mobile antenna
The first fully Brazilian antenna for applications in public safety - in the range of 4.9 GHz - was developed by CPqD, Campinas (SP).
The new 4.9 GHz antenna is the first concrete result of the project for Radio Frequency Wireless Broadband Networks Applied to Public Safety, which is being developed at CPqD with support from the National Fund for Technological Development of Telecommunications (Funttel) of the Ministry of Communications.
Its development took advantage of the technological knowledge accumulated by the contributing authors in a previous project in the area of WiMAX systems (IEEE 802.16-2005), and included their suitability for applications in public safety - police, fire, civil defense, among others.
The antenna will maintain a connection from a terminal - base station - allowing access to broadband Internet directly from these units.
This will give access to maps for locating and tracking, enabling the exchange of images and access to police databases, for example.
MIMO radios
The use of the frequency band of 4.9 GHz for this application is a recent recommendation of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for the whole world.
The new antenna is suitable for radio applications with MIMO (multiple-input and multiple-output), with great potential for adoption in the fourth generation mobile networks (4G).
MIMO radios use multiple antennas in both transmitter and receiver in order to improve the quality and performance of communication.
Even though it was designed to operate in the range of 4.9 GHz, the new antenna can be adapted for other frequency bands, and may even become an option for the National Broadband.
The technology has been licensed and the first units will be placed on the market for TSM Antennas, Santa Maria (RS).
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Five Steps For Creating Your Mobile Enterprise Application Strategy
As the adoption of smartphones and tablets continues to grow in both the
consumer and enterprise space, mobility is quickly transitioning to the
second wave of mobility predicated on applications. The
consumerization of enterprise mobility – the notion of people bringing
their own devices into the workplace, and hence following broader
consumer trends – has now moved on to the application front.
Organizations are now quickly recognizing the power and value of
providing mobile applications to both their employees and their
customers. This document is meant to provide organizations five
recommended steps for developing a holistic end-to-end mobile
application strategy.
source : TheEMF.org
source : TheEMF.org
Cyberwarfare: Drops the Import Tax for network equipments
There
is no lack of equipment that monitor network data processing and
telecommunications that Brazil will continue to be the target of
cyberattacks. The
Chamber of Commerce (CAMEX) published on Friday, 13 in the Official
Gazette, Resolution (No. 2 / 2012), which reduces to the 2% import duty
for network equipment and data processing telecommunication.
It is equipment that allows to secure areas to monitor in real time, any denial of service attacks (DDoS) that are in progress in their networks to the adoption of countermeasures to prevent these large flows of data packets, coming from some " bootnet ", end up dropping corporate servers.
The tax incentive, however, will be valid only for new equipment. Reconditioned equipment that are imported will not have the benefit of the reduction to 2% II. The validity of this tax credit will expire on December 31 this year. Also in accordance with Resolution No. 2 of Camex, equipment benefit from the measure are the following:
NCM - DESCRIPTION8517.62.59 - Equipment cleaning of DDoS attacks, capable of performingOSI 7 layer countermeasures, based on comparative analysis, immediate and statisticstraffic of the DDoS traffic for applications with standard "backbone" of the client (TCP, HTTP, DNS, SIP and other) which aim to integrate traffic analysis platform ("flows") of "backbone" of Internet, non-intrusive network architecture, based on "hardware" with special purpose operating system ("appliance"), with the ability to detect anomalies like distributed denial of service (DDoS), anomalies of the BGP protocol and traffic analysis input and output;
8517.62.59 - Electronic equipment for collection of metal line of data packets,voice or video communication networks in real time, fault location enabling rapid diagnosis of containment and distribution of the volume of traffic by network application servers, clients and "Virtual Local Area Network" (VLAN), the "Quality of Service "(QoS) and disk storage, traffic flow and analyzed through the network or class of service, with a minimum storage capacity of 500GB for data capture, providing information to capture the console to be connected to computer type PC (not included) for conversion and reading the data through specific software;
8517.62.59 - Equipment for traffic analysis ("flows") of "backbone" of the Internet, non-intrusive architecture of the network, based on "hardware" with special purpose operating system ("appliance"), with the ability to detect anomalies like distributed denial of service (DDoS), anomalies of the BGP protocol and traffic analysis input and output, with minimum 50,000 unit capacity "flows" / second, at least 2 million BGP routes Internet, with capacity minimum 5Gbs (mitigation in "hardware" TMS) and total aggregate capacity of analysis of at least 2250 internet routers in a single management domain, and may contain filtering module of DDoS attacks
It is equipment that allows to secure areas to monitor in real time, any denial of service attacks (DDoS) that are in progress in their networks to the adoption of countermeasures to prevent these large flows of data packets, coming from some " bootnet ", end up dropping corporate servers.
The tax incentive, however, will be valid only for new equipment. Reconditioned equipment that are imported will not have the benefit of the reduction to 2% II. The validity of this tax credit will expire on December 31 this year. Also in accordance with Resolution No. 2 of Camex, equipment benefit from the measure are the following:
NCM - DESCRIPTION8517.62.59 - Equipment cleaning of DDoS attacks, capable of performingOSI 7 layer countermeasures, based on comparative analysis, immediate and statisticstraffic of the DDoS traffic for applications with standard "backbone" of the client (TCP, HTTP, DNS, SIP and other) which aim to integrate traffic analysis platform ("flows") of "backbone" of Internet, non-intrusive network architecture, based on "hardware" with special purpose operating system ("appliance"), with the ability to detect anomalies like distributed denial of service (DDoS), anomalies of the BGP protocol and traffic analysis input and output;
8517.62.59 - Electronic equipment for collection of metal line of data packets,voice or video communication networks in real time, fault location enabling rapid diagnosis of containment and distribution of the volume of traffic by network application servers, clients and "Virtual Local Area Network" (VLAN), the "Quality of Service "(QoS) and disk storage, traffic flow and analyzed through the network or class of service, with a minimum storage capacity of 500GB for data capture, providing information to capture the console to be connected to computer type PC (not included) for conversion and reading the data through specific software;
8517.62.59 - Equipment for traffic analysis ("flows") of "backbone" of the Internet, non-intrusive architecture of the network, based on "hardware" with special purpose operating system ("appliance"), with the ability to detect anomalies like distributed denial of service (DDoS), anomalies of the BGP protocol and traffic analysis input and output, with minimum 50,000 unit capacity "flows" / second, at least 2 million BGP routes Internet, with capacity minimum 5Gbs (mitigation in "hardware" TMS) and total aggregate capacity of analysis of at least 2250 internet routers in a single management domain, and may contain filtering module of DDoS attacks
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Five Predictions for Enterprise Mobility in 2012
This Executive Insight covers five of the most important trends that
The Enterprise Mobility Foundation believes will define mobility within
the workplace in 2012. Organizations are encouraged to consider these
predictions – and their associated recommendations – in order to be
prepared for the continued proliferation of mobility in the workplace.
The five predictions include:
The five predictions include:
- 2012 Will Be The Year Of Mobile Application Management
- Mobile Security Evolves Into Mobile Risk Management
- Enterprise Mobility Will Force Google To Reduce Android Fragmentation
- Enterprise Cloud And Enterprise Mobility Become One With Hybrid Apps
- Enterprise Mobility Begins Its Transformation Into Enterprise IT
Broadband is a key point in 4G
The LTE (Long Term Evolution) will reach about 509 million subscribers by 2016, representing approximately 7.3% of total wireless lines worldwide, reveals a study published by Pyramid Research.
Consulting also says that over the next two years, broadband for PCs and mobile PCs will continue to be the key point of 4G services, with the videos being largely responsible for the data traffic.
The study of Pyramid says that actually there are 35 commercial networks in operation and a portfolio of 197 terminals. Between late 2010 and October last year, up 11 times the availability of LTE-compatible mobile devices. Three out of five of these devices are modems, routers or equipment that can be installed on PCs
Currently, scores still consulting about 80% of all mobile data traffic passes through the LTE access via PCs while representing less than 4% mobile subscribers. From 2014, also claims the study, LTE services will migrate more effectively from computers to mobile devices (smartphones and tablets).
Consulting also says that over the next two years, broadband for PCs and mobile PCs will continue to be the key point of 4G services, with the videos being largely responsible for the data traffic.
The study of Pyramid says that actually there are 35 commercial networks in operation and a portfolio of 197 terminals. Between late 2010 and October last year, up 11 times the availability of LTE-compatible mobile devices. Three out of five of these devices are modems, routers or equipment that can be installed on PCs
Currently, scores still consulting about 80% of all mobile data traffic passes through the LTE access via PCs while representing less than 4% mobile subscribers. From 2014, also claims the study, LTE services will migrate more effectively from computers to mobile devices (smartphones and tablets).
Telcos seek new charging models for mobile video services
The
wireless communications industry is exploring new ways to provide
mobile video transmission and charge for them, in an effort to encourage
use without overloading their networks, said Shadman Zafar, chief
technology officer of Verizon Wireless.
The change will happen from this year, involves the executive notes, a new concept described as "droplet transmission", which involves sending a gradual video devices such as tablets.
The system must be accompanied by so-called smart charging, under which the operators do not charge for the download of certain data, Zafar said in an interview with Reuters at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
"This is the direction that the industry in general is looking at," said the executive, who was recently transferred from the parent Verizon Communications to Verizon Wireless. In the matrix, he led the development of the television and the Internet.
Under the model described by Zafar, consumers request a video on your mobile device prior to the time in which they wish to see it. The service provider then transmit the video gradually, so that others do not overload the network.
This would involve sending data off-peak hours and choose routes with low network traffic, said Zafar. In return for further delay, the consumer would not have to pay for the download, he said.
Options such as this would make consumers more willing to watch videos on their phones and tablets, as the largest mobile operators in the United States, Verizon Wireless and AT & T charge for the volume of data transmitted.
"The idea is that consumers do not pay for the download of certain data to transmit because the carrier in a different way," said Zafar.Essa ability to charge different prices for different types of traffic would also have different uses for the operators, he said .
Zafar mentioned the possibility of service under which a content provider attracts new customers to pay for wireless access to a site or service, in a similar way to a 0-800 phone.
"It would be possible to create new models," Zafar said, noting that Amazon.com does have something to build in the cost of wireless download electronic books in the price of these products.
The change will happen from this year, involves the executive notes, a new concept described as "droplet transmission", which involves sending a gradual video devices such as tablets.
The system must be accompanied by so-called smart charging, under which the operators do not charge for the download of certain data, Zafar said in an interview with Reuters at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
"This is the direction that the industry in general is looking at," said the executive, who was recently transferred from the parent Verizon Communications to Verizon Wireless. In the matrix, he led the development of the television and the Internet.
Under the model described by Zafar, consumers request a video on your mobile device prior to the time in which they wish to see it. The service provider then transmit the video gradually, so that others do not overload the network.
This would involve sending data off-peak hours and choose routes with low network traffic, said Zafar. In return for further delay, the consumer would not have to pay for the download, he said.
Options such as this would make consumers more willing to watch videos on their phones and tablets, as the largest mobile operators in the United States, Verizon Wireless and AT & T charge for the volume of data transmitted.
"The idea is that consumers do not pay for the download of certain data to transmit because the carrier in a different way," said Zafar.Essa ability to charge different prices for different types of traffic would also have different uses for the operators, he said .
Zafar mentioned the possibility of service under which a content provider attracts new customers to pay for wireless access to a site or service, in a similar way to a 0-800 phone.
"It would be possible to create new models," Zafar said, noting that Amazon.com does have something to build in the cost of wireless download electronic books in the price of these products.
Anatel will require local R & D at auction, but are awaiting government
The
ANATEL will maintain production requirements related to national radio in
their bids, but are awaiting the government's position on the policy
changes to encourage research and development, especially in the 950
Ordinance of the Ministry of Science and Technology.
As president of the agency, John Rao, even in the announcement of the 2.5 GHz band will be expected to infrastructure investment in long distance and local content restrictions. But with different profile than was predicted in the range of 3.5 GHz, for example.
"In the specific case of LTE does not have domestic production, then it can derail even the supply. What is being done is a review of Ordinance 950, "Rao explained the question in this case, the viability of 30% for local purchases provided notice of the 3.5 GHz
Ordinance 950 of the MCT is where part of the definition of what is product development in Brazil - and consequently has an impact on tax benefits and counterparts in R & D manufacturers. Well, in the case of the announcement, which goes into those 30%.
"It was a request that the agency put it in the regulation of R&D, but the announcement will have to take into consideration. Has constraints. But this has not closed what is the vision of government and Anatel will suit the government is thinking about it, "says the president of ANATEL.
All in all, despite the traditional slurry of potential buyers on the eve of auctions, Rao bet that there will be competition for the 2.5 GHz band - and at least one interested in taking the 450 MHz slice in which there is concern about the collection.
"The concern is the 450 MHz infrastructure, is not revenue. In the case of 2.5 GHz will depend on the dispute that has this market, but also is being exchanged for some investment in infrastructure over long distances in the auction. "
To "facilitate" the 450 MHz band, the ANATEL should "TURL regulate a different, almost a kind of VU-M to fund it," Rao said, referring to the role that the interconnection fee mobile network had - and has - in cellular networks.
As president of the agency, John Rao, even in the announcement of the 2.5 GHz band will be expected to infrastructure investment in long distance and local content restrictions. But with different profile than was predicted in the range of 3.5 GHz, for example.
"In the specific case of LTE does not have domestic production, then it can derail even the supply. What is being done is a review of Ordinance 950, "Rao explained the question in this case, the viability of 30% for local purchases provided notice of the 3.5 GHz
Ordinance 950 of the MCT is where part of the definition of what is product development in Brazil - and consequently has an impact on tax benefits and counterparts in R & D manufacturers. Well, in the case of the announcement, which goes into those 30%.
"It was a request that the agency put it in the regulation of R&D, but the announcement will have to take into consideration. Has constraints. But this has not closed what is the vision of government and Anatel will suit the government is thinking about it, "says the president of ANATEL.
All in all, despite the traditional slurry of potential buyers on the eve of auctions, Rao bet that there will be competition for the 2.5 GHz band - and at least one interested in taking the 450 MHz slice in which there is concern about the collection.
"The concern is the 450 MHz infrastructure, is not revenue. In the case of 2.5 GHz will depend on the dispute that has this market, but also is being exchanged for some investment in infrastructure over long distances in the auction. "
To "facilitate" the 450 MHz band, the ANATEL should "TURL regulate a different, almost a kind of VU-M to fund it," Rao said, referring to the role that the interconnection fee mobile network had - and has - in cellular networks.
Brazilian Government intervenes to curb import of mobile phones
The government seems to make sense pressure from domestic manufacturers of mobile phones and announced on Thursday, 12 / 1, which will require the approval of imported equipment, which is made by the FCC, before they enter the country. According to the Minister of Development, Fernando Pimentel, the measure will be included in the next meeting of the Board of Foreign Trade - in principle, scheduled for 25 / 1.
The government intervention meets a demand of the domestic industry. Abinee, which represents the electronics industry, complains of low production costs in China, made viable by the manufacturers to be installed in the country. In just three years, the Chinese mobile phones, according to data of the entity, have come to dominate a third of the national market.
Pimentel, who announced the measure after meeting at the Ministry of Communications, held this Thursday, 12/01, held that the "massive" imports of low-cost handsets worries the government. The minister also suggested that additional steps may be taken as the change in the current license is not automatic for the gray channel of customs procedures - the most rigorous.
Besides the impact on trade balance, Pimentel stressed that the cheaper equipment have problems with technical quality, and harmful to consumers. In this sense, the minister defended the cooperation of the telcos in the effort. "We can see that the operators did not enable cell phones without the approval of Anatel," he said.
The government intervention meets a demand of the domestic industry. Abinee, which represents the electronics industry, complains of low production costs in China, made viable by the manufacturers to be installed in the country. In just three years, the Chinese mobile phones, according to data of the entity, have come to dominate a third of the national market.
Pimentel, who announced the measure after meeting at the Ministry of Communications, held this Thursday, 12/01, held that the "massive" imports of low-cost handsets worries the government. The minister also suggested that additional steps may be taken as the change in the current license is not automatic for the gray channel of customs procedures - the most rigorous.
Besides the impact on trade balance, Pimentel stressed that the cheaper equipment have problems with technical quality, and harmful to consumers. In this sense, the minister defended the cooperation of the telcos in the effort. "We can see that the operators did not enable cell phones without the approval of Anatel," he said.
Brazil drops 4.7 tons of cellphones in the trash in 2012
Landfills
in Brazil will receive 4,770 tons of phones, including batteries and
chargers, dropped in 2012, reveals study by Santo André Foundation. In 2013, the amount is expected to reach 7,500 tons. The
figures were obtained based on a survey of sales in 2010 and
projections of specialized companies over the life of the equipment.According to the survey, in 2010, sold 48 million units, with average weight of 100 grams in the country. The
big problem is that these terminals - with a useful life of between two
and three years - are having an irregular discharge. Much
goes into the trash, as it increases the risk of contamination, an
environmental engineer reveals the Nathália Ailofi de Carvalho, who
conducted the survey.According
to the researcher, told the Diario do Grande ABC, São Paulo, published
in early January, despite the growth of mobile phone sales in Brazil,
and the rapid disposal of equipment, there is no adequate solutions for
disposal. "There
is a bill that requires the standardization of chargers from
manufacturers. This would allow the reuse of the piece," indicates a
specialist.The
study concludes that there are no public policies or companies
specializing in the recycling of mobile phones that will guarantee the
absence of environmental impact generated by the toxic components
present in the battery and other parts of the cell, despite the approval
of the National Solid Waste Policy, established by law number 12305 of August 2, 2010 and came into force last year.By law, manufacturers, importers, distributors and dealers are responsible for the life cycle of products. The new legislation also creates obligations for public bodies and street cleaning for consumers. All are subject to fines for breaking the norm.The violations range from $ 500 to $ 10 million. The
new law requires all industries and their supply chain to manage these
materials, taking steps to correct the allocation and implementation of
selective collections. Consumers are also required to comply with the law, returning to your junk mail industry.
Qualidade na Internet: Entidades organizam protesto contra a Oi
A
Anatel espera um respaldo público das metas de qualidade da Internet –
e, de fato, entidades civis já começaram a organizar a reação ao pedido
da Oi para que os parâmetros para a oferta do acesso sejam anulados.
“Seria patético a Anatel recuar e mudar de posição três meses depois. A Oi demonstra não ter apreço pela qualidade e os direitos do consumidor e merece ser criticada”, diz João Brant, do Intervozes – Coletivo Brasil de Comunicação.
A entidade, assim como demais integrantes da campanha Banda Larga é Um Direito Seu! e órgãos de defesa do consumidor farão manifestações formais, técnicas, à Anatel, mas também planejam mobilização política e popular.
“Temos uma reunião na segunda-feira (16/1) mas já fizemos alguns acertos. Vamos apresentar contra-argumentos e o que discutimos é o tempo da mobilização, se agora ou quando chegar ao Conselho Diretor”, completa Brant.
Com 15 dias de prazo – e um sistema que obriga as manifestações serem protocoladas nos escritórios da Anatel – a Superintendência de Serviços Privados da agência espera apoio popular às metas aprovadas em outubro.
“A sociedade tem que responder e contra-argumentar em defesa da qualidade dos serviços. Mesmo que implique em investimentos, é uma melhoria no serviço prestado”, afirma o superintendente da SPV, Bruno Ramos.
Os investimentos – ou a imposição deles por metas, na visão apresentada – é um dos argumentos da Oi no pedido de anulação feito à Anatel contra 25 artigos dos regulamentos de qualidade da Comunicação Multimídia e da telefonia móvel.
A operadora sustenta que os direitos do consumidor não podem ser convertidos em metas, especialmente no regime privado, no qual as obrigações são ilegais. Para a Oi, há “vício de motivação” até mesmo em a Anatel tratar do tema.
Em essência, a Oi mantém os argumentos já apresentados nas audiências e consulta pública sobre os regulamentos. E, em nota, insistiu que “não é prática internacional” o estabelecimento de metas nas ofertas de banda larga.
“A Oi informa que propôs e formalizou na Anatel a adoção de um sistema de medição de qualidade da rede de banda larga, bem como a divulgação dessa medição, por entidade independente, como medida de transparência para melhorar a percepção dos consumidores”, diz a operadora.
O sistema elaborado pela Anatel prevê a medição da qualidade por entidade independente, mas ainda assim a Oi quer que sejam anulados todos os artigos dos regulamentos que tratam dos critérios dessa medição.
Como, caso acatado, o pedido tornaria os regulamentos inócuos, a SPV entendeu que a consulta aos interessados – como previsto nos pedidos de anulação – deveria ser estendida a todos os brasileiros.
“São tantos artigos que a anulação impacta os regulamentos como um todo, com efeito potencial a 200 milhões de usuários da Internet e da telefonia móvel”, completa o superintendente Bruno Ramos.
“Seria patético a Anatel recuar e mudar de posição três meses depois. A Oi demonstra não ter apreço pela qualidade e os direitos do consumidor e merece ser criticada”, diz João Brant, do Intervozes – Coletivo Brasil de Comunicação.
A entidade, assim como demais integrantes da campanha Banda Larga é Um Direito Seu! e órgãos de defesa do consumidor farão manifestações formais, técnicas, à Anatel, mas também planejam mobilização política e popular.
“Temos uma reunião na segunda-feira (16/1) mas já fizemos alguns acertos. Vamos apresentar contra-argumentos e o que discutimos é o tempo da mobilização, se agora ou quando chegar ao Conselho Diretor”, completa Brant.
Com 15 dias de prazo – e um sistema que obriga as manifestações serem protocoladas nos escritórios da Anatel – a Superintendência de Serviços Privados da agência espera apoio popular às metas aprovadas em outubro.
“A sociedade tem que responder e contra-argumentar em defesa da qualidade dos serviços. Mesmo que implique em investimentos, é uma melhoria no serviço prestado”, afirma o superintendente da SPV, Bruno Ramos.
Os investimentos – ou a imposição deles por metas, na visão apresentada – é um dos argumentos da Oi no pedido de anulação feito à Anatel contra 25 artigos dos regulamentos de qualidade da Comunicação Multimídia e da telefonia móvel.
A operadora sustenta que os direitos do consumidor não podem ser convertidos em metas, especialmente no regime privado, no qual as obrigações são ilegais. Para a Oi, há “vício de motivação” até mesmo em a Anatel tratar do tema.
Em essência, a Oi mantém os argumentos já apresentados nas audiências e consulta pública sobre os regulamentos. E, em nota, insistiu que “não é prática internacional” o estabelecimento de metas nas ofertas de banda larga.
“A Oi informa que propôs e formalizou na Anatel a adoção de um sistema de medição de qualidade da rede de banda larga, bem como a divulgação dessa medição, por entidade independente, como medida de transparência para melhorar a percepção dos consumidores”, diz a operadora.
O sistema elaborado pela Anatel prevê a medição da qualidade por entidade independente, mas ainda assim a Oi quer que sejam anulados todos os artigos dos regulamentos que tratam dos critérios dessa medição.
Como, caso acatado, o pedido tornaria os regulamentos inócuos, a SPV entendeu que a consulta aos interessados – como previsto nos pedidos de anulação – deveria ser estendida a todos os brasileiros.
“São tantos artigos que a anulação impacta os regulamentos como um todo, com efeito potencial a 200 milhões de usuários da Internet e da telefonia móvel”, completa o superintendente Bruno Ramos.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)