2nd IFIP International Symposium on Wireless Communications and Information Technology in Developing Countries, Pretoria, Südafrika

Abbrevation

WCITD

Link

http://www.sbs.co.za/WCITD2008/

City

Pretoria

Country

South Africa

Deadline Paper

2008-05-18

Start Date

2008-10-06

End Date

2008-10-07

Abstract

<P>Wireless communications is a primary solution to delivering broadband services to rural communities. The theme of this symposium is on both new, innovative technical research as well as on the delivery of practical technical solutions in often harsh environments. We are inviting your contribution to one of the technical topics of WCITD 2008 and we welcome you to participate our symposium.</P> <P><B>Keywords:</B> </P> <P><FONT color=#000000>WIRELESS and MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS</FONT></P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <H5><FONT color=#99cc33>•</FONT> Applications of wireless communication systems </H5> <H5><FONT color=#99cc33>•</FONT> Personal communication systems </H5> <H5><FONT color=#99cc33>•</FONT> Broadband communication systems </H5> <H5><FONT color=#99cc33>•</FONT> Satellite–based communication systems </H5> <H5><FONT color=#99cc33>•</FONT> Hybrid communication systems (wired and wireless) </H5> <H5><FONT color=#99cc33>•</FONT> Wireless Local Loop </H5> <H5><FONT color=#99cc33>•</FONT> GPRS for developing countries </H5> <H5><FONT color=#99cc33>•</FONT> Appropriate telecommunication technologies for developing countries </H5> <H5><FONT color=#99cc33>•</FONT> Ad hoc networks for developing countries </H5> <H5><FONT color=#99cc33>•</FONT> Wireless Access technologies: radio, GSM, UMTS, CDMA, WCDMA </H5> <H5><FONT color=#99cc33>•</FONT> Mobile services </H5> <H5><FONT color=#99cc33>•</FONT> Regulatory issues in wireless spectrum use </H5> <H5><FONT color=#99cc33>•</FONT> Challenges in wireless communications </H5> <H5><FONT color=#99cc33>•</FONT> Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) </H5> <H5><FONT color=#99cc33>•</FONT> Satellite–based communication systems </H5> <H5><FONT color=#99cc33>•</FONT> Cost analysis of wireless communication technology </H5> <H5><FONT color=#99cc33>•</FONT> Performance and QoS issues in wireless networks </H5></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><BR>INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/INFORMATION SYSTEMS </P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <H5><FONT color=#99cc33>•</FONT> Information technology applications for government institutions </H5> <H5><FONT color=#99cc33>•</FONT> Information system development and applications </H5> <H5><FONT color=#99cc33>•</FONT> Internet usage and Internet Service Providers </H5> <H5><FONT color=#99cc33>•</FONT> Internet application in Agriculture, environmental protection </H5> <H5><FONT color=#99cc33>•</FONT> ICTS and its applications in rural areas </H5> <H5><FONT color=#99cc33>•</FONT> E–government </H5> <H5><FONT color=#99cc33>•</FONT> E–commerce and M–commerce </H5> <H5><FONT color=#99cc33>•</FONT> The impact of IT/IS on economic development </H5> <H5><FONT color=#99cc33>•</FONT> Digital Divide </H5> <H5><FONT color=#99cc33>•</FONT> Public health information management system </H5> <H5><FONT color=#99cc33>•</FONT> Security of Online communities and forums </H5> <H5><FONT color=#99cc33>•</FONT> Environment monitoring and navigation systems </H5> <H5><FONT color=#99cc33>•</FONT> Privacy issues </H5></BLOCKQUOTE>