3G. Wireless Communication Solutions

Forrester Research’s latest report, “Fixed- Mobile Services Will Lead Technology Convergence,” more than 50 percent of 615 companies surveyed by the analysts showed a keen interest in dual-mode cellular/Wi-Fi phone sets. It must be borne in mind that these handsets have not yet been introduced in the market.

Verizon with its EVDO 3G service. Then there is the behemoth, AT&T’s branded mobile services on Cingular Wireless’ network Forrester Research predicts that by 2008, big system integrators like EDS to join the fixed-mobile business, aiming straight for the business end of the market.

Also, we expect to see mobile operators deliver their IP Multimedia Subsystem-based (IMS-based) services. IMS is a bugaboo of a specification based on SIP (another bugaboo) that will enable service providers to deliver Centrex-like services to mobile phone users. And there’s the beast. With Verizon equipping you with a mobile phone with all of your business telephony features, why purchase a telephony server?

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