Argues that the European Union's expectations in building an information society are exaggerated. Summarizes the information and telecommunications policy of the European Union (EU), discusses the EU's understanding of the term "information society," and raises questions about specific EU activities to establish an information society.…

Provides an update on the standards that are governing digital multimedia technology. Highlights include symmetrical multimedia standards that include a variety of compression and transmission schemes; asymmetrical multimedia standards that includes compressed digital motion video and still images; applications sharing; networks; and the Internet.…

Conceptualizes the Internet in terms of the NII's (National Information Infrastructure) proposed features; suggests that it will be interactive, have multimedia capability, and be a network of networks; and discusses legislative and budgetary issues affecting the development and use of technology in the classroom. Sidebars highlight individual…

Discusses the planning and provision of mobile communications in Slovenia and suggests areas that will be developed in the future. Topics include the global mobile market; digital mobile networks; evolution from voice to multimedia services; wireless application protocol; the Internet; general packet radio service; and universal mobile…

Discusses the acquisition of a one-card communications program at the University of Oklahoma designed to address the school's expanding needs. How one-card systems are increasing student security are highlighted. (GR)

Computing and telecommunications, key to an information-based society, are increasingly targets for criminals and mischief makers. This article examines the effects of malicious computer abuse: hacking and viruses, highlights the apparent increase in incidents, and examines their effect on public perceptions of technology. Presents broad…

Examines top regulatory issues and other unique issues resulting from this regulatory overlay when negotiating for corporate telecom services. Issues cover such topics as tariffs, rate negotiation, exclusivity provisions, revenue commitments, mid-term negotiations, service-level agreements, and dispute resolution. (GR)

Describes how several school districts are using wireless laptop and handheld computers for teaching and learning. Includes tips and lessons learned. (PKP)

Discusses new electronic commerce applications enabled by mobility and personalization over mobile devices; considers the convergence of the wireless, the fixed Internet, and the media industries; describes innovative pricing models; and reports results from a survey of users of I-mode, a wireless Internet service offering Web browsing and email…

A user communicates, or interacts, with a handheld device via a series of interfaces. These interfaces facilitate a dialog between the person and the cell phone, PDA, or MP3 player by receiving input and responding to human action with feedback. People interact with handheld screen interfaces at a very intimate level. It is rare that someone will…

The higher education community has long been a vocal proponent of bringing advanced networking to every home and office as well as to all locations on campus. A combination of old and new technologies promises to extend the reach and the speed of the Internet. The long-awaited transformation to a networked society is under way and gaining momentum.

One of the most dramatic examples of how invaluable a resource technology can be occurred immediately after Sept. 11, 2001. What is not as well known is how Avi Duvdevani, who was New York City's acting commissioner for the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications at the time of the attacks, his team, and numerous businesses and…

This article examines the extent to which Short Message Service (SMS) messages are breaking down communication barriers among deaf people and between deaf and hearing people. It is predicted that deaf texters will use SMS to increase the bonds between themselves in deaf communities, creating new opportunities to develop relationships,…

New Internet tools and applications are emerging all the time. Some are truly new; others are Internet versions of older technologies, or new versions of older Internet technologies. This article discusses some new Internet applications that appear to have implications for education and particularly for school libraries. These Internet…

In this article, the author presents the latest wireless equipments available in market. For starters, wireless networks offer mobility and flexibility: users of laptops, PDAs, tablet PCs, and wireless Voice over IP telephones can move freely about campus while staying connected to the Internet. There are two kinds of wireless networks: ad-hoc, or…