Latest News from Ron Dennis

The Future of Wi-Fi

Tue, 12 Oct 2004 00:00:00 EDT

WBT's Ron Dennis interviews Zaga Novakovic on what it's like trying to find a hotspot when you're really off the beaten track.

Is That a Desktop in Your Pocket?

Thu, 20 May 2004 00:00:00 EDT

Two new products from DDH Software take us one step further from our desktops, but is remote access really that useful? DDH Software released two new programs recently, a Runtime for their venerable HandBase software and a truly new application, Mobile TS, which allows Palm users to connect to Windows PCs and control them from anywhere.

The Visionary

Mon, 28 Jul 2003 11:45:00 EDT

Vivato's recent funding announcement has resparked the ongoing debate of, 'Are we blowing up another tech bubble with Wi-Fi?' I believe a better question is, 'Why is Wi-Fi so 'fundable'?' as investors are wont to say.

CTIA Wireless Agenda: Time to Partner Up

Mon, 16 Jul 2001 00:00:00 EDT

This spring's CTIA wireless conference focused on new approaches by carriers to work more closely with potential suppliers, especially developers of wireless applications and services.

Controlling Your Personal Records

Thu, 07 Jun 2001 12:06:00 EDT

The health-care industry is about to lead the way in personalization, but I'm afraid their example won't be a good one to follow. In the wireless industry we discuss personalized content, commerce, and advertising. The principles and challenges are the same, and so is the solution.

The Future is Ours

Wed, 14 Mar 2001 16:20:00 EST

Here's your future. Everywhere you go, devices and services know who you are and act accordingly. When you walk into the kitchen, your refrigerator knows you. It pushes the things you like to the front of its shelves. When you get near your car, it unlocks and adjusts the seat, mirrors, and radio stations.

First Look at New Long-Range Wi-Fi Technology

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 EST

My first encounter with a microcomputer was thrilling. I didn't know about 'disruptive technology' yet (it was 1979), but it certainly changed my life. I dreamed of carrying a computer around with me all the time. The same thing happened the first time I saw a Web browser. More recently, the day I finally got a Wi-Fi connection to work, I wandered around yelling, 'Look at this!'

First Look at New Long - Range Wi-Fi Technology

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 EST

My first encounter with a microcomputer was thrilling. I didn't know about 'disruptive technology' yet (it was 1979), but it certainly changed my life. I dreamed of carrying a computer around with me all the time. The same thing happened the first time I saw a Web browser.More recently, the day I finally got a Wi-Fi connection to work, I wandered around yelling, 'Look at this!'

Vivato Announces New Wi-Fi Switch Products

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 EST

Vivato, a company that has revolutionized the Wi-Fi world, has now announced their actual products - an indoor and outdoor version of their Wi-Fi switches - and a lot more technical information about how they work.

Building out Wi-Fi

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 EST

Cometa Networks is building out wholesale hotspots for the enterprise market - and selling them to customers who then retail them to the enterprise market. In this exclusive WBT interview, Cometa's cofounder and interim CEO, Larry Brilliant, talks to Wi-Fi editor Ron Dennis about 'Project Rainbow' and about what suddenly becomes possible within the wireless space when your founding partners include some of the largest businesses in the world.

Tungsten W Handheld from Palm

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 EST

If you're interested in Palm's Tungsten W handheld, you've already seen the blizzard of reviews about this unique new device. And, if you've read any of my articles you'll know that I love this handheld. At the first Palm Developer Conference in 1998 I got to play with a pre-release Palm VII. I told the Palm rep, 'Put an earphone on this so I can make phone calls and I'm in heaven.'

Wild About Wi-Fi

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 EST

Connecting to the Internet - from wherever you are - may finally be just around the corner. I want to be up-front about this article on the Wireless Ventures Conference and Boingo Wireless. It is unabashedly positive; a puff piece for wireless networks. Why? 'Cause I can't help myself!

21 Words for the New Millennium

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 EST

This list is the culmination of one of Ron's lifetime ambitions. His obsession with the word lists began in school, where he participated in 60 words for the '60's, but, alas, dropped out. He created the group that produced 70 words for the '70's, although he was babbling incoherently when it was finally released (in 1983).

Monetizing Wi-Fi Starts Here

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 EST

WBT's Wi-Fi editor reports on a recent conference that was devoted to examining the value, profit prospects, and real-world obstacles inherent in deploying and maintaining wireless public Internet access networks commonly called 'hotspots.' In light of the estimate that there will be over 10,000 public wireless access points by the end of 2002, Ron profiles the players in the hotspot market today, and explains some of the flavors of the 802.11 standard that's fueling the growth of Wi-Fi.