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    4/28/2010

    Business Data Communications, Fourth Edition


    Chapter 15: Addressing the Challenge of Living in a Connected World

    Learning Objectives
    Describe the use of ultra wideband technology Describe wireless hotspots Li t common uses f radio f List for di frequency ID IDs

    Chapter 15: Addressing the Challenge of Living in a Connected World

    Learning Objectives
    Define e-services Describe the advantages, disadvantages, and challenges of living in a connected world List the job skills needed by professionals in the networking field

    Introduction
    Advances in network technology makes life more complicated Advantages and disadvantages exist to this new technology New careers have been created in this new era of communication

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    Emerging Technologies
    Ultra Wideband (UWB) Technology
    Faster wireless technology
    200 Mbps at up to 500 feet

    Emerging Technologies
    Ultra Wideband (UWB) Technology
    Standards
    Completed by 2004 Devices available by 2006

    Applications
    Search and rescue Search buildings for criminals Search burning buildings for victims Remote inventory control Replacement for personal area networks

    Bandwidth
    3.1 to 10.6 GHz

    Restricted to prevent interference with other wireless devices

    Chapter 15: Addressing the Challenge of Living in a Connected World

    Chapter 15: Addressing the Challenge of Living in a Connected World

    Emerging Technologies
    Wireless Hotspots
    IEEE 802.11 networking devices AKA Wi-Fi Distance from hotspot is 300 y p yards Cometa Networks plans to have 20,000 access points by 2004 Urban wireless hotspots
    In metropolitan areas

    Emerging Technologies
    Radio Frequency IDs (RFIDs)
    Replacement for bar codes May use for inventory control
    Dont need to see the items Bar codes must be visible to be read

    Wal-Mart will require distributors to use them by 2005 Standards in development at MIT One concern is the use of RFIDs to track individuals
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    Emerging Technologies
    E-Services
    Method that is superior to e-commerce in increasing revenues Increase service to customers and building better customer relationships Software that is used
    Microsoft .NET Sun Microsystems J2EE

    Living in a Connected World


    Advantages to Living in a Connected World
    Instant access to information Widespread marketing to customers p g Build business relationships Reduction in amount of paper generated E-mail Location independence through wireless technology

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    Living in a Connected World


    Advantages to Living in a Connected World
    Videoconferencing Wider bandwidth is available Global marketplace Convenience for busy people Easier access through cellular technology

    Living in a Connected World


    Disadvantages to Living in a Connected World
    Additional tasks (e-mail volume) Spam Exchange of jokes among employees Intrusion on private lives by cellular phones and pagers Distractions caused by cellular phones

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    Living in a Connected World


    Disadvantages to Living in a Connected World
    Internet hackers Must keep up with technology
    Cellular calling plans Other services DSL and cable services

    Living in a Connected World


    Challenges to Living in a Connected World
    Use the technology productively in business and personal lives Responsible use of technology (Cellular) Companies dont misuse technology Privacy must be protected Continuing education is critical

    Personal networks need maintenance

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    Careers in a Connected World


    E-commerce consultant Web designer Network technician Online customer support Network administrator Certification

    Summary
    Many new technologies are emerging Third generation of mobile communications Bl t th Bluetooth Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution SyncML Challenges exist for living in this connected world

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    Summary
    Advantages to the new technologies can make our lives easier Disadvantages involve privacy and misuse issues Many new job titles have emerged in our new economy

    Chapter 15 Complete

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