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Wireless at Work - Fighting Crime with Wireless

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:37:00 -0500

The Clearwater Police Department knows wireless technology is a great tool in their efforts to make the city as safe as possible. Cutting-edge wireless technology keeps field officers better-informed, saves valuable time, provides real-time access to information, and creates interoperable communication with neighboring public safety agencies. To learn more watch this segment from our August installment of our Wonder of Wireless webcast, and take a few moments to see what else we have to offer in our August WOW.

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Wireless Heroes

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:06:00 -0500

Wireless technology and fast-thinking combine to save lives every day in America. The Wireless Foundation presents Wireless Samaritan VITA awards to citizens who have used their wireless device in an emergency situation, and some of them talk about their incidents and how wireless came to the rescue. To learn more watch this segment from our July installment of our Wonder of Wireless webcast, and take a few moments to see what else we have to offer in our July WOW.

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Wireless Parking: San Francisco Treat!

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:23:00 -0500

Motorists in downtown San Francisco are participating in a pilot project that allows them to use their wireless devices to locate empty parking spaces on city streets. This novel program is designed to reduce carbon emissions, traffic congestion, and save valuable time. To learn more watch this segment from our July installment of our Wonder of Wireless webcast, and take a few moments to see what else we have to offer in our July WOW.

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Policy Point - Wireless Safety & You

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:53:00 -0500

Having a mobile device can help you prepare for a trip, prevent an emergency, or protect your loved ones. To learn more watch this segment from our June installment of our Wonder of Wireless webcast, and take a few moments to see what else we have to offer in our June WOW.

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Transporting Wirelessly

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:45:00 -0500

On the issue of Intelligent Transportation from the wireless prospective, Dominique Bonte joins us from ABI Research, an analyst firm. Dominique is the Practice Director of Telematics and Navigation. Take a listen for ABI Research’s prospective on this important topic

Mobile Health at the CDC

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:00:00 -0500

Dr. Jay M. Bernhardt, the Director of the National Center for Health Marketing at the CDC, sat down with us for our March WOW's Insider Interview to talk about novel case studies of wireless technology enhancing public health initiatives around the world. Dr. Bernhardt also shares his perspective on the enormous value wireless technology can provide by providing access to information and creating a personal channel of communication between health care providers and patients. Come check out what else Dr. Berhnardt has to say as well as what else we have to offer in our March installment of CTIA’s Wonder of Wireless webcast.

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Wireless @ Work - Sharp Electronics

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:18:00 -0500

Sharp Electonics’ use of wireless applications to streamline their field operations and reporting has revolutionized how they and their clients perform. By eliminating paperwork and creating instantaneous results, Sharp has gained a competitive edge using wireless technology. Come check out what else we have to offer in our March installment of CTIA’s Wonder of Wireless webcast.

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Wireless at Work - Wireless Revolution on Chicago Buses

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:26:00 -0500

Windy city residents are on the move like never before downtown, thanks to their wireless devices and the Chicago Transit Authority. See how the CTA is using wireless to revolutionize mass transit and make riding the bus even more convenient and easy for millions of passengers in our January installment of our Wonder of Wireless webcast.

CTIA - The Wireless Association® Blog - Location Based Services

Wireless at Work - Fighting Crime with Wireless

Wireless Heroes

Wireless Parking: San Francisco Treat!

Policy Point - Wireless Safety & You

Transporting Wirelessly

Mobile Health at the CDC

Wireless @ Work - Sharp Electronics

Wireless at Work - Wireless Revolution on Chicago Buses

Location Based Services - Growing Leaps & Bounds