Ron Sperano, Ph.D.

Ronald P. Sperano, Ph.D. is responsible for worldwide marketing initiatives and strategy development for IBM’s wireless initiatives for the IEEE 802.11 wireless local area network (WLAN) specifications along with Bluetooth personal area network (PAN) products. Bluetooth is a low power, short-range RF technology designed to replace peripheral cables. Prior to his current position, Dr. Sperano was the worldwide Marketing Manager for the Ultraportable segment of the notebook computer market responsible for the conception, development introduction and launch of many of the IBM ThinkPad products. Dr. Sperano began his career at IBM 29 years ago as a Systems Engineer. He holds a BBA in Accounting, a MBA in Marketing and a Ph.D. in Computer Technology in Education.
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This is the second visit in a series Ron is conducting with Jim about wireless computing, also known as WiFi, as well as 802.11B. This discussion focuses on the security issues that are involved in this exciting capability.
This is Ron's first visit as he and Jim discuss the wonders of wireless computing, how to be wireless, and how to increase productivity with wireless computing. The discussion includes and explanation of 802.11B, also known as WiFi.