1. Wireless Technology Extending the Library Network to M-Commerce
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2. Mobile Computing + Wireless Team
Information for this presentation was gathered doing research for the Mobile Computing Team.
"The team that strives to get to the top of the mountain didn't just fall there." !

3. The Wide World of Wireless
Two distinct methods of wireless networking: Ethernet and Cellular.
The “Ethernet” category is used to extend your current wired network for notebook and handheld computers. (more business-oriented)
Internet capable cell phones, cellular modems, and devices like the Palm VII fit into the “Cellular” category. (more consumer-oriented)
In your opening, establish the relevancy of the topic to the audience. Give a brief preview of the presentation and establish value for the listeners. Take into account your audience’s interest and expertise in the topic when choosing your vocabulary, examples, and illustrations. Focus on the importance of the topic to your audience, and you will have more attentive listeners.

4. How Wireless Ethernet Works
2.4 GHz (Like Cordless Phones)
11 Megabit (Almost as good as your desktop)
Access Points
PC Cards
100 – 300 foot indoor range
Mix and Match between manufacturers (Wi-Fi standard).

5. Wireless Ethernet Advantages
Gathering your information on one mobile device.
Roaming ability wherever an Access Point is near.
Reasonable cost compared to traditional wired networks.
Extends the power of notebook and handheld computers.
IBM is now building notebooks with built-in wireless networking starting at $1,400.
Inexpensive building-to-building networking.
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6. Wireless Cellular Devices
Internet-capable cell phones Cellular modems
Palm VII, Blackberry
Available in many major areas around the world.
WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) standard browsing.

7. Cellular Advantages
All-in-one type devices. Your Palm, Beeper, Cell Phone, Answering Machine merged into one.
Short Message Service will make “Internet chat” available on mobile phones. Will any teenage girl will be able to live without it?

8. Cellular Drawbacks
Different types of networks: CDMA, GSM, analog, TDMA and different frequencies depending on service and location.
Monthly service fees range from $9.99 to $75.00 or more.
Slow transfer speeds, similar to a 14.4 kbps modem.
Very new and constantly changing.
Limited to certain geographic areas.

9. The Questions What about cell phones and radiation / health issues?
Will the limited screen size allow any real information to be presented?
Will this have a major impact on web servers, and web page design?
IS GM’s OnStar cellular / GPS system for cars a wave of the future?

10. The Goals
More specifically, how to make your network available to patrons with notebook and handheld computers.
Using technology to bring patrons back into the library.
Making library web sources usable for mobile computing devices.
Determine the best close for your audience and your presentation. Close with a summary; offer options; recommend a strategy; suggest a plan; set a goal. Keep your focus throughout your presentation, and you will more likely achieve your purpose.

11. The Future
All the flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seeds of today and yesterday. (Chinese Proverb)
Less reliance on desktop PCs and more reliance on notebook and handheld devices.
Wireless Ethernet in airports, libraries, conference centers, hotels, and the factory floor.
A wide variety of devices that are Internet capable.
Explosive growth of Mobile Computing.
Bluetooth enabled device-to-device communication.
5 GHz a Wireless Ethernet. (5 times faster)

12. The Conclusion
According to Oracle, by 2002 all mobile devices will be Web-enabled, and by 2003 there will be 1 billion Internet devices.
It is not if, but when, for mobile technology to dominate the communications industry.
The library needs to become an integral part of the mobile workforce to play a significant role in the future.

13. Bud Albers, CTO of Getty Images
The Final Thought:
You not only have to be the bringer of change, you have to be the accelerator of it. The traditional IT mode of “Go out and study this thing for a year” isn’t going to get it done.
Bud Albers, CTO of Getty Images