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    Mobile computing allows transmission of data, voice, and video via wireless devices without a fixed physical connection. It involves mobile communication infrastructure, mobile hardware devices like smartphones and tablets, and mobile software applications. Mobile computing provides location flexibility allowing users to work from anywhere with an internet connection, saves time by reducing travel, and enhances productivity. However, security is a concern as mobile devices are harder to monitor and protect from threats like hacking when used outside typical secure networks.

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    Mobile computing allows transmission of data, voice, and video via wireless devices without a fixed physical connection. It involves mobile communication infrastructure, mobile hardware devices like smartphones and tablets, and mobile software applications. Mobile computing provides location flexibility allowing users to work from anywhere with an internet connection, saves time by reducing travel, and enhances productivity. However, security is a concern as mobile devices are harder to monitor and protect from threats like hacking when used outside typical secure networks.

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    Mobile computing allows transmission of data, voice, and video via wireless devices without a fixed physical connection. It involves mobile communication infrastructure, mobile hardware devices like smartphones and tablets, and mobile software applications. Mobile computing provides location flexibility allowing users to work from anywhere with an internet connection, saves time by reducing travel, and enhances productivity. However, security is a concern as mobile devices are harder to monitor and protect from threats like hacking when used outside typical secure networks.

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    MOBILE COMPUTING

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    Mobile Computingisatechnologythatallowstransmissionofdata,voice
    andvideoviaacomputeroranyotherwirelessenableddevicewithout
    havingtobeconnectedtoafixedphysicallink.Themainconceptinvolves
    -Mobile communication
    - Mobile hardware.
    - Mobile software

    Mobile communication
    The mobile communication in this case, refers to the infrastructure put in place
    to ensure that seamless and reliable communication goes on. These would
    include devices such as protocols, services, bandwidth, and portals necessary to
    facilitate and support the stated services. The data format is also defined at this
    stage. This ensures that there is no collision with other existing systems which
    offer the same service.

    Since the media is unguided/unbounded, the overlaying infrastructure is


    basically radio wave-oriented. That is, the signals are carried over the air to
    intended devices that are capable of receiving and sending similar kinds of
    signals.

    Mobile
    Hardware
    Mobile hardware includes mobile devices or device components that receive or
    access the service of mobility. They would range from portable laptops,
    smartphones, tablet Pc's, Personal Digital Assistants.

    These devices will have a receptor medium that is capable of sensing


    and receiving signals. These devices are configured to operate in fullduplex, whereby they are capable of sending and receiving signals at
    the same time.
    They don't have to wait until one device has finished communicating
    for the other device to initiate communications.
    Above mentioned devices use an existing and established network to
    operate on. In most cases, it would be a wireless network.

    Mobile software
    Mobile software is the actual program that runs on the
    mobile hardware. It deals with the characteristics and
    requirements of mobile applications. This is the engine of
    the mobile device. In other terms, it is the operating
    system of the appliance. It's the essential component that
    operates the mobile device.

    Since portability is the main factor, this type of computing


    ensures that users are not tied or pinned to a single
    physical location, but are able to operate from anywhere.
    It incorporates all aspects of wireless communications.

    Mobile Computing - Major Advantages


    Mobile computing has changed the complete landscape of our day-to-day
    life. Following are the major advantages of Mobile Computing

    Location Flexibility
    This has enabled users to work from anywhere as long as there is a connection
    established. A user can work without being in a fixed position. Their mobility
    ensures that they are able to carry out numerous tasks at the same time and
    perform their stated jobs.
    Saves Time
    The time consumed or wasted while travelling from different locations or to the office
    and back, has been slashed. One can now access all the important documents and files
    over a secure channel or portal and work as if they were on their computer. It has
    enhanced telecommuting in many companies. It has also reduced unnecessary incurred
    expenses.
    Enhanced Productivity
    Users can work efficiently and effectively from whichever location they find
    comfortable. This in turn enhances their productivity level.
    Ease of Research
    Research has been made easier, since users earlier were required to go to the field
    and search for facts and feed them back into the system. It has also made it easier for
    field officers and researchers to collect and feed data from wherever they are without
    making unnecessary trips to and from the office to the field.

    Mobile Computing - Security


    Issues

    Mobile computing has its fair share of security concerns as any other technology.
    Due to its nomadic nature, it's not easy to monitor the proper usage. Users might
    have different intentions on how to utilize this privilege. Improper and unethical
    practices such as hacking, industrial espionage, pirating, online fraud and
    malicious destruction are some but few of the problems experienced by mobile
    computing.

    These are just but a few ways to help deter possible threats to any company
    planning to offer mobile computing. Since information is vital, all possible
    measures should be evaluated and implemented for safeguard purposes.
    In the absence of such measures, it's possible for exploits and other unknown
    threats to infiltrate and cause irrefutable harm. These may be in terms of
    reputation or financial penalties. In such cases, it's very easy to be misused in
    different unethical practices.

    Conclusion
    Today's computing has rapidly grown from being confined to a single location.
    With mobile computing, people can work from the comfort of any location they
    wish to as long as the connection and the security concerns are properly factored.
    In the same light, the presence of high speed connections has also promoted the
    use of mobile computing.
    Being an ever growing and emerging technology, mobile computing will continue
    to be a core service in computing, and Information and Communications
    Technology.

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