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March 1/2000 -- Welcome to the first installment of my Mentoring section on Data Networking. In the months to come it will grow into a valuable resource for connecting home computers and networks. I look forward to your comments.
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Data
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Press Releases Standards Product Reviews |
OK, you're building a new home or remodeling
an older one and don't want your pride and joy to become obsolete before
your 30 year mortgage is paid for. So, you ask how to prepare it for the
future. That's an especially good question considering how slowly home
designs have changed and how quickly technology and digital convergence
have advanced.
To get an idea of the pace of these advancements and what you can do to prepare yourself, look at my first article entitled "Future-Proofing Your Home - Is it Possible?" In the article, I conclude that computing and communications technologies are progressing at such a rate that no amount of planning can entirely future proof a home. There are things that can help you accommodate change, however, including structured wiring systems, empty conduit, and emerging no-new-wires technologies. About Data Networking -- Of the four primary home networks (Telephone, Entertainment, Automation/Control and Data), Home Data Networking is generating the most interest. Consumer demand is so hot that it attracted the computer industry's largest companies including Compaq, IBM, Intel and Microsoft. This is a phenomenon driven by the growth in Internet access, broadband communications, home offices, multi-PC households, and new classes of digital products. It will play an important role in the emerging digital e-conomy where new business models for commerce, education, entertainment, health care, and government will increasingly rely on consumer devices connected to high-value services. |
Wayne is described as a home networking
visionary, frequent speaker, and author. 
His
vision includes consumers with easy access to services and service providers
with equal access to consumers, all without worrying about wiring or incumbent
competitors that control the infrastructure. Wayne
recently retired from IBM after 30 years in development, systems engineering,
marketing, strategy and market development. He was most recently the Marketing
Chairman of the HomeRF Working Group, an industry association of over 100
companies with focus on wireless networking. Wayne is available for Home Systems
consulting and can be reached at 512-335-6073 or wcaswell@K2Vision.com
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