Next Generation Wireless Applications

In this rapidly developing field, this book explains why thevarious technologies are needed and will guide the reader to adeeper understanding of their significance and benefits within theindustry. Focussing on the wireless context will givethe reader a better understanding of how to use the technologiesspecifically in the development of wireless applications. Uniquely, Next Generation WirelessApplications shows how the many and various technologiesinteroperate and can be used in combination to achieve usefulresults. The book also provides an authoritative view ofthe market opportunities for 3G enabling the reader to gauge thecredibility and value of the many participants active in thismarket and helping the reader to detect and avoid risky businessopportunities.
* Unique coverage of the state-of-the-art software developmenttechnologies appropriate in a wireless context
* Brings together software development expertise with anunderstanding of wireless issues
* Based on author's extensive experience building wirelessapplications and training on the topic
* Describes both strengths and weaknesses of particulartechnologies, short-cuts and potential pit-falls
* Demonstrates how technologies fit together and may be usedtogether to enhance functionality
* Dispells myths and demystifies technologies thanks toauthor's extensive knowledge base and tried-and-testedpresentation skills
* Numerous case studies (from Lucent, NTT DoCoMo and Vodafone)and anecdotes anchor the book in reality
* Covers SMS, MMS, LBS, billing issues, mobile information deviceprofile specs (MIDP2.0), over-the-air-deployment mechanisms, service delivery platforms (SDP) and security.