Wireless Internet Initiative Launched by Intel and Partners

Strategic Insights -

Intel, along with nine other companies, has announced the Mobile Data Initiative Next Generation (MDI-ng), a broad industry initiative aimed at making wireless Internet access as simple and pervasive as accessing data over fixed wires. The initiative focuses on developing standards and specifications to accelerate the creation and adoption of wireless Internet technologies. Backed by companies spanning telephony, computing hardware, and Internet connectivity, the MDI-ng aims to remove common technical and market barriers that limit wireless Internet connectivity and performance for mobile users.

Key Takeaways:

  • The MDI-ng is a collaborative effort between 10 companies, including Intel, BT Cellnet, Dell Computer, France Telecom, Fujitsu Siemens Computers, Hewlett Packard, Motorola, Siemens Mobile, Sonera, and Toshiba.
  • The initiative will focus on developing standards and specifications to accelerate the creation and adoption of wireless Internet technologies.
  • The MDI-ng will work closely with wireless standards bodies to address wireless solutions for mobile Internet-capable devices, with a focus on the needs of business professionals.
  • Key areas of focus include standards compatibility, application scalability, security, reliability, and ease of use.
  • The initiative will set up wireless industry meetings and workshops to discuss interoperability issues and conduct interoperability tests.
  • The MDI-ng will also focus on complementary wireless technologies such as Bluetooth and wireless local area networks.
  • The initiative aims to provide business and consumer users with tested and proven wireless Internet solutions that are simpler to use and more reliable.

Statistics:

  • 10 companies are participating in the MDI-ng initiative.
  • The initiative is focused on developing standards and specifications for wireless Internet technologies.
  • The MDI-ng will work closely with wireless standards bodies to address wireless solutions for mobile Internet-capable devices.
  • The initiative will focus on key areas such as standards compatibility, application scalability, security, reliability, and ease of use.
  • The MS-DM initiative was founded in 1996.
  • Intel is one of the founding members of the MDI-ng initiative.

Sources:

  • BUSINESS WIRE - Intel Corporation and Nine Other Companies Launch New Initiative to Accelerate Wireless Internet Technology, Sept. 11, 2000
  • Intel Corporation - Next Generation Mobile Data Initiative (MDI-ng) Press Release