Marc Erickson

Broad ranges of deployment choices are available to developers as they engage in new projects that will leverage the power of wireless communication platforms. While deploying services through third-generation (3G) and second-and-a-half generation (2.5G) wireless terminals presents challenges that are quite different from those encountered in personal computers and servers, many familiar environments have been adapted to resource-constrained devices. This article discusses the practical integration of Java-oriented technologies and 2.5G/3G platforms and what you need to know when dealing with resource constraints and the management of software components through development, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Communication handsets already offer functions similar to those available on desktop computers, including Internet access. While handheld devices are beco... (more)

Effective Application Deployment With Embedded Java Technology

Connectivity changes everything, especially with embedded computing technology. Since we're entering a world in which things will link and think, it's clear that many new projects will begin to incorporate more advanced and sometimes complex technology. Options are available for implementing whole new classes of applications with embedded devices. Development engineers must judge these options carefully to accommodate possible resource constraints and emerging standards and specifications. Development Issues As smart devices become more capable, it's becoming increasingly importa... (more)