A Brief History of Mobile Computing by Natalie Aranda
The fascinating world of mobile computing has only been around since the 1990s. Since then, devices that have been developed for mobile computing have taken over the wireless industry. This new type of communication is a very powerful tool for both businesses and personal use. ... As long as a person has one of the devices capable of wirelessly accessing the internet, they are participating in mobile computing. ... Other common tools for mobile computing include devices like global positioning systems and smart phones like the Cingular Blackberry.

Wireless POS & Wireless Mobile Computing- Hospitality Technology Increases Profits by Derek Meade
Until recently, restaurant and hospitality owners were wary of adopting wireless POS systems for their establishments. Issues such a cost, ease of use and a general uncertainty about new technology caused them to take pause. Nowadays, however, with the popularity of PDA’s, Blackberries, cell... Wireless mobile computing can help in many ways. ... Wireless mobile computing also allows serving staff to place orders instantly, and then go directly to the next table, thereby increasing table turns.

Why Pocket PC? by Kori Smith
The Pocket PC is a very versatile mobile device because it can not only be used for work, but also for play. The platform it runs on supports a broad range of multimedia capabilities. The Pocket PC also boasts more overall multimedia capacity, so the games made for the Pocket PC tend to be more... I strongly believe that the Pocket PC is the most revolutionary mobile computing device developed to-date. ... Expect applications that cover mobile surveillance, enhanced voice recognition applications that will enable your Pocket PC to talk (perhaps in other languages as well), PocketTV - watch...

Tale of Two Phones by Chin Wong
By now, the whole world knows about the iPhone, Apple’s first stab at the mobile phone business. Not even on sale yet, the phone has stirred up a feeding frenzy in the press on the strength of Apple’s remarkable success with the iPod and Steve Jobs’ legendary marketing skills. ... “For the first time, the mobile ecosystem will be as open as the PC, and mobile applications equally as diverse and more easily accessible,” said Sean Moss-Pultz, architect of OpenMoko and a product manager at FIC. ... “Mobile phones are closed environments created with a mobile context in mind,” he writes.

New Compact Computer Pushes Limits of Mobile Productivity by Julia Hall
One way that people are always trying to push new technology forward is by packing more and more useful features into smaller and smaller packages. This has been achieved yet again with the introduction of a new portable computer called the S-XGen Ultra Mobile Personal Computer and... This compact miracle of mobile computing doesn't disappoint in that way either with a battery that exceeds anything else the computer industry has been able to come up with so far by supplying the S-XGen with up to eight hours of power.

Wireless Networks by Elizabeth Morgan
The information age has been revolutionized not just by the power of computers to process data, but also by the power of communication amongst computers. This communication is responsible for the proliferation of computer networks. Sharing of information, sharing of resources (both software and... Such networks enhance the functionality of computing devices by freeing them from the location constraints of a wired network. ... The mobile wireless systems support mobility of the equipment, enabling the user to access information from anywhere and at any time.

Electronics Companies: The Leading Edge by Chris Robertson
As technology becomes more refined, electronics companies are offering consumers and businesses a number of cutting-edge products. Following is a rundown of some of the top electronics companies and their latest offerings: Nokia: Nokia, notable for its cell phones, has taken the lead in... Sony is the leader in mobile computing innovation. ... Apple: Although Apple continues to command only a small percentage of the personal computing market, it has captured the imaginations of digital music aficionados.

The Value Of Oracle Database by Leon Chaddock
There are some very large, very powerful companies out there that have saved quite a bit of money using an Oracle database. Will your company be one of those? Or, will you simply overlook this opportunity? In order to know if in fact an Oracle database will help you, perhaps you have to know a... These are, believe it or not, the first databases designed for grid computing in the industry. ... • Personal Edition: Perfect for the individual • Lite Edition: Great option for managing mobile database applications.

Report onthe Growth & Economic Impact of the IT Industry 1940-2010 by Annie McCormick
The U.S. Information Technology Industry 1940-2000 Summary All segments that comprise the information technology industry (computers, telecommunications, and software and services) have played a major role in the transformation of the U.S. economy. The computer was commercially introduced in the... INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY A Report on the Growth and Economic Impact of the IT Industry 1940-2010 Prepared by the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), Washington DC Detailed information and data on U.S.

Discount Notebook Computers are Easy to Obtain by M Johnson
Mobile computing is getting to a rather large industry. With Wi Fi(wireless internet) and many features a laptop computer can do it's no wonder everyone is buying them. Discount notebook computers offer high quality standards with a price that's easy to afford. ... You could save up to 60% off the retail price and still get a great mobile computer. ... In fact, it's only going to get more advanced and technical. ... It is very necessary to learn to operate a computer because almost every job will have some type of computer technology.