporation to provide wireless connectivity in its Clarion Hotels and Comfort Suites brand hotels. The 3Com wireless network solution lets guests enjoy free, high-speed, corporate-class Internet access, establishing a brand standard for Clarion Hotels and Comfort Suites. tech news