Meanwhile, promoted by the latest WiFi and cellular technological progress, wireless terminals (i.e., mobile PC, smartphones, etc).
And this needs technological developments in the terminal device much more than in the network.
Nearly 44% of respondents rated the technical difficulty of widespread open access terminals to be overcome through the integration of existing technological, operational or business models, with deployment possible within 1 2 years and with minimal capital investment (see Annex 2).
So read the headline over one of many articles praising the technological wonders and modern luxuries of the terminal.
In fact, Alaska Airlines has a task force whose purpose is to develop procedures and technological advances that will eventually render traditional terminal counters obsolete.
All over the world, architects are creating soaring transportation buildings, including airports, train stations and ferry terminals, with exposed structures that bespeak technological prowess and reaffirm the ability of architecture to inspire.
This includes construction of additional runway, slots, and terminal facilities along with the engagement of technological advances for better air traffic coordination.
Substituting older 10 Gbit/s or older 2.5 Gbit/s terminals by 10 Gbit/s terminals equipped with the latest technological advances has already proved very effective for extracting more capacity out of existing cables.
Surprisingly few technological surface improvements have been implemented to address the problem of contaminated surfaces that exist between terminal cleanings [ 22].
Technological breakthrough?
