Managing the wireless data deluge : News : Communications - ZDNet Asia

It wasn't so many years ago that U.S. wireless carriers wanted nothing more than to convince their customers to use their phones for more than talking. Having invested billions to bring data applications like Web browsing and video to their networks, carriers saw little interest from consumers.

Of course, that was before the latest generation of smartphones like Apple's iPhone, Motorola's Droid, and Research In Motion's BlackBerry made using wireless data applications so compelling and popular. Now there's a new problem: Networks are starting to groan under the surging demand, causing service to deteriorate for everyone. Helping wireless companies cope with ever-escalating demands for data with software and services is turning into a huge opportunity for companies that service the wireless industry...