Says Intel South and sub-Saharan Africa country manager, Steve Nossel: The initiative enjoyed considerable success when it was rolled out at Johannesburg International Airport earlier in the year, and we were confident that we would be able to achieve the same level of interest from travellers in Cape Town.

Says Nossel: Wireless technology is certainly taking off in SA, however there is still concern around issues such as security, as well as little awareness about how wireless 'hotspots' work or how to connect in a wireless environment. Intel saw the need to address these issues in a 'live' environment, to show travellers that it is safe and easy to access.

Intel is hoping that these educational events in prime locations such as airports will encourage people to adopt wireless technology to make their lives easier by allowing them to work almost anywhere, any time.

Two stands were set up at the airports domestic departures area, with the participating IT vendors demonstrating their latest PCs equipped with Intels Centrino Mobile Technology, which features integrated wireless LAN capabilities.

Visitors were able to test-drive the computers to experience wireless access first-hand.

Says Nossel: Intel has been driving the adoption of wireless networking since the launch of its Centrino Mobile Technology last year in March. In addition to its integrated wireless networking capabilities, the new generation of mobile technology provides extended battery life and enhanced performance, while at the same time enabling PC manufacturers to build units with smaller and lighter form factors than previous systems.

Adds Nossel: Acsa has already rolled out a number of wireless 'hotspots' at airports in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town. With the number of  'hotspots' increasing at a steady rate it will become easier for SA travellers to realise the advantages and productivity gains of being able to network wirelessly and seamlessly wherever they need to work.