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Overview of WiMAX

Overview WiMAX is a standard-based wireless technology that provides high throughput broadband connections over long distance. WiMAX can be used for a number of applications, including "last mile" broadband connections, hotspots and high-speed connectivity for business customers. It provides wireless metropolitan area network (MAN) connectivity at speeds up to 70 Mbps and the WiMAX base station on the average can cover between 5 to 10 km. This paper gives an overview of the technical standard for Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX).

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Publisher	Office of the Telecommunications Authority	File Format	PDF, requires Acrobat Rdr 5
Date Published	July 2004	Downloads	57
Format	White Papers
Topics	WiMAX (802.16), Broadband, Mobile - Wireless Communications

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UK loses out to US in broadband battle

BT announced today that the issue of availability is big on its agenda too, with the telco saying it now thinks that it can now offer its ADSL service over a longer distance than previously thought. A broadband trial of the long-distance technology...

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Broadband & ISPs

Kent gets commercial WiMax network

The service will offer speeds of up to 10Mbps at a distance of up to 20 miles from the WiMax base station. The WiMax service, known as Skylink, will be targeted at both homes and businesses and will initially cover the city of Canterbury and the...

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Broadband & ISPs
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kent,
wimax

BT gets into bed with FON

They do this either for a 50 per cent cut of the fees charged to their visitors or for the privilege of being able to surf other users' connections for free, although the community has since changed its rules to allow its members to do both.

Channel:
Mobile & Wireless
Tags:
bt,
fon,
wi-fi

WiMax - spreading to more UK businesses

WiMax really is 'the intelligent pipe' right into the enterprise, which will be a real boon to UK plc's need for high speed symmetrical internet connectivity. On-Communications has said it has decided WiMax is the best technology for providing...

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Mobile & Wireless
Tags:
uk,
wimax

Virtualisation: Architectual Considerations and other Evaluation Criteria

In the past several years, server virtualisation technology has moved quickly and firmly into the IT mainstream. Of the many approaches to system virtualisation available in the market today, VMware's hypervisor architecture has gained the greatest market acceptance. This paper examines the architectural issues, solution support, and enterprise readiness required when deploying such a virtualisation solution.

Publisher:
EMC

Getting Started with Master Data Management

Master data management forms part of an overall enterprise governance program that aims to establish trusted data throughout the enterprise. This white paper from Mike Ferguson of Intelligent Business Strategies defines master data, examines why it is needed, and explores methodologies for implementing master data management.

Publisher:
DataFlux

Optimising Storage with Global File Virtualisation

This white paper will provide an overview on how Rainfinity Global File Virtualisation virtualises unstructured data environments and moves data -including active, open files-without disruption to users or applications. Rainfinity is the only enterprise-class file virtualisation solution, and delivers complete NAS optimisation across geterogeneous environments, such as NAS, CAS, and file servers.

Publisher:
EMC

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