Découvrez les coulisses de la connectivité à bord avec Air France ! Discover the secrets of inflight connectivity with Air France!
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2013/05/31
WiFi On Board : Discover the secrets of inflight connectivity with Air France!
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Network builders tackling cell vs. Wi-Fi choices
Mobile users can probably look forward to being automatically transferred from cellular to Wi-Fi networks in the near future, but going back and forth for the best possible performance is another matter...
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Mobile operators increasingly are giving their subscribers access to Wi-Fi, both by deploying hotspots and by partnering with other providers. This can give the carriers extra capacity, without paying for another spectrum license, in areas where many people gather and use mobile devices. For subscribers, it can mean faster network connections, depending on the cellular coverage in the area.
Emerging technologies can authenticate users and put them on Wi-Fi automatically, eliminating the tasks of finding the network and logging in to it. However, that process is centered on the mobile device, which can lead to problems, said Sheila Burpee Duncan, head of Wi-Fi marketing at Ericsson. A phone or tablet may be set to automatically go onto Wi-Fi wherever it detects the signal, even though it doesn't know whether the Wi-Fi network is overloaded, she said.
The two types of networks still are largely independent, a problem AT&T is looking to solve, said Kris Rinne, AT&T's senior vice president of network technologies. Her company has one of the largest Wi-Fi deployments of any mobile operator.
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2013/05/30
Air France-KLM starts testing trans-Atlantic Wi-Fi
During the test phase of the overseas Wi-Fi, Air France-KLM will charge 10.95 euros (about $14) per hour or 19.95 euros (about $26) for the entire flight. The cost is the same in all classes of service. Air France-KLM says mobile phone usage for text and data will be billed to phone users according to their own roaming agreements. Access to Air France-KLM's in-flight website will be free of charge.
The service will be available to passengers once their flights have reached 20,000 feet.
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Zigbee and Z-wave are out. Broadcom's new chips bet on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for IoT
The internet of things is another battleground with different factions fighting over protocols for sending wireless signals, sending data between points, security and a variety of other standards. But when it comes to the wireless technology of choice for connecting consumer gadgets, Broadcom has chosen its winners: Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
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Développeur Androïd (H/F)
Amétix recherche un Developpeur Android pour l'un de ses clients Anglais.
Ametix est une Digital Company spécialisée dans le recrutement 2.0, le conseil en nouvelles technologies et la formation aux différents métiers du web.
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Ingénieur Software API (H/F)
Amétix recherche un Ingénieur Software API pour l'un de ses clients.
Ametix est une Digital Company spécialisée dans le recrutement 2.0, le conseil en nouvelles technologies et la formation aux différents métiers du web.
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2013/05/26
Cisco Acquires Ubiquisys for Small Cells
Cisco completed its acquisition of privately held Ubiquisys for approximately $310 million in cash and retention-based incentives.
Ubiquisys, which is based in Swindon, U.K., specializes in 3G and LTE small-cell technologies that provide seamless connectivity across mobile heterogeneous networks for service providers. Ubiquisys employees will be integrated into the Cisco Mobility Business Group, reporting to Partho Mishra, vice president and general manager, Service Provider Small Cell Technology Group.
Cisco said Ubiquisys' indoor small-cell expertise and focus on intelligent software for licensed 3G and LTE spectrum, coupled with its own mobility portfolio and Wi-Fi expertise, gives it a comprehensive small-cell solution for service providers that supports the transition to next-generation radio access networks.
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2013/05/22
Tablets Increasingly Connected to Cell Networks
Tablet cellular consumption is very similar to that of smartphones, and typically exhibits similar traits," Hold stated. "The difference in consumption on the WiFi side comes from much higher video consumption on tablets (4GB per tablet per month), which accounts for 40 percent of all tablet data traffic, compared to less than 10 percent of data consumption on smartphones."
The report leverages on-device metering (the SmartMeter) with a panel of 2,300 users to provide a measurement of mobile data use, including both cellular and WiFi data. The study uses a mix of carrier financial data, consumer panel information, sales data and other proprietary sources to create a view of the connected device market
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2013/05/21
Sao Paulo to Get Free Public Wi-Fi Ahead of 2014 World Cup
Brazil recently released a list of 120 public spaces in Sao Paulo where free WiFi access is set to be made available.
With the FIFA World Cup being held in Brazil next year, many were hoping it would spark the improvement of things like internet connections and availability, traffic congestion, and airport capacity.
Despite the need for such changes, however, it seems most expectations have not been met - that is, until last week when the government made the announcement regarding the city’s internet access.
On Friday, it was announced that the mayor’s office will spend about US$22 million to not only provide more hotspots, but also improve download speeds and streaming. By making streaming easier, those looking to watch the 2014 World Cup will be able to more easily.
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Small Cells with Wi-Fi Set to Reshape Wireless Communications Market
IHS expects large-scale deployment of small cells to start in 2014.
Small cells will communicate with the core network through a radio network controller to ensure that available wireless spectrum resources are properly managed and distributed between the macro or micro network and the small cells, maximizing available capacity in the process.
In general, small cells will be outdoor solutions that address capacity issues, while residential and enterprise femto base stations will be indoor solutions. Both solutions will coexist alongside each other, as well as with macro and micro base stations and also with Wi-Fi access points -- all in order to provide a heterogeneous networking architecture.
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Hey, Hardware Hackers! There’s A WiFi-Enabled Arduino Now
At its core, the Yún is actually part traditional Arduino and part Linux system. The Arduino handles all of the functionality it traditionally would — running your code, reading from sensors, etc — while an itty-bitty Linux-powered chip acts as both a WiFi receiver and transmitter, handling all of the HTTP gruntwork needed to get your hardware project online. Plus: you can reprogram the Arduino Yún over WiFi, no USB cable required.
Lost in geek-speak here? Wondering what all of this means to you? Basically, one of the most popular platforms for DIY hardware projects has just made it a whole lot easier to get said projects connected to the Internet. Want a coffee maker that starts brewing 30 minutes before Google Calendar says you’ve got guests coming over? Sure, why not. Want an alarm that automatically donates money from your PayPal when you hit the snooze button? Totally doable.
Just this week, a project focused on building a high-quality, WiFi-enabled, Arduino-compatible board raised over $300,000 on Kickstarter. That’s over 30x their initial goal of $10,000, and they’ve still got nearly 2 weeks left. There’s definitely a lot of interest in such a thing.
The Yún should start shipping at the end of June, and will cost about $69. That’s about twice the cost of the WiFi-less Arduinos available today, but still significantly cheaper (and more compact) than buying both an Arduino and an add-on WiFi-shield.
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Corning Launches ONE™ Wireless Platform, Unifies Wi-Fi and Cellular Connectivity
Built on a high-performance optical backbone, the Corning ONE™ Wireless Platform is designed to handle core cellular technologies and enable multiple applications, including wireless LAN, public safety and location-based services. In addition, Corning ONE Wireless Platform offers Wi-Fi support through its built-in Gigabit Ethernet and Power over Ethernet capability.
Corning ONE Wireless Platform leverages fiber-to-the-edge technology to deliver more bandwidth, more operators, more services, and more applications via fiber links to an integrated, modular single-input, single-output/multiple-input, multiple-output (SISO/MIMO) antenna. The platform’s remote antenna units offer upgradable expansion modules for MIMO in a single antenna, allowing for future additions of active spectrum.
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2013/05/18
Carrier Wi-Fi heats ups
The carrier Wi-Fi market continues to burn brightly as mobile operators are using it to offload the heavy traffic from their 3G and 4G networks.
According to a recent report by Infonetics Research, carrier Wi-Fi equipment revenue, including carrier Wi-Fi access points and Wi-Fi hotspot controllers, increased 53 percent worldwide in 2012 from 2011.
Overall, the global carrier Wi-Fi equipment market was forecast by Infonetics to top $3.9 billion by 2017, primarily driven by mobile operators deploying carrier Wi-Fi for data offload
“The carrier Wi-Fi space is red hot right now, driven by the explosion in demand from mobile operators using Wi-Fi to augment their 3G/4G deployments and offload a portion of mobile data traffic to unlicensed spectrum,” said Richard Webb, directing analyst for microwave and carrier Wi-Fi at Infonetics Research.
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KYOTO: 385 Free LAN Wireless Internet Access Points
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Kyoto City has prepared "KYOTO Wi-Fi," free LAN wireless Internet access points in the city at 385 spots around bus stops, subway stations and convenience stores, for the purpose of enabling tourists to easily get sightseeing information.
"KYOTO Wi-Fi" is available in the bus terminals at JR Kyoto Station and Shijo-Kawaramachi, three subway stations, Kyoto, Gojo and Shijo Stations, on the Karasuma Line, 78 Seven-Eleven stores and other locations.
"KYOTO Wi-Fi" can be used by getting the "guest code" after sending an e-mail or reading the QR code on stickers posted on the signs. The city government plans to increase the access points, saying, "We aim to create an environment where tourists can get information freely and comfortably."
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2013/05/17
Ingénieur d'Etudes Mainframe H/F
Dans le cadre du développement du Système d’Information, vous intégrez une équipe d’environ 5 à 6 personnes travaillant principalement sur des projets orientés autour des moyens de paiement.
Dans le cadre de votre mission, vous aurez la charge de :
• Analyser et développer de nouveaux lots de fonctionnalités,
• Participer au déploiement d’application,
• Participer à la maintenance évolutive et corrective.
Vous aurez la possibilité de travailler sur des projets majeurs, à la fois stratégiques et innovants, dans le domaine bancaire et des nouvelles technologies
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2013/05/16
Scotland’s Busiest Railway Stations Get Free Wi-Fi
This move by the Scottish government plan to make sure that travellers will be able to obtain free, wireless Internet is on track (pardon the pun) to fulfill its vision to have such services throughout the entire rail network by the time 2019 rolls around. ScotRail rolled out free access on its flagship Edinburgh to Glasgow route since last year, and will now continue to roll it out across express trains. So far, the Scottish government has allocated £250,000 to ensure that all these stations have Wi-Fi connectivity, and the stations to receive free Wi-Fi access by 2014 will be Aberdeen, Anniesland, Ayr, Dalmarnock, Dundee, Dunfermline Town, Edinburgh Haymarket, Edinburgh Park, Exhibition Centre, Falkirk High, Fort William, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Helensburgh Central, Inverness, Kilmarnock, Kirkcaldy, Linlithgow, Mount Florida, Paisley Gilmour Street, Partick, Perth, Stirling, and Wemyss Bay.
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Everything You Should Know About Hotspot 2.0
Here's a long (9 minutes) but extremely informative video on Hotspot 2.0 from David Stephenson, a principal engineer at Ruckus and currently the Chair of the Wi-Fi Alliance Hotspot 2.0 Technical Task Group.
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2013/05/13
FCC Proposal Would Boost In-Flight Wi-Fi Speeds
Some airlines already offer in-flight Wi-Fi, but it's not widespread and speeds can be slow, particularly when the entire cabin logs on. There are currently two options for in-flight Wi-Fi: air-to-ground networks and satellite systems. At this point, those with licenses for air-to-ground systems utilize just 4 MHz in the 800 MHz band. The FCC's proposal would free up an additional 500 megahertz of spectrum for a new air-ground mobile broadband service.
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2013/05/11
Free Wi-Fi is a Win-Win for Retail Marketers and Customers
Retailers have long battled the dual pressures of online shopping and congested marketing channels just to get people to walk through their door.
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2013/05/08
Magnetic vortex antennas for wireless data transmission
3-Dimensional magnetic vortices were discovered by scientists from the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) together with colleagues from the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) within the scope of an international cooperation. The results were published in the scientific journal Physical Review Letters (DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.110.177201). Vortex states are potential antennas for the ultrafast, wireless data transmission of tomorrow.
“So far, magnetic vortex states have been observed only in two dimensions; in other words: Within a plane,” explains Sebastian Wintz, physicist at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf. These magnetic vortices typically occur in nanometer-scale magnetic disks. Wintz has now investigated three-dimensional magnetic layer systems together with his colleagues from HZDR and the Swiss Paul Scherrer Institute: The researchers stacked two magnetic disks at a time, which were separated by a thin non magnetic metal layer, on top of each other. Due to this special design, all magnets surrounding the intermediate layer arrange themselves in equally oriented, three-dimensional vortices – an entirely new observation.
Magnetic vortices help researchers improve their fundamental understanding of magnetic materials. Yet they also offer very promising applications, for example, in information and communication technology. “Three-dimensional magnetic vortices could permit stable and high performance antennas for the ultrafast, wireless transmission of information, for example, in mobile communications or wi-fi,” says Wintz. The reason is revealed by a more detailed look into a single magnetic disk as well as the magnetic layer system produced at the HZDR.
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Best Practices for Capturing 802.11ac Traffic for AnalysisNetwork Analysis and Monitoring Blog
802.11ac introduces data rates that exceed 6Gbps – faster than most wired speeds. Even the most sophisticated USB devices based on USB 3.0 (the latest standard) have a theoretical bus speed of 5Gbps, with an effective rate of about 3.2Gbps. So even USB 3.0 does not provide sufficient performance for capturing peak 802.11ac data rates, and every packet counts when it comes to wireless analysis.
In order to effectively and efficiently capture and analyze your WLAN traffic for analysis, you’ll need to look to another device to help you – access points (APs). Using APs as packet capture devices is hugely beneficial because the APs in your network are typically specified to handle the most capable clients that will connect to your WLAN – guaranteeing that you’ll have the capacity to capture whatever traffic is on your WLAN.
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2013/05/06
Vacant TV spectrum targeted for affordable rural Wi-Fi
NAIROBI] Parts of the wireless spectrum that have been abandoned or left unused by television (TV) broadcasters as they increasingly move to digital transmission may provide a faster and cheaper way to beam the Internet to remote rural areas and roll out a new generation of 'super Wi-Fi' in cities.
Technology giants such as Microsoft and Google are pushing for governments around the world to open up this 'white space', hoping that it will boost innovation in Internet delivery, according to William Webb, the chief technology officer at one such start-up offering the necessary technology, Neul, in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
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2013/05/05
Passpoint Promise Land
Samsung launched the new Galaxy S 4 with great fanfare, but the greatest thing about that device is buried rather deep in the user's guide. It is the world's first smartphone to ship with Passpoint enabled!
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2013/05/04
PicoPix 3610 : Un Pico projecteur Wifi sous Android !
Du nouveau dans le domaine des projecteurs de poche ! Le PicoPix PPX3610 de marque Philips et fabriqué par Sagemcom se veut connecté, multi-usages et mobile.
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2013/05/03
How Fast Is Your Hotel Internet Connection?
According to Andrew Yorra, co-founder and vice president of Eleven Wireless, which helps hotels build and manage their WiFi networks, a standard amount of bandwidth in a hotel with free WiFi is usually about 1mbps per each room. So you can check your email, surf the web, update your social media and maybe stream some music.
If a hotel has bandwidth somewhere between 2 and 5mbps per room, that will allow you to upload/download photos and videos, stream music and do some video Skyping. Beyond 5mbps, the internet is your oyster (pretty much.)
Of course, these speeds vary wildly from hotel to hotel and at this point, it's pretty impossible to say which hotel brand is doing it best. But what we've been doing over the past year (and for the forseeable future) is testing hotel speeds. You can do this on a speed testing website like Speedtest.net. Here are a few examples that we've found.*
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