Business Data Communications Addressing the Challenge of Living in a Connected World

Learning Objectives Describe the use of ultra wideband technology Describe wireless hotspots List common uses for radio frequency IDs Chapter 15: Addressing the Challenge of Living in a Connected World2

Learning Objectives Define e-services Describe the advantages, disadvantages, and challenges of living in a connected world List the job skills needed by professionals in the networking field Chapter 15: Addressing the Challenge of Living in a Connected World3

Introduction Advances in network technology makes life more complicated Advantages and disadvantages exist to this new technology New careers have been created in this new era of communication Chapter 15: Addressing the Challenge of Living in a Connected World4

Emerging Technologies Ultra Wideband (UWB) Technology –Faster wireless technology 200 Mbps at up to 500 feet –Applications Search and rescue Search buildings for criminals Search burning buildings for victims Remote inventory control Replacement for personal area networks Chapter 15: Addressing the Challenge of Living in a Connected World5

Emerging Technologies Ultra Wideband (UWB) Technology –Standards Completed by 2004 Devices available by 2006 –Bandwidth 3.1 to 10.6 GHz –Restricted to prevent interference with other wireless devices Chapter 15: Addressing the Challenge of Living in a Connected World6

Emerging Technologies Wireless Hotspots –IEEE networking devices –AKA Wi-Fi –Distance from hotspot is 300 yards –Cometa Networks plans to have 20,000 access points by 2004 –Urban wireless hotspots In metropolitan areas Chapter 15: Addressing the Challenge of Living in a Connected World7

Emerging Technologies Radio Frequency IDs (RFIDs) –Replacement for bar codes –May use for inventory control Don ’ t need to “ see ” the items Bar codes must be visible to be read –Wal-Mart will require distributors to use them by 2005 –Standards in development at MIT –One concern is the use of RFIDs to track individuals Chapter 15: Addressing the Challenge of Living in a Connected World8

Emerging Technologies E-Services –Method that is superior to e-commerce in increasing revenues –Increase service to customers and building better customer relationships –Software that is used Microsoft.NET Sun Microsystems J2EE Chapter 15: Addressing the Challenge of Living in a Connected World9

Living in a Connected World Advantages to Living in a Connected World –Instant access to information –Widespread marketing to customers –Build business relationships –Reduction in amount of paper generated – –Location independence through wireless technology Chapter 15: Addressing the Challenge of Living in a Connected World10

Living in a Connected World Advantages to Living in a Connected World –Videoconferencing –Wider bandwidth is available –Global marketplace –Convenience for busy people –Easier access through cellular technology Chapter 15: Addressing the Challenge of Living in a Connected World11

Living in a Connected World Disadvantages to Living in a Connected World –Additional tasks ( volume) –Spam –Exchange of jokes among employees –Intrusion on private lives by cellular phones and pagers –Distractions caused by cellular phones Chapter 15: Addressing the Challenge of Living in a Connected World12

Living in a Connected World Disadvantages to Living in a Connected World –Internet hackers –Must keep up with technology Cellular calling plans Other services DSL and cable services –Personal networks need maintenance Chapter 15: Addressing the Challenge of Living in a Connected World13

Living in a Connected World Challenges to Living in a Connected World –Use the technology productively in business and personal lives –Responsible use of technology (Cellular) –Companies don ’ t misuse technology –Privacy must be protected –Continuing education is critical Chapter 15: Addressing the Challenge of Living in a Connected World14

Careers in a Connected World E-commerce consultant Web designer Network technician Online customer support Network administrator Certification Chapter 15: Addressing the Challenge of Living in a Connected World15

Summary Many new technologies are emerging Third generation of mobile communications Bluetooth Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution SyncML Challenges exist for living in this connected world Chapter 15: Addressing the Challenge of Living in a Connected World16

Summary Advantages to the new technologies can make our lives easier Disadvantages involve privacy and misuse issues Many new job titles have emerged in our new economy Chapter 15: Addressing the Challenge of Living in a Connected World17