Gprs Demystified Contributor(s): Hoffman, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 0071385533 ISBN-13: 9780071385534 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing OUR PRICE: $57.95 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2002 Annotation: GPRS UNPACKED, IRONED OUT, AND DELIVERED IN PLAIN ENGLISH Industry insiders who pioneered some of the earliest General Packet Radio Service networks and applications speak out on markets, the GPRS business case, their implementation experience, and operational obstacles for providers and operators to hurdle now. Edited in clear, jargon-suppressed style by John Hoffman, Senior Consulting Director of the GSM Association, "GPRS Demystified" culls insightful contributions from companies in the mobile data industry who have "been there, done that" and are prepared to do it again. Profit from their experience as they tell you what you need to know about GPRS in real-world context, including:
For anyone who wants a thoughtful way to get up to speed on the services that are paving the way for next generation networking, "GPRS Demystified" is a MUST read. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Telecommunications - Technology & Engineering | Radio - Computers | Networking - General |
Dewey: 621.398 |
LCCN: 2002032409 |
Series: Demystified |
Physical Information: 1.26" H x 7" W x 9.64" (1.70 lbs) 457 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) is global mobile data technology. More important it is a step en route to next-generation wireless, or 3G, for many networks in the US and most networks in Europe and Asia. Questions like "when can we expect European take-up of GPRS?", "what kind of roaming will the standards bodies adopt?", "what functionality will first-generation terminals provide?", or "how will GPRS change the basic business practices of GSM operators?" all need to be answered before implementations proceed. This book helps the wireless industry gets its arms around the issues with contributions from many of the pioneering companies in the mobile data industry. It equips professionals with plain English explanations of technology, markets, billing systems, terminals and management challenges. |