Wireless technology is compatible with other parts of information systems. This is based on the research that has been done. Researchers have come across some amazing changes in the information technology industry. This decision has been enhanced by the studies which were conducted and also the numerous meetings that have been conducted by the professionals who are in the information technology industry.
Impacts of I.T on Wireless Technology
Wireless technology has been used since its inception to meet numerous needs. It is said that the wireless network was first used by the Japanese in their quest to be a renowned leader in information technology. The most obvious being to connect laptops and palmtops owners who were travelers in various different locations. Wireless technology is also used in mobile networking and this is enabled through the satellite. Wireless networking is somewhat similar to the Large Area Network only that in a wireless network, one has the capability to switch locations to suit one’s needs (Firestone 88).
Wireless technology is supported by several situations. These also justify the use of this technology that has brought numerous state-of-the-art changes in the information technology sector. Wireless technology has the capability to cover an enormous distance which might seem impossible or might require a lot of capital when laying down cables. It has proven to be cost-effective in this manner and also there are no more worries about vandalism. A wireless network has the capability to remotely connect users of a certain network in a bid to share information about a certain job that they are doing or basically exchange information. It has also been used in the setting up and also linking of temporary workstations. A good example of application is in investment firms where they have different product launches. In such instances, they do not need to transfer an entire office to a different site but just set up a small workstation and all the information is available once the connection picks up and the relevant viewing rights are issued. Wireless networking has been of great use when it comes to providing backup in communication links whenever there is a case of network failure.
Most of the times people often mistake the word wireless to mean cordless. Cordless simply refers to those equipment that probably were wired to some form of power source but probably after their improvement in terms of technology they no longer require to be plugged in to operate (Rackley 27). A good example is the home and office phones which do not have cables attached to the handset.
I.T issues that are yet to be resolved
Information technology keeps changing and because of this aspect there may be a lot of unresolved issues. Some of them are how to connect to the entire world without using the data cables being laid out in the sea. This is of great concern considering how large the ocean is and if there were to be a breakage in the cable there would be no way in identifying where it has been damaged from. Moreover, it would cost a huge amount of money to lay the cable only. Another unresolved I.T related issue is the hacking business. It seems like it is almost impossible to get rid of this group of people but the way against hacking at least keeps them at bay. Connecting the entire world is also another issue that is yet to be resolved. In Africa, there are some communities that are yet to get information as it ought to be. These people need to have access to computers in a bid to have them connect to the rest of the world. Sadly there is nothing much being done to support this move as these communities have more problems beckoning and I.T issues are just secondary problems to them.
Other issues that need to be considered in using wireless other than technology should be: Wireless technology is indeed of great use and it has really made it simple for offices to coordinate their field employees. When dealing with wireless it is important to consider the cost that one might incur in a bid to switch to the wireless network versus the amount that will be saved when this technology comes in. Also consider the materials used.
Wireless technology has it advantages and disadvantages. In my opinion, the advantages out weigh the disadvantages and this technology is of great importance in the information technology industry. It has somehow revolutionized how the I.T equipment is connected in a bid to give the desired results (Powell & Shim 102). The future of information technology, and to be precise the wireless sector, is bright and is undoubtedly unified. There are great strides that have been made in interconnecting equipment like satellites, radio, cell phone and many more. In the quest to develop wireless technology and also the drive towards unification of technology, the two moves are still neck to neck in a bid to shine.
Works Cited
Firestone, Mary. Wireless technology. Minneapolis, MN: Lerner Publications Company, 2009. Print.
Rackley, Steve. Wireless networking technology: from principles to successful implementation. Burlington, MA: Elsevier, 2007. Print.
Powell Steven and Shim John. P. Wireless technology: Applications, management, and security. Pomona, CA: Springer, 2009. Print.