GPRS and the mobile data revolution

Citation
P. Lisle et al., GPRS and the mobile data revolution, BR TEL ENG, 18, 1999, pp. 107-112
Categorie Soggetti
Information Tecnology & Communication Systems
Journal title
BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING
ISSN journal
0262401X → ACNP
Volume
18
Year of publication
1999
Part
3
Pages
107 - 112
Database
ISI
SICI code
0262-401X(199910)18:<107:GATMDR>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
The mobile data market is about to undergo a transformation as the primary, enablers in network, terminal, and application developments come to fruiti on simultaneously This technology push is paralleled by an equally potent m arket pull as more businesses and individuals become dependent on mobility to gain market advantage and assist in managing their busy lives. Entering the data world with mobility requires answers to some basic but demanding q uestions in, the areas of security, addressing, and a clear evolutionary pa th for users as networks and terminals evolve. These issues are all address ed by the introduction of GPRS on GSM networks.