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The <endeca_term>Last Mile</endeca_term>: Parallel Programming and Usability

The Last Mile: Parallel Programming and Usability

Multiprocessors are now commonplace, and cloud computing is swiftly following suit. While it is possible to write high... Read more

8 November, 2010
Wireless Mesh Networks: WMN Overview, WMN Architecture

Wireless Mesh Networks: WMN Overview, WMN Architecture

WMN, the Wireless Mesh Network is a promising technology in providing the last mile broadband access. In a WMN, a mesh client can access the... Read more

1 January, 2012
Network Regulations and Market Entry

Network Regulations and Market Entry

This paper uses a two-sided market model to study if last-mile access providers (ISPs), should charge Content Providers (CPs), who derive revenue... Read more

5 March, 2011
Analysis and Enhancement of BWR Mechanism in MAC 802.16 for WiMAX Networks

Analysis and Enhancement of BWR Mechanism in MAC 802.16 for WiMAX Networks

WiMAX [Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access] is the latest contender as a last mile solution for providing broadband wireless Internet access and is an IEEE... Read more

1 November, 2010
Adaptive Subframe Allocation in WiMAX Networks

Adaptive Subframe Allocation in WiMAX Networks

Recently, a promising technology called WiMAX is providing wireless last-mile connectivity due to its high speed data rates, low cost of... Read more

10 August, 2010
Dynamic Spectrum Cognitive MAC (DySCO-MAC) for Wireless Mesh & Ad Hoc Networks

Dynamic Spectrum Cognitive MAC (DySCO-MAC) for Wireless Mesh & Ad Hoc Networks

Mesh networks have emerged as a strong alternative for providing last mile broadband network access. To further improve their performance, in light of... Read more

6 June, 2010

UK sees drop in average broadband speed

...Akamai said. "It may be the case that greater congestion at the last mile due to heavier usage occurred in the fourth quarter, driving down... Read more

30 April, 2012 by Ben Woods
MyConnection Server 9.4k

MyConnection Server 9.4k

...networks for deployment of new or additional services, and identify and resolve last mile customer connectivity problems with little demand for the customer to assist... Read more

24 May, 2012

Virgin's 100Mbps broadband reaches 6.5m homes

...services only employ fibre as far as the street cabinet, with the 'last mile' of connectivity between the cabinet and the customers' premises relying on... Read more

21 July, 2011

Lasers in the (concrete) jungle somewhere

Every time someone gets fed up with their rural DSL or the slow pace of fibre rollout, they wonder if wireless broadband... Read more

26 July, 2010

Cloudbusting app testing for developers, who's the daddy?

...part of a developer’s everyday life, Veracode is really completing the ‘last mile’ needed to deliver the advantages of both static and dynamic cloud... Read more

16 June, 2010
LeaseCrunch 1.1

LeaseCrunch 1.1

...overage charges and maximize your driving habits to ensure you drive every last mile that youre paying for, and no more.Just punch in the... Read more

12 April, 2012
LeaseTracker 1.0.7

LeaseTracker 1.0.7

...that keeps you on track. Whether you want to eke out every last mile from your lease, or know how much you will owe because... Read more

8 April, 2012
handyTRACK Express Parcel Tracking & Delivery Status Tracker 1.0.2

handyTRACK Express Parcel Tracking & Delivery Status Tracker 1.0.2

...to internal and external package movements, giving you access to first and last mile tracking. HandyTRACK can support all shipping and courier services used in... Read more

31 March, 2012
BMW Connected 1.7.0

BMW Connected 1.7.0

...appointments (daily, weekly, monthly und detailed view) when youre on the road.Last Mile Navigation & Vehicle Finder:This function uses the connection between the iPhone... Read more

19 March, 2012

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