ACUTA Journal of Telecommunications in Higher Education

In This Issue Wireless Andrew Colleges Take to the Air Wireless LANs: Coming to a Campus Near You? Going Wireless for Last-Mile Connectivity Cutting the Wires: Wireless Research at Michigan Tech Communicating on a Beam of Light Remote Access at Amherst College Institutional Excellence Award: Michigan Technological University Interview Profile Columns Book Revie

Surfing the Next Wave: Design and Implementation Challenges of Ubiquitous Computing

As computing becomes more mobile and pervasive, designing and implementing ubiquitous computing environments emerge as key challenges for information systems research and practice. The four short papers in this article report the highlights of the second Ubiquitous Computing Workshop at Case Western Reserve University in October 2003. The objectives of the papers are to set up a research agenda in this emerging interdisciplinary field, to share current level of understanding of leading edge research topics, and to create cumulative research streams in this field. Note: This paper consists of an overview of the second Ubiquitous Computing Workshop by its organizers, Kalle Lyytinen and Youngjin Yoo, followed by four papers summarizing its four major working groups. The four papers were prepared and can be read independently. They are not integrated

Fundamental Reform in Public Safety Communications Policy

Symposium: The Crisis in Public Safety Communications. Held at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, December 8, 2006. The communications systems used by first responders in the U.S. are inadequate, primarily because of outdated and ineffective public policy. Fundamental reform is needed, and the upcoming digital TV transition provides an outstanding opportunity. This Article describes options available to policymakers, if they act soon

ACUTA Journal of Telecommunications in Higher Education

In This Issue New Bandwidth Boosts Opportunities at the University of ldaho Colleges Meld Data Functionality to Afford Larger, Better Facilities Focusing on Video Demands Wireless Optical Mesh Networking Wireless LANs for Voice Delivering Broadband over Power Lines The Real lmpact of Napster ACUTA Awards Presentations Interview President\u27s Message From the Executive Director Here\u27s My Advic