04.01.05
In Mobile Computing, Size Matters
Conventional wisdom about mobile computing says that end users are willing to carry only one device. This belief has led vendors to race to create the perfect single product. The problem with converged devices, though, is that they require compromises on functionality, and in fact the single-device notion is more myth than reality.
Based on a recent JupiterResearch consumer survey, we know that while users prefer to carry only one device when that is possible, they are actually willing to carry up to three, based on contextual circumstance. But there's more to the story than that; size is critical, and that's why it's important to break down the form factors for mobile devices into four categories. If you're making decisions about purchasing mobile technology for end users, you must keep these four categories in mind.
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The coming age of mobile computing
A combination of affordable mobile computing products, the cellular explosion in India and wireless LAN have resulted in the notebook market coming of age. The deregulation of 802.11b spectrum was a shot in the arm for this segment that had played second fiddle to the PC market in the past. Notebooks in conjunction with WLAN have been a compelling proposition for educational institutions and corporations. Notebook shipments in 2004 leapfrogged 127 percent year-on-year. 1,90,850 units were shipped, vis-a-vis 83,724 in 2003.
Sanjit Sinha, Senior Research Manager, Hardware Research, IDC India says, "The affordability factor increased when the price of an entry-level notebook came down drastically. In addition, the awareness and demand for features that were not available on desktop PCs ensured that first time users opted for notebooks in the mid-segment too."
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UMass professor lands grant to study mobile computing power
A University of Massachusetts Amherst professor will be studying power management and data transfer in mobile computing equipment with a $400,000 federal grant, the school announced Monday.
Mark Corner, assistant professor of computer science, will design and build mobile computing systems. The systems will be designed with power management, connectivity and usability issues in mind.
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Dealing with mobile security threats
Even though the IT industry buzzes with talk of the wonders of wireless, mobile computing isn't going to replace the corporate desktop anytime soon. However, that doesn't mean your organisation shouldn't start preparing to embrace elements of wireless technology.
For example, PDAs are among the hottest and most requested services among busy executives. While these devices can help boost productivity, they also introduce a significant — but manageable — risk to the security of any network.
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