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<div>== Description :==</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=The_Future_of_WiFi_2010&diff=4296The Future of WiFi 20102005-04-12T17:51:58Z<p>Alok Sharma: /* DRIVING FORCES */</p>
<hr />
<div>===GROUP COMPOSITION===<br />
<br />
Hello, We are the MBA students in Information Management from the Leiden University School of Management. Our Group comprises of:<br />
<br />
#Alok Sharma<br />
#Antje Pfueller<br />
#Michael Davies<br />
#Francisca Mayasari<br />
<br />
==INTRODUCTION==<br />
<br />
Wi-Fi or Wireless fidelity is freedom. It allows you to connect to the internet from anywhere without the use of wires. Imagine accessing the internet from the airports, train station, coffee shops and probably while driving. Wi-fi networks use radio technologies like IEEE 802.11a or 802.11b to provide fast and reliable wireless connectivity.Wireless networks can be used to connect computers with each other and also connect them to the internet or other wired devices. Wireless networks operate in the unlicenced free 2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz radio bands at a speed of 11Mbps for 802.11b standard and 54 Mbps for 802.11a standard. Since Wi-fi is cheaper, faster and easy to set up as a network most organizations are now considering to deploy Wlans as compared to traditional wired LANs. Wi-Fi is also a threat to some industries like the cellular industries who have invested heavily in the 3G technology to provide internet access. Will the cellular companies eventually have to adopt Wi-FI or can they still offer some value with 3G? Perhaps almost every industry will be affected with the Wi-Fi revolution. Hotels will have to deploy Wi-Fi networks to provide better customer satisfaction. Home appliances like Microwave, Cordeless Phones, Vacuum Cleaner etc. could have Wi-Fi enadled chips in the future. Even the TV and music systems, PDAs, mobile phones and perhaps everything would be Wi-Fi enabled. So does this mean that Wi-Fi is the next biggest revolution in IT after the internet or even after the advent of the PC. However since the radio signals travel in the air security could be an issue with the wireless networks. But these problems could be solved with time and if that happens then sky is the limit for Wi-Fi. Some other considerations are the environment and health hazards associated with the use of Wi-Fi. A challenge for the Wi-Fi industry is how to cope up with these and other government regulations that might arise in the future due to the rapid use and availability of Wi-Fi networks.<br />
<br />
<br />
== UNCERTAINTIES ==<br />
<br />
In the following we will approach this topic by taking a look at a series of uncertainties that will affect the development of WiFi in the future. These uncertainties are grouped into 4 areas of influence:<br />
<br />
# '''Technology'''<br />
#* Where are the limits to WiFi Technology?<br />
#** Weather conditions, coverage, bandwidth, power transmission, interference with other devices??<br />
#* Security Issues?<br />
#* New technology developments<br />
#** Devices and Security standards<br />
# '''Industry'''<br />
#* Who will be the main beneficiaries? <br />
#* Will Wi-Fi seriously effect the cable industry?<br />
#* What will be the effect on cellular industry?<br />
#* How will the business of Telcos be effetcted with Wi-Fi?<br />
#** Will they have to adopt the Wi-Fi Technology or can they survive without it?<br />
#* Effect on related industries like PC's, Home appliances,Consumer electronics, Hospitality industry?<br />
# '''Society'''<br />
#* Will there be any Health Implications?<br />
#* Are there any Psychological Implications?<br />
#* How will the lifestyle change?<br />
#** Work environment?<br />
#** Private Life?<br />
#* What will be the Impact on different Age groups and how likely will it increase the gap between old and young?<br />
#* Do people adopt the new possibilities?<br />
# '''Government'''<br />
#* Are governments likely to change regulations?<br />
#* Will there be any country with specific regulations?<br />
<br />
== RESEARCH QUESTIONS ==<br />
Along those lines the following research question developed:<br />
# '''Technology'''<br />
#* What is WiFi technology?<br />
#** Who are the stakeholders in this technology?<br />
#** Who has influence over this technology?<br />
#* What are the applications of WiFi?<br />
#** What devices are currently available?<br />
#** What future devices may be available?<br />
#* What are the limitations of WiFi?<br />
#* What are the technical implications of WiFi?<br />
# '''Industry'''<br />
#* Is Wi-fi complimentary or direct competition to the 3-G services offered by the cellular comapnies?<br />
#* Will the use of Voice over Wi-Fi effect the landline business of Telcos? Can WiFi provide last mile connectivity?<br />
#* Can Wi-Fi offer the value add which will benefit the service industries like Hotels, Hospitals etc to attract more customers?<br />
#* Wimax Vs Wifi? and Intel's role in it?<br />
# '''Society'''<br />
#* How is the current modern lifestyle? How much technology is involved in forming everyday life?<br />
#* Which role does WiFi play today?<br />
#* Are there any alternative technologies at hand? How attractive is WiFi compared to those?<br />
#* Are there any reported health implications of wireless technology, like f.e. electro smog research done for mobile phones?<br />
# '''Government'''<br />
#* How is WiFi technology regulated?<br />
<br />
== ANSWERS TO RESEARCH QUESTIONS ==<br />
<br />
* [[Technology Related-Answers]]<br />
* [[Industry Related-Answers]]<br />
* [[Society Related-Answers]]<br />
* [[Government Related-Answers]]<br />
<br />
== DRIVING FORCES ==<br />
''' Michael Davies '''<br />
<br />
*[[The Rapid Increase in WiFi Transmission Rates]] <br />
*[[The Improvements in Security of WiFi Transmissions]]<br />
<br />
''' Alok Sharma '''<br />
<br />
*[[Power of Information-anywhere, everywhere]]<br />
*[[Cost of Setting up a Wi-Fi Network]]<br />
*[[Popularity of Wimax and its features]]<br />
*[[Popularity of 4G]]<br />
<br />
''' Francisca Mayasari<br />
<br />
*[[Wireless is better than wire]] <br />
*[[Voice over Wi-Fi (Vo-Wi-Fi) will be released]] <br />
* [[Alan Greenspan is going to finish his term in Fed]] <br />
<br />
''' Antje Pfueller '''<br />
<br />
*[[Increasing social isolation]] <br />
*[[Emergence of new Technology Related Diseases]]<br />
<br />
<br />
* Other Radio technologies like RFID and Bluetooth<br />
* Skype and its benefits<br />
* Regulation of Hot Spots<br />
* Convergence of standards and interoperability of products<br />
<br />
== Creating Scenario Plans ==<br />
<br />
The first step to arriving at sceanrios is to analyze the interdependance of driving forces. The following diagram is a summary of the above mentioned driving forces and their interrelation.<br />
[[Image:Driving_Forces_WiFi.png|thumb|Driving Forces Network]]<br />
<br />
To understand the two main dynamics which will direct the scenarios, and to clarify the scenarios' relative position, we next created a Scenario Grid:<br />
[[Image:Scenarios_Grid.png|thumb|Scanario Grid]]<br />
<br />
== SCENARIOS==<br />
<br />
[[A New Boss in Town]]<br><br />
[[Lonely Planet]]<br><br />
[[Empty Highway]]<br><br />
[[Innercity Gridlock]]<br><br />
<br />
==Presentation Feedback==<br />
<br />
I like the scenarios in that it gives new views that one does not often hear from the industry. I would like to see stories more than PowerPoint presented.<br />
Great graphics, where did you get them?<br />
I would like to see more work done on the applications and the possible applications side.<br />
Perhaps include a day in the life, for a mobile professional.<br />
The story lines are excellent, but give them more richness by writing the stories.<br />
Good work!<br />
<br />
'''WiMax'''<br />
I'm not sure why WiMax would dominate, you need to give a reason why we end up in this world<br />
'''Lonely Planet'''<br />
Liked the graph, add some text to it to make it easier readable. <br />
'''Empty Highway'''<br />
Liked how you connected other forces to the space, (e.g. the dollar goes down). Nice the idea of consolidation, and idea of existing investments as spent.<br />
'''Innercity Gridlock'''<br />
like the way you build the logic of the scenarios<br />
<br />
Nice work look forward to hearing from you regarding the project!!<br />
<br />
<br />
== Learning Log ==<br />
* Alok Sharma<br />
* Antje Pfuler<br />
* Francisca Mayasari >> [[Learning Log Francisca Mayasari]]<br />
* Michael Davies<br />
<br />
== Headline text ==<br />
<br />
== Headline text ==<br />
<br />
<br />
[http://scenariothinking.org/wiki/index.php/LIACS_ICT_in_Business_2005 >>BACK>>]: To LIACS ICT in Business 2005</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=The_Future_of_WiFi_2010&diff=4232The Future of WiFi 20102005-04-12T17:50:22Z<p>Alok Sharma: /* DRIVING FORCES */</p>
<hr />
<div>===GROUP COMPOSITION===<br />
<br />
Hello, We are the MBA students in Information Management from the Leiden University School of Management. Our Group comprises of:<br />
<br />
#Alok Sharma<br />
#Antje Pfueller<br />
#Michael Davies<br />
#Francisca Mayasari<br />
<br />
==INTRODUCTION==<br />
<br />
Wi-Fi or Wireless fidelity is freedom. It allows you to connect to the internet from anywhere without the use of wires. Imagine accessing the internet from the airports, train station, coffee shops and probably while driving. Wi-fi networks use radio technologies like IEEE 802.11a or 802.11b to provide fast and reliable wireless connectivity.Wireless networks can be used to connect computers with each other and also connect them to the internet or other wired devices. Wireless networks operate in the unlicenced free 2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz radio bands at a speed of 11Mbps for 802.11b standard and 54 Mbps for 802.11a standard. Since Wi-fi is cheaper, faster and easy to set up as a network most organizations are now considering to deploy Wlans as compared to traditional wired LANs. Wi-Fi is also a threat to some industries like the cellular industries who have invested heavily in the 3G technology to provide internet access. Will the cellular companies eventually have to adopt Wi-FI or can they still offer some value with 3G? Perhaps almost every industry will be affected with the Wi-Fi revolution. Hotels will have to deploy Wi-Fi networks to provide better customer satisfaction. Home appliances like Microwave, Cordeless Phones, Vacuum Cleaner etc. could have Wi-Fi enadled chips in the future. Even the TV and music systems, PDAs, mobile phones and perhaps everything would be Wi-Fi enabled. So does this mean that Wi-Fi is the next biggest revolution in IT after the internet or even after the advent of the PC. However since the radio signals travel in the air security could be an issue with the wireless networks. But these problems could be solved with time and if that happens then sky is the limit for Wi-Fi. Some other considerations are the environment and health hazards associated with the use of Wi-Fi. A challenge for the Wi-Fi industry is how to cope up with these and other government regulations that might arise in the future due to the rapid use and availability of Wi-Fi networks.<br />
<br />
<br />
== UNCERTAINTIES ==<br />
<br />
In the following we will approach this topic by taking a look at a series of uncertainties that will affect the development of WiFi in the future. These uncertainties are grouped into 4 areas of influence:<br />
<br />
# '''Technology'''<br />
#* Where are the limits to WiFi Technology?<br />
#** Weather conditions, coverage, bandwidth, power transmission, interference with other devices??<br />
#* Security Issues?<br />
#* New technology developments<br />
#** Devices and Security standards<br />
# '''Industry'''<br />
#* Who will be the main beneficiaries? <br />
#* Will Wi-Fi seriously effect the cable industry?<br />
#* What will be the effect on cellular industry?<br />
#* How will the business of Telcos be effetcted with Wi-Fi?<br />
#** Will they have to adopt the Wi-Fi Technology or can they survive without it?<br />
#* Effect on related industries like PC's, Home appliances,Consumer electronics, Hospitality industry?<br />
# '''Society'''<br />
#* Will there be any Health Implications?<br />
#* Are there any Psychological Implications?<br />
#* How will the lifestyle change?<br />
#** Work environment?<br />
#** Private Life?<br />
#* What will be the Impact on different Age groups and how likely will it increase the gap between old and young?<br />
#* Do people adopt the new possibilities?<br />
# '''Government'''<br />
#* Are governments likely to change regulations?<br />
#* Will there be any country with specific regulations?<br />
<br />
== RESEARCH QUESTIONS ==<br />
Along those lines the following research question developed:<br />
# '''Technology'''<br />
#* What is WiFi technology?<br />
#** Who are the stakeholders in this technology?<br />
#** Who has influence over this technology?<br />
#* What are the applications of WiFi?<br />
#** What devices are currently available?<br />
#** What future devices may be available?<br />
#* What are the limitations of WiFi?<br />
#* What are the technical implications of WiFi?<br />
# '''Industry'''<br />
#* Is Wi-fi complimentary or direct competition to the 3-G services offered by the cellular comapnies?<br />
#* Will the use of Voice over Wi-Fi effect the landline business of Telcos? Can WiFi provide last mile connectivity?<br />
#* Can Wi-Fi offer the value add which will benefit the service industries like Hotels, Hospitals etc to attract more customers?<br />
#* Wimax Vs Wifi? and Intel's role in it?<br />
# '''Society'''<br />
#* How is the current modern lifestyle? How much technology is involved in forming everyday life?<br />
#* Which role does WiFi play today?<br />
#* Are there any alternative technologies at hand? How attractive is WiFi compared to those?<br />
#* Are there any reported health implications of wireless technology, like f.e. electro smog research done for mobile phones?<br />
# '''Government'''<br />
#* How is WiFi technology regulated?<br />
<br />
== ANSWERS TO RESEARCH QUESTIONS ==<br />
<br />
* [[Technology Related-Answers]]<br />
* [[Industry Related-Answers]]<br />
* [[Society Related-Answers]]<br />
* [[Government Related-Answers]]<br />
<br />
== DRIVING FORCES ==<br />
# ''' Michael Davies '''<br />
*[[The Rapid Increase in WiFi Transmission Rates]] <br />
*[[The Improvements in Security of WiFi Transmissions]]<br />
<br />
# ''' Alok Sharma '''<br />
*[[Power of Information-anywhere, everywhere]]<br />
*[[Cost of Setting up a Wi-Fi Network]]<br />
*[[Popularity of Wimax and its features]]<br />
*[[Popularity of 4G]]<br />
<br />
# ''' Francisca Mayasari<br />
*[[Wireless is better than wire]] <br />
*[[Voice over Wi-Fi (Vo-Wi-Fi) will be released]] <br />
* [[Alan Greenspan is going to finish his term in Fed]] <br />
<br />
# ''' Antje Pfueller<br />
*[[Increasing social isolation]] <br />
*[[Emergence of new Technology Related Diseases]]<br />
<br />
<br />
* Other Radio technologies like RFID and Bluetooth<br />
* Skype and its benefits<br />
* Regulation of Hot Spots<br />
* Convergence of standards and interoperability of products<br />
<br />
== Creating Scenario Plans ==<br />
<br />
The first step to arriving at sceanrios is to analyze the interdependance of driving forces. The following diagram is a summary of the above mentioned driving forces and their interrelation.<br />
[[Image:Driving_Forces_WiFi.png|thumb|Driving Forces Network]]<br />
<br />
To understand the two main dynamics which will direct the scenarios, and to clarify the scenarios' relative position, we next created a Scenario Grid:<br />
[[Image:Scenarios_Grid.png|thumb|Scanario Grid]]<br />
<br />
== SCENARIOS==<br />
<br />
[[A New Boss in Town]]<br><br />
[[Lonely Planet]]<br><br />
[[Empty Highway]]<br><br />
[[Innercity Gridlock]]<br><br />
<br />
==Presentation Feedback==<br />
<br />
I like the scenarios in that it gives new views that one does not often hear from the industry. I would like to see stories more than PowerPoint presented.<br />
Great graphics, where did you get them?<br />
I would like to see more work done on the applications and the possible applications side.<br />
Perhaps include a day in the life, for a mobile professional.<br />
The story lines are excellent, but give them more richness by writing the stories.<br />
Good work!<br />
<br />
'''WiMax'''<br />
I'm not sure why WiMax would dominate, you need to give a reason why we end up in this world<br />
'''Lonely Planet'''<br />
Liked the graph, add some text to it to make it easier readable. <br />
'''Empty Highway'''<br />
Liked how you connected other forces to the space, (e.g. the dollar goes down). Nice the idea of consolidation, and idea of existing investments as spent.<br />
'''Innercity Gridlock'''<br />
like the way you build the logic of the scenarios<br />
<br />
Nice work look forward to hearing from you regarding the project!!<br />
<br />
<br />
== Learning Log ==<br />
* Alok Sharma<br />
* Antje Pfuler<br />
* Francisca Mayasari >> [[Learning Log Francisca Mayasari]]<br />
* Michael Davies<br />
<br />
== Headline text ==<br />
<br />
== Headline text ==<br />
<br />
<br />
[http://scenariothinking.org/wiki/index.php/LIACS_ICT_in_Business_2005 >>BACK>>]: To LIACS ICT in Business 2005</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=The_Future_of_WiFi_2010&diff=4231The Future of WiFi 20102005-04-12T17:45:13Z<p>Alok Sharma: /* DRIVING FORCES */</p>
<hr />
<div>===GROUP COMPOSITION===<br />
<br />
Hello, We are the MBA students in Information Management from the Leiden University School of Management. Our Group comprises of:<br />
<br />
#Alok Sharma<br />
#Antje Pfueller<br />
#Michael Davies<br />
#Francisca Mayasari<br />
<br />
==INTRODUCTION==<br />
<br />
Wi-Fi or Wireless fidelity is freedom. It allows you to connect to the internet from anywhere without the use of wires. Imagine accessing the internet from the airports, train station, coffee shops and probably while driving. Wi-fi networks use radio technologies like IEEE 802.11a or 802.11b to provide fast and reliable wireless connectivity.Wireless networks can be used to connect computers with each other and also connect them to the internet or other wired devices. Wireless networks operate in the unlicenced free 2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz radio bands at a speed of 11Mbps for 802.11b standard and 54 Mbps for 802.11a standard. Since Wi-fi is cheaper, faster and easy to set up as a network most organizations are now considering to deploy Wlans as compared to traditional wired LANs. Wi-Fi is also a threat to some industries like the cellular industries who have invested heavily in the 3G technology to provide internet access. Will the cellular companies eventually have to adopt Wi-FI or can they still offer some value with 3G? Perhaps almost every industry will be affected with the Wi-Fi revolution. Hotels will have to deploy Wi-Fi networks to provide better customer satisfaction. Home appliances like Microwave, Cordeless Phones, Vacuum Cleaner etc. could have Wi-Fi enadled chips in the future. Even the TV and music systems, PDAs, mobile phones and perhaps everything would be Wi-Fi enabled. So does this mean that Wi-Fi is the next biggest revolution in IT after the internet or even after the advent of the PC. However since the radio signals travel in the air security could be an issue with the wireless networks. But these problems could be solved with time and if that happens then sky is the limit for Wi-Fi. Some other considerations are the environment and health hazards associated with the use of Wi-Fi. A challenge for the Wi-Fi industry is how to cope up with these and other government regulations that might arise in the future due to the rapid use and availability of Wi-Fi networks.<br />
<br />
<br />
== UNCERTAINTIES ==<br />
<br />
In the following we will approach this topic by taking a look at a series of uncertainties that will affect the development of WiFi in the future. These uncertainties are grouped into 4 areas of influence:<br />
<br />
# '''Technology'''<br />
#* Where are the limits to WiFi Technology?<br />
#** Weather conditions, coverage, bandwidth, power transmission, interference with other devices??<br />
#* Security Issues?<br />
#* New technology developments<br />
#** Devices and Security standards<br />
# '''Industry'''<br />
#* Who will be the main beneficiaries? <br />
#* Will Wi-Fi seriously effect the cable industry?<br />
#* What will be the effect on cellular industry?<br />
#* How will the business of Telcos be effetcted with Wi-Fi?<br />
#** Will they have to adopt the Wi-Fi Technology or can they survive without it?<br />
#* Effect on related industries like PC's, Home appliances,Consumer electronics, Hospitality industry?<br />
# '''Society'''<br />
#* Will there be any Health Implications?<br />
#* Are there any Psychological Implications?<br />
#* How will the lifestyle change?<br />
#** Work environment?<br />
#** Private Life?<br />
#* What will be the Impact on different Age groups and how likely will it increase the gap between old and young?<br />
#* Do people adopt the new possibilities?<br />
# '''Government'''<br />
#* Are governments likely to change regulations?<br />
#* Will there be any country with specific regulations?<br />
<br />
== RESEARCH QUESTIONS ==<br />
Along those lines the following research question developed:<br />
# '''Technology'''<br />
#* What is WiFi technology?<br />
#** Who are the stakeholders in this technology?<br />
#** Who has influence over this technology?<br />
#* What are the applications of WiFi?<br />
#** What devices are currently available?<br />
#** What future devices may be available?<br />
#* What are the limitations of WiFi?<br />
#* What are the technical implications of WiFi?<br />
# '''Industry'''<br />
#* Is Wi-fi complimentary or direct competition to the 3-G services offered by the cellular comapnies?<br />
#* Will the use of Voice over Wi-Fi effect the landline business of Telcos? Can WiFi provide last mile connectivity?<br />
#* Can Wi-Fi offer the value add which will benefit the service industries like Hotels, Hospitals etc to attract more customers?<br />
#* Wimax Vs Wifi? and Intel's role in it?<br />
# '''Society'''<br />
#* How is the current modern lifestyle? How much technology is involved in forming everyday life?<br />
#* Which role does WiFi play today?<br />
#* Are there any alternative technologies at hand? How attractive is WiFi compared to those?<br />
#* Are there any reported health implications of wireless technology, like f.e. electro smog research done for mobile phones?<br />
# '''Government'''<br />
#* How is WiFi technology regulated?<br />
<br />
== ANSWERS TO RESEARCH QUESTIONS ==<br />
<br />
* [[Technology Related-Answers]]<br />
* [[Industry Related-Answers]]<br />
* [[Society Related-Answers]]<br />
* [[Government Related-Answers]]<br />
<br />
== DRIVING FORCES ==<br />
*[[The Rapid Increase in WiFi Transmission Rates]] - Michael Davies<br />
*[[The Improvements in Security of WiFi Transmissions]] - Michael Davies<br />
*[[Power of Information-anywhere, everywhere]] - Alok Sharma<br />
*[[Cost of Setting up a Wi-Fi Network]] - Alok Sharma<br />
*[[Popularity of Wimax and its features]]- Alok Sharma<br />
*[[Popularity of 4G]]- Alok Sharma<br />
*[[Wireless is better than wire]] - Francisca Mayasari<br />
*[[Voice over Wi-Fi (Vo-Wi-Fi) will be released]] - Francisca Mayasari<br />
*[[Increasing social isolation]] - Antje Pfueller<br />
*[[Emergence of new Technology Related Diseases]] - Antje Pfueller<br />
* Other Radio technologies like RFID and Bluetooth<br />
* Skype and its benefits<br />
* Regulation of Hot Spots<br />
* Convergence of standards and interoperability of products<br />
* [[Alan Greenspan is going to finish his term in Fed]] - Francisca Mayasari<br />
<br />
== Creating Scenario Plans ==<br />
<br />
The first step to arriving at sceanrios is to analyze the interdependance of driving forces. The following diagram is a summary of the above mentioned driving forces and their interrelation.<br />
[[Image:Driving_Forces_WiFi.png|thumb|Driving Forces Network]]<br />
<br />
To understand the two main dynamics which will direct the scenarios, and to clarify the scenarios' relative position, we next created a Scenario Grid:<br />
[[Image:Scenarios_Grid.png|thumb|Scanario Grid]]<br />
<br />
== SCENARIOS==<br />
<br />
[[A New Boss in Town]]<br><br />
[[Lonely Planet]]<br><br />
[[Empty Highway]]<br><br />
[[Innercity Gridlock]]<br><br />
<br />
==Presentation Feedback==<br />
<br />
I like the scenarios in that it gives new views that one does not often hear from the industry. I would like to see stories more than PowerPoint presented.<br />
Great graphics, where did you get them?<br />
I would like to see more work done on the applications and the possible applications side.<br />
Perhaps include a day in the life, for a mobile professional.<br />
The story lines are excellent, but give them more richness by writing the stories.<br />
Good work!<br />
<br />
'''WiMax'''<br />
I'm not sure why WiMax would dominate, you need to give a reason why we end up in this world<br />
'''Lonely Planet'''<br />
Liked the graph, add some text to it to make it easier readable. <br />
'''Empty Highway'''<br />
Liked how you connected other forces to the space, (e.g. the dollar goes down). Nice the idea of consolidation, and idea of existing investments as spent.<br />
'''Innercity Gridlock'''<br />
like the way you build the logic of the scenarios<br />
<br />
Nice work look forward to hearing from you regarding the project!!<br />
<br />
<br />
== Learning Log ==<br />
* Alok Sharma<br />
* Antje Pfuler<br />
* Francisca Mayasari >> [[Learning Log Francisca Mayasari]]<br />
* Michael Davies<br />
<br />
== Headline text ==<br />
<br />
== Headline text ==<br />
<br />
<br />
[http://scenariothinking.org/wiki/index.php/LIACS_ICT_in_Business_2005 >>BACK>>]: To LIACS ICT in Business 2005</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=Popularity_of_Wimax_and_its_features&diff=13123Popularity of Wimax and its features2005-04-12T17:43:00Z<p>Alok Sharma: /* Web Resources : */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Description :==<br />
<br />
Wimax or "Wireless(Wi)Microwave Access (MA)" is a wireless networking standard for interoperability across IEEE 802.16* standard based products. Wimax can operate in both the licensed(2.5 Ghz and 3.5 Ghz) and unlicensed spectrum(5.8 Ghz) unlike Wi-Fi. Wimax offers wireless coverage upto 30 miles as compared with around 100 meters of Wi-Fi. Wimax offers reliable and faster connection even when a person is away from the transmitter. Wimax is easy to install and this can be beneficial for emerging markets and rural areas which still havn't got broadband coonection.<br />
<br />
== Enablers :==<br />
<br />
* Support from Intel<br />
* Larger coverage area<br />
* The need for broadband connection while on the move<br />
* The lower range of Wi-Fi<br />
* Operating in both Licensed and unlicensed spectrum<br />
* Better Quality of service<br />
<br />
== Inhibitors :==<br />
<br />
* Government regulations<br />
* Spectrum limitations<br />
* Cost<br />
* People's expectations<br />
* Interoperability of products<br />
<br />
== Paradigms :==<br />
<br />
* Wimax Forum<br />
* Development of Wimax silicon code named Rosedale by Intel<br />
<br />
== Experts :==<br />
<br />
* Intel<br />
<br />
== Timing :==<br />
<br />
* 2004- development of 802.16-2004 standard<br />
* 2005- development of 802.16e standard<br />
<br />
== Web Resources :==<br />
<br />
* http://www.intel.com/ebusiness/pdf/wireless/intel/80216_wimax.pdf<br />
* http://www.wimaxforum.org/news/downloads/WiMAXNLOSgeneral-versionaug04.pdf<br />
* http://www.wimaxforum.org<br />
* http://www.intel.com/netcomms/technologies/wimax/<br />
*http://developer.intel.com/technology/itj/2004/volume08issue03/art05_multiantenna/p01_abstract.htm<br />
* http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2005/0314attexec.html<br />
<br />
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<hr />
<div>== Description :==<br />
<br />
Wimax or "Wireless(Wi)Microwave Access (MA)" is a wireless networking standard for interoperability across IEEE 802.16* standard based products. Wimax can operate in both the licensed(2.5 Ghz and 3.5 Ghz) and unlicensed spectrum(5.8 Ghz) unlike Wi-Fi. Wimax offers wireless coverage upto 30 miles as compared with around 100 meters of Wi-Fi. Wimax offers reliable and faster connection even when a person is away from the transmitter. Wimax is easy to install and this can be beneficial for emerging markets and rural areas which still havn't got broadband coonection.<br />
<br />
== Enablers :==<br />
<br />
* Support from Intel<br />
* Larger coverage area<br />
* The need for broadband connection while on the move<br />
* The lower range of Wi-Fi<br />
* Operating in both Licensed and unlicensed spectrum<br />
* Better Quality of service<br />
<br />
== Inhibitors :==<br />
<br />
* Government regulations<br />
* Spectrum limitations<br />
* Cost<br />
* People's expectations<br />
* Interoperability of products<br />
<br />
== Paradigms :==<br />
<br />
* Wimax Forum<br />
* Development of Wimax silicon code named Rosedale by Intel<br />
<br />
== Experts :==<br />
<br />
* Intel<br />
<br />
== Timing :==<br />
<br />
* 2004- development of 802.16-2004 standard<br />
* 2005- development of 802.16e standard<br />
<br />
== Web Resources :==<br />
<br />
* http://www.intel.com/ebusiness/pdf/wireless/intel/80216_wimax.pdf<br />
* http://www.wimaxforum.org/news/downloads/WiMAXNLOSgeneral-versionaug04.pdf<br />
* http://www.wimaxforum.org<br />
* http://www.intel.com/netcomms/technologies/wimax/<br />
*http://developer.intel.com/technology/itj/2004/volume08issue03/art05_multiantenna/p01_abstract.htm<br />
<br />
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<hr />
<div>== Description:==<br />
<br />
The low cost of setting up a Wi-Fi network is one of the driving factors for its popularity besides being able to provide information anywhere and everywhere. It reduces the entry barriers for companies to enter the Wi-Fi industry and it is evident by the number of cellular companies and Telcos and also small businesses and individuals setting up a Wi-Fi network. To set up a Wi-fi network an access point or a gateway is required which send and receives radio signals and a Wi-Fi radio is required to be embedded in the devices like PC, PDA,Laptops etc. The major difference in terms of cost of setting up a Wi-fi network as compared to other networks is that Wi-Fi operates in the unlicenced 2.4 -5 Ghz radio bands. So there is no cost of obtaining a licence as compared to other networks which have to pay billion of dollars to obtain a licence for a spectrum for transmission.<br />
<br />
Other good thing for people wanting to set up a Wi-Fi network is that the prices of Wi-Fi access points and radios are falling sharply. The cost of a Wi-Fi radio chip which was around $16 in 2002 will drop to under $2 in 2006. Similarly the cost of Wi-Fi Aceess points which were around $1000 in 2002 are under $100 now and are expected to fall further. Also the Wi-fi card that was around $700 in 2000 is almost under $50 now and is approaching to be provided as a standard feature in most of the new PC's being manufactured today. Because of these low price to set up a Wi-Fi network and without any licence fees to be paid millions of wi-Fi networks have been set up as they also provide better speeds as compared to the traditional broadband and cellular networks.<br />
<br />
Besides the cost of setting up the network the cost advantage of the Wi-Fi network is further enhanced by the usage charges for accessing data through a Wi-fi network which is a fraction to what is being charged by 3G cellular companies to provide data services. A typical data transfer over a 3G network costs aroung $1-$4 per megabyte whereas the same cost over a Wi-Fi network come out to be around $.01 per megabyte. This further gives an incentive to set up a Wi-Fi network as it will be attractive to more consumers and the cost will be recovered very soon.<br />
<br />
== Enablers:==<br />
<br />
* Unlicenced Spectrum of 2.4 Ghz and 5Ghz<br />
* Low cost Wi-Fi access points<br />
* Low cost of Wi-Fi radios<br />
* Low cost of Wi-Fi radio chipsets<br />
* Increased competition from other wireless technologies<br />
* Increased number of Wi-Fi hardware manufacturers<br />
* Support from the PC industry to counter data services from 3G companies<br />
* [[The Improvements in Security of WiFi Transmissions]]<br />
* Current regulation of radio bands<br />
<br />
== Inhibitors:==<br />
<br />
* Interoperability of Wi-Fi equipments<br />
* Roaming agreements and fees charged by different networks<br />
* Limited range of a single access point<br />
* Coverage across cities and different countries<br />
<br />
== Paradigms:==<br />
<br />
* Low cost Wi-Fi hot spot for around $200 <br />
http://www.accelenet.net/wireless_low.html<br />
<br />
* Wi-Fi Card around $50<br />
<br />
* Wi-Fi Access Point under $100<br />
<br />
* A city wide Wi-Fi network to cover the city of Philadelphia will cost $10 million <br />
<br />
http://www.accelenet.net/wireless_low.html<br />
<br />
* Monthy operating estimated profit of a cafe hot spot estimated around $116 and monthly operating profit of a hot spot at airport around $14,167<br />
<br />
http://www.boingo.com/wi-fi_industry_basics3_3.html<br />
<br />
== Experts:==<br />
<br />
* 802.11 & Cellular: Competitor or Compliment by Bill Gurley<br />
<br />
http://shrikant.emergic.org/archives/2003/03/<br />
<br />
== Timings:==<br />
<br />
* Cost of Radio Chipset in 2000- $16 approximately<br />
** Cost of Radio chipset in 2006-$2 approximately<br />
<br />
* Cost of Wi-Fi Access Point around $1000 in 2002<br />
** Cost of Wi-Fi Access Point in 2005 under $100<br />
<br />
* Cost of Wi-Fi Radio Card around $700 in 2000<br />
** Cost of Wi-Fi Radio Card in 2005 under $50<br />
*** Wi-Fi radio card to be part of all Pc's and laptops from 2005 onwards making effective marginal cost to the customer zero<br />
<br />
== Web Resources:==<br />
<br />
* http://www.boingo.com/wi-fi_industry_basics3_3.html<br />
<br />
* http://shrikant.emergic.org/archives/2003/03/<br />
<br />
* http://www.fiercewireless.com/topics/wifi.asp <br />
<br />
* http://www.wi-fi.org/OpenSection/articles.asp?TID=5<br />
<br />
* http://www.bitpipe.com/rlist/term/Wi-Fi.html<br />
<br />
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<div>== Description:==<br />
<br />
In todays digital world people and organizations are striving for the need of information all the time to improve their business performance and to stay connected at all times. In U.S. alone there are 36 million business travelers, 27 million of whom carry laptops and have the need to have important information while traveling. Nowadays with extreme competition and mature markets companies can really benefit from critical information at the right time to differentiate themselves from their competitors. Wi-Fi is an answer to this requirement as it is not bound by the limitations of wires. Imagine a sales person being able to access the company intranet from the customer site to make a proposal , look up for key information from the database etc. The CEO gives important inputs for a multi billion dollar contract to his staff while on the airplane.Wi-Fi enables to access large databases, download huge files and videos and access email instantly. The seamless availability of information can streamline business processes of a company, improve the responsiveness towards customers and suppliers and companies overall become more efficient.<br />
<br />
In the fast changing world with increased competition people need information all the time. When they are travelling, when they are driving, when they are at home , when they are on a vacation , when they are in the airlines, or trains or restaurants they need information everytime. The power of Wi-Fi can make this possible by providing access to the internet anywhere and everywhere. Firms and corporations who can provide these facilities to their employees, customers and suppliers will have an upper hand as compared to their competitors.<br />
<br />
Even in the simplest usage at home, imagine accessing the internet from a fixed location and imagine accessing the emails from anywhere in the house, sitting on the sofa or the living room or the kitchen without any wires and different connections. This is the power of Wi-Fi which can help to access information from anywhere without the inconvenience of wiring the entire location.<br />
<br />
For business travelers hot spots have been placed at hotels, airports, train stations and cafes to help them access critical information everytime. But companies like Boingo and Vivato are making internet access for larger areas and complete cities. As stated by CEO of vivato, Ken Biba that "You'd need just 30 to 50 Vivato switches to turn all of Dartmouth into a hot spot. And it may go further than that". This shows that the critical information required by the people will be available anywhere and everywhere by the Wi-Fi networks.<br />
<br />
Information not ony in the form of data from the internet access everywhere made available by Wi-Fi but also by taking to each other from all locations over the Wi-Fi network is possible. Cellular comapnies will integrate the mobiles with Wi-Fi and thus people can talk to each other and share information over the Wi-Fi Network.<br />
<br />
== Enablers:==<br />
<br />
* The Wi-Fi technlogy itself<br />
* Increased global competition<br />
* The ease of setting up a Wi-Fi network <br />
* The increased use of Internet and its benefits<br />
* The globalization of companies and the increased traveling of people to other countries to meet customers , suppliers and employees<br />
* Improved Customer Satisfaction<br />
* Decreased costs of operation and improved Return On Investment<br />
* [[Cost of Setting up a Wi-Fi Network]]<br />
* Improved productivity<br />
* [[The Rapid Increase in WiFi Transmission Rates]]<br />
* [[Voice over Wi-Fi (Vo-Wi-Fi) will be released]]<br />
* [[Need for Information On Demand]]<br />
* Increasing Mobility<br />
* [[Wireless is better than wire]]<br />
<br />
== Inhibitors:==<br />
<br />
* The security of the critical information-threat of hacking information<br />
* The cost of Setting up a complete Wi-Fi enabled world<br />
* Reliabiity in terms of the coverage area <br />
* Interference with other equipments and frequencies- For example in Airplanes<br />
* Uninterrupted connection across diffeent regions<br />
* Integration with existing networks and euipments<br />
* Performance of the network<br />
* [[Increasing social isolation]]<br />
* [[Emergence of new Technology Related Diseases]]<br />
<br />
== Paradigms: ==<br />
<br />
Th rate at which the Wi-Fi hot spots and wi-Fi users are growing shows the power and importance of information required by the users. According to Gartner the number of users using Wi-Fi will reach 99 million by 2006 and further increase. "In a conservative estimate, ABI, a technology think tank in Oyster Bay, N.Y., predicts worldwide hotspots will grow in the next five years from 28,500 to 208,000". It is a matter of time when companies like Boingo, Cometa and others will provide Wi-Fi access in the whole city and also across different cities with some kind of roaming arrangement between them as it is within the cellular industry at this moment.<br />
<br />
== Experts: ==<br />
<br />
*Wi-Fi and the future of wireless by Gregory M. Lamb-staff writer of the Christian Science Monitor<br />
http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0105/p13s02-wmgn.html<br />
<br />
* The Wi-Fi Revolution by Chris Anderson<br />
http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/11.05/unwired/wifirevolution.html<br />
<br />
== Timing:==<br />
<br />
* In 1997, the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) drafted the 802.11 standard for wireless local area networking. <br />
<br />
* In 1999, the 802.11b standard was drafted and accepted by the networking industry, and products for wireless networking over the 2.4GHz frequency began being produced<br />
<br />
* Between 1995-2005 the number of Hot Spots that have grown from around 28000 to over 200,000 approximately<br />
<br />
* By 2005 number of people using Wi-Fi would be around 80 Million<br />
<br />
* Between 2002-2005 companies like Boingo have set up roaming agreements with other Wi-Fi service providers to provide uninterrupted Wi-fi across different cities.<br />
<br />
== Web Resources:==<br />
<br />
* http://www.fiercewireless.com/topics/wifi.asp <br />
<br />
* http://www.wi-fi.org/OpenSection/articles.asp?TID=5<br />
<br />
* http://www.bitpipe.com/rlist/term/Wi-Fi.html<br />
<br />
* http://www.boingo.com/wi-fi_industry_basics_2.html<br />
<br />
[http://scenariothinking.org/wiki/index.php/The_Future_of_WiFi >>BACK>>]: To The Future of WiFi</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=Popularity_of_Wimax_and_its_features&diff=4228Popularity of Wimax and its features2005-04-12T17:13:58Z<p>Alok Sharma: /* Web Resources : */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Description :==<br />
<br />
Wimax or "Wireless(Wi)Microwave Access (MA)" is a wireless networking standard for interoperability across IEEE 802.16* standard based products. Wimax can operate in both the licensed(2.5 Ghz and 3.5 Ghz) and unlicensed spectrum(5.8 Ghz) unlike Wi-Fi. Wimax offers wireless coverage upto 30 miles as compared with around 100 meters of Wi-Fi. Wimax offers reliable and faster connection even when a person is away from the transmitter. Wimax is easy to install and this can be beneficial for emerging markets and rural areas which still havn't got broadband coonection.<br />
<br />
== Enablers :==<br />
<br />
* Support from Intel<br />
* Larger coverage area<br />
* The need for broadband connection while on the move<br />
* The lower range of Wi-Fi<br />
* Operating in both Licensed and unlicensed spectrum<br />
* Better Quality of service<br />
<br />
== Inhibitors :==<br />
<br />
* Government regulations<br />
* Spectrum limitations<br />
* Cost<br />
* People's expectations<br />
* Interoperability of products<br />
<br />
== Paradigms :==<br />
<br />
* Wimax Forum<br />
* Development of Wimax silicon code named Rosedale by Intel<br />
<br />
== Experts :==<br />
<br />
* Intel<br />
<br />
== Timing :==<br />
<br />
* 2004- development of 802.16-2004 standard<br />
* 2005- development of 802.16e standard<br />
<br />
== Web Resources :==<br />
<br />
* http://www.intel.com/ebusiness/pdf/wireless/intel/80216_wimax.pdf<br />
* http://www.wimaxforum.org/news/downloads/WiMAXNLOSgeneral-versionaug04.pdf<br />
* http://www.wimaxforum.org<br />
* http://www.intel.com/netcomms/technologies/wimax/<br />
*http://developer.intel.com/technology/itj/2004/volume08issue03/art05_multiantenna/p01_abstract.htm</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=Popularity_of_Wimax_and_its_features&diff=4225Popularity of Wimax and its features2005-04-12T17:12:28Z<p>Alok Sharma: /* Inhibitors : */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Description :==<br />
<br />
Wimax or "Wireless(Wi)Microwave Access (MA)" is a wireless networking standard for interoperability across IEEE 802.16* standard based products. Wimax can operate in both the licensed(2.5 Ghz and 3.5 Ghz) and unlicensed spectrum(5.8 Ghz) unlike Wi-Fi. Wimax offers wireless coverage upto 30 miles as compared with around 100 meters of Wi-Fi. Wimax offers reliable and faster connection even when a person is away from the transmitter. Wimax is easy to install and this can be beneficial for emerging markets and rural areas which still havn't got broadband coonection.<br />
<br />
== Enablers :==<br />
<br />
* Support from Intel<br />
* Larger coverage area<br />
* The need for broadband connection while on the move<br />
* The lower range of Wi-Fi<br />
* Operating in both Licensed and unlicensed spectrum<br />
* Better Quality of service<br />
<br />
== Inhibitors :==<br />
<br />
* Government regulations<br />
* Spectrum limitations<br />
* Cost<br />
* People's expectations<br />
* Interoperability of products<br />
<br />
== Paradigms :==<br />
<br />
* Wimax Forum<br />
* Development of Wimax silicon code named Rosedale by Intel<br />
<br />
== Experts :==<br />
<br />
* Intel<br />
<br />
== Timing :==<br />
<br />
* 2004- development of 802.16-2004 standard<br />
* 2005- development of 802.16e standard<br />
<br />
== Web Resources :==<br />
<br />
* http://www.intel.com/ebusiness/pdf/wireless/intel/80216_wimax.pdf<br />
* http://www.wimaxforum.org/news/downloads/WiMAXNLOSgeneral-versionaug04.pdf<br />
* www.wimaxforum.org<br />
* www.intel.com/netcomms/technologies/wimax/<br />
*http://developer.intel.com/technology/itj/2004/volume08issue03/art05_multiantenna/p01_abstract.htm</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=Popularity_of_Wimax_and_its_features&diff=4224Popularity of Wimax and its features2005-04-12T17:03:19Z<p>Alok Sharma: /* Description : */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Description :==<br />
<br />
Wimax or "Wireless(Wi)Microwave Access (MA)" is a wireless networking standard for interoperability across IEEE 802.16* standard based products. Wimax can operate in both the licensed(2.5 Ghz and 3.5 Ghz) and unlicensed spectrum(5.8 Ghz) unlike Wi-Fi. Wimax offers wireless coverage upto 30 miles as compared with around 100 meters of Wi-Fi. Wimax offers reliable and faster connection even when a person is away from the transmitter. Wimax is easy to install and this can be beneficial for emerging markets and rural areas which still havn't got broadband coonection.<br />
<br />
== Enablers :==<br />
<br />
* Support from Intel<br />
* Larger coverage area<br />
* The need for broadband connection while on the move<br />
* The lower range of Wi-Fi<br />
* Operating in both Licensed and unlicensed spectrum<br />
* Better Quality of service<br />
<br />
== Inhibitors :==<br />
<br />
* Government regulations<br />
* Spectrum limitations<br />
* Cost<br />
* People's expectations<br />
* Interoperability of products</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=Popularity_of_Wimax_and_its_features&diff=4223Popularity of Wimax and its features2005-04-12T16:41:45Z<p>Alok Sharma: </p>
<hr />
<div>== Description :==</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=The_Future_of_WiFi_2010&diff=4230The Future of WiFi 20102005-04-12T16:24:41Z<p>Alok Sharma: /* DRIVING FORCES */</p>
<hr />
<div>===GROUP COMPOSITION===<br />
<br />
Hello, We are the MBA students in Information Management from the Leiden University School of Management. Our Group comprises of:<br />
<br />
#Alok Sharma<br />
#Antje Pfueller<br />
#Michael Davies<br />
#Francisca Mayasari<br />
<br />
==INTRODUCTION==<br />
<br />
Wi-Fi or Wireless fidelity is freedom. It allows you to connect to the internet from anywhere without the use of wires. Imagine accessing the internet from the airports, train station, coffee shops and probably while driving. Wi-fi networks use radio technologies like IEEE 802.11a or 802.11b to provide fast and reliable wireless connectivity.Wireless networks can be used to connect computers with each other and also connect them to the internet or other wired devices. Wireless networks operate in the unlicenced free 2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz radio bands at a speed of 11Mbps for 802.11b standard and 54 Mbps for 802.11a standard. Since Wi-fi is cheaper, faster and easy to set up as a network most organizations are now considering to deploy Wlans as compared to traditional wired LANs. Wi-Fi is also a threat to some industries like the cellular industries who have invested heavily in the 3G technology to provide internet access. Will the cellular companies eventually have to adopt Wi-FI or can they still offer some value with 3G? Perhaps almost every industry will be affected with the Wi-Fi revolution. Hotels will have to deploy Wi-Fi networks to provide better customer satisfaction. Home appliances like Microwave, Cordeless Phones, Vacuum Cleaner etc. could have Wi-Fi enadled chips in the future. Even the TV and music systems, PDAs, mobile phones and perhaps everything would be Wi-Fi enabled. So does this mean that Wi-Fi is the next biggest revolution in IT after the internet or even after the advent of the PC. However since the radio signals travel in the air security could be an issue with the wireless networks. But these problems could be solved with time and if that happens then sky is the limit for Wi-Fi. Some other considerations are the environment and health hazards associated with the use of Wi-Fi. A challenge for the Wi-Fi industry is how to cope up with these and other government regulations that might arise in the future due to the rapid use and availability of Wi-Fi networks.<br />
<br />
<br />
== UNCERTAINTIES ==<br />
<br />
In the following we will approach this topic by taking a look at a series of uncertainties that will affect the development of WiFi in the future. These uncertainties are grouped into 4 areas of influence:<br />
<br />
# '''Technology'''<br />
#* Where are the limits to WiFi Technology?<br />
#** Weather conditions, coverage, bandwidth, power transmission, interference with other devices??<br />
#* Security Issues?<br />
#* New technology developments<br />
#** Devices and Security standards<br />
# '''Industry'''<br />
#* Who will be the main beneficiaries? <br />
#* Will Wi-Fi seriously effect the cable industry?<br />
#* What will be the effect on cellular industry?<br />
#* How will the business of Telcos be effetcted with Wi-Fi?<br />
#** Will they have to adopt the Wi-Fi Technology or can they survive without it?<br />
#* Effect on related industries like PC's, Home appliances,Consumer electronics, Hospitality industry?<br />
# '''Society'''<br />
#* Will there be any Health Implications?<br />
#* Are there any Psychological Implications?<br />
#* How will the lifestyle change?<br />
#** Work environment?<br />
#** Private Life?<br />
#* What will be the Impact on different Age groups and how likely will it increase the gap between old and young?<br />
#* Do people adopt the new possibilities?<br />
# '''Government'''<br />
#* Are governments likely to change regulations?<br />
#* Will there be any country with specific regulations?<br />
<br />
== RESEARCH QUESTIONS ==<br />
Along those lines the following research question developed:<br />
# '''Technology'''<br />
#* What is WiFi technology?<br />
#** Who are the stakeholders in this technology?<br />
#** Who has influence over this technology?<br />
#* What are the applications of WiFi?<br />
#** What devices are currently available?<br />
#** What future devices may be available?<br />
#* What are the limitations of WiFi?<br />
#* What are the technical implications of WiFi?<br />
# '''Industry'''<br />
#* Is Wi-fi complimentary or direct competition to the 3-G services offered by the cellular comapnies?<br />
#* Will the use of Voice over Wi-Fi effect the landline business of Telcos? Can WiFi provide last mile connectivity?<br />
#* Can Wi-Fi offer the value add which will benefit the service industries like Hotels, Hospitals etc to attract more customers?<br />
#* Wimax Vs Wifi? and Intel's role in it?<br />
# '''Society'''<br />
#* How is the current modern lifestyle? How much technology is involved in forming everyday life?<br />
#* Which role does WiFi play today?<br />
#* Are there any alternative technologies at hand? How attractive is WiFi compared to those?<br />
#* Are there any reported health implications of wireless technology, like f.e. electro smog research done for mobile phones?<br />
# '''Government'''<br />
#* How is WiFi technology regulated?<br />
<br />
== ANSWERS TO RESEARCH QUESTIONS ==<br />
<br />
* [[Technology Related-Answers]]<br />
* [[Industry Related-Answers]]<br />
* [[Society Related-Answers]]<br />
* [[Government Related-Answers]]<br />
<br />
== DRIVING FORCES ==<br />
*[[The Rapid Increase in WiFi Transmission Rates]] - Michael Davies<br />
*[[The Improvements in Security of WiFi Transmissions]] - Michael Davies<br />
*[[Power of Information-anywhere, everywhere]] - Alok Sharma<br />
*[[Cost of Setting up a Wi-Fi Network]] - Alok Sharma<br />
*[[Popularity of Wimax and its features]]- Alok Sharma<br />
*[[Wireless is better than wire]] - Francisca Mayasari<br />
*[[Voice over Wi-Fi (Vo-Wi-Fi) will be released]] - Francisca Mayasari<br />
*[[Increasing social isolation]] - Antje Pfueller<br />
*[[Emergence of new Technology Related Diseases]] - Antje Pfueller<br />
* Other Radio technologies like RFID and Bluetooth<br />
* Skype and its benefits<br />
* Anticipated introduction of 4G for Internet and mobile phones<br />
* Regulation of Hot Spots<br />
* Convergence of standards and interoperability of products<br />
* [[Alan Greenspan is going to finish his term in Fed]] - Francisca Mayasari<br />
<br />
== Creating Scenario Plans ==<br />
<br />
The first step to arriving at sceanrios is to analyze the interdependance of driving forces. The following diagram is a summary of the above mentioned driving forces and their interrelation.<br />
[[Image:Driving_Forces_WiFi.png|thumb|Driving Forces Network]]<br />
<br />
To understand the two main dynamics which will direct the scenarios, and to clarify the scenarios' relative position, we next created a Scenario Grid:<br />
[[Image:Scenarios_Grid.png|thumb|Scanario Grid]]<br />
<br />
== SCENARIOS==<br />
<br />
[[A New Boss in Town]]<br><br />
[[Lonely Planet]]<br><br />
[[Empty Highway]]<br><br />
[[Innercity Gridlock]]<br><br />
<br />
==Presentation Feedback==<br />
<br />
I like the scenarios in that it gives new views that one does not often hear from the industry. I would like to see stories more than PowerPoint presented.<br />
Great graphics, where did you get them?<br />
I would like to see more work done on the applications and the possible applications side.<br />
Perhaps include a day in the life, for a mobile professional.<br />
The story lines are excellent, but give them more richness by writing the stories.<br />
Good work!<br />
<br />
'''WiMax'''<br />
I'm not sure why WiMax would dominate, you need to give a reason why we end up in this world<br />
'''Lonely Planet'''<br />
Liked the graph, add some text to it to make it easier readable. <br />
'''Empty Highway'''<br />
Liked how you connected other forces to the space, (e.g. the dollar goes down). Nice the idea of consolidation, and idea of existing investments as spent.<br />
'''Innercity Gridlock'''<br />
like the way you build the logic of the scenarios<br />
<br />
Nice work look forward to hearing from you regarding the project!!<br />
<br />
<br />
== Learning Log ==<br />
* Alok Sharma<br />
* Antje Pfuler<br />
* Francisca Mayasari >> [[Learning Log Francisca Mayasari]]<br />
* Michael Davies<br />
<br />
== Headline text ==<br />
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== Headline text ==<br />
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<br />
[http://scenariothinking.org/wiki/index.php/LIACS_ICT_in_Business_2005 >>BACK>>]: To LIACS ICT in Business 2005</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=The_Future_of_WiFi_2010&diff=4083The Future of WiFi 20102005-03-30T18:50:23Z<p>Alok Sharma: /* Creating Scenario Plans */</p>
<hr />
<div>===GROUP COMPOSITION===<br />
<br />
Hello, We are the MBA students in Information Management from the Leiden University School of Management. Our Group comprises of:<br />
<br />
#Alok Sharma<br />
#Antje Pfueller<br />
#Michael Davies<br />
#Francisca Mayasari<br />
<br />
==INTRODUCTION==<br />
<br />
Wi-Fi or Wireless fidelity is freedom. It allows you to connect to the internet from anywhere without the use of wires. Imagine accessing the internet from the airports, train station, coffee shops and probably while driving. Wi-fi networks use radio technologies like IEEE 802.11a or 802.11b to provide fast and reliable wireless connectivity.Wireless networks can be used to connect computers with each other and also connect them to the internet or other wired devices. Wireless networks operate in the unlicenced free 2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz radio bands at a speed of 11Mbps for 802.11b standard and 54 Mbps for 802.11a standard. Since Wi-fi is cheaper, faster and easy to set up as a network most organizations are now considering to deploy Wlans as compared to traditional wired LANs. Wi-Fi is also a threat to some industries like the cellular industries who have invested heavily in the 3G technology to provide internet access. Will the cellular companies eventually have to adopt Wi-FI or can they still offer some value with 3G? Perhaps almost every industry will be affected with the Wi-Fi revolution. Hotels will have to deploy Wi-Fi networks to provide better customer satisfaction. Home appliances like Microwave, Cordeless Phones, Vacuum Cleaner etc. could have Wi-Fi enadled chips in the future. Even the TV and music systems, PDAs, mobile phones and perhaps everything would be Wi-Fi enabled. So does this mean that Wi-Fi is the next biggest revolution in IT after the internet or even after the advent of the PC. However since the radio signals travel in the air security could be an issue with the wireless networks. But these problems could be solved with time and if that happens then sky is the limit for Wi-Fi. Some other considerations are the environment and health hazards associated with the use of Wi-Fi. A challenge for the Wi-Fi industry is how to cope up with these and other government regulations that might arise in the future due to the rapid use and availability of Wi-Fi networks.<br />
<br />
<br />
== UNCERTAINTIES ==<br />
<br />
In the following we will approach this topic by taking a look at a series of uncertainties that will affect the development of WiFi in the future. These uncertainties are grouped into 4 areas of influence:<br />
<br />
# '''Technology'''<br />
#* Where are the limits to WiFi Technology?<br />
#** Weather conditions, coverage, bandwidth, power transmission, interference with other devices??<br />
#* Security Issues?<br />
#* New technology developments<br />
#** Devices and Security standards<br />
# '''Industry'''<br />
#* Who will be the main beneficiaries? <br />
#* Will Wi-Fi seriously effect the cable industry?<br />
#* What will be the effect on cellular industry?<br />
#* How will the business of Telcos be effetcted with Wi-Fi?<br />
#** Will they have to adopt the Wi-Fi Technology or can they survive without it?<br />
#* Effect on related industries like PC's, Home appliances,Consumer electronics, Hospitality industry?<br />
# '''Society'''<br />
#* Will there be any Health Implications?<br />
#* Are there any Psychological Implications?<br />
#* How will the lifestyle change?<br />
#** Work environment?<br />
#** Private Life?<br />
#* What will be the Impact on different Age groups and how likely will it increase the gap between old and young?<br />
#* Do people adopt the new possibilities?<br />
# '''Government'''<br />
#* Are governments likely to change regulations?<br />
#* Will there be any country with specific regulations?<br />
<br />
== RESEARCH QUESTIONS ==<br />
Along those lines the following research question developed:<br />
# '''Technology'''<br />
#* What is WiFi technology?<br />
#** Who are the stakeholders in this technology?<br />
#** Who has influence over this technology?<br />
#* What are the applications of WiFi?<br />
#** What devices are currently available?<br />
#** What future devices may be available?<br />
#* What are the limitations of WiFi?<br />
#* What are the technical implications of WiFi?<br />
# '''Industry'''<br />
#* Is Wi-fi complimentary or direct competition to the 3-G services offered by the cellular comapnies?<br />
#* Will the use of Voice over Wi-Fi effect the landline business of Telcos? Can WiFi provide last mile connectivity?<br />
#* Can Wi-Fi offer the value add which will benefit the service industries like Hotels, Hospitals etc to attract more customers?<br />
#* Wimax Vs Wifi? and Intel's role in it?<br />
# '''Society'''<br />
#* How is the current modern lifestyle? How much technology is involved in forming everyday life?<br />
#* Which role does WiFi play today?<br />
#* Are there any alternative technologies at hand? How attractive is WiFi compared to those?<br />
#* Are there any reported health implications of wireless technology, like f.e. electro smog research done for mobile phones?<br />
# '''Government'''<br />
#* How is WiFi technology regulated?<br />
<br />
== ANSWERS TO RESEARCH QUESTIONS ==<br />
<br />
* [[Technology Related-Answers]]<br />
* [[Industry Related-Answers]]<br />
* [[Society Related-Answers]]<br />
* [[Government Related-Answers]]<br />
<br />
== DRIVING FORCES ==<br />
*[[The Rapid Increase in WiFi Transmission Rates]] - Michael Davies<br />
*[[The Improvements in Security of WiFi Transmissions]] - Michael Davies<br />
*[[Power of Information-anywhere, everywhere]] - Alok Sharma<br />
*[[Cost of Setting up a Wi-Fi Network]] - Alok Sharma<br />
*[[Wireless is better than wire]] - Francisca Mayasari<br />
*[[Voice over Wi-Fi (Vo-Wi-Fi) will be released]] - Francisca Mayasari<br />
*[[Increasing social isolation]] - Antje Pfueller<br />
*[[Emergence of new Technology Related Diseases]] - Antje Pfueller<br />
* Popularity of Wimax and its features<br />
* Other Radio technologies like RFID and Bluetooth<br />
* Skype and its benefits<br />
* Anticipated introduction of 4G for Internet and mobile phones<br />
* Regulation of Hot Spots<br />
* Convergence of standards and interoperability of products<br />
<br />
== Creating Scenario Plans ==<br />
<br />
The first step to arriving at sceanrios is to analyze the interdependance of driving forces. The following diagram is a summary of the above mentioned driving forces and their interrelation.<br />
[[Image:Driving_Forces_WiFi.png|thumb|Driving Forces Network]]<br />
<br />
To understand the two main dynamics which will direct the scenarios, and to clarify the scenarios' relative position, we next created a Scenario Grid:<br />
[[Image:Scenarios_Grid.png|thumb|Scanario Grid]]<br />
<br />
== SCENARIOS==<br />
<br />
[[A New Boss in Town]]<br><br />
[[Lonely Planet]]<br><br />
[[Empty Highway]]<br><br />
[[Innercity Gridlock]]<br><br />
<br />
[http://scenariothinking.org/wiki/index.php/LIACS_ICT_in_Business_2005 >>BACK>>]: To LIACS ICT in Business 2005</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=A_New_Boss_in_Town&diff=13067A New Boss in Town2005-03-30T18:49:39Z<p>Alok Sharma: </p>
<hr />
<div>With Wi-Fi dominating the localized environment restricted to homes and Hot-Spots another technology called Wimax (802.16 standard) will evolve for wide area connectivity and eventually will become a standard for wireless connectivity everywhere. <br />
Infact the Wimax will initially gain popularity by around 2006 with fixed operators and ISP’s for providing backhaul and high speed internet access. During this time the Wi-Fi hot spots and other fragmented Wi-Fi locations will also be connected using the Wimax technology. The greater range that Wimax supports around 49 Km as compared to less than 100 meters for Wi-Fi will be the stimuli for this growth. The seamless use of information while on the move without any break in signal and with good speed will further enhance the popularity of Wimax. More operators will deploy Wimax by around 2007-2008 to provide broadband wireless access to rural areas and developing countries. The cost of setting up a Wimax network will be cheaper as compared to DSL or cable options and more and more operators will be looking at incorporating Wimax technology and reduce their reliance on DSL and cable.<br />
<br />
The increasing popularity of Wimax will also fuel the development of devices compatible with Wimax for example Laptops, Cell Phones and PDA’s by 2008-2009. This will further improve the revenues for operators who deploy Wimax network since they will be also be able to provide Voice over the Wimax network with better quality ( near to toll free voice) which was not possible earlier with Wi-Fi networks. The laptops initially will be manufactured with both Wi-Fi chips for local access and Wimax chips for wider area access. The same will be the case with Cell phones and other devices which will support both Wimax and Wi-Fi. The next growth step in Wimax will be that cellular companies will be forced to deploy Wimax networks primarily because the high speed data access that Wimax can provide with seamless connectivity for wider areas like the cellular companies and that the 3G technology will be very costly to further develop when compared with a cheaper option of Wimax; this will also be around 2009. For new cellular networks being developed Wimax will be a certain choice as the cost of setting up a Wimax network is less than that of Cellular network.<br />
<br />
As Wimax also operates both in the licensed and the unlicensed network it will enter in smaller localized locations like homes, offices and hot-spots which were earlier dominated by Wi-Fi by using its unlicensed spectrum by around 2010. This will also spark the manufacturing of devices like cellular phones and laptops with just the Wimax chips which would be a cost advantage for both the manufacturers and the customers.<br />
<br />
All these developments would mean that by 2010 and onwards Wimax will not only be the main source of broadband access in wider metropolitan areas but will also replace Wi-Fi networks from the homes and offices to offer a complete end to end solution for the consumers and the new boss has arrived to change the way people access information all the time anywhere, everywhere.<br />
<br />
[http://scenariothinking.org/wiki/index.php/The_Future_of_WiFi >>BACK>>]: The Future of WiFi</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=A_New_Boss_in_Town&diff=4013A New Boss in Town2005-03-30T18:49:05Z<p>Alok Sharma: </p>
<hr />
<div>With Wi-Fi dominating the localized environment restricted to homes and Hot-Spots another technology called Wimax (802.16 standard) will evolve for wide area connectivity and eventually will become a standard for wireless connectivity everywhere. <br />
Infact the Wimax will initially gain popularity by around 2006 with fixed operators and ISP’s for providing backhaul and high speed internet access. During this time the Wi-Fi hot spots and other fragmented Wi-Fi locations will also be connected using the Wimax technology. The greater range that Wimax supports around 49 Km as compared to less than 100 meters for Wi-Fi will be the stimuli for this growth. The seamless use of information while on the move without any break in signal and with good speed will further enhance the popularity of Wimax. More operators will deploy Wimax by around 2007-2008 to provide broadband wireless access to rural areas and developing countries. The cost of setting up a Wimax network will be cheaper as compared to DSL or cable options and more and more operators will be looking at incorporating Wimax technology and reduce their reliance on DSL and cable.<br />
<br />
The increasing popularity of Wimax will also fuel the development of devices compatible with Wimax for example Laptops, Cell Phones and PDA’s by 2008-2009. This will further improve the revenues for operators who deploy Wimax network since they will be also be able to provide Voice over the Wimax network with better quality ( near to toll free voice) which was not possible earlier with Wi-Fi networks. The laptops initially will be manufactured with both Wi-Fi chips for local access and Wimax chips for wider area access. The same will be the case with Cell phones and other devices which will support both Wimax and Wi-Fi. The next growth step in Wimax will be that cellular companies will be forced to deploy Wimax networks primarily because the high speed data access that Wimax can provide with seamless connectivity for wider areas like the cellular companies and that the 3G technology will be very costly to further develop when compared with a cheaper option of Wimax; this will also be around 2009. For new cellular networks being developed Wimax will be a certain choice as the cost of setting up a Wimax network is less than that of Cellular network.<br />
<br />
As Wimax also operates both in the licensed and the unlicensed network it will enter in smaller localized locations like homes, offices and hot-spots which were earlier dominated by Wi-Fi by using its unlicensed spectrum by around 2010. This will also spark the manufacturing of devices like cellular phones and laptops with just the Wimax chips which would be a cost advantage for both the manufacturers and the customers.<br />
<br />
All these developments would mean that by 2010 and onwards Wimax will not only be the main source of broadband access in wider metropolitan areas but will also replace Wi-Fi networks from the homes and offices to offer a complete end to end solution for the consumers and the new boss has arrived to change the way people access information all the time anywhere, everywhere.<br />
<br />
[http://scenariothinking.org/wiki/index.php/The_Future_of_WiFi>>BACK>>]: The Future of WiFi</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=A_New_Boss_in_Town&diff=4011A New Boss in Town2005-03-30T18:47:36Z<p>Alok Sharma: </p>
<hr />
<div>With Wi-Fi dominating the localized environment restricted to homes and Hot-Spots another technology called Wimax (802.16 standard) will evolve for wide area connectivity and eventually will become a standard for wireless connectivity everywhere. <br />
Infact the Wimax will initially gain popularity by around 2006 with fixed operators and ISP’s for providing backhaul and high speed internet access. During this time the Wi-Fi hot spots and other fragmented Wi-Fi locations will also be connected using the Wimax technology. The greater range that Wimax supports around 49 Km as compared to less than 100 meters for Wi-Fi will be the stimuli for this growth. The seamless use of information while on the move without any break in signal and with good speed will further enhance the popularity of Wimax. More operators will deploy Wimax by around 2007-2008 to provide broadband wireless access to rural areas and developing countries. The cost of setting up a Wimax network will be cheaper as compared to DSL or cable options and more and more operators will be looking at incorporating Wimax technology and reduce their reliance on DSL and cable.<br />
<br />
The increasing popularity of Wimax will also fuel the development of devices compatible with Wimax for example Laptops, Cell Phones and PDA’s by 2008-2009. This will further improve the revenues for operators who deploy Wimax network since they will be also be able to provide Voice over the Wimax network with better quality ( near to toll free voice) which was not possible earlier with Wi-Fi networks. The laptops initially will be manufactured with both Wi-Fi chips for local access and Wimax chips for wider area access. The same will be the case with Cell phones and other devices which will support both Wimax and Wi-Fi. The next growth step in Wimax will be that cellular companies will be forced to deploy Wimax networks primarily because the high speed data access that Wimax can provide with seamless connectivity for wider areas like the cellular companies and that the 3G technology will be very costly to further develop when compared with a cheaper option of Wimax; this will also be around 2009. For new cellular networks being developed Wimax will be a certain choice as the cost of setting up a Wimax network is less than that of Cellular network.<br />
<br />
As Wimax also operates both in the licensed and the unlicensed network it will enter in smaller localized locations like homes, offices and hot-spots which were earlier dominated by Wi-Fi by using its unlicensed spectrum by around 2010. This will also spark the manufacturing of devices like cellular phones and laptops with just the Wimax chips which would be a cost advantage for both the manufacturers and the customers.<br />
<br />
All these developments would mean that by 2010 and onwards Wimax will not only be the main source of broadband access in wider metropolitan areas but will also replace Wi-Fi networks from the homes and offices to offer a complete end to end solution for the consumers and the new boss has arrived to change the way people access information all the time anywhere, everywhere.<br />
<br />
[http://scenariothinking.org/wiki/index.php/LIACS_ICT_in_Business_2005 >>BACK>>]: To LIACS ICT in Business 2005</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=A_New_Boss_in_Town&diff=4008A New Boss in Town2005-03-30T18:45:53Z<p>Alok Sharma: </p>
<hr />
<div>With Wi-Fi dominating the localized environment restricted to homes and Hot-Spots another technology called Wimax (802.16 standard) will evolve for wide area connectivity and eventually will become a standard for wireless connectivity everywhere. <br />
Infact the Wimax will initially gain popularity by around 2006 with fixed operators and ISP’s for providing backhaul and high speed internet access. During this time the Wi-Fi hot spots and other fragmented Wi-Fi locations will also be connected using the Wimax technology. The greater range that Wimax supports around 49 Km as compared to less than 100 meters for Wi-Fi will be the stimuli for this growth. The seamless use of information while on the move without any break in signal and with good speed will further enhance the popularity of Wimax. More operators will deploy Wimax by around 2007-2008 to provide broadband wireless access to rural areas and developing countries. The cost of setting up a Wimax network will be cheaper as compared to DSL or cable options and more and more operators will be looking at incorporating Wimax technology and reduce their reliance on DSL and cable.<br />
<br />
The increasing popularity of Wimax will also fuel the development of devices compatible with Wimax for example Laptops, Cell Phones and PDA’s by 2008-2009. This will further improve the revenues for operators who deploy Wimax network since they will be also be able to provide Voice over the Wimax network with better quality ( near to toll free voice) which was not possible earlier with Wi-Fi networks. The laptops initially will be manufactured with both Wi-Fi chips for local access and Wimax chips for wider area access. The same will be the case with Cell phones and other devices which will support both Wimax and Wi-Fi. The next growth step in Wimax will be that cellular companies will be forced to deploy Wimax networks primarily because the high speed data access that Wimax can provide with seamless connectivity for wider areas like the cellular companies and that the 3G technology will be very costly to further develop when compared with a cheaper option of Wimax; this will also be around 2009. For new cellular networks being developed Wimax will be a certain choice as the cost of setting up a Wimax network is less than that of Cellular network.<br />
<br />
As Wimax also operates both in the licensed and the unlicensed network it will enter in smaller localized locations like homes, offices and hot-spots which were earlier dominated by Wi-Fi by using its unlicensed spectrum by around 2010. This will also spark the manufacturing of devices like cellular phones and laptops with just the Wimax chips which would be a cost advantage for both the manufacturers and the customers.<br />
<br />
All these developments would mean that by 2010 and onwards Wimax will not only be the main source of broadband access in wider metropolitan areas but will also replace Wi-Fi networks from the homes and offices to offer a complete end to end solution for the consumers and the new boss has arrived to change the way people access information all the time anywhere, everywhere.</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=The_Future_of_WiFi_2010&diff=3973The Future of WiFi 20102005-03-30T12:34:46Z<p>Alok Sharma: /* DRIVING FORCES */</p>
<hr />
<div>===GROUP COMPOSITION===<br />
<br />
Hello, We are the MBA students in Information Management from the Leiden University School of Management. Our Group comprises of:<br />
<br />
#Alok Sharma<br />
#Antje Pfueller<br />
#Michael Davies<br />
#Francisca Mayasari<br />
<br />
==INTRODUCTION==<br />
<br />
Wi-Fi or Wireless fidelity is freedom. It allows you to connect to the internet from anywhere without the use of wires. Imagine accessing the internet from the airports, train station, coffee shops and probably while driving. Wi-fi networks use radio technologies like IEEE 802.11a or 802.11b to provide fast and reliable wireless connectivity.Wireless networks can be used to connect computers with each other and also connect them to the internet or other wired devices. Wireless networks operate in the unlicenced free 2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz radio bands at a speed of 11Mbps for 802.11b standard and 54 Mbps for 802.11a standard. Since Wi-fi is cheaper, faster and easy to set up as a network most organizations are now considering to deploy Wlans as compared to traditional wired LANs. Wi-Fi is also a threat to some industries like the cellular industries who have invested heavily in the 3G technology to provide internet access. Will the cellular companies eventually have to adopt Wi-FI or can they still offer some value with 3G? Perhaps almost every industry will be affected with the Wi-Fi revolution. Hotels will have to deploy Wi-Fi networks to provide better customer satisfaction. Home appliances like Microwave, Cordeless Phones, Vacuum Cleaner etc. could have Wi-Fi enadled chips in the future. Even the TV and music systems, PDAs, mobile phones and perhaps everything would be Wi-Fi enabled. So does this mean that Wi-Fi is the next biggest revolution in IT after the internet or even after the advent of the PC. However since the radio signals travel in the air security could be an issue with the wireless networks. But these problems could be solved with time and if that happens then sky is the limit for Wi-Fi. Some other considerations are the environment and health hazards associated with the use of Wi-Fi. A challenge for the Wi-Fi industry is how to cope up with these and other government regulations that might arise in the future due to the rapid use and availability of Wi-Fi networks.<br />
<br />
<br />
== UNCERTAINTIES ==<br />
<br />
In the following we will approach this topic by taking a look at a series of uncertainties that will affect the development of WiFi in the future. These uncertainties are grouped into 4 areas of influence:<br />
<br />
# '''Technology'''<br />
#* Where are the limits to WiFi Technology?<br />
#** Weather conditions, coverage, bandwidth, power transmission, interference with other devices??<br />
#* Security Issues?<br />
#* New technology developments<br />
#** Devices and Security standards<br />
# '''Industry'''<br />
#* Who will be the main beneficiaries? <br />
#* Will Wi-Fi seriously effect the cable industry?<br />
#* What will be the effect on cellular industry?<br />
#* How will the business of Telcos be effetcted with Wi-Fi?<br />
#** Will they have to adopt the Wi-Fi Technology or can they survive without it?<br />
#* Effect on related industries like PC's, Home appliances,Consumer electronics, Hospitality industry?<br />
# '''Society'''<br />
#* Will there be any Health Implications?<br />
#* Are there any Psychological Implications?<br />
#* How will the lifestyle change?<br />
#** Work environment?<br />
#** Private Life?<br />
#* What will be the Impact on different Age groups and how likely will it increase the gap between old and young?<br />
#* Do people adopt the new possibilities?<br />
# '''Government'''<br />
#* Are governments likely to change regulations?<br />
#* Will there be any country with specific regulations?<br />
<br />
== RESEARCH QUESTIONS ==<br />
Along those lines the following research question developed:<br />
# '''Technology'''<br />
#* What is WiFi technology?<br />
#** Who are the stakeholders in this technology?<br />
#** Who has influence over this technology?<br />
#* What are the applications of WiFi?<br />
#** What devices are currently available?<br />
#** What future devices may be available?<br />
#* What are the limitations of WiFi?<br />
#* What are the technical implications of WiFi?<br />
# '''Industry'''<br />
#* Is Wi-fi complimentary or direct competition to the 3-G services offered by the cellular comapnies?<br />
#* Will the use of Voice over Wi-Fi effect the landline business of Telcos? Can WiFi provide last mile connectivity?<br />
#* Can Wi-Fi offer the value add which will benefit the service industries like Hotels, Hospitals etc to attract more customers?<br />
#* Wimax Vs Wifi? and Intel's role in it?<br />
# '''Society'''<br />
#* How is the current modern lifestyle? How much technology is involved in forming everyday life?<br />
#* Which role does WiFi play today?<br />
#* Are there any alternative technologies at hand? How attractive is WiFi compared to those?<br />
#* Are there any reported health implications of wireless technology, like f.e. electro smog research done for mobile phones?<br />
# '''Government'''<br />
#* How is WiFi technology regulated?<br />
<br />
== ANSWERS TO RESEARCH QUESTIONS ==<br />
<br />
* [[Technology Related-Answers]]<br />
* [[Industry Related-Answers]]<br />
* [[Society Related-Answers]]<br />
* [[Government Related-Answers]]<br />
<br />
== DRIVING FORCES ==<br />
*[[The Rapid Increase in WiFi Transmission Rates]] - Michael Davies<br />
*[[The Improvements in Security of WiFi Transmissions]] - Michael Davies<br />
*[[Power of Information-anywhere, everywhere]] - Alok Sharma<br />
*[[Cost of Setting up a Wi-Fi Network]] - Alok Sharma<br />
*[[Wireless is better than wire]] - Francisca Mayasari<br />
*[[Voice over Wi-Fi (Vo-Wi-Fi) will be released]] - Francisca Mayasari<br />
*[[Increasing social isolation]] - Antje Pfueller<br />
*[[Emergence of new Technology Related Diseases]] - Antje Pfueller<br />
* Popularity of Wimax and its features<br />
* Other Radio technologies like RFID and Bluetooth<br />
* Skype and its benefits<br />
* Anticipated introduction of 4G for Internet and mobile phones<br />
* Regulation of Hot Spots<br />
* Convergence of standards and interoperability of products<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[http://scenariothinking.org/wiki/index.php/LIACS_ICT_in_Business_2005 >>BACK>>]: To LIACS ICT in Business 2005</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=The_Future_of_WiFi_2010&diff=3972The Future of WiFi 20102005-03-25T13:33:55Z<p>Alok Sharma: /* DRIVING FORCES */</p>
<hr />
<div>===GROUP COMPOSITION===<br />
<br />
Hello, We are the MBA students in Information Management from the Leiden University School of Management. Our Group comprises of:<br />
<br />
#Alok Sharma<br />
#Antje Pfueller<br />
#Michael Davies<br />
#Francisca Mayasari<br />
<br />
==INTRODUCTION==<br />
<br />
Wi-Fi or Wireless fidelity is freedom. It allows you to connect to the internet from anywhere without the use of wires. Imagine accessing the internet from the airports, train station, coffee shops and probably while driving. Wi-fi networks use radio technologies like IEEE 802.11a or 802.11b to provide fast and reliable wireless connectivity.Wireless networks can be used to connect computers with each other and also connect them to the internet or other wired devices. Wireless networks operate in the unlicenced free 2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz radio bands at a speed of 11Mbps for 802.11b standard and 54 Mbps for 802.11a standard. Since Wi-fi is cheaper, faster and easy to set up as a network most organizations are now considering to deploy Wlans as compared to traditional wired LANs. Wi-Fi is also a threat to some industries like the cellular industries who have invested heavily in the 3G technology to provide internet access. Will the cellular companies eventually have to adopt Wi-FI or can they still offer some value with 3G? Perhaps almost every industry will be affected with the Wi-Fi revolution. Hotels will have to deploy Wi-Fi networks to provide better customer satisfaction. Home appliances like Microwave, Cordeless Phones, Vacuum Cleaner etc. could have Wi-Fi enadled chips in the future. Even the TV and music systems, PDAs, mobile phones and perhaps everything would be Wi-Fi enabled. So does this mean that Wi-Fi is the next biggest revolution in IT after the internet or even after the advent of the PC. However since the radio signals travel in the air security could be an issue with the wireless networks. But these problems could be solved with time and if that happens then sky is the limit for Wi-Fi. Some other considerations are the environment and health hazards associated with the use of Wi-Fi. A challenge for the Wi-Fi industry is how to cope up with these and other government regulations that might arise in the future due to the rapid use and availability of Wi-Fi networks.<br />
<br />
<br />
== UNCERTAINTIES ==<br />
<br />
In the following we will approach this topic by taking a look at a series of uncertainties that will affect the development of WiFi in the future. These uncertainties are grouped into 4 areas of influence:<br />
<br />
# '''Technology'''<br />
#* Where are the limits to WiFi Technology?<br />
#** Weather conditions, coverage, bandwidth, power transmission, interference with other devices??<br />
#* Security Issues?<br />
#* New technology developments<br />
#** Devices and Security standards<br />
# '''Industry'''<br />
#* Who will be the main beneficiaries? <br />
#* Will Wi-Fi seriously effect the cable industry?<br />
#* What will be the effect on cellular industry?<br />
#* How will the business of Telcos be effetcted with Wi-Fi?<br />
#** Will they have to adopt the Wi-Fi Technology or can they survive without it?<br />
#* Effect on related industries like PC's, Home appliances,Consumer electronics, Hospitality industry?<br />
# '''Society'''<br />
#* Will there be any Health Implications?<br />
#* Are there any Psychological Implications?<br />
#* How will the lifestyle change?<br />
#** Work environment?<br />
#** Private Life?<br />
#* What will be the Impact on different Age groups and how likely will it increase the gap between old and young?<br />
#* Do people adopt the new possibilities?<br />
# '''Government'''<br />
#* Are governments likely to change regulations?<br />
#* Will there be any country with specific regulations?<br />
<br />
== RESEARCH QUESTIONS ==<br />
Along those lines the following research question developed:<br />
# '''Technology'''<br />
#* What is WiFi technology?<br />
#** Who are the stakeholders in this technology?<br />
#** Who has influence over this technology?<br />
#* What are the applications of WiFi?<br />
#** What devices are currently available?<br />
#** What future devices may be available?<br />
#* What are the limitations of WiFi?<br />
#* What are the technical implications of WiFi?<br />
# '''Industry'''<br />
#* Is Wi-fi complimentary or direct competition to the 3-G services offered by the cellular comapnies?<br />
#* Will the use of Voice over Wi-Fi effect the landline business of Telcos? Can WiFi provide last mile connectivity?<br />
#* Can Wi-Fi offer the value add which will benefit the service industries like Hotels, Hospitals etc to attract more customers?<br />
#* Wimax Vs Wifi? and Intel's role in it?<br />
# '''Society'''<br />
#* How is the current modern lifestyle? How much technology is involved in forming everyday life?<br />
#* Which role does WiFi play today?<br />
#* Are there any alternative technologies at hand? How attractive is WiFi compared to those?<br />
#* Are there any reported health implications of wireless technology, like f.e. electro smog research done for mobile phones?<br />
# '''Government'''<br />
#* How is WiFi technology regulated?<br />
<br />
== ANSWERS TO RESEARCH QUESTIONS ==<br />
<br />
* [[Technology Related-Answers]]<br />
* [[Industry Related-Answers]]<br />
* [[Society Related-Answers]]<br />
* [[Government Related-Answers]]<br />
<br />
== DRIVING FORCES ==<br />
*[[The Rapid Increase in WiFi Transmission Rates]] - Michael Davies<br />
*[[The Improvements in Security of WiFi Transmissions]] - Michael Davies<br />
*[[Power of Information-anywhere, everywhere]] - Alok Sharma<br />
*[[Cost of Setting up a Wi-Fi Network]] - Alok Sharma<br />
*[[Wireless is better than wire]] - Francisca Mayasari<br />
*[[Voice over Wi-Fi (Vo-Wi-Fi) will be released]] - Francisca Mayasari<br />
*[[Increasing social isolation]] - Antje Pfueller<br />
*[[Emergence of new Technology Related Diseases]] - Antje Pfueller<br />
*[[Popularity of Wimax and its features]]<br />
*[[Other Radio technologies like RFID and Bluetooth]]<br />
*[[Skype and its benefits]]<br />
*[[Anticipated introduction of 4G for Internet and mobile phones]]<br />
*[[Regulation of Hot Spots]]<br />
*[[Convergence of standards and interoperability of products]]<br />
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[http://scenariothinking.org/wiki/index.php/LIACS_ICT_in_Business_2005 >>BACK>>]: To LIACS ICT in Business 2005</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=The_Future_of_WiFi_2010&diff=3733The Future of WiFi 20102005-03-25T13:29:17Z<p>Alok Sharma: /* DRIVING FORCES */</p>
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<div>===GROUP COMPOSITION===<br />
<br />
Hello, We are the MBA students in Information Management from the Leiden University School of Management. Our Group comprises of:<br />
<br />
#Alok Sharma<br />
#Antje Pfueller<br />
#Michael Davies<br />
#Francisca Mayasari<br />
<br />
==INTRODUCTION==<br />
<br />
Wi-Fi or Wireless fidelity is freedom. It allows you to connect to the internet from anywhere without the use of wires. Imagine accessing the internet from the airports, train station, coffee shops and probably while driving. Wi-fi networks use radio technologies like IEEE 802.11a or 802.11b to provide fast and reliable wireless connectivity.Wireless networks can be used to connect computers with each other and also connect them to the internet or other wired devices. Wireless networks operate in the unlicenced free 2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz radio bands at a speed of 11Mbps for 802.11b standard and 54 Mbps for 802.11a standard. Since Wi-fi is cheaper, faster and easy to set up as a network most organizations are now considering to deploy Wlans as compared to traditional wired LANs. Wi-Fi is also a threat to some industries like the cellular industries who have invested heavily in the 3G technology to provide internet access. Will the cellular companies eventually have to adopt Wi-FI or can they still offer some value with 3G? Perhaps almost every industry will be affected with the Wi-Fi revolution. Hotels will have to deploy Wi-Fi networks to provide better customer satisfaction. Home appliances like Microwave, Cordeless Phones, Vacuum Cleaner etc. could have Wi-Fi enadled chips in the future. Even the TV and music systems, PDAs, mobile phones and perhaps everything would be Wi-Fi enabled. So does this mean that Wi-Fi is the next biggest revolution in IT after the internet or even after the advent of the PC. However since the radio signals travel in the air security could be an issue with the wireless networks. But these problems could be solved with time and if that happens then sky is the limit for Wi-Fi. Some other considerations are the environment and health hazards associated with the use of Wi-Fi. A challenge for the Wi-Fi industry is how to cope up with these and other government regulations that might arise in the future due to the rapid use and availability of Wi-Fi networks.<br />
<br />
<br />
== UNCERTAINTIES ==<br />
<br />
In the following we will approach this topic by taking a look at a series of uncertainties that will affect the development of WiFi in the future. These uncertainties are grouped into 4 areas of influence:<br />
<br />
# '''Technology'''<br />
#* Where are the limits to WiFi Technology?<br />
#** Weather conditions, coverage, bandwidth, power transmission, interference with other devices??<br />
#* Security Issues?<br />
#* New technology developments<br />
#** Devices and Security standards<br />
# '''Industry'''<br />
#* Who will be the main beneficiaries? <br />
#* Will Wi-Fi seriously effect the cable industry?<br />
#* What will be the effect on cellular industry?<br />
#* How will the business of Telcos be effetcted with Wi-Fi?<br />
#** Will they have to adopt the Wi-Fi Technology or can they survive without it?<br />
#* Effect on related industries like PC's, Home appliances,Consumer electronics, Hospitality industry?<br />
# '''Society'''<br />
#* Will there be any Health Implications?<br />
#* Are there any Psychological Implications?<br />
#* How will the lifestyle change?<br />
#** Work environment?<br />
#** Private Life?<br />
#* What will be the Impact on different Age groups and how likely will it increase the gap between old and young?<br />
#* Do people adopt the new possibilities?<br />
# '''Government'''<br />
#* Are governments likely to change regulations?<br />
#* Will there be any country with specific regulations?<br />
<br />
== RESEARCH QUESTIONS ==<br />
Along those lines the following research question developed:<br />
# '''Technology'''<br />
#* What is WiFi technology?<br />
#** Who are the stakeholders in this technology?<br />
#** Who has influence over this technology?<br />
#* What are the applications of WiFi?<br />
#** What devices are currently available?<br />
#** What future devices may be available?<br />
#* What are the limitations of WiFi?<br />
#* What are the technical implications of WiFi?<br />
# '''Industry'''<br />
#* Is Wi-fi complimentary or direct competition to the 3-G services offered by the cellular comapnies?<br />
#* Will the use of Voice over Wi-Fi effect the landline business of Telcos? Can WiFi provide last mile connectivity?<br />
#* Can Wi-Fi offer the value add which will benefit the service industries like Hotels, Hospitals etc to attract more customers?<br />
#* Wimax Vs Wifi? and Intel's role in it?<br />
# '''Society'''<br />
#* How is the current modern lifestyle? How much technology is involved in forming everyday life?<br />
#* Which role does WiFi play today?<br />
#* Are there any alternative technologies at hand? How attractive is WiFi compared to those?<br />
#* Are there any reported health implications of wireless technology, like f.e. electro smog research done for mobile phones?<br />
# '''Government'''<br />
#* How is WiFi technology regulated?<br />
<br />
== ANSWERS TO RESEARCH QUESTIONS ==<br />
<br />
* [[Technology Related-Answers]]<br />
* [[Industry Related-Answers]]<br />
* [[Society Related-Answers]]<br />
* [[Government Related-Answers]]<br />
<br />
== DRIVING FORCES ==<br />
*[[The Rapid Increase in WiFi Transmission Rates]] - Michael Davies<br />
*[[The Improvements in Security of WiFi Transmissions]] - Michael Davies<br />
*[[Power of Information-anywhere, everywhere]] - Alok Sharma<br />
*[[Cost of Setting up a Wi-Fi Network]] - Alok Sharma<br />
*[[Wireless is better than wire]] - Francisca Mayasari<br />
*[[Voice over Wi-Fi (Vo-Wi-Fi) will be released]] - Francisca Mayasari<br />
*[[Increasing social isolation]] - Antje Pfueller<br />
*[[Emergence of new Technology Related Diseases]] - Antje Pfueller<br />
*[[Popularity of Wimax and its features]]<br />
*[[3G and 4G technologies]]<br />
*[[Other Radio technologies like RFID and Bluetooth]]<br />
*[[Skype and its benefits]]<br />
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[http://scenariothinking.org/wiki/index.php/LIACS_ICT_in_Business_2005 >>BACK>>]: To LIACS ICT in Business 2005</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=Industry_Related-Answers&diff=12914Industry Related-Answers2005-03-23T14:09:30Z<p>Alok Sharma: </p>
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<div>* '''Is Wi-fi complimentary or direct competition to the 3-G services offered by the cellular comapnies?'''<br />
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* There was much hype abput the 3G services offered by cellular companies in order to allow users to access data at a speed of around 384 kbps.In fact many cellular service providers paid billion of dollars to obtain the licence for 3G. After the advent of Wi-Fi there are doubts whether the 3G industry will be washed out or can Wi-Fi and 3G co-exist. Like we know to operate in the Wi-Fi frequency range which is 2.5 Ghz and 5 Ghz there is no licence fees which need to be paid. The data transmission rates for Wi-Fi are much higher than 3G , typically 11 mbps and 54 mbps. The cost of Wi-fi equipments is approaching almost zero. It is very cheap to set up a Wi-Fi hot spot as compared to the 3G network. Keeping all this in mind Wi-Fi is a challenge for 3G. bur 3G has some advantages of providing a seamless roaming facility within cities and countries which might be a problem with Wi-Fi. So do Wi-Fi and cellular companies have tie ups to provide seamless roaming to the customers and thus benefit from each others. In fact a lot of companies have already started to do this Kyocera has made a tie up with Boingo and is develoing a Wi-Fi and 3g enabled mobile handset. Lucent has also made similar arrangements. This means that it is more like to see mobile handsets with Wi-Fi in future rather than Laptops with 3G capabilities. All said and done 3G cellular companies will either have to tie up with Wi-Fi companies or set up there own network in order to take advantage of the Wi-Fi 802.11 standard or else they have a difficult future ahead.<br />
<br />
Refer the following links for usefull information:<br />
<br />
*http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/tutorials/article.php/1577551<br />
*http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/columns/article.php/1500581<br />
*http://itc.mit.edu/itel/docs/2002/LehrMcKnight_WiFi_vs_3G.pdf<br />
*http://www.boingo.com/pr/pr98.html<br />
<br />
<br />
*'''Will the use of Voice over Wi-Fi effect the landline business of Telcos? Can WiFi provide last mile connectivity?'''<br />
<br />
* The traditional way of offering braodband was restricted to phone companies and cable companies. But with the cheap option of Wi-Fi which is replacing Telcos and cable companies as the last mile option to provide broadband coverage Telecom companies are losing revenues. Most telecom companies have realized this and have started provideing wireless services through hot spots. For example KPN which provided landline services and then began with cellular has acquired Hub-Hop , the major provider of Hot Spots. This shows the intention of most telecom companies which are under threat from Wi-Fi providers to enter the Wi-Fi space either through acquisitions or through starting their own services. This will further improve the popularity of Wi-fi services irrespective of whether it is provided from Telcos or purely Wi-Fi providers. In fact Telcos have an advantage that they already have an infrastructure which is set up, they just need to offer additional Wi-Fi services to gain significant advantage. Additionally if Wi-Fi is available at home then the landline business might be effected because then people either have the option to call from their PC's or with increasing use of Cell phones with inbuilt Wi-Fi capabilities the traditional landline might just vanish in the future. so it can be said that there might be a less number of landline connections for the Telcos but they can counter this by increased revenues from Wi-Fi business i.e if they decide to enter it.<br />
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* http://www.soundingboardmag.com/articles/321coverstory.html<br />
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<br />
*'''Can Wi-Fi offer the value add which will benefit the service industries like Hotels, Hospitals etc to attract more customers?'''<br />
<br />
* With competition intensifying in the hospitality industry, companies are looking for additional sources of providing value added services to customers. Internet access is a key factor to attract the business customers to Hotels. And hotels were aware of this fact and have provided internet access to their customers by the traditional or you can say the most common way of running a cable or putting a DSL modem in each room. This typically costed the hotels $285 t0 $ 450 per room. Also this did not allow access to the internet say in the lobby area or at the pool side, in the gymnasium and other places. Hotels can set up Wi-Fi in every room at a much lower cost as compared to wired networks and provide access in other areas like lobby, pool side etc. This can be an excellent opportunity for new hotels who can gain a competitive advantage vis-a-vis other hotels.The hotels have another option of providing Wi-Fi access to their customers, they can tie up with Wi-Fi aggregators like Boingo and Ipass and provide internet access. For the customer it will not be the hotel who will be charging them but the network aggregator who will charge its usual fee. With the benefits that this will offer of not shifting networks and assured security the customers will not mind paying fees to the network administrators. Even in hospitals the use of Wifi is growing substantially. The wifi frequency does not interfere with hospital equipments. And also most of the hospitals that are so busy these days and patients and the persons accompanying them have to wait hours to meet the doctor are employing wifi networks for the convenience of the patients and their attendants to access the internet. Hospital is also using wireless technologies mainly RFID's to track doctors, nurses, patients and important hospital equipments.Beside hospitals and fast food indutries like Mc Donalds, Starbucks are also now offering Wifi internet access at their locations.<br />
<br />
*http://www.soundingboardmag.com/articles/321coverstory.html<br />
*http://www.broadbandproperties.com/2004%20issues/Feb04-Articles/3featurearticle2-04.pdf<br />
<br />
*'''Wimax vs Wi-fi? and Intel's role in it ?'''<br />
<br />
* Wimax technology uses microwave for the transmission of data wirelessly. The term Wimax is derived from Wireless(Wi) and Microwave Access(MA)-Wimax. Wimax can run signals very close to each other on wireless channels without disrupting each other. This allows Wimax to offer more traffic on a narrower bandwidth and can be advantageous for wireless last mile DSL and cable service providers as they can serve more customers. Wi-Fi operates in a fixed Wi-Fi Spectrum. The Wimax Channels are also upgradeable. Wimax operates in two licenced frequencies- 2.5 Ghz and 3.5 Ghz and one unlicenced frequency of 5.8 ghz, whereas Wi-Fi operates only in the unlicenced frequency. Since Wimax operates in the licenced frequency it is able to generate more power and therefore better signal strengths than the Wi-Fi. For example the Wi-fi can offer signals upto a hundred of feets from the transmitter and the signal strength weakens as the user moves away from the transmitter. But in the case of Wimax the signal is offered over miles from the transmitter with good strength. Wimax is also much easier to install than Wi-Fi and will provide benefit for the service providers.<br />
<br />
Intel is playing an important role as the primary leader in the development of Wimax standars-802.16e along with the Wimax Forum. Infact the president of the Wimax forum which has some 200 companies as members is an Intel manager. Intel also had a major role in the Wifi industry as it developed the Intel Centrino wireless enabled cards for notebooks which has now become a standard part of all notebooks. according to Mr. James A. Johnson,VP,Intel communication group, "When 802.16e is ready, Intel will develop silicon again for premise equipment as well as notebooks as part of Intel Centrino mobile technology. We also plan to develop silicon for the neighborhood transmitters. As you deploy out a metro area, we believe there will be many, many smaller transmitters that might be situated on lampposts or on the top of neighborhood buildings. We'll offer the silicon and software solution for those devices. And we'll work for larger base station companies as they develop their larger transmitters that they usually use in cellular technology. " and " our mission is a global standard, so that we can deliver a global SKU as part of Intel Centrino mobile technology, so that similar to Wi-Fi, you can get a connection regardless of who made the network and the equipment. We want the same thing with WiMAX. You won't need to carry four network cards as you travel around the world. That's the goal, but there's a lot of work to make that the reality". Intel is indeed playing a major role in the WiFi and Wimax space.<br />
<br />
Another question arises is that will Wi-Fi and Wimax co-exist or will one of them surpass the other. some people say that Wi-Fi will be used inside the home and offices while Wimax will be used outside.Wimax could also be used as a backhaul for Wifi hotspots, it can be used to connect the hot spot location to the hot spot service providrer's POP. Whether Wi-Fi and Wimax will coexist or whether WiFi will develop its own roaming and metropolitan area networks will have to be seen.<br />
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For further information please see:<br />
* http://www.intel.com/netcomms/columns/jimj105.htm<br />
* http://www.wimaxforum.org/home<br />
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<div>== Description:==<br />
<br />
In todays digital world people and organizations are striving for the need of information all the time to improve their business performance and to stay comnnected at all times. Wi-Fi is an answer to this requirement as it is not bound by the limitations of wires. Imagine a sales person being able to access the company intranet from the customer site to make a proposal , look up for key information from the database etc. The CEO gives important inputs for a multi billion dollar contract to his staff while on the airplane.Wi-Fi enables to access large databases, download huge files and videos and access email instantly. The seamless availability of information can streamline business processes of a company, improve the responsiveness towards customers and suppliers and companies overall become more efficient.<br />
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In the fast changing world with increased competition people need information all the time. When they are travelling, when they are driving, when they are at home , when they are on a vacation , when they are in the airlines, or trains or restaurants they need information and everytime. the power of Wi-Fi can make thi possible by providing access to the internet anywhere and everywhere. Firms and corporations who can provide these facilities to their employees, customers and suppliers will have an upper hand as compared to their competitors.<br />
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Even in the simplest usage at home, imagine accessing the internet from a fixed location and imagine accessing the emails from anywhere in the house, sitting on the sofa or the living room or the kitchen without any wires and different connections. This is the power of Wi-Fi which can help to access information from anywhere without the inconvenience of wiring the entire location.<br />
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For business travelers hot spots have been placed at hotels, airports, train stations and cafes to help them access critical information everytime. But companies like Boingo and Vivato are making internet access for larger areas and complete cities. As stated by CEO of vivato, Ken Biba that "You'd need just 30 to 50 Vivato switches to turn all of Dartmouth into a hot spot. And it may go further than that". This shows that the critical information required by the people will be available anywhere and everywhere by the Wi-Fi networks.<br />
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Information not ony in the form of data from the internet access everywhere made available by Wi-Fi but also by taking to each other from all locations over the Wi-Fi network is possible. Cellular comapnies will integrate the mobiles with Wi-Fi and thus people can talk to each other and share information over the Wi-Fi Network.<br />
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== Enablers:==<br />
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* The Wi-Fi technlogy itself<br />
* Increased global competition<br />
* The ease of setting up a Wi-Fi network <br />
* The increased use of Internet and its benefits<br />
* The globalization of companies and the increased traveling of people to other countries to meet customers , suppliers and employees<br />
* Improved Customer Satisfaction<br />
* Decreased costs of operation and improved Return On Investment<br />
* Improved productivity<br />
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== Inhibitors:==<br />
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* The security of the critical information-threat of hacking information<br />
* The cost of Setting up a complete Wi-Fi enabled world<br />
* Reliabiity in terms of the coverage area <br />
* Interference with other equipments and frequencies- For example in Airplanes<br />
* Uninterrupted connection across diffeent regions<br />
* Integration with existing networks and euipments<br />
* Performance of the network<br />
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== Paradigms: ==<br />
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Th rate at which the Wi-Fi hot spots and wi-Fi users are growing shows the power and importance of information required by the users. According to Gartner the number of users using Wi-Fi will reach 99 million by 2006 and further increase. "In a conservative estimate, ABI, a technology think tank in Oyster Bay, N.Y., predicts worldwide hotspots will grow in the next five years from 28,500 to 208,000". It is a matter of time when companies like Boingo, Cometa and others will provide Wi-Fi access in the whole city and also across different cities with some kind of roaming arrangement between them as it is within the cellular industry at this moment.<br />
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== Experts: ==<br />
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*Wi-Fi and the future of wireless by Gregory M. Lamb-staff writer of the Christian Science Monitor<br />
http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0105/p13s02-wmgn.html<br />
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* The Wi-Fi Revolution by Chris Anderson<br />
http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/11.05/unwired/wifirevolution.html<br />
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== Timing:==<br />
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* In 1997, the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) drafted the 802.11 standard for wireless local area networking. <br />
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* In 1999, the 802.11b standard was drafted and accepted by the networking industry, and products for wireless networking over the 2.4GHz frequency began being produced<br />
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* Between 1995-2005 the number of Hot Spots that have grown from around 28000 to over 200,000 approximately<br />
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* By 2005 number of people using Wi-Fi would be around 80 Million<br />
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* Between 2002-2005 companies like Boingo have set up roaming agreements with other Wi-Fi service providers to provide uninterrupted Wi-fi across different cities.<br />
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== Web Resources:==<br />
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* http://www.fiercewireless.com/topics/wifi.asp <br />
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* http://www.wi-fi.org/OpenSection/articles.asp?TID=5<br />
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* http://www.bitpipe.com/rlist/term/Wi-Fi.html</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=Cost_of_Setting_up_a_Wi-Fi_Network&diff=2762Cost of Setting up a Wi-Fi Network2005-03-15T10:56:17Z<p>Alok Sharma: </p>
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<div>== Description:==</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=Economic_Driving_Forces&diff=2813Economic Driving Forces2005-03-15T10:28:43Z<p>Alok Sharma: </p>
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<div>[[E-commerce in developing countries]]<br />
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[[Digital Literacy]]<br />
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[[Increasing Pressure for Cost Effectiveness]]<br />
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[[Internal consumption in US]]<br />
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[[Economic Growth in China]] <br />
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[[Crisis of the capitalism]]<br />
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[[Information Markets & Gambling]]<br />
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[[Energy crisis in Asia]]<br />
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[[Online Gaming Business]]<br />
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[[Competitiveness through innovation in the technology industry]]<br />
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[[UK House Prices]]<br />
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[[Open Source]]<br />
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[[Global Labour Market]]<br />
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[[Oil price]]<br />
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[[Increase of IPO activity in US stock exchange market]]<br />
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[[Economics of scale]]<br />
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[[Declining Dollar]]<br />
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[[Huge difference between the western and the eastern part of China]]<br />
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[[ Cost of Setting up a Wi-Fi Network ]]<br />
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<div>== Description:==<br />
<br />
In todays digital world people and organizations are striving for the need of information all the time to improve their business performance and to stay comnnected at all times. Wi-Fi is an answer to this requirement as it is not bound by the limitations of wires. Imagine a sales person being able to access the company intranet from the customer site to make a proposal , look up for key information from the database etc. The CEO gives important inputs for a multi billion dollar contract to his staff while on the airplane.The seamless availability of information can streamline business processes of a company, improve the responsiveness towards customers and suppliers and companies overall become more efficient.<br />
<br />
In the fast changing world with increased competition people need information all the time. When they are travelling, when they are driving, when they are at home , when they are on a vacation , when they are in the airlines, or trains or restaurants they need information and everytime. the power of Wi-Fi can make thi possible by providing access to the internet anywhere and everywhere. Firms and corporations who can provide these facilities to their employees, customers and suppliers will have an upper hand as compared to their competitors.<br />
<br />
Even in the simplest usage at home, imagine accessing the internet from a fixed location and imagine accessing the emails from anywhere in the house, sitting on the sofa or the living room or the kitchen without any wires and different connections. This is the power of Wi-Fi which can help to access information from anywhere without the inconvenience of wiring the entire location.<br />
<br />
For business travelers hot spots have been placed at hotels, airports, train stations and cafes to help them access critical information everytime. But companies like Boingo and Vivato are making internet access for larger areas and complete cities. As stated by CEO of vivato, Ken Biba that "You'd need just 30 to 50 Vivato switches to turn all of Dartmouth into a hot spot. And it may go further than that". This shows that the critical information required by the people will be available anywhere and everywhere by the Wi-Fi networks.<br />
<br />
Information not ony in the form of data from the internet access everywhere made available by Wi-Fi but also by taking to each other from all locations over the Wi-Fi network is possible. Cellular comapnies will integrate the mobiles with Wi-Fi and thus people can talk to each other and share information over the Wi-Fi Network.<br />
<br />
== Enablers:==<br />
<br />
* The Wi-Fi technlogy itself<br />
* Increased global competition<br />
* The ease of setting up a Wi-Fi network <br />
* The increased use of Internet and its benefits<br />
* The globalization of companies and the increased traveling of people to other countries to meet customers , suppliers and employees<br />
* Improved Customer Satisfaction<br />
* Decreased costs of operation and improved Return On Investment<br />
* Improved productivity<br />
<br />
== Inhibitors:==<br />
<br />
* The security of the critical information-threat of hacking information<br />
* The cost of Setting up a complete Wi-Fi enabled world<br />
* Reliabiity in terms of the coverage area <br />
* Interference with other equipments and frequencies- For example in Airplanes<br />
* Uninterrupted connection across diffeent regions<br />
* Integration with existing networks and euipments<br />
* Performance of the network<br />
<br />
== Paradigms: ==<br />
<br />
Th rate at which the Wi-Fi hot spots and wi-Fi users are growing shows the power and importance of information required by the users. According to Gartner the number of users using Wi-Fi will reach 99 million by 2006 and further increase. "In a conservative estimate, ABI, a technology think tank in Oyster Bay, N.Y., predicts worldwide hotspots will grow in the next five years from 28,500 to 208,000". It is a matter of time when companies like Boingo, Cometa and others will provide Wi-Fi access in the whole city and also across different cities with some kind of roaming arrangement between them as it is within the cellular industry at this moment.<br />
<br />
== Experts: ==<br />
<br />
*Wi-Fi and the future of wireless by Gregory M. Lamb-staff writer of the Christian Science Monitor<br />
http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0105/p13s02-wmgn.html<br />
<br />
* The Wi-Fi Revolution by Chris Anderson<br />
http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/11.05/unwired/wifirevolution.html<br />
<br />
== Timing:==<br />
<br />
* In 1997, the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) drafted the 802.11 standard for wireless local area networking. <br />
<br />
* In 1999, the 802.11b standard was drafted and accepted by the networking industry, and products for wireless networking over the 2.4GHz frequency began being produced<br />
<br />
* Between 1995-2005 the number of Hot Spots that have grown from around 28000 to over 200,000 approximately<br />
<br />
* By 2005 number of people using Wi-Fi would be around 80 Million<br />
<br />
* Between 2002-2005 companies like Boingo have set up roaming agreements with other Wi-Fi service providers to provide uninterrupted Wi-fi across different cities.<br />
<br />
== Web Resources:==<br />
<br />
* http://www.fiercewireless.com/topics/wifi.asp <br />
<br />
* http://www.wi-fi.org/OpenSection/articles.asp?TID=5<br />
<br />
* http://www.bitpipe.com/rlist/term/Wi-Fi.html</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=Societal_Driving_Forces&diff=2795Societal Driving Forces2005-03-15T10:21:13Z<p>Alok Sharma: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Urbanization and Social Status]]<br />
<br />
[[Digital Literacy]]<br />
<br />
[[Virtual Integration]]<br />
<br />
[[Growing privacy and security concerns]]<br />
<br />
[[My job is not the only thing in my life ANYMORE!!!!]]<br />
<br />
[[Access of Technology and IT applications in Developing countries]]<br />
<br />
[[Change of personal traits]]<br />
<br />
[[Aging population]]<br />
<br />
[[The Globalization of Culture (or Cultural Globalization)]]<br />
<br />
[[Worldwide and higher lifelong education]]<br />
<br />
[[Pornography]]<br />
<br />
[[Medium for Dissidence]]<br />
<br />
[[Need for Information On Demand]]<br />
<br />
[[Consumer health informatics in the information age]]<br />
<br />
[[Future Value of an MBA]]<br />
<br />
[[Religion]]<br />
<br />
[[Buying preferences]]<br />
<br />
[[Segmentation]]<br />
<br />
[[Faster life style]]<br />
<br />
[[ Power of Information-anywhere, everywhere ]]<br />
<br />
[http://scenariothinking.org/wiki/index.php/Driving_Forces?PHPSESSID=f452a4c7c27325dcd9f66460440d3a55 >>Back>>]</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=Societal_Driving_Forces&diff=2721Societal Driving Forces2005-03-15T10:16:53Z<p>Alok Sharma: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Urbanization and Social Status]]<br />
<br />
[[Digital Literacy]]<br />
<br />
[[Virtual Integration]]<br />
<br />
[[Growing privacy and security concerns]]<br />
<br />
[[My job is not the only thing in my life ANYMORE!!!!]]<br />
<br />
[[Access of Technology and IT applications in Developing countries]]<br />
<br />
[[Change of personal traits]]<br />
<br />
[[Aging population]]<br />
<br />
[[The Globalization of Culture (or Cultural Globalization)]]<br />
<br />
[[Worldwide and higher lifelong education]]<br />
<br />
[[Pornography]]<br />
<br />
[[Medium for Dissidence]]<br />
<br />
[[Need for Information On Demand]]<br />
<br />
[[Consumer health informatics in the information age]]<br />
<br />
[[Future Value of an MBA]]<br />
<br />
[[Religion]]<br />
<br />
[[Buying preferences]]<br />
<br />
[[Segmentation]]<br />
<br />
[[Faster life style]]<br />
<br />
[[ Need of Information-anywhere, everywhere ]]<br />
<br />
[http://scenariothinking.org/wiki/index.php/Driving_Forces?PHPSESSID=f452a4c7c27325dcd9f66460440d3a55 >>Back>>]</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=Power_of_Information-anywhere,_everywhere&diff=2730Power of Information-anywhere, everywhere2005-03-14T22:37:35Z<p>Alok Sharma: /* Timing: */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Description:==<br />
<br />
In todays digital world people and organizations are striving for the need of information all the time to improve their business performance and to stay comnnected at all times. Wi-Fi is an answer to this requirement as it is not bound by the limitations of wires. Imagine a sales person being able to access the company intranet from the customer site to make a proposal , look up for key information from the database etc. The CEO gives important inputs for a multi billion dollar contract to his staff while on the airplane.The seamless availability of information can streamline business processes of a company, improve the responsiveness towards customers and suppliers and companies overall become more efficient.<br />
<br />
In the fast changing world with increased competition people need information all the time. When they are travelling, when they are driving, when they are at home , when they are on a vacation , when they are in the airlines, or trains or restaurants they need information and everytime. the power of Wi-Fi can make thi possible by providing access to the internet anywhere and everywhere. Firms and corporations who can provide these facilities to their employees, customers and suppliers will have an upper hand as compared to their competitors.<br />
<br />
Even in the simplest usage at home, imagine accessing the internet from a fixed location and imagine accessing the emails from anywhere in the house, sitting on the sofa or the living room or the kitchen without any wires and different connections. This is the power of Wi-Fi which can help to access information from anywhere without the inconvenience of wiring the entire location.<br />
<br />
For business travelers hot spots have been placed at hotels, airports, train stations and cafes to help them access critical information everytime. But companies like Boingo and Vivato are making internet access for larger areas and complete cities. As stated by CEO of vivato, Ken Biba that "You'd need just 30 to 50 Vivato switches to turn all of Dartmouth into a hot spot. And it may go further than that". This shows that the critical information required by the people will be available anywhere and everywhere by the Wi-Fi networks.<br />
<br />
Information not ony in the form of data from the internet access everywhere made available by Wi-Fi but also by taking to each other from all locations over the Wi-Fi network is possible. Cellular comapnies will integrate the mobiles with Wi-Fi and thus people can talk to each other and share information over the Wi-Fi Network.<br />
<br />
== Enablers:==<br />
<br />
* The Wi-Fi technlogy itself<br />
* Increased global competition<br />
* The ease of setting up a Wi-Fi network <br />
* The increased use of Internet and its benefits<br />
* The globalization of companies and the increased traveling of people to other countries to meet customers , suppliers and employees<br />
* Improved Customer Satisfaction<br />
* Decreased costs of operation and improved Return On Investment<br />
* Improved productivity<br />
<br />
== Inhibitors:==<br />
<br />
* The security of the critical information-threat of hacking information<br />
* The cost of Setting up a complete Wi-Fi enabled world<br />
* Reliabiity in terms of the coverage area <br />
* Interference with other equipments and frequencies- For example in Airplanes<br />
* Uninterrupted connection across diffeent regions<br />
* Integration with existing networks and euipments<br />
* Performance of the network<br />
<br />
== Paradigms: ==<br />
<br />
Th rate at which the Wi-Fi hot spots and wi-Fi users are growing shows the power and importance of information required by the users. According to Gartner the number of users using Wi-Fi will reach 99 million by 2006 and further increase. "In a conservative estimate, ABI, a technology think tank in Oyster Bay, N.Y., predicts worldwide hotspots will grow in the next five years from 28,500 to 208,000". It is a matter of time when companies like Boingo, Cometa and others will provide Wi-Fi access in the whole city and also across different cities with some kind of roaming arrangement between them as it is within the cellular industry at this moment.<br />
<br />
== Experts: ==<br />
<br />
*Wi-Fi and the future of wireless by Gregory M. Lamb-staff writer of the Christian Science Monitor<br />
http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0105/p13s02-wmgn.html<br />
<br />
* The Wi-Fi Revolution by Chris Anderson<br />
http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/11.05/unwired/wifirevolution.html<br />
<br />
== Timing:==<br />
<br />
* In 1997, the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) drafted the 802.11 standard for wireless local area networking. <br />
<br />
* In 1999, the 802.11b standard was drafted and accepted by the networking industry, and products for wireless networking over the 2.4GHz frequency began being produced<br />
<br />
== Web Resources:==<br />
<br />
* http://www.fiercewireless.com/topics/wifi.asp <br />
<br />
* http://www.wi-fi.org/OpenSection/articles.asp?TID=5<br />
<br />
* http://www.bitpipe.com/rlist/term/Wi-Fi.html</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=Power_of_Information-anywhere,_everywhere&diff=2644Power of Information-anywhere, everywhere2005-03-14T22:36:22Z<p>Alok Sharma: /* Timing: */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Description:==<br />
<br />
In todays digital world people and organizations are striving for the need of information all the time to improve their business performance and to stay comnnected at all times. Wi-Fi is an answer to this requirement as it is not bound by the limitations of wires. Imagine a sales person being able to access the company intranet from the customer site to make a proposal , look up for key information from the database etc. The CEO gives important inputs for a multi billion dollar contract to his staff while on the airplane.The seamless availability of information can streamline business processes of a company, improve the responsiveness towards customers and suppliers and companies overall become more efficient.<br />
<br />
In the fast changing world with increased competition people need information all the time. When they are travelling, when they are driving, when they are at home , when they are on a vacation , when they are in the airlines, or trains or restaurants they need information and everytime. the power of Wi-Fi can make thi possible by providing access to the internet anywhere and everywhere. Firms and corporations who can provide these facilities to their employees, customers and suppliers will have an upper hand as compared to their competitors.<br />
<br />
Even in the simplest usage at home, imagine accessing the internet from a fixed location and imagine accessing the emails from anywhere in the house, sitting on the sofa or the living room or the kitchen without any wires and different connections. This is the power of Wi-Fi which can help to access information from anywhere without the inconvenience of wiring the entire location.<br />
<br />
For business travelers hot spots have been placed at hotels, airports, train stations and cafes to help them access critical information everytime. But companies like Boingo and Vivato are making internet access for larger areas and complete cities. As stated by CEO of vivato, Ken Biba that "You'd need just 30 to 50 Vivato switches to turn all of Dartmouth into a hot spot. And it may go further than that". This shows that the critical information required by the people will be available anywhere and everywhere by the Wi-Fi networks.<br />
<br />
Information not ony in the form of data from the internet access everywhere made available by Wi-Fi but also by taking to each other from all locations over the Wi-Fi network is possible. Cellular comapnies will integrate the mobiles with Wi-Fi and thus people can talk to each other and share information over the Wi-Fi Network.<br />
<br />
== Enablers:==<br />
<br />
* The Wi-Fi technlogy itself<br />
* Increased global competition<br />
* The ease of setting up a Wi-Fi network <br />
* The increased use of Internet and its benefits<br />
* The globalization of companies and the increased traveling of people to other countries to meet customers , suppliers and employees<br />
* Improved Customer Satisfaction<br />
* Decreased costs of operation and improved Return On Investment<br />
* Improved productivity<br />
<br />
== Inhibitors:==<br />
<br />
* The security of the critical information-threat of hacking information<br />
* The cost of Setting up a complete Wi-Fi enabled world<br />
* Reliabiity in terms of the coverage area <br />
* Interference with other equipments and frequencies- For example in Airplanes<br />
* Uninterrupted connection across diffeent regions<br />
* Integration with existing networks and euipments<br />
* Performance of the network<br />
<br />
== Paradigms: ==<br />
<br />
Th rate at which the Wi-Fi hot spots and wi-Fi users are growing shows the power and importance of information required by the users. According to Gartner the number of users using Wi-Fi will reach 99 million by 2006 and further increase. "In a conservative estimate, ABI, a technology think tank in Oyster Bay, N.Y., predicts worldwide hotspots will grow in the next five years from 28,500 to 208,000". It is a matter of time when companies like Boingo, Cometa and others will provide Wi-Fi access in the whole city and also across different cities with some kind of roaming arrangement between them as it is within the cellular industry at this moment.<br />
<br />
== Experts: ==<br />
<br />
*Wi-Fi and the future of wireless by Gregory M. Lamb-staff writer of the Christian Science Monitor<br />
http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0105/p13s02-wmgn.html<br />
<br />
* The Wi-Fi Revolution by Chris Anderson<br />
http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/11.05/unwired/wifirevolution.html<br />
<br />
== Timing:==<br />
<br />
* In 1997, the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) drafted the 802.11 standard for wireless local area networking. <br />
<br />
* In 1999, the 802.11b standard was drafted and accepted by the networking industry, and products for wireless networking over the 2.4GHz frequency began being produced<br />
<br />
== Web Resources:==<br />
<br />
* http://www.fiercewireless.com/topics/wifi.asp <br />
<br />
* http://www.wi-fi.org/OpenSection/articles.asp?TID=5<br />
<br />
* http://www.bitpipe.com/rlist/term/Wi-Fi.html</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=Power_of_Information-anywhere,_everywhere&diff=2643Power of Information-anywhere, everywhere2005-03-14T22:20:12Z<p>Alok Sharma: /* Web Resources: */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Description:==<br />
<br />
In todays digital world people and organizations are striving for the need of information all the time to improve their business performance and to stay comnnected at all times. Wi-Fi is an answer to this requirement as it is not bound by the limitations of wires. Imagine a sales person being able to access the company intranet from the customer site to make a proposal , look up for key information from the database etc. The CEO gives important inputs for a multi billion dollar contract to his staff while on the airplane.The seamless availability of information can streamline business processes of a company, improve the responsiveness towards customers and suppliers and companies overall become more efficient.<br />
<br />
In the fast changing world with increased competition people need information all the time. When they are travelling, when they are driving, when they are at home , when they are on a vacation , when they are in the airlines, or trains or restaurants they need information and everytime. the power of Wi-Fi can make thi possible by providing access to the internet anywhere and everywhere. Firms and corporations who can provide these facilities to their employees, customers and suppliers will have an upper hand as compared to their competitors.<br />
<br />
Even in the simplest usage at home, imagine accessing the internet from a fixed location and imagine accessing the emails from anywhere in the house, sitting on the sofa or the living room or the kitchen without any wires and different connections. This is the power of Wi-Fi which can help to access information from anywhere without the inconvenience of wiring the entire location.<br />
<br />
For business travelers hot spots have been placed at hotels, airports, train stations and cafes to help them access critical information everytime. But companies like Boingo and Vivato are making internet access for larger areas and complete cities. As stated by CEO of vivato, Ken Biba that "You'd need just 30 to 50 Vivato switches to turn all of Dartmouth into a hot spot. And it may go further than that". This shows that the critical information required by the people will be available anywhere and everywhere by the Wi-Fi networks.<br />
<br />
Information not ony in the form of data from the internet access everywhere made available by Wi-Fi but also by taking to each other from all locations over the Wi-Fi network is possible. Cellular comapnies will integrate the mobiles with Wi-Fi and thus people can talk to each other and share information over the Wi-Fi Network.<br />
<br />
== Enablers:==<br />
<br />
* The Wi-Fi technlogy itself<br />
* Increased global competition<br />
* The ease of setting up a Wi-Fi network <br />
* The increased use of Internet and its benefits<br />
* The globalization of companies and the increased traveling of people to other countries to meet customers , suppliers and employees<br />
* Improved Customer Satisfaction<br />
* Decreased costs of operation and improved Return On Investment<br />
* Improved productivity<br />
<br />
== Inhibitors:==<br />
<br />
* The security of the critical information-threat of hacking information<br />
* The cost of Setting up a complete Wi-Fi enabled world<br />
* Reliabiity in terms of the coverage area <br />
* Interference with other equipments and frequencies- For example in Airplanes<br />
* Uninterrupted connection across diffeent regions<br />
* Integration with existing networks and euipments<br />
* Performance of the network<br />
<br />
== Paradigms: ==<br />
<br />
Th rate at which the Wi-Fi hot spots and wi-Fi users are growing shows the power and importance of information required by the users. According to Gartner the number of users using Wi-Fi will reach 99 million by 2006 and further increase. "In a conservative estimate, ABI, a technology think tank in Oyster Bay, N.Y., predicts worldwide hotspots will grow in the next five years from 28,500 to 208,000". It is a matter of time when companies like Boingo, Cometa and others will provide Wi-Fi access in the whole city and also across different cities with some kind of roaming arrangement between them as it is within the cellular industry at this moment.<br />
<br />
== Experts: ==<br />
<br />
*Wi-Fi and the future of wireless by Gregory M. Lamb-staff writer of the Christian Science Monitor<br />
http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0105/p13s02-wmgn.html<br />
<br />
* The Wi-Fi Revolution by Chris Anderson<br />
http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/11.05/unwired/wifirevolution.html<br />
<br />
== Timing:==<br />
<br />
== Web Resources:==<br />
<br />
* http://www.fiercewireless.com/topics/wifi.asp <br />
<br />
* http://www.wi-fi.org/OpenSection/articles.asp?TID=5<br />
<br />
* http://www.bitpipe.com/rlist/term/Wi-Fi.html</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=Power_of_Information-anywhere,_everywhere&diff=2639Power of Information-anywhere, everywhere2005-03-14T21:59:10Z<p>Alok Sharma: /* Inhibitors: */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Description:==<br />
<br />
In todays digital world people and organizations are striving for the need of information all the time to improve their business performance and to stay comnnected at all times. Wi-Fi is an answer to this requirement as it is not bound by the limitations of wires. Imagine a sales person being able to access the company intranet from the customer site to make a proposal , look up for key information from the database etc. The CEO gives important inputs for a multi billion dollar contract to his staff while on the airplane.The seamless availability of information can streamline business processes of a company, improve the responsiveness towards customers and suppliers and companies overall become more efficient.<br />
<br />
In the fast changing world with increased competition people need information all the time. When they are travelling, when they are driving, when they are at home , when they are on a vacation , when they are in the airlines, or trains or restaurants they need information and everytime. the power of Wi-Fi can make thi possible by providing access to the internet anywhere and everywhere. Firms and corporations who can provide these facilities to their employees, customers and suppliers will have an upper hand as compared to their competitors.<br />
<br />
Even in the simplest usage at home, imagine accessing the internet from a fixed location and imagine accessing the emails from anywhere in the house, sitting on the sofa or the living room or the kitchen without any wires and different connections. This is the power of Wi-Fi which can help to access information from anywhere without the inconvenience of wiring the entire location.<br />
<br />
For business travelers hot spots have been placed at hotels, airports, train stations and cafes to help them access critical information everytime. But companies like Boingo and Vivato are making internet access for larger areas and complete cities. As stated by CEO of vivato, Ken Biba that "You'd need just 30 to 50 Vivato switches to turn all of Dartmouth into a hot spot. And it may go further than that". This shows that the critical information required by the people will be available anywhere and everywhere by the Wi-Fi networks.<br />
<br />
Information not ony in the form of data from the internet access everywhere made available by Wi-Fi but also by taking to each other from all locations over the Wi-Fi network is possible. Cellular comapnies will integrate the mobiles with Wi-Fi and thus people can talk to each other and share information over the Wi-Fi Network.<br />
<br />
== Enablers:==<br />
<br />
* The Wi-Fi technlogy itself<br />
* Increased global competition<br />
* The ease of setting up a Wi-Fi network <br />
* The increased use of Internet and its benefits<br />
* The globalization of companies and the increased traveling of people to other countries to meet customers , suppliers and employees<br />
* Improved Customer Satisfaction<br />
* Decreased costs of operation and improved Return On Investment<br />
* Improved productivity<br />
<br />
== Inhibitors:==<br />
<br />
* The security of the critical information-threat of hacking information<br />
* The cost of Setting up a complete Wi-Fi enabled world<br />
* Reliabiity in terms of the coverage area <br />
* Interference with other equipments and frequencies- For example in Airplanes<br />
* Uninterrupted connection across diffeent regions<br />
* Integration with existing networks and euipments<br />
* Performance of the network<br />
<br />
== Paradigms: ==<br />
<br />
Th rate at which the Wi-Fi hot spots and wi-Fi users are growing shows the power and importance of information required by the users. According to Gartner the number of users using Wi-Fi will reach 99 million by 2006 and further increase. "In a conservative estimate, ABI, a technology think tank in Oyster Bay, N.Y., predicts worldwide hotspots will grow in the next five years from 28,500 to 208,000". It is a matter of time when companies like Boingo, Cometa and others will provide Wi-Fi access in the whole city and also across different cities with some kind of roaming arrangement between them as it is within the cellular industry at this moment.<br />
<br />
== Experts: ==<br />
<br />
*Wi-Fi and the future of wireless by Gregory M. Lamb-staff writer of the Christian Science Monitor<br />
http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0105/p13s02-wmgn.html<br />
<br />
* The Wi-Fi Revolution by Chris Anderson<br />
http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/11.05/unwired/wifirevolution.html<br />
<br />
== Timing:==<br />
<br />
== Web Resources:==</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=Power_of_Information-anywhere,_everywhere&diff=2634Power of Information-anywhere, everywhere2005-03-14T21:55:32Z<p>Alok Sharma: /* Enablers: */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Description:==<br />
<br />
In todays digital world people and organizations are striving for the need of information all the time to improve their business performance and to stay comnnected at all times. Wi-Fi is an answer to this requirement as it is not bound by the limitations of wires. Imagine a sales person being able to access the company intranet from the customer site to make a proposal , look up for key information from the database etc. The CEO gives important inputs for a multi billion dollar contract to his staff while on the airplane.The seamless availability of information can streamline business processes of a company, improve the responsiveness towards customers and suppliers and companies overall become more efficient.<br />
<br />
In the fast changing world with increased competition people need information all the time. When they are travelling, when they are driving, when they are at home , when they are on a vacation , when they are in the airlines, or trains or restaurants they need information and everytime. the power of Wi-Fi can make thi possible by providing access to the internet anywhere and everywhere. Firms and corporations who can provide these facilities to their employees, customers and suppliers will have an upper hand as compared to their competitors.<br />
<br />
Even in the simplest usage at home, imagine accessing the internet from a fixed location and imagine accessing the emails from anywhere in the house, sitting on the sofa or the living room or the kitchen without any wires and different connections. This is the power of Wi-Fi which can help to access information from anywhere without the inconvenience of wiring the entire location.<br />
<br />
For business travelers hot spots have been placed at hotels, airports, train stations and cafes to help them access critical information everytime. But companies like Boingo and Vivato are making internet access for larger areas and complete cities. As stated by CEO of vivato, Ken Biba that "You'd need just 30 to 50 Vivato switches to turn all of Dartmouth into a hot spot. And it may go further than that". This shows that the critical information required by the people will be available anywhere and everywhere by the Wi-Fi networks.<br />
<br />
Information not ony in the form of data from the internet access everywhere made available by Wi-Fi but also by taking to each other from all locations over the Wi-Fi network is possible. Cellular comapnies will integrate the mobiles with Wi-Fi and thus people can talk to each other and share information over the Wi-Fi Network.<br />
<br />
== Enablers:==<br />
<br />
* The Wi-Fi technlogy itself<br />
* Increased global competition<br />
* The ease of setting up a Wi-Fi network <br />
* The increased use of Internet and its benefits<br />
* The globalization of companies and the increased traveling of people to other countries to meet customers , suppliers and employees<br />
* Improved Customer Satisfaction<br />
* Decreased costs of operation and improved Return On Investment<br />
* Improved productivity<br />
<br />
== Inhibitors:==<br />
<br />
* The security of the critical information-threat of hacking information<br />
* The cost of Setting up a complete Wi-Fi enabled world<br />
* The existing telecom set up either becoming obsolete or major resructuring required<br />
* Interference with other equipments and frequencies- For example in Airplanes<br />
* Some cultural issues like resistance to change<br />
<br />
== Paradigms: ==<br />
<br />
Th rate at which the Wi-Fi hot spots and wi-Fi users are growing shows the power and importance of information required by the users. According to Gartner the number of users using Wi-Fi will reach 99 million by 2006 and further increase. "In a conservative estimate, ABI, a technology think tank in Oyster Bay, N.Y., predicts worldwide hotspots will grow in the next five years from 28,500 to 208,000". It is a matter of time when companies like Boingo, Cometa and others will provide Wi-Fi access in the whole city and also across different cities with some kind of roaming arrangement between them as it is within the cellular industry at this moment.<br />
<br />
== Experts: ==<br />
<br />
*Wi-Fi and the future of wireless by Gregory M. Lamb-staff writer of the Christian Science Monitor<br />
http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0105/p13s02-wmgn.html<br />
<br />
* The Wi-Fi Revolution by Chris Anderson<br />
http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/11.05/unwired/wifirevolution.html<br />
<br />
== Timing:==<br />
<br />
== Web Resources:==</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=Power_of_Information-anywhere,_everywhere&diff=2632Power of Information-anywhere, everywhere2005-03-14T21:53:20Z<p>Alok Sharma: /* Description: */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Description:==<br />
<br />
In todays digital world people and organizations are striving for the need of information all the time to improve their business performance and to stay comnnected at all times. Wi-Fi is an answer to this requirement as it is not bound by the limitations of wires. Imagine a sales person being able to access the company intranet from the customer site to make a proposal , look up for key information from the database etc. The CEO gives important inputs for a multi billion dollar contract to his staff while on the airplane.The seamless availability of information can streamline business processes of a company, improve the responsiveness towards customers and suppliers and companies overall become more efficient.<br />
<br />
In the fast changing world with increased competition people need information all the time. When they are travelling, when they are driving, when they are at home , when they are on a vacation , when they are in the airlines, or trains or restaurants they need information and everytime. the power of Wi-Fi can make thi possible by providing access to the internet anywhere and everywhere. Firms and corporations who can provide these facilities to their employees, customers and suppliers will have an upper hand as compared to their competitors.<br />
<br />
Even in the simplest usage at home, imagine accessing the internet from a fixed location and imagine accessing the emails from anywhere in the house, sitting on the sofa or the living room or the kitchen without any wires and different connections. This is the power of Wi-Fi which can help to access information from anywhere without the inconvenience of wiring the entire location.<br />
<br />
For business travelers hot spots have been placed at hotels, airports, train stations and cafes to help them access critical information everytime. But companies like Boingo and Vivato are making internet access for larger areas and complete cities. As stated by CEO of vivato, Ken Biba that "You'd need just 30 to 50 Vivato switches to turn all of Dartmouth into a hot spot. And it may go further than that". This shows that the critical information required by the people will be available anywhere and everywhere by the Wi-Fi networks.<br />
<br />
Information not ony in the form of data from the internet access everywhere made available by Wi-Fi but also by taking to each other from all locations over the Wi-Fi network is possible. Cellular comapnies will integrate the mobiles with Wi-Fi and thus people can talk to each other and share information over the Wi-Fi Network.<br />
<br />
== Enablers:==<br />
<br />
* The Wi-Fi technlogy itself<br />
* Increased global competition<br />
* The ease of setting up a Wi-Fi network <br />
* The increased use of Internet and its benefits<br />
* The globalization of companies and the increased traveling of people to other countries to meet customers , suppliers and employees<br />
<br />
== Inhibitors:==<br />
<br />
* The security of the critical information-threat of hacking information<br />
* The cost of Setting up a complete Wi-Fi enabled world<br />
* The existing telecom set up either becoming obsolete or major resructuring required<br />
* Interference with other equipments and frequencies- For example in Airplanes<br />
* Some cultural issues like resistance to change<br />
<br />
== Paradigms: ==<br />
<br />
Th rate at which the Wi-Fi hot spots and wi-Fi users are growing shows the power and importance of information required by the users. According to Gartner the number of users using Wi-Fi will reach 99 million by 2006 and further increase. "In a conservative estimate, ABI, a technology think tank in Oyster Bay, N.Y., predicts worldwide hotspots will grow in the next five years from 28,500 to 208,000". It is a matter of time when companies like Boingo, Cometa and others will provide Wi-Fi access in the whole city and also across different cities with some kind of roaming arrangement between them as it is within the cellular industry at this moment.<br />
<br />
== Experts: ==<br />
<br />
*Wi-Fi and the future of wireless by Gregory M. Lamb-staff writer of the Christian Science Monitor<br />
http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0105/p13s02-wmgn.html<br />
<br />
* The Wi-Fi Revolution by Chris Anderson<br />
http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/11.05/unwired/wifirevolution.html<br />
<br />
== Timing:==<br />
<br />
== Web Resources:==</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=Power_of_Information-anywhere,_everywhere&diff=2631Power of Information-anywhere, everywhere2005-03-14T21:47:21Z<p>Alok Sharma: /* Experts: */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Description:==<br />
<br />
In todays digital world people and organizations are striving for the need of information all the time to improve their business performance and to stay comnnected at all times. Wi-Fi is an answer to this requirement as it is not bound by the limitations of wires. Imagine a sales person being able to access the company intranet from the customer site to make a proposal , look up for key information from the database etc. The CEO gives important inputs for a multi billion dollar contract to his staff while on the airplane.<br />
<br />
In the fast changing world with increased competition people need information all the time. when they are travelling, when they are driving, when they are at home , when they are on a vacation , when they are in the airlines, or trains or restaurants they need information and everytime. the power of Wi-Fi can make thi possible by providing access to the internet anywhere and everywhere. Firms and corporations who can provide these facilities to their employees, customers and suppliers will have an upper hand as compared to their competitors.<br />
<br />
Even in the simplest usage at home, imagine accessing the internet from a fixed location and imagine accessing the emails from anywhere in the house, sitting on the sofa or the living room or the kitchen without any wires and different connections. This is the power of Wi-Fi which can help to access information from anywhere without the inconvenience of wiring the entire location.<br />
<br />
For business travelers hot spots have been placed at hotels, airports, train stations and cafes to help them access critical information everytime. But companies like Boingo and Vivato are making internet access for larger areas and complete cities. As stated by CEO of vivato, Ken Biba that "You'd need just 30 to 50 Vivato switches to turn all of Dartmouth into a hot spot. And it may go further than that". This shows that the critical information required by the people will be available anywhere and everywhere by the Wi-Fi networks.<br />
<br />
Information not ony in the form of data from the internet access everywhere made available by Wi-Fi but also by taking to each other from all locations over the Wi-Fi network is possible. Cellular comapnies will integrate the mobiles with Wi-Fi and thus people can talk to each other and share information over the Wi-Fi Network.<br />
<br />
== Enablers:==<br />
<br />
* The Wi-Fi technlogy itself<br />
* Increased global competition<br />
* The ease of setting up a Wi-Fi network <br />
* The increased use of Internet and its benefits<br />
* The globalization of companies and the increased traveling of people to other countries to meet customers , suppliers and employees<br />
<br />
== Inhibitors:==<br />
<br />
* The security of the critical information-threat of hacking information<br />
* The cost of Setting up a complete Wi-Fi enabled world<br />
* The existing telecom set up either becoming obsolete or major resructuring required<br />
* Interference with other equipments and frequencies- For example in Airplanes<br />
* Some cultural issues like resistance to change<br />
<br />
== Paradigms: ==<br />
<br />
Th rate at which the Wi-Fi hot spots and wi-Fi users are growing shows the power and importance of information required by the users. According to Gartner the number of users using Wi-Fi will reach 99 million by 2006 and further increase. "In a conservative estimate, ABI, a technology think tank in Oyster Bay, N.Y., predicts worldwide hotspots will grow in the next five years from 28,500 to 208,000". It is a matter of time when companies like Boingo, Cometa and others will provide Wi-Fi access in the whole city and also across different cities with some kind of roaming arrangement between them as it is within the cellular industry at this moment.<br />
<br />
== Experts: ==<br />
<br />
*Wi-Fi and the future of wireless by Gregory M. Lamb-staff writer of the Christian Science Monitor<br />
http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0105/p13s02-wmgn.html<br />
<br />
* The Wi-Fi Revolution by Chris Anderson<br />
http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/11.05/unwired/wifirevolution.html<br />
<br />
== Timing:==<br />
<br />
== Web Resources:==</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=Power_of_Information-anywhere,_everywhere&diff=2629Power of Information-anywhere, everywhere2005-03-14T21:23:47Z<p>Alok Sharma: /* Experts: */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Description:==<br />
<br />
In todays digital world people and organizations are striving for the need of information all the time to improve their business performance and to stay comnnected at all times. Wi-Fi is an answer to this requirement as it is not bound by the limitations of wires. Imagine a sales person being able to access the company intranet from the customer site to make a proposal , look up for key information from the database etc. The CEO gives important inputs for a multi billion dollar contract to his staff while on the airplane.<br />
<br />
In the fast changing world with increased competition people need information all the time. when they are travelling, when they are driving, when they are at home , when they are on a vacation , when they are in the airlines, or trains or restaurants they need information and everytime. the power of Wi-Fi can make thi possible by providing access to the internet anywhere and everywhere. Firms and corporations who can provide these facilities to their employees, customers and suppliers will have an upper hand as compared to their competitors.<br />
<br />
Even in the simplest usage at home, imagine accessing the internet from a fixed location and imagine accessing the emails from anywhere in the house, sitting on the sofa or the living room or the kitchen without any wires and different connections. This is the power of Wi-Fi which can help to access information from anywhere without the inconvenience of wiring the entire location.<br />
<br />
For business travelers hot spots have been placed at hotels, airports, train stations and cafes to help them access critical information everytime. But companies like Boingo and Vivato are making internet access for larger areas and complete cities. As stated by CEO of vivato, Ken Biba that "You'd need just 30 to 50 Vivato switches to turn all of Dartmouth into a hot spot. And it may go further than that". This shows that the critical information required by the people will be available anywhere and everywhere by the Wi-Fi networks.<br />
<br />
Information not ony in the form of data from the internet access everywhere made available by Wi-Fi but also by taking to each other from all locations over the Wi-Fi network is possible. Cellular comapnies will integrate the mobiles with Wi-Fi and thus people can talk to each other and share information over the Wi-Fi Network.<br />
<br />
== Enablers:==<br />
<br />
* The Wi-Fi technlogy itself<br />
* Increased global competition<br />
* The ease of setting up a Wi-Fi network <br />
* The increased use of Internet and its benefits<br />
* The globalization of companies and the increased traveling of people to other countries to meet customers , suppliers and employees<br />
<br />
== Inhibitors:==<br />
<br />
* The security of the critical information-threat of hacking information<br />
* The cost of Setting up a complete Wi-Fi enabled world<br />
* The existing telecom set up either becoming obsolete or major resructuring required<br />
* Interference with other equipments and frequencies- For example in Airplanes<br />
* Some cultural issues like resistance to change<br />
<br />
== Paradigms: ==<br />
<br />
Th rate at which the Wi-Fi hot spots and wi-Fi users are growing shows the power and importance of information required by the users. According to Gartner the number of users using Wi-Fi will reach 99 million by 2006 and further increase. "In a conservative estimate, ABI, a technology think tank in Oyster Bay, N.Y., predicts worldwide hotspots will grow in the next five years from 28,500 to 208,000". It is a matter of time when companies like Boingo, Cometa and others will provide Wi-Fi access in the whole city and also across different cities with some kind of roaming arrangement between them as it is within the cellular industry at this moment.<br />
<br />
== Experts: ==<br />
<br />
*Wi-Fi and the future of wireless by Gregory M. Lamb-staff writer of the Christian Science Monitor<br />
http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0105/p13s02-wmgn.html<br />
<br />
* The Wi-Fi Revolution by Chris Anderson<br />
http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/11.05/unwired/wifirevolution.html</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=Power_of_Information-anywhere,_everywhere&diff=2624Power of Information-anywhere, everywhere2005-03-14T21:21:09Z<p>Alok Sharma: /* Experts: */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Description:==<br />
<br />
In todays digital world people and organizations are striving for the need of information all the time to improve their business performance and to stay comnnected at all times. Wi-Fi is an answer to this requirement as it is not bound by the limitations of wires. Imagine a sales person being able to access the company intranet from the customer site to make a proposal , look up for key information from the database etc. The CEO gives important inputs for a multi billion dollar contract to his staff while on the airplane.<br />
<br />
In the fast changing world with increased competition people need information all the time. when they are travelling, when they are driving, when they are at home , when they are on a vacation , when they are in the airlines, or trains or restaurants they need information and everytime. the power of Wi-Fi can make thi possible by providing access to the internet anywhere and everywhere. Firms and corporations who can provide these facilities to their employees, customers and suppliers will have an upper hand as compared to their competitors.<br />
<br />
Even in the simplest usage at home, imagine accessing the internet from a fixed location and imagine accessing the emails from anywhere in the house, sitting on the sofa or the living room or the kitchen without any wires and different connections. This is the power of Wi-Fi which can help to access information from anywhere without the inconvenience of wiring the entire location.<br />
<br />
For business travelers hot spots have been placed at hotels, airports, train stations and cafes to help them access critical information everytime. But companies like Boingo and Vivato are making internet access for larger areas and complete cities. As stated by CEO of vivato, Ken Biba that "You'd need just 30 to 50 Vivato switches to turn all of Dartmouth into a hot spot. And it may go further than that". This shows that the critical information required by the people will be available anywhere and everywhere by the Wi-Fi networks.<br />
<br />
Information not ony in the form of data from the internet access everywhere made available by Wi-Fi but also by taking to each other from all locations over the Wi-Fi network is possible. Cellular comapnies will integrate the mobiles with Wi-Fi and thus people can talk to each other and share information over the Wi-Fi Network.<br />
<br />
== Enablers:==<br />
<br />
* The Wi-Fi technlogy itself<br />
* Increased global competition<br />
* The ease of setting up a Wi-Fi network <br />
* The increased use of Internet and its benefits<br />
* The globalization of companies and the increased traveling of people to other countries to meet customers , suppliers and employees<br />
<br />
== Inhibitors:==<br />
<br />
* The security of the critical information-threat of hacking information<br />
* The cost of Setting up a complete Wi-Fi enabled world<br />
* The existing telecom set up either becoming obsolete or major resructuring required<br />
* Interference with other equipments and frequencies- For example in Airplanes<br />
* Some cultural issues like resistance to change<br />
<br />
== Paradigms: ==<br />
<br />
Th rate at which the Wi-Fi hot spots and wi-Fi users are growing shows the power and importance of information required by the users. According to Gartner the number of users using Wi-Fi will reach 99 million by 2006 and further increase. "In a conservative estimate, ABI, a technology think tank in Oyster Bay, N.Y., predicts worldwide hotspots will grow in the next five years from 28,500 to 208,000". It is a matter of time when companies like Boingo, Cometa and others will provide Wi-Fi access in the whole city and also across different cities with some kind of roaming arrangement between them as it is within the cellular industry at this moment.<br />
<br />
== Experts: ==<br />
<br />
Wi-Fi and the future of wireless by Gregory M. Lamb-staff writer of the Christian Science Monitor<br />
http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0105/p13s02-wmgn.html</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=Power_of_Information-anywhere,_everywhere&diff=2623Power of Information-anywhere, everywhere2005-03-14T20:31:11Z<p>Alok Sharma: /* Inhibitors: */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Description:==<br />
<br />
In todays digital world people and organizations are striving for the need of information all the time to improve their business performance and to stay comnnected at all times. Wi-Fi is an answer to this requirement as it is not bound by the limitations of wires. Imagine a sales person being able to access the company intranet from the customer site to make a proposal , look up for key information from the database etc. The CEO gives important inputs for a multi billion dollar contract to his staff while on the airplane.<br />
<br />
In the fast changing world with increased competition people need information all the time. when they are travelling, when they are driving, when they are at home , when they are on a vacation , when they are in the airlines, or trains or restaurants they need information and everytime. the power of Wi-Fi can make thi possible by providing access to the internet anywhere and everywhere. Firms and corporations who can provide these facilities to their employees, customers and suppliers will have an upper hand as compared to their competitors.<br />
<br />
Even in the simplest usage at home, imagine accessing the internet from a fixed location and imagine accessing the emails from anywhere in the house, sitting on the sofa or the living room or the kitchen without any wires and different connections. This is the power of Wi-Fi which can help to access information from anywhere without the inconvenience of wiring the entire location.<br />
<br />
For business travelers hot spots have been placed at hotels, airports, train stations and cafes to help them access critical information everytime. But companies like Boingo and Vivato are making internet access for larger areas and complete cities. As stated by CEO of vivato, Ken Biba that "You'd need just 30 to 50 Vivato switches to turn all of Dartmouth into a hot spot. And it may go further than that". This shows that the critical information required by the people will be available anywhere and everywhere by the Wi-Fi networks.<br />
<br />
Information not ony in the form of data from the internet access everywhere made available by Wi-Fi but also by taking to each other from all locations over the Wi-Fi network is possible. Cellular comapnies will integrate the mobiles with Wi-Fi and thus people can talk to each other and share information over the Wi-Fi Network.<br />
<br />
== Enablers:==<br />
<br />
* The Wi-Fi technlogy itself<br />
* Increased global competition<br />
* The ease of setting up a Wi-Fi network <br />
* The increased use of Internet and its benefits<br />
* The globalization of companies and the increased traveling of people to other countries to meet customers , suppliers and employees<br />
<br />
== Inhibitors:==<br />
<br />
* The security of the critical information-threat of hacking information<br />
* The cost of Setting up a complete Wi-Fi enabled world<br />
* The existing telecom set up either becoming obsolete or major resructuring required<br />
* Interference with other equipments and frequencies- For example in Airplanes<br />
* Some cultural issues like resistance to change<br />
<br />
== Paradigms: ==<br />
<br />
Th rate at which the Wi-Fi hot spots and wi-Fi users are growing shows the power and importance of information required by the users. According to Gartner the number of users using Wi-Fi will reach 99 million by 2006 and further increase. "In a conservative estimate, ABI, a technology think tank in Oyster Bay, N.Y., predicts worldwide hotspots will grow in the next five years from 28,500 to 208,000". It is a matter of time when companies like Boingo, Cometa and others will provide Wi-Fi access in the whole city and also across different cities with some kind of roaming arrangement between them as it is within the cellular industry at this moment.<br />
<br />
== Experts: ==</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=Power_of_Information-anywhere,_everywhere&diff=2616Power of Information-anywhere, everywhere2005-03-14T19:26:16Z<p>Alok Sharma: /* Inhibitors: */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Description:==<br />
<br />
In todays digital world people and organizations are striving for the need of information all the time to improve their business performance and to stay comnnected at all times. Wi-Fi is an answer to this requirement as it is not bound by the limitations of wires. Imagine a sales person being able to access the company intranet from the customer site to make a proposal , look up for key information from the database etc. The CEO gives important inputs for a multi billion dollar contract to his staff while on the airplane.<br />
<br />
In the fast changing world with increased competition people need information all the time. when they are travelling, when they are driving, when they are at home , when they are on a vacation , when they are in the airlines, or trains or restaurants they need information and everytime. the power of Wi-Fi can make thi possible by providing access to the internet anywhere and everywhere. Firms and corporations who can provide these facilities to their employees, customers and suppliers will have an upper hand as compared to their competitors.<br />
<br />
Even in the simplest usage at home, imagine accessing the internet from a fixed location and imagine accessing the emails from anywhere in the house, sitting on the sofa or the living room or the kitchen without any wires and different connections. This is the power of Wi-Fi which can help to access information from anywhere without the inconvenience of wiring the entire location.<br />
<br />
For business travelers hot spots have been placed at hotels, airports, train stations and cafes to help them access critical information everytime. But companies like Boingo and Vivato are making internet access for larger areas and complete cities. As stated by CEO of vivato, Ken Biba that "You'd need just 30 to 50 Vivato switches to turn all of Dartmouth into a hot spot. And it may go further than that". This shows that the critical information required by the people will be available anywhere and everywhere by the Wi-Fi networks.<br />
<br />
Information not ony in the form of data from the internet access everywhere made available by Wi-Fi but also by taking to each other from all locations over the Wi-Fi network is possible. Cellular comapnies will integrate the mobiles with Wi-Fi and thus people can talk to each other and share information over the Wi-Fi Network.<br />
<br />
== Enablers:==<br />
<br />
* The Wi-Fi technlogy itself<br />
* Increased global competition<br />
* The ease of setting up a Wi-Fi network <br />
* The increased use of Internet and its benefits<br />
* The globalization of companies and the increased traveling of people to other countries to meet customers , suppliers and employees<br />
<br />
== Inhibitors:==<br />
<br />
* The security of the critical information-threat of hacking information<br />
* The cost of Setting up a complete Wi-Fi enabled world<br />
* The existing telecom set up either becoming obsolete or major resructuring required<br />
* Interference with other equipments and frequencies- For example in Airplanes<br />
* Some cultural issues like resistance to change</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=Power_of_Information-anywhere,_everywhere&diff=2599Power of Information-anywhere, everywhere2005-03-14T19:24:02Z<p>Alok Sharma: /* Enablers: */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Description:==<br />
<br />
In todays digital world people and organizations are striving for the need of information all the time to improve their business performance and to stay comnnected at all times. Wi-Fi is an answer to this requirement as it is not bound by the limitations of wires. Imagine a sales person being able to access the company intranet from the customer site to make a proposal , look up for key information from the database etc. The CEO gives important inputs for a multi billion dollar contract to his staff while on the airplane.<br />
<br />
In the fast changing world with increased competition people need information all the time. when they are travelling, when they are driving, when they are at home , when they are on a vacation , when they are in the airlines, or trains or restaurants they need information and everytime. the power of Wi-Fi can make thi possible by providing access to the internet anywhere and everywhere. Firms and corporations who can provide these facilities to their employees, customers and suppliers will have an upper hand as compared to their competitors.<br />
<br />
Even in the simplest usage at home, imagine accessing the internet from a fixed location and imagine accessing the emails from anywhere in the house, sitting on the sofa or the living room or the kitchen without any wires and different connections. This is the power of Wi-Fi which can help to access information from anywhere without the inconvenience of wiring the entire location.<br />
<br />
For business travelers hot spots have been placed at hotels, airports, train stations and cafes to help them access critical information everytime. But companies like Boingo and Vivato are making internet access for larger areas and complete cities. As stated by CEO of vivato, Ken Biba that "You'd need just 30 to 50 Vivato switches to turn all of Dartmouth into a hot spot. And it may go further than that". This shows that the critical information required by the people will be available anywhere and everywhere by the Wi-Fi networks.<br />
<br />
Information not ony in the form of data from the internet access everywhere made available by Wi-Fi but also by taking to each other from all locations over the Wi-Fi network is possible. Cellular comapnies will integrate the mobiles with Wi-Fi and thus people can talk to each other and share information over the Wi-Fi Network.<br />
<br />
== Enablers:==<br />
<br />
* The Wi-Fi technlogy itself<br />
* Increased global competition<br />
* The ease of setting up a Wi-Fi network <br />
* The increased use of Internet and its benefits<br />
* The globalization of companies and the increased traveling of people to other countries to meet customers , suppliers and employees<br />
<br />
== Inhibitors:==<br />
<br />
* The security of the critical information-threat of hacking information<br />
* The cost of Setting up a complete Wi-Fi enabled world<br />
* The existing telecom set up either becoming obsolete or major resructuring required<br />
* Interference with other equipments and frequencies- For example in Airplanes</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=Power_of_Information-anywhere,_everywhere&diff=2598Power of Information-anywhere, everywhere2005-03-14T19:11:42Z<p>Alok Sharma: /* Description: */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Description:==<br />
<br />
In todays digital world people and organizations are striving for the need of information all the time to improve their business performance and to stay comnnected at all times. Wi-Fi is an answer to this requirement as it is not bound by the limitations of wires. Imagine a sales person being able to access the company intranet from the customer site to make a proposal , look up for key information from the database etc. The CEO gives important inputs for a multi billion dollar contract to his staff while on the airplane.<br />
<br />
In the fast changing world with increased competition people need information all the time. when they are travelling, when they are driving, when they are at home , when they are on a vacation , when they are in the airlines, or trains or restaurants they need information and everytime. the power of Wi-Fi can make thi possible by providing access to the internet anywhere and everywhere. Firms and corporations who can provide these facilities to their employees, customers and suppliers will have an upper hand as compared to their competitors.<br />
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Even in the simplest usage at home, imagine accessing the internet from a fixed location and imagine accessing the emails from anywhere in the house, sitting on the sofa or the living room or the kitchen without any wires and different connections. This is the power of Wi-Fi which can help to access information from anywhere without the inconvenience of wiring the entire location.<br />
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For business travelers hot spots have been placed at hotels, airports, train stations and cafes to help them access critical information everytime. But companies like Boingo and Vivato are making internet access for larger areas and complete cities. As stated by CEO of vivato, Ken Biba that "You'd need just 30 to 50 Vivato switches to turn all of Dartmouth into a hot spot. And it may go further than that". This shows that the critical information required by the people will be available anywhere and everywhere by the Wi-Fi networks.<br />
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Information not ony in the form of data from the internet access everywhere made available by Wi-Fi but also by taking to each other from all locations over the Wi-Fi network is possible. Cellular comapnies will integrate the mobiles with Wi-Fi and thus people can talk to each other and share information over the Wi-Fi Network.<br />
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== Enablers:==</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=Power_of_Information-anywhere,_everywhere&diff=2597Power of Information-anywhere, everywhere2005-03-14T19:04:53Z<p>Alok Sharma: /* Description: */</p>
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<div>== Description:==<br />
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In todays digital world people and organizations are striving for the need of information all the time to improve their business performance and to stay comnnected at all times. Wi-Fi is an answer to this requirement as it is not bound by the limitations of wires. Imagine a sales person being able to access the company intranet from the customer site to make a proposal , look up for key information from the database etc. In the fast changing world with increased competition people need information all the time. when they are travelling, when they are driving, when they are at home , when they are on a vacation , when they are in the airlines, or trains or restaurants they need information and everytime. the power of Wi-Fi can make thi possible by providing access to the internet anywhere and everywhere. Firms and corporations who can provide these facilities to their employees, customers and suppliers will have an upper hand as compared to their competitors.<br />
<br />
Even in the simplest usage at home, imagine accessing the internet from a fixed location and imagine accessing the emails from anywhere in the house, sitting on the sofa or the living room or the kitchen without any wires and different connections. This is the power of Wi-Fi which can help to access information from anywhere without the inconvenience of wiring the entire location.<br />
<br />
For business travelers hot spots have been placed at hotels, airports, train stations and cafes to help them access critical information everytime. But companies like Boingo and Vivato are making internet access for larger areas and complete cities. As stated by CEO of vivato, Ken Biba that "You'd need just 30 to 50 Vivato switches to turn all of Dartmouth into a hot spot. And it may go further than that". This shows that the critical information required by the people will be available anywhere and everywhere by the Wi-Fi networks.<br />
<br />
Information not ony in the form of data from the internet access everywhere made available by Wi-Fi but also by taking to each other from all locations over the Wi-Fi network is possible. Cellular comapnies will integrate the mobiles with Wi-Fi and thus people can talk to each other and share information over the Wi-Fi Network.<br />
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== Enablers:==</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=Power_of_Information-anywhere,_everywhere&diff=2596Power of Information-anywhere, everywhere2005-03-14T18:59:54Z<p>Alok Sharma: /* Description: */</p>
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<div>== Description:==<br />
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In todays digital world people and organizations are striving for the need of information all the time to improve their business performance and to stay comnnected at all times. Wi-Fi is an answer to this requirement as it is not bound by the limitations of wires. Imagine a sales person being able to access the company intranet from the customer site to make a proposal , look up for key information from the database etc. In the fast changing world with increased competition people need information all the time. when they are travelling, when they are driving, when they are at home , when they are on a vacation , when they are in the airlines, or trains or restaurants they need information and everytime. the power of Wi-Fi can make thi possible by providing access to the internet anywhere and everywhere. Firms and corporations who can provide these facilities to their employees, customers and suppliers will have an upper hand as compared to their competitors.<br />
<br />
Even in the simplest usage at home, imagine accessing the internet from a fixed location and imagine accessing the emails from anywhere in the house, sitting on the sofa or the living room or the kitchen without any wires and different connections. This is the power of Wi-Fi which can help to access information from anywhere without the inconvenience of wiring the entire location.<br />
<br />
For business travelers hot spots have been placed at hotels, airports, train stations and cafes to help them access critical information everytime. But companies like Boingo and Vivato are making internet access for larger areas and complete cities. As stated by CEO of vivato, Ken Biba that "You'd need just 30 to 50 Vivato switches to turn all of Dartmouth into a hot spot. And it may go further than that". This shows that the critical information required by the people will be available anywhere and everywhere by the Wi-Fi networks.<br />
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== Enablers:==</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=Power_of_Information-anywhere,_everywhere&diff=2595Power of Information-anywhere, everywhere2005-03-14T18:58:28Z<p>Alok Sharma: </p>
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<div>== Description:==<br />
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In todays digital world people and organizations are striving for the need of information all the time to improve their business performance and to stay comnnected at all times. Wi-Fi is an answer to this requirement as it is not bound by the limitations of wires. Imagine a sales person being able to access the company intranet from the customer site to make a proposal , look up for key information from the database etc. In the fast changing world with increased competition people need information all the time. when they are travelling, when they are driving, when they are at home , when they are on a vacation , when they are in the airlines, or trains or restaurants they need information and everytime. the power of Wi-Fi can make thi possible by providing access to the internet anywhere and everywhere. Firms and corporations who can provide these facilities to their employees, customers and suppliers will have an upper hand as compared to their competitors.<br />
<br />
Even in the simplest usage at home, imagine accessing the internet from a fixed location and imagine accessing the emails from anywhere in the house, sitting on the sofa or the living room or the kitchen without any wires and different connections. This is the power of Wi-Fi which can help to access information from anywhere without the inconvenience of wiring the entire location.<br />
<br />
For business travelers hot spots have been placed at hotels, airports, train stations and cafes to help them access critical information everytime. But companies like Boingo and Vivato are making internet access for larger areas and complete cities. As stated by CEO of vivato, Ken Biba that "You'd need just 30 to 50 Vivato switches to turn all of Dartmouth into a hot spot. And it may go further than that". This shows that the critical information required by the people will be available anywhere and everywhere.<br />
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== Enablers:==</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=Societal_Driving_Forces&diff=2716Societal Driving Forces2005-03-14T18:02:41Z<p>Alok Sharma: </p>
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<div>[[Urbanization and Social Status]]<br />
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[[Digital Literacy]]<br />
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[[Virtual Integration]]<br />
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[[Growing privacy and security concerns]]<br />
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[[My job is not the only thing in my life ANYMORE!!!!]]<br />
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[[Access of Technology and IT applications in Developing countries]]<br />
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[[Change of personal traits]]<br />
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[[Aging population]]<br />
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[[The Globalization of Culture (or Cultural Globalization)]]<br />
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[[Worldwide and higher lifelong education]]<br />
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[[Pornography]]<br />
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[[Medium for Dissidence]]<br />
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[[Need for Information On Demand]]<br />
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[[Consumer health informatics in the information age]]<br />
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[[Future Value of an MBA]]<br />
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[[Religion]]<br />
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[[Buying preferences]]<br />
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[[Segmentation]]<br />
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[[Faster life style]]<br />
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[[ Power of Information-anywhere, everywhere ]]<br />
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[http://scenariothinking.org/wiki/index.php/Driving_Forces?PHPSESSID=f452a4c7c27325dcd9f66460440d3a55 >>Back>>]</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=Information_needed_everywhere_all_the_time&diff=12806Information needed everywhere all the time2005-03-14T18:00:18Z<p>Alok Sharma: </p>
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<div></div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=Information_needed_everywhere_all_the_time&diff=2591Information needed everywhere all the time2005-03-14T17:59:45Z<p>Alok Sharma: </p>
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<div>Description:<br />
Aging population is the driving force which for example is driving Europe to accept Turkey into the EU. With the advances in medicine the population of the world is living longer which means that the world needs more resources to support this population. Alhtough the birth rate is diminishing around the world. Resources are limited and therefore one day they will end. <br />
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[edit]Enablers:<br />
- Technogical adavnces in medicine - Better conditions of living in the Developing world - More health awareness <br />
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[edit]Inhibitors:<br />
- Extending the retirement age to another 10 years so people will have to work more <br />
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[edit]Paradigms:<br />
There has been enormous concern about the consequences of human population growth for the environment and for social and economic development. But this growth is likely to come to an end in the foreseeable future. <br />
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[edit]Experts:<br />
United Nations US Department of Health and Human Services <br />
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[edit]Timing:<br />
Improving on earlier methods of probabilistic forecasting, here we show that there is around an 85 per cent chance that the world's population will stop growing before the end of the century. There is a 60 per cent probability that the world's population will not exceed 10 billion people before 2100, and around a 15 per cent probability that the world's population at the end of the century will be lower than it is today. For different regions, the date and size of the peak population will vary considerably. <br />
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[edit]Web Resources:</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=Societal_Driving_Forces&diff=2592Societal Driving Forces2005-03-14T17:57:37Z<p>Alok Sharma: </p>
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<div>[[Urbanization and Social Status]]<br />
<br />
[[Digital Literacy]]<br />
<br />
[[Virtual Integration]]<br />
<br />
[[Growing privacy and security concerns]]<br />
<br />
[[My job is not the only thing in my life ANYMORE!!!!]]<br />
<br />
[[Access of Technology and IT applications in Developing countries]]<br />
<br />
[[Change of personal traits]]<br />
<br />
[[Aging population]]<br />
<br />
[[The Globalization of Culture (or Cultural Globalization)]]<br />
<br />
[[Worldwide and higher lifelong education]]<br />
<br />
[[Pornography]]<br />
<br />
[[Medium for Dissidence]]<br />
<br />
[[Need for Information On Demand]]<br />
<br />
[[Consumer health informatics in the information age]]<br />
<br />
[[Future Value of an MBA]]<br />
<br />
[[Religion]]<br />
<br />
[[Buying preferences]]<br />
<br />
[[Segmentation]]<br />
<br />
[[Faster life style]]<br />
<br />
[[ Information needed everywhere all the time ]]<br />
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[http://scenariothinking.org/wiki/index.php/Driving_Forces?PHPSESSID=f452a4c7c27325dcd9f66460440d3a55 >>Back>>]</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=The_Future_of_WiFi_2010&diff=2559The Future of WiFi 20102005-03-14T12:24:41Z<p>Alok Sharma: </p>
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<div>==INTRODUCTION==<br />
Wi-Fi or Wireless Fidelity allows you to access the internet from anyhwere be it on the road, in your car, at train staions just name the place. It is faster, cheaper than any other broadnband connection. Is Wi-Fi the next big revolution in IT like the internet? Could organizations and people live by ignoring it?</div>Alok Sharmahttps://www.scenariothinking.org/index.php?title=The_Future_of_WiFi_2010&diff=2558The Future of WiFi 20102005-03-14T12:22:51Z<p>Alok Sharma: </p>
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Wi-Fi or Wireless Fidelity allows you to access the internet from anyhwere be it on the road, in your car, at train staions just name the place. It is faster, cheaper than any other broadnband connection. Is Wi-Fi the next big revolution in IT like the internet? Could organizations and people live by ignoring it?</div>Alok Sharma