For wireless internet/web courses and advanced internet/web programming courses. While the rapid expansion of wireless technologies, such as cell phones and palm pilots, offers many new opportunities for businesses and programmers, it also presents numerous challenges related to issues such as security and standardization. This text offers a thorough treatment of both the management and technical aspects of this growing area, including coverage of current practices and future trends. The first half of the book explores the business issues surrounding wireless and mobile businesses, beginning with the decision to utilize specific technologies and the application of business principles to wireless devices. It then discusses location-based services, a topic that will be revisited throughout the book since so much of wireless and mobile business depends on knowing the specific location of the customer. This portion of the book also addresses payment, security, legal and social issues, international wireless communications and more. The book then turns to programming for the wireless internet and for mobile businesses.
