Bluetooth stumbled out of the gate. But the short-range wireless technology, which provides a cable-free way to connect devices, is destined for a surge to the front of the pack by 2005, according to a recent report by Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Cahner’s In-Stat Group.A Bluetooth-ready PDA, for example, could automatically identify when it was close to a Bluetooth-enabled PC and immediately start synchronization. Printers, scanners and other peripherals could also connect without cables, eliminating the rats’ nest of wires that ensnare so many desktops. But while the technology was announced with much fanfare and support from the likes of IBM, Intel and Microsoft, actual products have been few and far between.Cahner’s expects that situation to change rapidly, however, as products are finally coming to market. Bluetooth-enabled services have also begun to appear in hotels, shopping malls, golf courses and airports. And Bluetooth software development is beginning to show signs of life. Given these changes, Cahner’s predicts that the Bluetooth market will grow from near negligible in 2000 to more than 955 million units in 2005. The report also predicts that adapters and cards intended to make existing systems Bluetooth-ready will dominate the early market, quickly followed by embedded systems that will come standard with many PCs, devices and peripherals. Related content brandpost Sponsored by Catchpoint Systems, Inc. Gain full visibility across the Internet Stack with IPM (Internet Performance Monitoring) Today’s IT systems have more points of failure than ever before. Internet Performance Monitoring provides visibility over external networks and services to mitigate outages. By Neal Weinberg Dec 01, 2023 3 mins IT Operations brandpost Sponsored by Zscaler How customers can save money during periods of economic uncertainty Now is the time to overcome the challenges of perimeter-based architectures and reduce costs with zero trust. By Zscaler Dec 01, 2023 4 mins Security feature LexisNexis rises to the generative AI challenge With generative AI, the legal information services giant faces its most formidable disruptor yet. That’s why CTO Jeff Reihl is embracing and enhancing the technology swiftly to keep in front of the competition. By Paula Rooney Dec 01, 2023 6 mins Generative AI Digital Transformation Cloud Computing feature 10 business intelligence certifications and certificates to advance your BI career From BI analysts and BI developers to BI architects and BI directors, business intelligence pros are in high demand. Here are the certifications and certificates that can give your career an edge. By Thor Olavsrud Dec 01, 2023 8 mins Certifications Business Intelligence IT Skills Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe