Make Way for 3G Networks - Wireless Internet -: "Microsoft will play a greater role in helping enterprises go mobile. Several new PDAs are planned, most with WAN and Wi-Fi built in. And Windows Mobile 5.0 and Service Pack 2 will provide for push e-mail capabilities and better synchronization with Exchange, finally making Microsoft a viable contender for mobile e-mail.






2006 is shaping up as the year when data-optimized cellular wireless networks could become the preferred method for I.T. executives to provide remote access to their mobile workforces.
The three leading cellular wireless operators -- Cingular, Sprint Nextel and Verizon -- are all in the process of deploying 3G networks, which offer average throughput rates of 400 to 700 Kbps.
This major network upgrade is being accompanied by an expanding array of business-class devices designed to take advantage of 3G.
For example, we are seeing the first 3G BlackBerry, a 3G Treo running Windows, and several exciting new enterprise-centric devices from Nokia featuring Symbian OS and BlackBerry Connect for wireless e-mail.
In addition, Microsoft will play a greater role in helping enterprises go mobile. Several new PDAs are planned, most with WAN and Wi-Fi built in. And Windows Mobile 5.0 and Service Pack 2 will provide for push e-mail capabilities and better synchronization with Exchange, finally making Microsoft a viable contender for mobile e-mail.
Two other developments also could take enterprise mobile to the next level.
The first is fixed-mobile convergence. You can expect to see the first mainstream mobile devices that feature both WAN and Wi-Fi chipsets, which will allow for even higher-speed data in certain locations, plus the potential to leverage the broadband network for voice to address in-building coverag"