Editor's Corner

No matter which publication--tech or consumer-focused--there is wireless news happening everywhere. What I find most interesting are the technology trends. Gaining insight on how the technology is advancing outside of the US is typically a good barometer for keeping the hype factor in check.

That's why an article on how wireless is advancing in South Korea caught my eye today. In fact, South Korea is way ahead of us (the US) when it comes to wireless deployments, user base and new telco services. For example, while US devices can receive and display digital images, Korean phones can create that type of content. Their phones are already being used to help residents avoid traffic jams--an application that is just being piloted around the US. The country's telecommunication vendors are building faster and more robust mobile device chips that will boost even better data capabilities--functionality that US enterprises likely won't see for a while.

The big hurdle on our side is that our vendor and service communities are a bit behind the curve. According to experts, once our companies get past that hurdle, we'll be experiencing all the same great wireless innovation that South Koreans are now enjoying. - Judy