Chris Kozup

Wireless local-area network hot spots for Internet access are emerging as a viable remote access service for business users. However, consideration must be given to network coverage and service-level agreements, according to META Group.

The emerging 10 Gigabit Ethernet standard has stabilized to the point where no further technical changes will be made to the draft. But enterprise adoption will remain limited due to prohibitive pricing and confined requirements for additional LAN bandwidth, according to META Group.