ULTRABROADBAND Wireless Helps Mobile Workers Go Farther

摘要

Nearly 75 years ago, Canadian inventor Alfred J. Gross developed the first walkie-talkie. Reportedly built while Gross was in high school, the rudimentary technology was the predecessor to a two-way air-to-ground communications system Gross helped develop for the U.S. military that proved crucial to U.S. victory in World War II. Gross also pioneered other groundbreaking wireless technology, including citizens band and the first telephone pager. Gross' inventions changed life and business around the world, including the utility industry One must wonder how the work force could operate without his creations. From the early days of walkie-talkies to mobile computers and tablets, wireless mobile devices have helped utility professionals work smarter, faster and more efficiently for decades. The technology is vital to business, and it is used daily from enabling 24/7, two-way communication in the field to automating meter reading and mobile payment collection.