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Wireless Data University Attendance Tops 650, Largest Ever, at March 19 Session
BOULDER CREEK, Calif, March 23, 2001--Wireless Data University, the comprehensive one-day Wireless Data/Wireless Internet tutorial that is presented twice-yearly by Andrew Seybold, Barney Dewey and Alan Reiter, drew its largest enrollment ever this week, attracting more than 650 people to its three instructional morning tracks and afternoon plenary session, it was announced today by Andrew M. Seybold, president of Andrew Seybold's Outlook and WDU co-founder.
The event, the only one of its kind, was held in Las Vegas on Monday, March 19, prior to the opening of the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) Wireless 2001 Conference.
The second 2001 session of Wireless Data University will take place on Monday, Sept. 10, prior to CTIA's Wireless IT, the second of the industry group's two major annual conferences (Sept. 11-13, San Diego).
"This extraordinary turnout suggests that even in the face of economical uncertainties, interest in wireless data and wireless Internet technologies, applications and opportunities continues on the rise and shows no signs of flagging," Seybold said.
"Much of the reason lies in the fact that increasing numbers of businesses now recognize wireless' ability to save time and money while boosting the productivity of people while they are away from the office.
"The ever-growing inventory of solid wireless applications makes it an indispensable part of the corporate IT/communications infrastructure. With business confirming its merits, wireless is now poised for more extensive penetration of the consumer market, where even greater opportunities exist."
Each session of Wireless Data University features fully refreshed information on wireless technology, wireless Internet and wireless applications.
At the session just concluded, the formal morning tracks included "The Basics of Wireless Data Communications," in which Seybold explored the spectrum of devices and services available and what potential adopters of the technology need to know to use them effectively; "The Wireless Internet and Wireless E-Commerce," with Reiter examining its structure and usage and citing examples of companies with wireless Internet initiatives; and "Wireless Applications and Services," wherein Dewey explored the keys to successful applications, marketplace trends and size projections and the top wireless service providers' (carriers) technologies and strategies.
"People have begun to appreciate that the ubiquity and always-on capabilities of wireless technology give it an importance that is unprecedented," Seybold said, "not only from the point of view of business and consumer users, but also from that of vendors who perceive the virtually boundless opportunities in the market."
About Andrew Seybold
Andy Seybold has spent more than two decades analyzing, editorializing and consulting in the computing and communications industries. Author of several books that explore the technologies, he is president of Andrew Seybold's Outlook Inc., a monthly newsletter and conferences firm devoted to mobile data communications, as well as the senior partner in the consulting firm, Andrew Seybold Consulting Group LLC.
He is also editor-in-chief of Forbes/Andrew Seybold's Wireless Outlook, a monthly investment advisory newsletter published jointly by Forbes and Andrew Seybold's Outlook. Seybold is founder and permanent board member of the Portable Computer and Communication Association, an organization devoted to the development and promulgation of standards for wireless data communications.
About Alan Reiter
Alan Reiter has been forecasting changes in the mobile communication and wireless computing industries for more than 20 years. He is president of Wireless Internet & Mobile Computing, a consulting practice that also includes a weekly e-mail newsletter, weekly e-mail updates, and corporate tutorials and conferences.
Previously, Reiter established the first wireless computing newsletter, the first wireless computing conference, the first cellular conference, and helped to create the first cellular industry magazine.
About Barney Dewey
Barney Dewey is a partner/consultant in the Andrew Seybold Group LLC and a contributing editor to Forbes/Andrew Seybold's Wireless Outlook. His technology marketing experience includes a senior position in Apple Computer's new business development group, where he devised product strategy and planning for new computing and communications products.
Other responsibilities included communications and connectivity strategies and products for the Newton handheld computer and leadership of the peripheral products marketing group. Dewey also spent 10 years at Motorola, where he designed and implemented large-scale wireless communications systems.
About WDU
Founded in 1993 as an independent event, WDU has since 1996 been held in conjunction with CTIA events and is now included as part of the official CTIA conference schedule. WDU also presents programs independently of CTIA.
For further information on Wireless Data University and related publishing activities and conference events, contact Rosalee Millet at Andrew Seybold's Outlook, P.O. Box 2640, Boulder Creek, Calif., 95006-2460; telephone 831/338-7701; fax 831/338-7806; e-mail wdu@outlook.com; or visit the Web site: www.wirelessu.com.
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