Wireless Network Issues
- coverage and penetration : wireless coverage is not pervasive
- bandwidth : speed varies widely based on wireless protocols
- latency : network load
- reliability : dropped connections
- cost : charge by connection time or amount of data transferred
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lack of standards : each network provider maintains different network protocols
Mobile Device Diversity
- type of data, need for wireless
- type of application : “smart client”, email/messaging
- device connectivity : wireless, cradle-based
- mobile operating systems : rapidly changing landscape
- who is ultimate end user : need for ruggedized?
- battery life
- cost
Software Infrastructure Choices
- security/protocols/integration
- futures