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FEATURED TOPICDigital Transition -The term "Digital Transition" describes the process all organizations must go through in the 21st Century, as they leverage new technologies that provide new options for Applications, Equipment, Processes, and Networks that make them more effective. In contrast, the term "Municipal Wireless" is limiting. It puts the network technology ahead of the application and process changes that drive the business case. ORIENTATION |
« Skype for Sale? | Weblog | Mobile TV Anyone? » Another Good BPL OverviewNetwork Magazine | Broadband Over Power Lines | April 1, 2005 The Players: In terms of services, your local electric company, probably partnering with a major ISP such as EarthLink. In terms of equipment for building your own network, the members of the HomePlug Powerline Alliance, especially Asoka and Telkonet. The Prospects: As an access technology, BPL must overcome regulatory barriers before it can become a viable alternative to DSL and cable. Products for private networks are already here, but they have trouble competing with Ethernet and Wi-Fi except in niche markets such as the hotel business. Still one more well written article on BPL - read this one to get up to speed on this fascinating new technology, which I believe should be paired with wireless broadband for a killer app. Posted on August 01, 2005 at 01:37 PM CommentsPost a commentTrackback PingsTrackBack URL for this entry: |
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