What would you do with twenty (or 100) times the bandwidth?

By: Darwin Redshield
Submitted: 2009-05-20 16:39:09
Print this article | For publisher | Social Bookmarking
Rating:
 

The annual Interop IT conference in Las Vegas kicked off last weekend, allowing IT companies and manufacturers to show us some glimpses into the future of Information Technology.   One of the most interesting conversations that was recently mentioned on the Inside Interop Blog posed the question:  what would you do with 20 times the bandwidth you currently have?  This may become a possibility very soon, so I thought it would be interesting to compile a list of future applications that could exist with a much bigger pipe (up to 100x what we have now).  I'd also like to open up the discussion to encompass increased speed on all different types of networks, whether it be connecting from your home office or via a mobile device.

1.  Cell Phone Video Conferencing...for real

Although this is a technology that is  possible with current 3G networks, it has not caught on yet with widespread use.  With the proper upstream and downstream speeds, a person will be able to effortlessly broadcast their visual persona while speaking.   This needs to be seamless in quality and transfer,  only dropping  out as much as a normal phone call would.   There also needs to be some advancement in the hardware available to facilitate looking at the screen while speaking (such as in a car).

2.  Super High Def  Live Video

Streaming video quality is currently still more limited than the latest display technology.  Whether it be a live video feed broadcast through a site like Qik.com or on-demand video from YouTube, all of this has the potential to be displayed in incredible high definition with the proper bandwidth.  You could watch your family across the country eat their thanksgiving dinner live, complete with high definition shots of mom's homemade stuffing.

Two clubs, one in Rome and one in San Francisco, could 'connect' their dance floors by providing high definition live feeds to one another on massive screens.  This 'portal' could also allow visitors to talk with their international counterparts at specific designated video booths.  Sure, applications like this currently are possible, but who wants 'em when the quality is grainy.

3.  Multiple applications running simultaneously

Applications that are run from the cloud and accessed via our mobile devices will require an increasing amount of bandwidth. It is understated how important it is, especially for today's mobile work warrior, to be able to run multiple applications at once.  As applications become more complex by mashing up several functions, it will be a necessity to have more bandwidth to run them.

4.   Games streamed straight to the device

Along the same lines as running more complex applications, games that require more processing but live almost completely in the cloud will require more bandwidth throughput.  MMORPGs will become more realistic and involve more in-game character interaction, which in turn will necessitate a very realistic (and speedy) data-return.

5.  Augmented Reality

Imagine looking through your cell phone camera lens and receiving real-time data about everything that you point it at.  You direct your camera at a painting and immediately get information about the artist, how much a replica would cost, and are provided the means to buy it on the spot.   Although this technology already exists to some extent, it needs more bandwidth to truly become useful.   The image processing needs to be in real-time and provide instant information to the end-user.

Applications such as these are guaranteed to be on their way as new 4G mobile networks like WiMax are rolled out, which provide far larger pipes for our data-transfer needs.  Companies like Clearwire and Cisco are helping pave the way with their technologies-  our network infrastructure already has used router and hardware infrastructure of theirs extensively.  As our thirst for higher definition, real time communication, and international connectivity increases, it is inevitable that the technology will meet the demand.

I think that if we can have an in-depth conversation about the future of information technology and how we will utilize it, we can be well prepared to take responsibility for our future. Feel free to chirp in! used router

Article source: Expert Articles

Most Recent Articles in Personal Tech category

  • Why your PC running at a snail's pace? Multi-method to speed up your PC performance! - By: Demi Moore
    Basically there are three categories can cause a slow PC that they are software, hardware and virus issues.Speed up your PC performance after find the cuases which impact your PC speed.
  • Free computer help and information technology certification - By: Bill Naugle
    Free computer help education involves the use of relevant materials for examination and use of textbooks and study guides that are not obsolete. It is also possible to find identical items on the accreditation analysis to help you prepare for sampling and these issues are the ones you want in your studies.
  • Data Cabling for Beginners - By: San Diego Cabling by Xetra Networks
    From the walkthrough of a typical structured cabling installation to the differences between data cable protocols, this informative article breaks down the variables involved in data cabling into an easy to understand guide for beginners.
  • What would you do with twenty (or 100) times the bandwidth? - By: Darwin Redshield
    what would you do with 20, or 100, times the bandwidth you currently have? This may become a possibility very soon, so I thought it would be interesting to compile a list of future applications that could exist with a much bigger pipe. Feel free to chirp in with your own ideas!
  • Before Hiring Tech Support, Check the Fine Print on the Computer Service Contract - By: James Cochran
    Today, the hub of the small business and home-based entrepreneur is the computer system and network. For many users and business owners computers are the lifelines of the company, but what if they suddenly crashed?
  • 10 Reasons Why Your Business Needs A Server - By: Joel Ray
    Any reliable computer technician will tell you that backing up data stored on individual computers is not only impractical, it's unreliable. Storing all your data on a server and then backing up all of the data on that server is more likely to work properly without interruption and it is also easier to manage.
  • Setting Up a Service Level Agreement - By: Rob Seolas
    You can scarcely work with an IT company anymore without hearing the term SLA. Service Level Agreements are prevalent in most companies and help to define a contract between 2 parties. Whether general or specific, the agreement will help provide specific guidelines you can rely on through your working relationship.
  • Have You Look Into Online Computer Classes? - By: Arvinder Jeet
    We are getting to the age in our history where you need to learn and know how to use some kind of electronics or you are going to be without a job. The day that we are living in today is getting to be more and more about electronics.
  • Computer Support - By: James Larry
    With online computer support services at your side, you can easily say goodbye to expensive technicians who charge per incident or per hour. People who have experienced these services found them extremely helpful to troubleshoot software problems.
  • Advantages of Registery Fix - By: Rimmy Gill
    The need to fix a corrupt registry is something which any personal computer owner may face at any time. Perhaps in order to address whether it is important to fix a corrupt registry or not, let us first define the Windows registry. The Windows registry is a database of information about the configuration of a computer, including software, hardware as well as files and other preferences that you have set on your computer. When faced with a corrupt Windows Registry, many people wonder what causes this problem.