About SIG
Wireless Networks
Wireless telephony has grown to rival its wireline counterpart; wireless LAN has made increased penetration into the enterprise. Wireless networks bring unique challenges and opportunities. The current wireless networks are designed for voice telephony applications. New technologies and standards are being created to provide integrated services to the mobile subscribers.
Content and Media Technologies
Information can be shared through the communication network. The digitalization of content has enabled the Internet as an effective media for content delivery. Online audio and video distribution has becoming more prevalent. New technologies and standards will dramatically improve the ways digital contents are the created, delivered and consumed.
Network Software/Web Technologies
The intelligence of any system lies in the software that controls its operation. The majority of Internet users view the network through the web. Application software drives the demand for network services. New tools, languages, and design methodologies can make writing software easier and better.
Information Technologies
In this age of information overloading, how to organize and process the vast amount information becomes critical. Would the client-server paradigm still be effective with increased computing power and bandwidth? Information security and assurance will become increasing important.