The prominence of wireless technology on the CIOs radar screen varies by industry requirements. For businesses with highly mobile workforces, the convenience and productivity benefits of wireless access to the Internet and to corporate intranets and applications are particularly appealing. Wireless is now a key component in post-9/11 disaster recovery and business continuity strategies, as business must plan for the potentially catastrophic disruption of wired facilities. Security-related initiatives have been undertaken by standards bodies (IEEE) and industry vendors (Microsoft)”]

